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Amazonia, Washington, DC
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Amazonia

$50 and over
Peruvian
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Amazonia

4.7
$50 and over
Peruvian
Mount Vernon Square

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Venture into the relaxed ambiance of Amazonia, our inviting upstairs bar, dining room and rooftop hideaway. As one of the first Amazonian restaurants in the U.S., discover the exotic flavors and ingredients from Peru's rainforest, as well as favorite Peruvian staples. Here you can explore a thoughtfully curated selection of pisco and imaginative cocktails. The dishes you'll enjoy in Amazonia are meant for sharing, and are expertly prepared by the very same skilled kitchen team from Causa downstairs.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Carlos Delgado

From the OpenTable editors: Tropical vibes reign supreme at award-winning Causa’s colorful sibling restaurant and lounge. Dig into a Peruvian menu of anticuchos (grilled meat skewers), elegant seafood-forward dishes, and top-notch cocktails in the energetic, plant-strewn dining room or on the shady rooftop patio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 629-3942
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are in the Shaw neighborhood two blocks away from the Mt Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station on the Yellow/Green line.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amazonia offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian cuisine in DC's heart, promising an "absolutely amazing" dining experience. Guests praise its "incredible" food, "excellent service," and "unique flavors." The lively atmosphere and "fantastic cocktails" enhance the sophisticated yet fun vibe. Perfect for special occasions or a night out with friends.

123 Reviews
  1. Veronica

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kristen, Kristin? Our server was amazing. Knowledgeable and great table presence. All of the food was just incredible and the wine was exceptional. Loved the playlist, good fun vibes even my 62yo white mom liked the music I will say the patacones were a bit dense and underwhelming

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  2. Brent

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. 10/10. Food was so flavorful. Kristen, our waitress, was incredible. She offered suggestions on the menu and did not lead us astray. Food, cocktails, service, and ambiance were top class. Will definitely be back. Thank you for making our anniversary special. Cheers!

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  3. Navin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Food tasted great and the staff was really accommodating and knowledgeable
    AmazoniaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Navin! We are so glad you could join us. We'd love to have you back again soon!

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  4. Evan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday lunch upstairs at Amazonia - exceptional food and service as always. Thanks guys

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  5. DAMILOLA

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I my choices on the cibechi wasn't it. They were both cold food and I am more of a hot meal type. Otherwise great potential and great service.
    AmazoniaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Damilola, Thank you for giving us a try. So sorry you were caught off guard by the cold cebiche, it's a traditional cold fish dish with cold citrus leche de tigre. We'd love to have you back and show you other offerings off the hot side of our kitchen.

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  6. Hari

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Tim was excellent in his recommendations and service. He went above and beyond what we usually expect from servers.

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  7. Dean

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good, but not great. As with many restaurants in DC, prices have gotten out of hand. Lots of small portions, but great flavors. It is a unique offering for DC, but not one I’ll go back to. One and done for us.
    AmazoniaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Dean, thank you for your feedback. we appreciate your coming out and giving us a try and sorry we didn't quite hit the mark in what you had hoped for. Our menu does offer a variety of smaller social bites as well as larger plates, and not to leave out our Japanese fish market thats brought in 5 days a week. Much of what we offer uses several imported products and understand that some prices will reflect that choice for quality and authenticity. We'd love to have you back and give you a tour if you like to see what really goes into making amazing Peruvian cuisine in DC. I'll send you our email privately.

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  8. Amber

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I went early on a Saturday evening and sat at the bar. The bartender was not friendly and kept trying to take my drink away when I was still drinking it. Perhaps sitting at a table the service would be better but I was not impressed given the cost of the drinks.

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  9. Jessica

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Good service. Will come again.

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  10. Jagmeet

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time trying Amazonia. I really enjoy Peruvian food and this place didn't disappoint. the skewers, the small plates, and even the entrees were all good in their own way. With that said, they were good, nothing really wowed me. The skewers were good, especially the fish and the filet mignon. However, I wasn't a fan of the seasoning on the fish and the beef was too tough for medium well/rare (we tried both). The entree, Lomo Saltado was better. Loved the blend of the flavors with the fresh veggies. However, for wagyu, it didn't seem like wagyu, quality. With all that said, the chocolate cake dessert did wow me. And it was amazing with the ice cream that it was coupled with. The drink selection was unique, I stuck to tequila and mezcal, which was light and refreshing. The service was really good, we had 2 servers taking care of us. They provided recommendations, their favorites, and accommodations, and were genuinely nice (which is a big problem in the city, servers can be jerks). I couldn't get the vibe of the place. It was definitely amazon jungle focused. But I couldn't tell if it was more trend cocktail or if it was more of a full meal place. It depended on where you were seated I guess. With that the noise level was medium, but the bad bunny tunes were worth it.

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Amazonia is rated 4.7 stars by 123 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Amazonia restaurant

Amazonia

4.7
$50 and over
Peruvian
Mount Vernon Square

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Amazonia

920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are in the Shaw neighborhood two blocks away from the Mt Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station on the Yellow/Green line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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