Best Date Night Restaurants in Tenleytown

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1. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17217)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 278 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

2. Salt

4.7

Exceptional(592)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Arlington

Booked 35 times today

Amongst a sea of glass and steel tucked away from the hum of traffic, you’ll find Salt. Escape the confinements of your home and sink into the intoxicating beats while you enjoy bold flavors and timeless craft cocktails in a safe and cool environment. The refreshing and intimate vibe is an inner-city oasis. Get lost in conversation and enjoy the moment.Entrance located below Open Road on Lynn St. Salt Is Now Open Monday-Saturday at 5 pm!Happy Hour | Monday-Saturday | Open – 7 pmHalf Off Bottled Wine | Salt Tuesdays | Open – 10 pmDate Night | Monday | Open – 10 pm

3. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(273)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 15 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

4. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(2033)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 126 times today

Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

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5. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.4

Awesome(1380)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 204 times today

Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.

6. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19446)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 307 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

7. Matisse

4.7

Exceptional(1726)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • Tenleytown

Booked 15 times today

To our dear friends and loyal customers,During this time Matisse will continue to offer our pickup and delivery options. Starting March 30th, our restaurant will operate 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday.To ensure availability please make your reservations now. To continue to safely serve you, and hopefully provide some comfort and deliciousness to your home. Matisse will continue offer curbside pickup from the hours of 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday.Orders can be placed over the phone by reaching us at (202) 244-5222 or ubereats and doordash for delivery.

8. LIA'S

4.6

Exceptional(4472)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chevy Chase

Booked 32 times today

Sister to Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s is an Italian-ish neighborhood gem featuring housemade pasta, handcrafted using old world technique, with a modern twist, alongside a broad and delicious selection of steak, seafood, salad and pizza. We offer seasonal plates served by our welcoming service staff. Whether enjoying our large lounge area, the best outdoor patio in Chevy Chase, or our intimate dining room, we offer the perfect setting for a romantic date, casual meet up or dinner with the family.

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9. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.3

Awesome(2273)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter

Booked 28 times today

Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.

10. La Piquette

4.8

Exceptional(2966)

Price: Expensive

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 33 times today

Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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Bill
Wisconsin •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Intimate, charming romantic atmosphere. Great service! Great food!
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Tabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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GenVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •81 reviews
5.0
Dined today
My husband and I had been looking forward to this dinner for a while, having enjoyed Kevin's previous restaurant at the Wharf. About a week before our reservation we asked to add two friends - the staff were so accommodating! The food, drink, service and atmosphere exceeding our expectations - which were high! This was the best DC dining experience I have had in a long while. Thank you to all the staff who made it happen. Kayla and Judy were outstanding! P.S.: PLEASE BRING BACK THE FRIED CHICKEN - yes, I am begging. Best bite of food I've ever had in my 42 years in this planet. Regardless, Moon Rabbit is DIVINE. Simply lovely!!
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Moon Rabbit by Kevin TienPrice: Very Expensive• Vietnamese• Washington
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4.8
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Anne
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was wonderful, all were very attentive! Suggested great pastas that I would love and paired with the best wine! Lovely especially with the Christmas decor still up. Everyone was having a good time.
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Sue
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing unique food. Our waiter offered excellent recommendations. It was some of the best food we’ve had. Would have liked more light on the table to see because the presentation was also amazing.
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dLeñaPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Jonathan
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Amazing experience! Made a reservation for Christmas Eve before going to the Blues Alley for a show! Great service, great food! Will be returning!
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Bodega Spanish Tapas & LoungePrice: Moderate• Spanish• Georgetown
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4.5

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365 restaurants available nearby

1. Filomena Ristorante

2. Salt

3. The Dabney

4. dLeña

5. La Grande Boucherie - DC

6. Zaytinya - DC

7. Matisse

8. LIA'S

9. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

10. La Piquette

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