Award-winning

China Chilcano

Name: China Chilcano
Address: 418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 783-0941
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (3824)

$30 and under

Peruvian

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Lively
Good for special occasions

China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation's Capital. The restaurant honors Peru's deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru's renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano. China Chilcano ranks consistently as a top DC dining destination, and was awarded a bib gourmand in the 2017-2020 Michelin guides to Washington, DC.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 783-0941
Website
https://www.chinachilcano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chris Wroblewski
Private party facilities
At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Chris Wroblewski and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
Private party contact
Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

Location
418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
E Street and D Street NW
Parking details
There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
Public transit
Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 3,824 people are saying

China Chilcano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese flavors, creating an adventurous dining experience. Guests rave about its "creative" dishes and "fantastic" tasting menus. The ambiance is lively, making it perfect for pre-theater dining. While some find it pricey, the "excellent service" and "unique" culinary offerings ensure a memorable visit.

3,824 Reviews

A
Andy
Denver4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing! Service and food were both top notch.
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Trudy
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Being a fan of Jose Andres, we hope to make our way through all of his restaurants. Visiting from out of state . Great food. Service was wonderful. Thank you!
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Christopher
Greater Boston9 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, excellent staff, and I enjoyed the ambiance. I will return to China Chilcabo!!
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Mary VIP
New Orleans15 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
really disappointing, run down restaurant with marginal food at best.
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George
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I come to DC I head to China Chilcano and bring those with me. Food reminds me of my time in Lima.
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Kristen
St. Louis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a wonderful experience. The food was amazing and flavorful, the fusion aspect was interesting and creative, and the staff were very helpful and informative. Would definitely recommend.
China ChilcanoResponded on April 30, 2025
Thanks for the review, Kristen! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at China Chilcano. It's great to know that you enjoyed our food and found our staff so helpful. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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Richard
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I invited a few friends to have lunch and this was their first time. They enjoyed the ambiance and the food but were unsure of what to order. If the waitress had offered recommendations to them then that would have been helpful.
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Karen VIP
London22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, different flavours. Lovely service
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D
Donice
Washington DC3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food presentation was gorgeous, service great. Food flavor wise I and family enjoyed 40 percent of the dishes and I love Peruvian food.
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Bruce
Kansas City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my "go-to" restaurant whenever I have guests in town. It always satisfies in every way!
China ChilcanoResponded on April 26, 2025
Dear Bruce, Thank you for sharing this review! We are so glad you always enjoy your experiences with us at China Chilcano! We are very grateful for your ongoing patronage. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best Regards, Mark General Manager
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FAQs

China Chilcano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-0941.

China Chilcano is rated 4.7 stars by 3824 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 82 times today

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
E Street and D Street NW
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
Public transit
Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Wroblewski
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chinachilcano.com/
Phone number
(202) 783-0941
Private party facilities
At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Chris Wroblewski and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
Private party contact
Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

China Chilcano

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About this restaurant

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