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1. Old Ebbitt Grill
4.8
Exceptional(29733)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 363 times today
Founded in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington, DC's oldest saloon and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, just steps from The White House, this historic landmark offers a timeless blend of classic American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality. Old Ebbitt Grill promises a memorable visit filled with a warm ambiance and a seasonal menu spanning from freshly shucked oysters to house-made pastas and perfectly prepared steaks & chops. From the Rooftop Terrace to the Atrium or Cabinet Room, Ebbitt's private dining spaces are ideal for celebrations ranging from small and intimate to grand and stylish.
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2. Filomena Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(17193)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Georgetown
Booked 278 times today
Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!
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3. Chef Geoff's (New Mexico Ave.)
4.4
Awesome(4152)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Georgetown
Booked 20 times today
Chef Geoff’s is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary American cuisine. A DC staple for over 20 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From pizza, salads and burgers to our more elaborate main dishes, one thing is for certain, we don’t skimp on flavor! Our bar covers all ends of the spectrum from our famous super mugs (giant beers) to our handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy our large elevated patio for the perfect al fresco dining experience or our cozy newly renovated dining room. We cannot wait to see you!
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4. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.5
Awesome(34475)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 205 times today
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.
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5. Et Voila
4.8
Exceptional(3913)
Price: Expensive
• French • Palisades Northwest
Booked 72 times today
Chef Claudio Pirollo is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary Belgian/French Bistro.A DC staple for 15 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From Classic European Bistro Cuisine to sophisticated daily Specials! Our bar covers handcrafted creative cocktails, with a large and high hand Wine List. Enjoy our cozy and energic dining room for an unforgettable experience . We cannot wait to see you!
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6. La Piquette
4.8
Exceptional(2959)
Price: Expensive
• French • Cleveland Park
Booked 31 times today
Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.
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7. La Grande Boucherie - DC
4.4
Awesome(1351)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Washington
Booked 214 times today
Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.
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8. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19413)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 288 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.
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9. Claudio's Table
4.7
Exceptional(305)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palisades Northwest
Booked 33 times today
Claudio Pirollo grew up in Belgium where he soon discovered his passion for cooking as he wandered around his father’s fine Italian épicerie (grocery store) and watched his mother prepare dinner every day. The dual influence of Italy and Belgium triggered Chef Pirollo’s aspirations to develop his knowledge and experience with different flavors.A Trattoria is not a pizzeria, it is an Italian-style eating establishment that is generally much less formal than a ristorante but more formal than an osteria. It is similar to what the French call Bistrot.Trattorias are traditionally family owned, casual, rustic neighborhood restaurants found throughout all of Italy that offer fresh, regional, local and family specialties on the menu.
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10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(13861)
Price: Moderate
• American • Georgetown
Booked 83 times today
Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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  • Abby
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I’d suggest you make a reservation as it was a full house at 2pm on a Thursday. We were greeted promptly by our server and she checked on us regularly. The food came out timely and it was delicious. We each had alcoholic beverages, salads, an entree, cappuccinos and dessert. The bill was about $200 and I felt that was a fair price and worth it.
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    Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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    4.8
  • nickVIP
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It’s awesome every time without fail. The best restaurant in DC metro area forever.
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    Old Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious food- we had mixture of spreads, vegetables and meats everything was really good. Overall we had a great experience!
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    Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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    4.7
  • MichelleVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time, and will not be the last. The food, drinks, service and ambiance were 10/10. Happened to dine on Wednesday. Who knew it was jazz night! Holiday season decor made it extra special. Great attention to details. Oh, and this is a biggie for me… the restrooms were clean!!
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    La Grande Boucherie - DCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Washington
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    4.4
  • SangitaVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had the best New Year’s Day brunch and were served by a wonderful waitress, Selenia, who paid attention to every detail and made sure we were comfortable. Her cheerful and warm demeanor was icing on the cake for our special first family meal of the year. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Selenia!!
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    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom
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    4.5

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