The Best 6 Restaurants Near Washington Lights

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Tonari

4.6

Exceptional(311)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 36 times today

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.

2. Ottoman Taverna

4.7

Exceptional(1693)

Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 42 times today

Ottoman Taverna provides flavors and dishes from the Turkish cuisine. Enjoy house made kebaps, dips, hot mezes, desserts and more at our Turkish restaurant. Ottoman Taverna has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status since opening in 2017.

3. Bar Chinois

4.7

Exceptional(587)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 34 times today

Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

A photo of DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA restaurant

4. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

4.6

Exceptional(2112)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Penn Quarter

Booked 27 times today

Please be advised that the reservation is for the Izakaya on the second floor and not the ramen shop on the first floor. The ramen menu is not available at the Izakaya. The Izakaya, located on the second floor of Daikaya, is a casual restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food to accompany a diverse selection of bar offerings. The izakaya experience is perfect for after work, before a big night out, as a full supper, or for late-night bites with friends. The cuisine is freestyle and adaptive in nature. Each izakaya in Japan puts its own touch on its menu items. The plates are typically small so that one can sample many different items.

5. Momo

4.5

Awesome(54)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Navy Yard

Booked 6 times today

Award Winning KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN Is fully open for Dine In.

6. Arrels

4.0

Excellent(0)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 1 time today

Arrels is a modern Spanish restaurant rooted in tradition and fueled by open-fire cooking led by award-winning Chef Pepe Moncayo. At Arrels—meaning “roots” in Catalan—guests can expect modern interpretations of classic Spanish dishes, inspired by Moncayo’s Barcelona heritage. The restaurant blends tradition with open-fire cooking, offering updated tapas, crafted cocktails, and warm hospitality that appeals to locals and visitors alike.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Tonari

2. Ottoman Taverna

3. Bar Chinois

4. DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA

5. Momo

6. Arrels

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