Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Washington DC

7 restaurants available nearby

1. Rania DC

4.8

Exceptional(497)

Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Penn Quarter

Booked 15 times today

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

2. Mazi

4.5

Awesome(734)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Creative New American Cuisine influenced and inspired by Greek and Mediterranean recipes and flavors.

3. Station 4

4.1

Excellent(3815)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Waterfront

Booked 12 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. Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4.8

Exceptional(1137)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Indian • Tenleytown

Booked 7 times 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

5. Paraiso

4.7

Exceptional(189)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Capitol Hill

Booked 7 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'.

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6. Anthem at Marriott Marquis DC

4.1

Excellent(94)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

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.

7. Muoi Tieu

4.7

Exceptional(20)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Silver Spring

Booked 3 times 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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Dan
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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
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4.5
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Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I would give this place a 20/10. I bring friends here all the time to try it out they rave about it!
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ParaisoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Capitol Hill
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4.7
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Venkat
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The four course meal was really good. Would recommend people to go here. This was our first time and really enjoyed the food.
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Rania DCPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Penn Quarter
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4.8
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Robert
Washington, D.C. Area •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We are in the bar and had a combination off the bar and main menu. That worked out well. The happy hour wine was low priced and a reasonable value.
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Station 4Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Waterfront
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4.1
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ronaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •38 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
We were totally alone in the restaurant on Monday night. It was lovely--no noise, and fine food. We felt like it was our private home!
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Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)Price: Moderate• Contemporary Indian• Tenleytown
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4.8

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Rania DC

2. Mazi

3. Station 4

4. Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

5. Paraiso

6. Anthem at Marriott Marquis DC

7. Muoi Tieu

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