Rania DC

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4.7

551 Reviews

$50 and over

Indian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Vegetarian-friendly

We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!

Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.

Policies:
-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.
-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.
-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.
- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.
-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.

For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 804-6434
Website
https://www.raniadc.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Peter Boboris
Private party facilities
Hosting a business event or a celebratory occasion? Rania has the perfect space for your next event. We offer a variety of spaces and menu options that bring forward the history, flavors, and hospitality of India.

Location
427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef Tasting Menu
$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Are you ready to be treated like royalty? Immerse yourself in the elegance of Rania with our Chef's Tasting Menu, a sumptuous seven-course affair available at $175, complemented by exquisite wine pairings for $125 per person. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate Vegan diets, allergies to allium, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. Please call the restaurant if you have multiple allergies or dietary restrictions. ~ We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding ~
Brunch Menu
Multiple dates available
Join us at Rania for a brunch experience like no other! Enjoy our exquisite 3-Course Price Fixe menu for $55 per person, or indulge in Bottomless Mimosas for $35 (90-minute limit). Whether you're in the mood for sweet, savory, or bubbly, we've got it all. Don't miss out on a delightful culinary adventure!
Regular Dining Experience 4-Course Menu
$90.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Rania's 4-course ($90) pre-fixe menu experience, with the option to add wine pairings and cocktails as desired. Available Tuesdays thru Saturdays. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate allergies to allium, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. However, we are pleased to inform you that we can cater to vegan diets and other dietary restrictions if notified beforehand. We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding.

What 551 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
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rania DC offers an "unforgettable" dining experience with "flawless" service and "exquisite" Indian-inspired cuisine. Guests rave about the "bold flavors," "creative cocktails," and "elegant ambiance." While some mention noise levels and service pace as areas for improvement, the overall consensus is of a "top-tier" restaurant well worth visiting.

551 Reviews

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Ray
VIP
Washington DC
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Although the meals are a little pricey, the ambiance and the staff are super. They have plenty of staff that move through the restaurant in a precise choreographic manner, with great attention paid to the customers. No one is standing around and everyone has their unique assignments. Edgar, our wait staff was exceptional, thoroughly explaining the different dish options and very knowledgable about the wine pairings. The food is excellent along with the wine pairings. There is a choice between a four and seven-course meal. While they say each course is small, it is still quite a lot of food. We barely got through the four-course meal. The wine pairings were also very good and well-matched with each course. They told us that they pour 2 ounces of wine per course, but it is a very generous 2 ounces. And definitely do not miss the desserts. They are light and exceptionally delicious. Excellent place for an intimate date or special occasion with your spouse. Highly recommend it.
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Viktoriya
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, beautiful artful presentation, relaxing atmosphere, exceptional service.
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Jennifer
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Food was delicious the service was great. A bang for your buck. I was extremely satisfied I will definitely recommend it to my friends and family.
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Andrea
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasting menu and wine pairing were amazing. Had a wonderful time!
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Chris
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rania provided a romantic environment for a special Valentines Day celebration. The cocktails, wine list, and prefix menu (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) were top-notch. Add excellent service to the list, including sommelier guidance and menu recommendations, and you get an evening to remember.
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Joshua
VIP
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a great experience. Amazing cocktails, door, presentation, and Mario and his brother provided exceptional service.
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David
VIP
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the top 5 meals of all time. I can't recommend it highly enough. Cocktails are beautiful and delicious. The food was both creative and familiar.
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Gabriela
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to celebrate our anniversary, and it was a wonderful experience. The restaurant provided us with a card and a dessert to mark the occasion. The service was amazing, and the food was perfect. I highly recommend this place for a special celebration.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! The food and cocktails were unbelievable!
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Charlotte
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an incredible experience! The food was phenomenal and service just as excellent. We will be back to try the chefs tasting menu!
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FAQs

Rania DC is rated 4.7 stars by 551 OpenTable diners.

Rania DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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