Award-winning

Tonari

4.7

314 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Tonari is our Wafu Italian restaurant. WAFU means Japanese-style, so our menu is a Japanese take on Italian food. It originated in Japan through the love that the Japanese had for Italian food but wanted to incorporate some of their cultural flavors and ingredients to them. We at Daikaya Group and chef & owner, Katsuya Fukushima, are bringing this experience to you here in DC.

Looking for some fun Japanese antipasti bites, one of a kind pasta dishes, or pizza that you won't find anywhere else in the city? Then come join us for dinner, we look forward to having you soon.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 289-8900
Website
https://www.tonaridc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Katsuya Fukushima
Private party facilities
Private events for larger party available.

Location
707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
6th & G St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NYE 2024 : A Tribute to Marcella Hazan
$55.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 at Tonari with an exclusive 4-course prix fixe menu inspired by Italian cooking author Marcella Hazan. Much like Julia Child and French cuisine, Marcella Hazan was an Italian cooking writer whose cookbooks introduced Americans to the techniques of traditional Italian cooking. Our regular dinner menu will NOT be available on NYE. Once finalized, the menu will be added to our website.

Popular dishes

Cheese Plate Bento$22.00
Chef's selection of cheeses, fruit compote, warm pizza bread
Little Caesar$15.00
local mesclun mix, granny smith apple, marcona almonds, manchego, Caesar vinaigrette
Burrata$16.00
orange dressing, citrus segments, Sichuan-chili oil, side of warm pizza bread
Broccolini$12.00
grilled, soy marinated, bonito flakes, tama arare, agrodolce, chili threads
Inarizushi$12.00
Cetaran anchovy, Matiz Boqueron, seasoned tofu pockets, steamed koshihikari rice
Roasted Carrot$14.00
anchovy butter, garlic oil, labne, capers, yuzu, bread crumbs
Polpette$14.50
pork & beef meatballs, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan (5 pcs)

Pizza

Unagi
kabayaki eel, green peppercorns, brick cheese, dill labne - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)
The Japanese Philly
shaved prime rib braised in soy & mirin, brick cheese, provolone, cheese whiz, red onion, ichimi - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)
Chicken & Shishito
Fontina, brick cheese, red onion, sweet Italian chicken sausage, rakkyo, chili flakes - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)
Chef Katsuya's Original Mentaiko & Corn
corn sauce, kewpie-mentaiko cream, brick cheese, chives - $13 (half) / $25 (whole)
Mushroom
brick cheese, shiitake, Pecorino, radicchio, mushroom besciamella, yuzu kosho, maple syrup, ichimi - $13 (half) / $25 (whole)

Pasta

Mel's Ragu$30.00
Niman Ranch beef short rib, parpadelle, woodear mushroom, dandelion greens, creme fraiche, Pecorino
Red Sauce $25.00
Marcella Hazan's famous tomato sauce, spaghetti, butter, basil, onion, whipped ricotta, Pecorino, Parmesan
Mentaiko$22.00
tagliolini, cod roe, butter, chili threads, tsuyu, lemon, shiso, shredded nori
Miso Clam$28.00
tagliatelle, clams, miso, garlic, butter, oregano, lemon, white wine, chili flakes, olive oil, bread crumbs

What 314 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
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tonari offers a unique fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine, delighting diners with standout dishes like the "mentaiko pasta" and "Japanese Philly pizza." The ambience and service are often praised, creating a memorable dining experience. While portions are sometimes noted as small, the flavors and creativity more than compensate.

314 Reviews

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Dawn
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a frequent visitor to Tonari & often bring guests to introduce them to my favorite DC restaurant! Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, impeccable service. I was disappointed with the new menu, particularly the removal of its fabulous signature dish broccolini. I never failed to order it. Please bring it back! Its loss also leaves the menu with insufficient green veggie options. Also miss the chicken shishito, but a less serious a loss.
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Kim
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have no idea why this place isn't packed and overrun every night. But I guess I'm glad I can still get in? The pizza's are the thing for me. I wish I could eat a whole one by myself because I just want those flavors in my mouth forever. But they are Very filling and a little goes a long way. Plan to share. I also love the every-changing sides and the clever presentations. The Caesar salad is deelish (even though I push the fresh anchovies off on to my tinned-fish-loving husband every time). Ditto the shishitos, yum. Honestly, It's worth trying something if it sounds good because it will be good. The arancini? What?! How can they be that good? It sounds like an unlikely marriage of Japanese and Italian, but be brave.
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Madison
West Virginia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was phenomenal it was quick and efficient. All our servers were extremely nice and so kind and answered all our questions. The food was 10/10 out of this world all 3 of the items that we ordered were spot on with flavor. I will definitely be coming back soon to get some more items but overall fantastic place to have dinner.
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Brooke
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonari is a great spot for innovative flavors served via the best comfort foods: pizza and ramen. Make a reservation for days with events at nearby Capitol One Arena because this is a popular spot for both food and drinks. Check out the cute crochet foods for sale on the bookcase next to the bar as a keepsake from an amazing meal experience.
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Eric
Dallas
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve had their pizza, pasta, and some apps. Everything was awesome.
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Michelle
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Get the pesto ramen and stop in during the weekend for the shaved ice (kids should share 1 order).
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Charles
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unagi pizza was too much but the rest was great - meatball bao and barrata
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The second level has the best vibes. Really like the art in the middle the room.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
100% recommend the Japanese Philly pizza or the unagi pizza. The Korean garlic bread and Mentaiko noodles are also a must here.
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Barbara
VIP
Washington DC
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A small entrance hidden by street seating, making Tonari a little hard to find, it was well worth the effort! The staff was exceptional, accommodating our time constraints as we were going to a performance at Harman Hall, and graciously handling all of our requests. Dishes were unique and terrific - Korean Garlic Bread, WAFU Arancini with a delicious red sauce and the special Hot Honey Pepperoni pizza. The Ginger Rita cocktail was an excellent. Would definitely return to try other dishes. Perfect spot for pre-theatre (or pre-game at Capitol Arena) dining.
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FAQs

Tonari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 289-8900.

Tonari is rated 4.7 stars by 314 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
6th & G St
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Katsuya Fukushima
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.tonaridc.com/
Phone number
(202) 289-8900
Private party facilities
Private events for larger party available.

Tonari

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

NYE 2024 : A Tribute to Marcella Hazan

Mushroom

Mentaiko

Burrata

Antipasti

Cheese Plate Bento$22.00

Little Caesar$15.00

Burrata$16.00

Broccolini$12.00

Inarizushi$12.00

Roasted Carrot$14.00

Polpette$14.50

Pizza

Unagi

The Japanese Philly

Chicken & Shishito

Chef Katsuya's Original Mentaiko & Corn

Mushroom

Pasta

Mel's Ragu$30.00

Red Sauce $25.00

Mentaiko$22.00

Miso Clam$28.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tonari offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tonari restaurant rated?

Is Tonari currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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