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A photo of Centrolina restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2143)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Penn Quarter
Booked 10 times today
Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market. The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway. For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.
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4.1
Excellent(3822)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Waterfront
Booked 26 times today
Discover Station 4 Restaurant, an oasis of creative cuisine nestled in the heart of Washington, DC. Just a block away from the Arena Stage and steps from the Wharf and Waterfront Metro Station/Green Line, our swanky setting offers the perfect atmosphere for your special foodie experience, date night, celebrations, birthdays, and more.Springtime at Station 4 is an unforgettable experience with our refreshing spring menu, vibrant seasonal cocktails, and enchanting Garden Room and patio. Revel in the delightful ambiance while enjoying Modern American and Creative New American dishes crafted with passion and flair.Since 2011, Station 4 has been a cornerstone of the thriving SW development, delighting guests with our commitment to exceptional service and culinary excellence. Join us for lunch, dinner, brunch, or happy hour and let us make your visit truly triumphant.We love your special request! So feel free to contact us directly!
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4.5
Awesome(735)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
Creative New American Cuisine influenced and inspired by Greek and Mediterranean recipes and flavors.
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4.7
Exceptional(191)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Capitol Hill
Booked 4 times today
Paraiso is a creative cuisine inspired by the streets and home kitchens of Mexico, offering an innovative and interesting twist on traditional Mexican dishes. Reviewers praise the 'amazing, creative Mexican dishes' and 'different and delicious spin on tacos and guacamole'. The menu is described as 'upscale Mexican not TexMex' and the restaurant offers 'a fabulous experience' with 'excellent food and service'.
A photo of Anthem at Marriott Marquis DC restaurant
4.1
Excellent(94)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Experience Americana with a modern twist. Creative cuisine from locally-sourced ingredients is the high note of Anthem, a vibrant urban café at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC. Executive chef Frederic Barasse applies culinary artistry from his previous position at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner to provide upscale versions of American diner classics. Experience farm to table quality in a classically styled venue at Washington, DC’s Anthem.
A photo of Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1140)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Indian • Tenleytown
Booked 1 time today
'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com
A photo of Muoi Tieu restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(21)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Silver Spring
Booked 1 time today
Open Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun, closed Tues/Wed. Muoi Tieu is a cozy family-run Vietnamese restaurant and market in the heart of Takoma Park, Maryland, with a small but carefully curated menu that offers a combination of popular Vietnamese dishes (e.g., pho, spring rolls) and less common home-style dishes (e.g., braised pork belly, pan-fried fish with ginger nuoc cham) with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. Our small market also offers a variety of common Vietnamese condiments, pantry items, and Asian snacks. Like our name, which means "salt and pepper" in Vietnamese, our concept is simple: we want to bring classic, savory Vietnamese food to our community.
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  • NICHELLE
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I enjoyed the food, but I was disappointed that I couldn't make any changes to the brunch items. I was told that everything is pre-prepared and served exactly as described on the menu. For instance, I don't like mushrooms and couldn't request their removal from my omelet. The waiter explained that it would be too time-consuming and put too much strain on the kitchen staff to cook items to order.
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    Station 4Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Waterfront
    4.1
  • CarolineVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Centrolina continues to impress. The food they make is inspiring and delicious. It is one thing to be consistent making the same things, Centrolina is always innovating and serving the most wonderful food.
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    CentrolinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Penn Quarter
    4.6
  • MichaelVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Can't comment on the tacos because I wasn't looking for the tacos. An excellent special queso fundido and the pato con hoisin mole was outstanding. Whoever commented that the food was bland must have eaten elsewhere. Only complaint was that the main course came out too fast.
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    ParaisoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Capitol Hill
    4.7
  • Dan
    Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 20, 2024
    I always enjoy lunch at Mazi: food is great, staff is attentive and friendly, the seats are comfortable, and the noise level is generally low enough with the seats spaced well apart to have a quiet conversation without straining to hear.
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    MaziPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
    4.5
  • Jason
    Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 11, 2024
    Not a bad burger joint but so many better options in close proximity around the convention center. Nothing here that will make me want to come back.
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    Anthem at Marriott Marquis DCPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    4.1
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