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China Chilcano, Washington, DC
Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.6
4.6
3711 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant, led by award-winning chef José Andrés, honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Website
    http://www.chinachilcano.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Location
    418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at China Chilcano with an exclusive six-course tasting menu designed by Chef Chris Wroblewski. Highlights include the luxurious Causa de Caviar, fiery Szechuan Chili Wontons, and vibrant Ceviche Clasico! Guests at the bar countertop can enjoy the regular dinner menu, making this a perfect evening for any dining preference. Reserve your spot now to welcome 2024 in unforgettable style
    New Year's Eve Celebration Photo

Menu

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What 3,711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines, presenting a creative and flavorful menu. Guests rave about dishes like ceviche and dim sum, describing the experience as "amazing" and "life-changing." The atmosphere is lively, service attentive, and the "pisco sours were delicious." Perfect for an adventurous dining experience.

3,711 Reviews

  1. Ariel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great food. However, even though we arrived on time for our reservation, we had to wait close to 15 minutes to be seated. With a group of six celebrating someone’s birthday this was not ideal.

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  2. Lane

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We needed help to understand some items on the menu. It was interesting and fun. But too noisy for us.

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  3. Dawn

    Portland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lunch in Lima special was outstanding! Highly recommend walking over from the museums for a break for lunch!

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  4. Monica

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food with good portions for sharing. Flavors were amazing and went well together. Drinks were also great. Dessert was delicious!

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  5. Kate

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful. Fresh, flavorful and delightful.

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  6. Ruth

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such interesting menu options - all are delicious!

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  7. Iain

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped in on a Tuesday night for dinner. Both did the tasting menu with drinks. The food and service was excellent. Service started a little quickly, but when they realised that we were not in a rush, they changed the pace. Andrew the server was great, attentive nut not overly so. Definitely recommend, and will definitely be going back.

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  8. Andrew

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Must try! Absolutely amazing! We will absolutely be back.

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  9. Laura

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were with our son, a chef from out of town. He lived in Hawaii and is sophisticated in the kind of food offered by China Chilcano. He loved the food, was impressed by the service. We heartily agreed with him. Thank you for giving us a wonderful experience.

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  10. Bing

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was superb, and Tessa was the perfect host handling our large group and order challenges perfectly.

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FAQs

China Chilcano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-0941.

China Chilcano is rated 4.6 stars by 3711 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for China Chilcano

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chinachilcano.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
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