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Filomena Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(17,257)Georgetown - 2
Zaytinya - DC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(19,473)Penn Quarter - 3
Old Ebbitt Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(29,796)Downtown - 4
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(34,495)Foggy Bottom - 5
La Grande Boucherie - DC
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.3(1,431)Washington
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STK - DC
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•3.9(442)Mount Vernon Square - 2
SHIA Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Korean•4.9(49)Washington - 3
dLeña
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.7(2,054)Mount Vernon Square - 4
The Dabney
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(283)Shaw - 5
Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien
Price: Very Expensive•Vietnamese•4.8(482)Washington
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The Pembroke
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.6(1,966)Dupont Circle - 2
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,093)Downtown - 3
Bourbon Steak - Four Seasons Washington DC
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(3,882)Georgetown - 4
2941 Restaurant
Price: Expensive•French American•4.9(7,770)Falls Church - 5
Mastro's Steakhouse - DC
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(4,989)Penn Quarter
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- PPankajVIPWashington, D.C. Area •26 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoWe have been to this restaurant a number of times. The service is usually very good and the ambience is nice. During our most recent the visit the food was OK but not great. The Pork Belly Bao hardly had any pork belly and it felt like a lot of bun, onions and spicy mayo. Quite disappointing. The side of sautéed vegetables was floating in the oyster/soy sauce and overcooked. The lamb shank was sort of blah! The chicken chaufa, empanadas and fish ceviche were the saviors for our very average meal. Perhaps we need a break from this spot.More infoPisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown•4.7
- KKatieVIPJackson Hole / Wyoming •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food! Great staff! Atmosphere was upbeat and perfect for dinner - not too quiet, not too loud. We had appetizers, New York strip, and scallops - all cooked to perfection. The presentation on all dishes was well-thought too - something we appreciate.More infoChef Geoff's West EndPrice: Moderate• American• West End•4.4
- KKellyVIPWashington, D.C. Area •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMira was our server and she was very knowledgeable, she loves working there and it showed! The food was delicious.More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- DDeborahVIPNew York City •59 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI had the grilled branzino. It was delicious. My husband had the pasta bolognese. He said it had a bit of a kick which he usually likes but wasn’t great here. The Italian donuts for dessert were light and authentic. The waiter was accommodating and efficient. Glad we were there and would return.More infoNorth Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End•4.5
- AAnneWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe atmosphere was wonderful. Great selection of wines and the food was fresh and well seasoned. Would highly recommend.More infoSixty Vines Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington•4.6
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In the very heart of the nation’s capital, D.C.’s West End is a vibrant and exciting cultural hotspot. Here, international influence and undiluted American pride shine and blend to create a unique cuisine experience. American-style restaurants litter the streets with hamburgers, pizza and typical bar food. Mexican, French, Italian, Thai, Japanese and other international restaurants are abundant and range from the most genuine authenticity to experimental blends. Adding to the scene, a slew of food trucks have popped up across the area providing access to comfort foods and original styles. The West End is truly a place that caters to all budgets and styles, and it is difficult to find any place in the world with more densely packed variety.
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