Must-see restaurants in Washington, DC

  • Ollie's Trolley

    Washington, DC

    This kitschy little red-and-yellow restaurant has been serving up hamburgers and fries – flavored with 26 spices and herbs – since 1989. You’ll find…

  • Cascade Café

    Washington, DC

    Located at the juncture of the National Gallery's two wings, the Cascade offers views of just that: a shimmering, IM Pei–designed artificial waterfall…

  • Monocle

    Washington, DC

    The Monocle’s food – very American, surf-and-turf-type stuff – is generally good, occasionally great, sometimes disappointing. But people don’t come here…

  • Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee

    Washington, DC

    Heavenly, handmade gelato, using the freshest local ingredients, is served up at nine outlets across the DC region, including this one at CityCenter DC…

  • Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar

    Washington, DC

    The decor is sleek-chic but warm, like a fireplace den decorated by a Scandinavian couture designer’s grandmother. The food is dandy, a nice sampling of…

  • La Plaza

    Washington, DC

    The two prime times to visit La Plaza are at lunch, when it’s occupied by Hill types seeking cheap Tex-Mex and Salvadoran fare, and at night, when they…

  • Hawk 'n' Dove

    Washington, DC

    The warren-roomed Hawk ‘n’ Dove opened in 1967 and served Senators and construction workers alike in humble, old-school environs for decades. These days…

  • Full Kee

    Washington, DC

    Although you'll find more atmosphere on the moon, you won’t find a better Chinese joint in the city limits. Fill yourself for next to nothing with a…

  • Kirwan's on the Wharf

    Washington, DC

    The brainchild of a former Guinness employee, Kirwan’s Irish Pub at the Wharf presents authentic Irish food in an airy setting (including two outdoor…

  • Merzi

    Washington, DC

    For cheap Indian – especially cheap Indian vegetarian – food in Downtown DC, this is the place to be. Merzi's setup is simple: choose a base (roti, rice,…

  • Dolcezza at the Hirshhorn

    Washington, DC

    Located in the Hiroshi Sugimoto–designed lobby of the Hirshhorn Museum, this branch of the popular chain serves handmade gelato, specialty espresso drinks…

  • Well-Dressed Burrito

    Washington, DC

    The Well-Dressed Burrito deals in…well, do we need to spell it out? These burritos are big, fat and the perfect antidote to last night's alcohol…

  • Eat at National Place

    Washington, DC

    There's a food court inside the National Press Club Building, where Five Guys wafts its burgery goodness, TaKorean grills its Asian-inspired tacos, and…

  • Milk Bar

    Washington, DC

    Celebrity Chef Christina Tosi brings her decadent, made-for-Instagram desserts to the Wharf. You'll have a tough time choosing among the sweet options:…

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