Best Washington, DC Restaurants

10Best Washington, DC Restaurants

New & Notable Washington Restaurants

Hot, new Washington restaurants & notable dining experiences you shouldn't miss.

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  New Russian Restaurant Brings Kremlin Cuisine to D.C.

  Brace yourself for hearty doses of borscht and vodka as a new Russian-inspired restaurant is about to open in Washington, D.C.'s trendy Dupont Circle. It's called Mari Vanna and is the latest location launched from an original Moscow restaurant of the same name. Featuring homestyle cooking and decor, Mari Vanna aims to welcome you into a cozy Russian home and treat you to a meal you will never forget.  Read more »

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  Hot New Flavors Make For a Chilly Winter Treat at D.C.'s Dolcezza

  Dolcezza Gelato — the exotic sounding name is easily matched by the exotic flavors featured at this Washington favorite.  Now the artisan gelato makers behind Dolcezza are introducing three brave new flavors for the winter. Mixing such merriments as jalapeño and basil, cucumber and gin and even a locally produced beer, these are not your father's gelatos and sorbettos.  Read more »

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  Ray's The Classics Featured by USA TODAY Travel in Great American Bites: Va. burger joint gets presidential approval

  Between the feel-good atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food at reasonable prices, Ray's is a hell of a burger place.  Read more at USA TODAY »

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  Retro Ray's Featured by USA TODAY Travel in Great American Bites: Va. burger joint gets presidential approval

  Between the feel-good atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food at reasonable prices, Ray's is a hell of a burger place.  Read more at USA TODAY »

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  Elevation Burger Featured by USA TODAY Travel in Great American Bites: Elevation Burger feeds growing organic appetite

  The main appeal is the ingredients themselves, especially the beef, which is 100% certified organic, grass-fed, free range and ground daily in each individual restaurant.  Read more at USA TODAY »

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About Washington, DC Restaurants

Political hub of the nation, DC attracts millions of international visitors each year, from high-brow politicos to families on holiday. This sort of traffic fuels a thriving restaurant scene, one with both multicultural flair and flavor. Throughout the city, restaurants offer outstanding service and excellent cuisine. Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and Downtown share the bulk of the capital's dining establishments. Among them are Red Sea, which serves Ethiopian cuisine, and informal Ben's Chili Bowl, both in Adams Morgan. Dupont Circle's Obelisk promises upscale Italian fare, while in Georgetown, Citronelle wins rave reviews for fashionable French cuisine. Downtown, at Luigi's Pizza, sightseers and lunching politicians both dine on hand-tossed pies. Foggy Bottom, Woodley Park, and Capitol Hill have their share of first-class eateries as well. Kinkead’s specializes in seafood, Woodley Park's Lebanese Taverna tempts folks with rustic flavor, and Capitol Hill's Montmartre guarantees great French food at reasonable rates. No matter in which direction you head, DC's wealth of restaurants is sure to please.

- Washington Expert Kelly Sigmon