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- MBMaryBNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI am recently diagnosed with celiac sensitivity and our server was so helpful with the separate menu and then explaining dishes too. He also brought my daughter out a candle for her dessert and we didn’t even tell him we were celebrating an early birthday. We think he saw her license when she was ordering a drink. Not sure but it was wonderful. The food was delicious too!More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- MMichellevipWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis place is awesome! The Halloween decorations really impressed me. And the food - wow! - it was so good. The portions were huge, I definitely got my money's worth. Highly recommend checking it out.More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- CCherylKey West / Florida Keys •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe coriander barramundi with Parmesan risotto was excellent as well as the goat cheese ravioli with chicken and butternut sauce purée. Emily, our server, was very helpful and attentive.More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- JjaniceWashington, D.C. Area •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThere were six of us in our party. We were able to sit in the bar area and had only a brief wait for our table in the atrium-which is what we requested. The bartender was kind enough to snap our picture while we waited. Our server was friendly yet professional. The bread was warm and the butter was spreadable. Our food arrived quickly and the hot meals were hot. Three of our out-of-town guests said they would rate their meal as 5-stars. High praise from these world travelers.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- RRandyvipLondon •13 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThanks to Michelle for her excellent service and prompt attention. And we celebrated our anniversary early particularly the first time in DC!! Thanks Hamilton !!More infoThe HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.7
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An international city with the food chops to show for it, Washington D.C. is brimming with new restaurants, coffee houses and spirited bars. And, while tablecloth dining has it’s place here (diplomats gotta eat), so does the casual yet delicious lunch spot (interns gotta eat, too). Near the Capitol, historic eateries and classic menus are favored by many. Excellent Filipino food can be found in Columbia Heights. Near Georgetown, upscale bistros and farm-to-table spots are the order of the day, and Adams Morgan is home to many international restaurants and locally owned cafes.
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Healthy restaurants located in Washington DC include Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom, Zaytinya - DC and Limani - DC
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Washington DC are MXDC, Old Ebbitt Grill and Zaytinya - DC
Bottomless brunch in Washington DC is available at Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom, Old Ebbitt Grill and The Park at 14th
The most romantic restaurant in Washington DC is The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC
Restaurants in Washington DC with a great view include Limani - DC, 2941 Restaurant and Ada's on the River
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