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A photo of Fred & Stilla restaurant
1. Fred & Stilla
4.1
Excellent(119)
Price: Moderate
• International • Dupont Circle
Booked 2 times today
Discover the kind of place that connects people with the world through the power of food. It requires a flair for sharing one's own culture, and the empathetic understanding of the culture of another. Our fare, like our space, is simple and modern—letting the natural beauty of globally inspired comfort foods shine through—but plated to impress.At Fred and Stilla, peace meets style. Linger over bold pour over coffee until the last message in your inbox is finally cleared away. Settle into an inviting corner for an after-work drink that turns into dinner that turns back into drinksCheck out one of our many incredible events and experiences - https://www.fredandstilla.com/experiences/#!/
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2. The Mayflower Restaurant, Lounge & Garden
new
4.1
Excellent(120)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Dupont Circle
The Mayflower restaurant opened in the same building that used to house a prominent Prohibition-era speakeasy of the same name. The new two-level restaurant and lounge rounds fills out a complex at 1223 Connecticut Avenue NW.
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3. Tokyo Pearl
4.0
Excellent(115)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Dupont Circle
Booked 10 times today
Best Sushi Restaurant in DC located in the heart of Dupont Circle Featuring Unique Specialty Sushi rolls // Cocktails // Japanese beers and Sakes at a high energy Lounge. Tokyo Pearl is committed to the health & safety of our patrons.Indoor & outdoor dining available (Heated Patio )6 foot social distancing between tables with maximum of 6 per tableFacial coverings worn by all staff
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4. Thaiverse D.C
4.3
Awesome(62)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Dupont Circle
Booked 3 times today
Now open in DuPont circle area of Washington DC, Thaiverse DC offers authentic southern style Thai food cooked with love and care. Thaiverse's sister restaurant has won numerous awards, being regularly voted by open table users as the best Asian restaurant in the DC region, and Thaiverse DC shares the same recipes and culinary management (Chef Piya and Chef Raam (Thai Masterchef finalist)). Located in an historic and legendary spot where once stood the Childe-Harold, Thaiverse DC blends the history with modern touches to produce an elegant dining environment. After your meal you can step downstairs to the British style pub in the basement named the Step-Childe Harold.
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5. Giovanni's Trattu
4.7
Exceptional(824)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 13 times today
Giovanni's Trattu may be the only restaurant in DC to capture the feel of Venice. Formerly known as Trattu, this cozy little restaurant provides the lighter cuisine of Northern Italy, which is known for its unique flavor. The extensive menu changes every fall, winter and summer. Seating 60 in the main dining room, Giovanni's Trattu is candlelight at night and it entertains guests with friendly style of service, providing classic Italian music. Highlighting the ambiance is a collection of colorful pottery and venetian masks that hangs from the walls. Giovanni's Trattu is ideal for private parties, business lunches and dinners, romantic dates and family celebrations.
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6. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom
4.6
Exceptional(34538)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 326 times today
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday neighborhood restaurant.
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7. Caruso's Grocery - DC
4.8
Exceptional(1239)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill
Booked 49 times today
Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.
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8. The Hamilton
4.7
Exceptional(11954)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 205 times today
The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.
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9. Succotash PRIME
4.6
Exceptional(4039)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 111 times today
Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.
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10. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(13902)
Price: Moderate
• American • Georgetown
Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    New York City •21 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    the lasagna was the best.... fettuccine alfredo was delish but the lasagna won hands down. $4.95 for a small glass of soda was upsetting....
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    Fiorella Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• National Harbor
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    4.4
  • SteveO
    Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 28 Feb 2025
    The food was delicious but the service was slow. We waited a half hour before we received our drinks. I had to ask twice for our check because we had an event in the area.
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    EthiopicPrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• H Street Corridor
    •
    4.9
  • Will
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 22 Feb 2025
    Food was fantastic; however it took quite a while to get it even though it was not a crowded evening. We'll be back though as long as we have friends and have time.
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    Bombay TandoorPrice: Moderate• Indian• Tysons Corner / McLean
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    4.1
  • ErisVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Feb 2025
    We travel from Potomac, MD to eat at Mala Tang. The food is authentic, delicious and an experience. We love to do the hot pot when we have a large group as we can all share the proteins and veggies to put inside. When we are a smaller group we love the dry pot. The vegetables they offer are very fresh and unique. The service is always top notch and the price is very reasonable. We can't wait to go back!
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    Mala TangPrice: Expensive• Asian• Arlington
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    4.5
  • Anne
    Washington, D.C. Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Jan 2025
    We brought a friend who had never had Ethiopian food before! Our server helped with selections of meat and vegetables! Our friend was blown away and my husband and I, who have had it often, loved it! Hope to go back soon!
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    Meaza Ethiopian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Ethiopian• Falls Church
    •
    4.3

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