Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Kensington

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1. On St Elmo

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4.4

Awesome(5)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Bethesda

Booked 9 times today

On St. Elmo, a vibrant fusion of restaurant, lounge, and entertainment venue. Located at 4915 St. Elmo Avenue in the heart of Downtown Bethesda, this vibrant space will showcase American coastal, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine amidst an atmosphere brimming with creativity and flair.

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2. Spanish Diner - Bethesda

4.2

Awesome(3883)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Bethesda

Booked 20 times today

An Iberian take on the classic American all-day restaurant, Spanish Diner features larger portions of Spanish favorites from the mind of award-winning chef José Andrés. Dishes like gambas al ajillo, croquetas de pollo, gazpacho, and patatas bravas are all on the menu, along with a focus on regional specialties like fabada asturiana and cocido madrileño. Egg dishes are a specialty with classics like the iconic tortilla española, huevos estrellados, and huevos revueltos. The menu at Spanish Diner is quintessentially Spanish, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find these dishes at any restaurant in Spain as these are the recipes that are found at home, shared around the kitchen table with family and friends, generation after generation.

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3. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

4.4

Awesome(2373)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bethesda

Booked 27 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Bethesda guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Woodmont Ave. at the Solaire Bethesda Apartment Complex. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

4. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3923)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 98 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

5. SHIA Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(36)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Washington

Booked 6 times today

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**

6. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19392)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 307 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

7. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(265)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 16 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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8. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

4.8

Exceptional(436)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Washington

Booked 53 times today

Moon Rabbit is a highly-regarded Vietnamese restaurant situated in the heart of Washington D.C., drawing inspiration from the virtuous rabbit depicted in the Buddhist Jataka tale. Led by acclaimed Chef Kevin Tien, the restaurant embodies an innovative approach to Vietnamese cuisine, showcasing a menu that is both unique and complex. Chef Tien's main objective is to pay tribute to his heritage as a first-generation Asian American, using Moon Rabbit as a platform for expressing his love for Vietnamese culture and food.

9. Jônt

4.9

Exceptional(109)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • U Street Corridor

Booked 6 times today

At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.

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10. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.3

Awesome(2266)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter

Booked 43 times today

Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.

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JohnVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •46 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
True food is always great. A little on the pricey side but the quality of the food is fantastic
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True Food Kitchen - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• Bethesda
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4.4
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JudithVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Succotash. We had a nice table in a corner and the service was exceptional. Our server was very attentive, polite and professional. He made sure that the food flowed at an appropriate pace and that our water glasses were always topped off, and the table was kept clean. The food was delicious! I had a salad, catch of the day and hummingbird cake all of which was fantastic. My husband had corn bread and shrimp and grits, which he also thoroughly enjoyed. .
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Succotash PRIMEPrice: Moderate• American• Penn Quarter
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4.6
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David
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
The Clementine salad we shared as an entree was refreshing and tasty. We both had the chicken stew “pollo guisado con arroz” from the “abuelo” (Jose’s grandparents recipes) and enjoyed it immensely the service was prompt.
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Spanish Diner - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Bethesda
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4.2
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Ava
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Waiter was very nice and attentive, atmosphere was cool looking and food was great!
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On St ElmoPrice: Very Expensive• American• Bethesda
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4.4
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KennyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Amazing experience. Food and service were on another level. After each delicate course, I was left wanting more which is ingenious because now I have to come back again. Darn. Thank you SHIA.
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SHIA RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Washington
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4.8

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1. On St Elmo

2. Spanish Diner - Bethesda

3. True Food Kitchen - Bethesda

4. Succotash PRIME

5. SHIA Restaurant

6. Zaytinya - DC

7. The Dabney

8. Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien

9. Jônt

10. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

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