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Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

2 Amys Judging from the long lines here, the best pizza in D.C. is uptown... Be the first to write a review	$ Contemporary	Glover Park View on a map

Ardeo The trendy new American Ardeo and its loungelike counterpart... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$ American	Cleveland Park View on a map

Bardia's New Orleans Café Locals swarm to this cozy café, where great food is accompanied... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Southern	Adams-Morgan View on a map

Belga Cafe You can go traditional with mussels and the crispiest of french... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Belgian	Capitol Hill View on a map

Ben's Chili Bowl Long before U Street became hip, Ben's was serving chili. Chili... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.6/5	¢-$ American	U Street corridor View on a map

Bistrot du Coin An instant hit in its Dupont Circle neighborhood, this moderately... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ French	Dupont Circle View on a map

Bistrot Lepic Relaxed and upbeat, with bright yellow walls and colorful paintings... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.8/5	$-$$ French	Glover Park View on a map

Bombay Club One block from the White House, the beautiful Bombay Club tries... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.5/5	$-$$ Indian	Downtown View on a map

Bukom Café Sunny African pop music, palm fronds, kente cloth, and a spicy... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ African	Adams-Morgan View on a map

Cada Vez Inside what was once a post office, Cada Vez (Spanish for "every... Be the first to write a review	$ Eclectic	U Street corridor View on a map

Café Atlántico The menu is always exciting at this nuevo Latino restaurant with... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.2/5	$-$$ Latin American	Downtown View on a map

Café Dalat In the heart of Arlington's "Little Saigon," you can find low-priced... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Vietnamese	Arlington View on a map

Cafe Divan This small Turkish restaurant with walls of windows on three... Be the first to write a review	$ Turkish	Georgetown View on a map

Café Nema Somali, North African, and Middle Eastern cuisines are combined... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ African	U Street corridor View on a map

Coppi's Organic Restaurant An Italian bicycling motif permeates this restaurant, from the... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Italian	U Street corridor View on a map

Dr. Granville Moore's Brickyard This Belgian beer hall with a gourmet soul is worth a visit despite... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Belgian	Capitol Hill View on a map

Etete The best of the city's Ethiopian restaurants, Etete doesn't hold... Be the first to write a review	$ African	U Street corridor View on a map

Firefly The backlighted, amber bar and birch-log wall create a warm and... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.2/5	$-$$ American	Dupont Circle View on a map

Full Kee Many locals swear by Full Kee, which has a wide assortment of... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Chinese	Chinatown View on a map

Georgia Brown's An elegant New South eatery and a favorite hangout of local politicians... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Southern	Downtown View on a map

Heritage India You feel like a guest in a foreign land dining at this restaurant:... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.6/5	$-$$ Indian, Contemporary	Glover Park View on a map

Kramerbooks & Afterwords This popular bookstore-cum-café is a favorite neighborhood... Be the first to write a review	$ Cafe	Dupont Circle View on a map

Lauriol Plaza This longtime favorite on the border of Adams-Morgan and Dupont... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ French, Latin American	Adams-Morgan View on a map

Lebanese Taverna Arched ceilings, cedar panels etched with leaf patterns, woven... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.8/5	$ Middle Eastern	Woodley Park View on a map

Malaysia Kopitiam The decor of this subterranean hideaway may be Gilligan's Island... Be the first to write a review	$ Malaysian	Dupont Circle View on a map

Mama Ayesha's Restaurant Journalists and politicians frequent this family-run eatery for... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.8/5	$ Middle Eastern	Adams-Morgan View on a map

The Market Lunch A walk around the Capitol, a stroll through Eastern Market, and... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	Capitol Hill View on a map

Matchbox The miniburgers, served on toasted brioche buns with a huge mound... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.4/5	$-$$ American	Downtown View on a map

Miss Saigon Shades of mauve and green, black art deco accents, and potted... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Vietnamese	Georgetown View on a map

Monocle The nearest restaurant to the Senate side of the Capitol, Monocle's... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$ American	Capitol Hill View on a map

Montmartre With its sidewalk café, cheerful yellow walls, fresh flowers... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ French	Capitol Hill View on a map

Nooshi Always packed, with long lines waiting for tables and takeout... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Asian	Dupont Circle View on a map

Passage to India In a city with dozens of Indian restaurants, Passage to India... Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Indian	Bethesda View on a map

Pasta Mia Patrons don't seem to mind waiting their turn to eat in this... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.3/5	¢-$ Italian	Adams-Morgan View on a map

Pizzeria Paradiso A trompe l'oeil ceiling adds space and light to a simple interior... Be the first to write a review	$ Italian	Dupont Circle View on a map

Polly's Café Tables can be hard to come by on weekend nights at Polly's Café... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ American	U Street corridor View on a map

Rocklands This homegrown barbecue stop is known for its flavorful pork... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Barbecue	Alexandria View on a map

Sala Thai Who says Thai food has to be sweat-inducing? Sala Thai makes... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.4/5	¢-$ Thai	Dupont Circle View on a map

Skewers-Café Luna As the name implies, the focus at Skewers is on kebabs, here... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 2.0/5	$-$$ Middle Eastern	Dupont Circle View on a map

The Source by Wolfgang Puck Wolfgang Puck's first foray into Washington, D.C., provides diners... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 3.4/5	$-$$$ Eclectic	Downtown View on a map

Sushi-Ko At one of the city's best Japanese restaurants, daily specials... \| Reserve Online Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.6/5	$-$$ Japanese	Georgetown View on a map

Tortilla Cafe Across from bustling Eastern Market, this tiny take-out restaurant... Be the first to write a review	¢-$ Latin American	Capitol Hill View on a map

Zola Swanky and chic, Zola channels a 1940s vibe with its snug banquettes... \| Reserve Online Be the first to write a review	$-$$ Southern	Downtown View on a map
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