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Rania DC's Main Dining Room - Rania DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Rania DC

4.8 (650)
$50 and over
Indian
427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!

Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.

Policies:
-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.
-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.
-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.
- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.
-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.

For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Peter Boboris
  • Private party facilities
    Hosting a business event or a celebratory occasion? Rania has the perfect space for your next event. We offer a variety of spaces and menu options that bring forward the history, flavors, and hospitality of India.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Rania's Signature Offering

    $125.00 per person

    Jun 24, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
    We are excited to introduce an exclusive promotion on our Chef's Tasting Menu. From June 24 to July 24, elevate your evenings with an exclusive tasting experience at Rania. Join us Tuesday through Thursday for our seven-course Chef's Tasting Menu at a special rate of $125 per person. Complement the journey with our sommelier-selected wine pairings for $100 per person, curated to enhance every course. An opulent dining experience—reimagined for a limited time. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate Vegan diets, allergies to allium, lactose-dairy allergies, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. Please call the restaurant if you have multiple allergies or dietary restrictions. ~ We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding ~
    Rania's Signature Offering Photo
  • Chef Tasting Menu

    $175.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Are you ready to be treated like royalty? Immerse yourself in the elegance of Rania with our Chef's Tasting Menu, a sumptuous seven-course affair available at $175, complemented by exquisite wine pairings for $125 per person. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate Vegan diets, allergies to allium, lactose-dairy allergies, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. Please call the restaurant if you have multiple allergies or dietary restrictions. ~ We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding ~
    Chef Tasting Menu Photo
  • Regular Dining Experience 4-Course Menu

    $90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Rania's 4-course ($90) pre-fixe menu experience, with the option to add wine pairings and cocktails as desired. Available Tuesdays thru Saturdays. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate allergies to allium, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. However, we are pleased to inform you that we can cater to vegan diets and other dietary restrictions if notified beforehand. We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding.

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What 650 people are saying

Rania DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rania DC offers a "beautiful experience" with inventive Indian cuisine that "stands out" and "highly recommend" it for special occasions. Guests love the "impeccable" service and "phenomenal" tasting menus. While noise can be an issue, the "exquisite" food and "unique flavors" make it "worth every penny."
650 Reviews
  1. Nila VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was innovative and beautifully presented. The entire staff was attentive and helpful. The wine was excellent and the suggestions were spot on. A delightful experience andI highly recommend it.

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  2. Joanne

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Inventive and delicious prix fixe dinner, looking forward to returning.

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  3. Justin VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Modern take on Indian cuisine, with just the right amount of heat. The service was comfortably paced and I had a lovely time.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely anniversary dinner at Rania. I highly recommend it if you're celebrating a special occasion. Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, excellent service.

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  5. Maria

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful experience! all around! and the complementary Birthday treats were wonderful

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  6. Brian

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience. The food is unique and every bite was as good as the next. On the expensive side, but well worth it. Try the cocktails and definitely get the dessert.

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  7. Christopher

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the chef's tasting menu and it was great. Plenty of food and we left full. each dish was unique and very good

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  8. Jay

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place, I have enjoyed first and second course a lot compared to third one.

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  9. rasan

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Amazing food and amazing service. A little bit loud we had to sit away from the crowd near the bar area

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  10. Asia

    Central Kentucky5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal I’ve ever had to date. Worth every penny. Every course was so well thought out and constructed. It felt like the flavors hit every note on my palate. I’m a picky eater and I ate so many things I never have before. So grateful for this experience and the care that went into delivering!

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FAQs

Rania DC is rated 4.8 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rania DC

427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Peter Boboris
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Hosting a business event or a celebratory occasion? Rania has the perfect space for your next event. We offer a variety of spaces and menu options that bring forward the history, flavors, and hospitality of India.
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