Budget Restaurants in Washington, D.C.

Budget Restaurants in Washington, D.C.

Restaurants Overview
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Location
 
1905
This spot's logo features an antiqued key, which is the perfect...

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U Street Corridor
 
2 Amys
Judging from the long lines here, the best pizza in D.C. is uptown...
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Upper Northwest
 
Ardeo
The trendy new American Ardeo and its loungelike counterpart...

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Upper Northwest
 
Bardia's New Orleans Café
Locals love this cozy café, where great food accompanied...
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Adams Morgan
 
Belga Café
You can go traditional with mussels and the crispiest of french...

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Capitol Hill
 
Bistrot du Coin
An instant hit in its Dupont Circle neighborhood, this moderately...
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Dupont Circle
 
Bistrot Lepic
Relaxed and upbeat, with bright yellow walls and colorful paintings...

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Upper Northwest
 
Cafe Divan
This small Turkish restaurant with walls of windows on three...
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Georgetown
 
Carlyle Grand Café
Whether you eat at the bustling bar or in the dining room upstairs...
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Suburban Virginia
 
Cava
This modern mecca for meze (small plates for sharing) delivers...

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Capitol Hill
 
Cork
This rustic, dimly lighted slip of a wine bar brings chic cuisine...
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U Street Corridor
 
Etete
The best of the city's Ethiopian restaurants, Etete doesn't hold...
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U Street Corridor
 
Full Kee
Many locals swear by this standout from the slew of mediocre...
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Chinatown
 
G Street Food
Like Washington, D.C.'s layout and architecture, this upscale...
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Downtown
 
Granville Moore's Brickyard
This Belgian beer hall with a gourmet soul is worth a visit despite...
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Capitol Hill
 
Hank's Oyster Bar
The watchword is simplicity at this popular and chic take on...
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Dupont Circle
 
Heritage India
You feel like a guest in a foreign land dining at this restaurant:...

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Upper Northwest
 
Kramerbooks & Afterwords
This popular bookstore-cum-café is a favorite neighborhood...
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Dupont Circle
 
La Fourchette
On a block in Adams Morgan where restaurants seem to open and...
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Adams Morgan
 
Lebanese Taverna
Arched ceilings, cedar panels etched with leaf patterns, woven...

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Upper Northwest
 
Malaysia Kopitiam
The decor of this subterranean hideaway may be Gilligan's Island...
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Dupont Circle
 
The Market Lunch
For a perfect Saturday morning or afternoon on the Hill, take...
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Capitol Hill
 
Matchbox
The miniburgers, served on toasted brioche buns with a huge mound...

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Chinatown
 
Miss Saigon
Shades of mauve and green, black art deco accents, and potted...
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Georgetown
 
Nooshi
Always packed, with long lines waiting for tables and takeout...
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Dupont Circle
 
Oyamel
The specialty at this Mexican stunner is antojitos, literally...

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Chinatown
 
Pasta Mia
Patrons don't seem to mind waiting their turn to eat in this...
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Adams Morgan
 
Pizzeria Paradiso
A trompe-l'oeil ceiling adds space and light to a simple interior...
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Dupont Circle
 
Poste
Inside the trendy Hotel Monaco, Poste woos diners with a towering...

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Chinatown
 
Rocklands
This tiny branch of the popular local barbecue chain does mostly...
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Georgetown
 
Skewers-Café Luna
As the name implies, the focus at Skewers is on kebabs, here...

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Dupont Circle
 
Sushi-Ko
At the city's self-touted first raw-fish restaurant, daily specials...

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Georgetown
 
Zola
Swanky and chic, Zola channels a 1940s vibe with its snug banquettes...

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Chinatown
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