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Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,158)Downtown - 3
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Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(2,634)Alexandria - 4
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Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(2,329)Mount Vernon Square - 5
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Dirty Habit | The Glass House
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.3(2,361)Penn Quarter - 2
Succotash PRIME
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(4,214)Penn Quarter - 3
The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(2,097)Dupont Circle - 4
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Georgia Brown's
Price: Expensive•Low Country•4.4(8,913)Downtown
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i Ricchi
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(3,769)A restaurant specializing in the preparation of Cucina Rustica Tuscan country-style, scratch cooking. Attentive service from experienced and caring staff. Italian wine list. Outdoor dining on the Piazza. Valet parking Friday and Saturday. The Cafe / Patio is open with Tents, Heaters and Blankets featuring warm specialty drinks for your Winter pleasure. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. Curb side pick up thru www.iricchifoodclub.com. See our Sunday Specials!!Al Tiramisu
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,470)Al Tiramisu is a cozy friendly neighborhood restaurant. Chef Luigi Diotaiuti has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in Dupont Circle since 1996. Sourcing the best ingredients available to produce the most authentic Italian fare possible.
La Tomate
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,454)Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance.
A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio.
We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.Planta - Washington, DC
Price: Moderate•Vegetarian / Vegan•4.6(90)PLANTA Queen is a celebration of innovative and plant-based Asian-inspired cuisine by Chef David Lee, served in a high energy and beautifully designed space with an overflow of fun, late-night vibes. PLANTA Queen DC stays true to signatures like Truffle Udon Noodles and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding plant-powered horizons in the way of sushi, dumplings, cocktails, and more. PLANTA Queen reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof that the power of plants can change the world.
Tabard Inn
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(3,966)Upcoming Whiskey Dinner with Catoctin Creek Distillery:
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Since our early days as a tea room, we’ve been a respite for locals and visitors alike, offering a haven for conversation and memorable cuisine. The tradition continues as our culinary team has curated an inventive and elevated menu through New American cuisine while paying homage to the beloved dishes that have been served at the Tabard Inn for years.
Join us for a meal on our covered patio or one of our intimate dining rooms. Or enjoy drinks and light fare in our historic fireplace lounge, where you can enjoy our creative cocktails! A DC institution since 1922, we look forward to offering our guests all the comforts of a home away from home.Floriana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(3,936)
Floriana offers authentic Italian recipes with handmade pastas in the most comfortable of environments. Located in DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood, in a historic brick stone row house that has been converted into a cozy restaurant, but hasn't given up the feel of coming over to someones home for dinner. Offering a seasonal menu of fresh and local ingredients Floriana has developed a reputation for consistent, high quality, authentic, feel good dishes at a great value. Our pledge of superior service is matched only by our ability to make every guest feel welcome and comfortable when joining us for a DC dining experience.We pay special attention to every guest that chooses Floriana.
Iron Gate
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.6(3,107)Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.
Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.
Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.Rosemarino D'Italia - Dupont
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(250)Creating simple dishes grounded in authentic techniques from northern & southern regions of Italy. Incorporating fresh, homemade, and flavorful products to guests.
We welcome you to enjoy our handmade pastas, seasonally inspired dishes, alongside a carefully curated Italian wine list & our crafted cocktails.
Placed in the lively and vibrant DuPont Circle neighborhood, Rosemarino D’Italia brings people together in a space that’s filled with our personality and inspiration. Our crafted and bustling bar is perfect spot for sipping socializing and savoring our delicious aperitivo. Come to experience a celebration of good eats and good times for lunch, dinner or happy hour.
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- CCourtneyChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAs always, we loved the tabard inn experience. Thank you so much!More infoTabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle•4.7
- DDavidVIPSouth Carolina •48 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFirst time eating here and everything was perfect. Food was delicious and the service was perfection. Highly recommend and would definitely come back here when visiting DC again.More infoThe PembrokePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dupont Circle•4.6
- TTimothyWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoI can see why this place is one of the most talked about restaurants in Dc. I'm glad I chose it for the occasion in which I was asking the woman I've been dating for a couple months to officially be my girlfriend. As I snuck away to the host stand to secretly set up the occasion the 2 lovely hostesses were eager and excited to help me plan the evening and coordinated with the server to bring a very nice card provided by the restaurant in which I wrote a note that came with dessert. Speaking of this guy, our server Simi was phenomenal. He took great care of us with a level of professionalism that had me in awe and his passion for the food spoke thru his verbage. The support staff also matched that level and kept our table neat and clean with an expert level of care and elegance. The food was outstanding and portion sizes enough to feed a family of 4 lol. We will clearly be backMore infoBalos EstiatorioPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown•4.6
- HHadiyahNew Mexico •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 19, 2025Really nice intimate vibe and the music and drinks were fantastic - definitely will be coming back ❤️More infoPress ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Dupont Circle•4.9
- BBrendaWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews4.0Dined on Jul 12, 2025Good times I had heard about the restaurant and am glad to have had experienceMore infoAll Day by KramersPrice: Moderate• American• Dupont Circle•4.6
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Thanks to its proximity to Embassy Row, the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. caters to the truly cultured palate. Shout "Opa!" over a few Greek small plates, blend in with the locals with a pub-style liquid brunch or go fully upscale at one of the boutique hotels and French bistros nearby. Although you may rub elbows with big shots along the way, you can still bask in the neighborhood's slow pace among some of the city's most iconic historical mansions. From dining on authentic tapas outdoors to digging into authentic DC-style chili bowls, new tastes await around every corner. Don't be afraid to take a stroll away from the actual circle itself, since you're only a few blocks from Michelin-star cuisine in multiple directions.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Dupont Circle include Tabard Inn, The Pembroke and Iron Gate
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Dupont Circle are Sette Osteria, The Pembroke and Tabard Inn
Bottomless brunch in Dupont Circle is available at Tabard Inn, The Pembroke and All Day by Kramers
The most romantic restaurant in Dupont Circle is Tabard Inn
Restaurants in Dupont Circle with a great view include The Pembroke, Tabard Inn and Teddy & The Bully Bar
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