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1. Carmine's - Washington DC
4.5
Awesome(6730)
$$$$
• Italian • Penn Quarter
Booked 64 times today
For over 35 years, Carmine’s has stood as a beloved institution, where every meal is so much more than just food—it’s a celebration of memories, tradition, and authentic Southern Italian hospitality. Here, family-style plates piled high with our legendary chicken parm, classic penne alla vodka, and famous meatballs have brought generations together around the table. The real magic is in the laughter, the stories, and the bonds forged over abundant portions meant to be shared. Because at Carmine’s, big plates have always meant the biggest connections—and memories that last a lifetime.Located near Capitol Hill, the National Mall, and Smithsonian museums, Carmine’s DC is ideal for large groups, tour lunches, and cherry blossom season gatherings. It’s a welcoming space for locals, visitors, and anyone looking to share a meal in the heart of the nation’s capital.
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2. Boqueria - Penn Quarter
4.6
Exceptional(682)
$$$$
• Tapas / Small Plates • Penn Quarter
Booked 27 times today
An energetic Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space steps from DC's Chinatown, Capital One Arena, and near the National Mall.Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, happy hour or lunch with the team, a memorable date night, or weekend brunch!We strongly recommend that parties of 6 or more share our Classic Chef's Tasting Menu ($52 per person, plus tax and gratuity).Please let us know if you have any seating requirements when making your booking, and we'll be happy to accommodate! We will hold your table for 15 minutes, so please call if you're running late.
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3. Bar Chinois - DC
4.6
Exceptional(796)
$$$$
• Chinese • Shaw
Booked 48 times today
Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!
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4. Boqueria - Dupont
4.7
Exceptional(2355)
$$$$
• Spanish • Dupont Circle
Booked 55 times today
A lively, Barcelona-inspired tapas bar serving Spanish classics, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a vibrant and contemporary space.
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5. Jaleo - DC
4.7
Exceptional(11532)
$$$$
• Home cooking • Penn Quarter
Booked 98 times today
Imagined through the creative lens of Chef José Andrés and his team, Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain by showcasing the rich regional diversity of Spanish cuisine. Celebrating the traditional as well as the cutting-edge, Jaleo offers a taste of Spain in a festive, stylish, and casual atmosphere.
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6. Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar
4.6
Exceptional(91)
$$$$
• French • Logan Circle
Booked 24 times today
Amélie brings the heart of Paris to Logan Circle. This contemporary French restaurant and wine bar features over 75 curated wines alongside modernized French classics by Chef Anthony Lemortellec. Dig into irresistible moules-frites, escargot, steak tartare, and generous cheese and charcuterie boards. Settle into a sunlit space for lively happy hours and weekend brunches, or catch the dinner vibe for intimate date nights and spirited group dinners. Rapidly becoming one of D.C.’s best wine bars and most coveted French restaurants, Amélie offers casual elegance and unforgettable flavor and atmosphere.
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7. Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.
4.5
Awesome(2436)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Bobby Van’s Grill has a very loyal following of patrons who appreciate its first-rate, dry-aged steaks and seafood, phenomenal wine list, and exceptional professional wait staff – many of whom have worked for Bobby Van’s Grill for more than 15 years. We have the largest private dining space of any restaurant in DC; Bobby Van’s Grill can accommodate guests in 7 different rooms! In the fall of 2018, it unveiled a newly renovated atrium (now known as The Atrium @ Bobby Van’s) that accommodates up to 330 people for private events.
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8. Alara
4.5
Awesome(349)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Georgetown
Booked 53 times today
Alara, modern Mediterranean escape. Our menu is focused, mainly on Turkish and Greek cuisine and inspired by Levant region. Levantine cuisine is celebrated for its vibrant flavors and the communal expense of sharing meals. As you enter gates of our restaurant in this historic Georgetown, you will be transported to tavernas along the Aegean coastal towns where the Turkish cost meet the Greek Islands. Our restaurant will great you with a dose of warm, genuine, Mediterranean hospitality as you indulge in the tastes and traditions of the Aegean
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9. Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC
4.8
Exceptional(1245)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 14 times today
Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse & Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.
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10. ISLA Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(124)
$$$$
• Caribbean • Washington
Booked 24 times today
ISLA celebrates connection, reveals the beauty that emerges when cultures meet, and creates a dining experience which feels both elevated and deeply personal.

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