Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Van Ness

This was hands down one of the best meals I've ever had. I went with a friend and we each chose to do the four-course menu—every dish exceeded our expectations. The amuse-bouche perfectly set the tone for what was an incredible dining experience. each course was even better than the last, showcasing bold Indian flavors and creative execution. Having dined at a LOT of Indian restaurants, I can confidently say this is among the best. The service was great, and the staff were warm and attentive throughout. I'll be recommending Rania to all my friends visiting DC!

Our steaks were amazing. Cooked to perfection and just wonderful. We had the lobster bisque and it also was delicious.

Tosca consistently offers a delightful dining experience. Tonight, the lamb was particularly delectable. However, the dining room could benefit from an upgrade to enhance the overall ambiance and elevate the dining experience.

12/10/24 didn’t know what to expect as we were hoping for chef Edward lee’s presence, but wasn’t banking on it. Soon as we walked through the door, there he was and our excitement just rose through the roof. First course at the bar was a mandoo with all sorts of flavor profile you never expect from a dumpling. Sweet, acidic, sour, umami, it had everything in a small bite to launch off your culinary adventure. We then were escorted into main dining room where we were able to have a closer look at their kitchen and have another bite sized deliciousness of Saam, which was so clean in plate and fragrance of sesame leave set the tone of Korean cuisine expedition. Third course, the soon tofu soup……. So unexpected, so refined, and clean taste, it was most unexpected flavor punch of the night and to me the favorite course of entire meal. After that, we got the chef’s version of bibimbop. Then comes a dish surprised me which reminded me of traditional duwein Jang Jo gae that has pungent smell of fermented soy bean, which I thought no way he would out this on fine dining but yes he did, and he did not hold back on full flavor profile of Jjang and as I was eating the fish I was so proud that the could represent a Korean dish in such fine tuned way. Then next course was main course od protein which can’t go wrong and it came for time for dessert which ended up being my 2nd favorite dish of the night as it had salty, sweet, sour, all types of flavor, but I never expected to get umami taste out of noo roong ji, which was a huge surprise for me. We were able to take picture with chef Edward Lee and see him in person which was a icing on top, but impeccable attention to detail on dining experience from Shia team has left us with unforgettable memory and experience. Special thanks to Joe for making us feel at home and experiencing Korean “Jung aka service” first hand going above and beyond to make this night to Rember an cherish.

Exquisite afternoon tea in the heart of the Willard Hotel steeped in Washington History. From the harpist, delicious and beautiful canapés, scones, and petit fours, the holiday tea is a feast for the eyes, ears, and stomach. Wonderful service and finally staff. Delightful experience and perfect kickoff to the holiday season. 🎄🫖🎅