Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Sündos K. • May 6, 2018When you visit Washington D.C. city center don’t forget to stop by this lovely “full of calories” shop 😜. Try Mascarpone with berries it’s really nice mixture of sweet and sour 😁 #ItalianGelato

Hamid A. • November 13, 2022Another nice location for Tatte, but this one is busy.Coffee is always good here, and bakery items are delicious 😋

Mesha • March 25, 2017If in DC area, please do yourself a favor and have a cup of coffee from La Colombe.

Bokyung P. • April 1, 2022One of the oldest restaurant in D.C. The decor is nice and fresh oysters are excellent. Moderately priced. I recommend making a reservation; this place is always busy.

M Squared Real Estate • August 15, 2011Hip space, the very best Indian food in DC. The Palak Chaat is a must, but really can't go wrong with any dish. Plan ahead, reservations are difficult to get. Or show up with your fingers crossed.

Amb • September 14, 2017Ahi tuna (unmarinated) is fresh! Get the sriracha aioli, sweet shoyu, or wasabi shoyu for classic spicy mayo, soy sauce, or wasabi-soy sauce flavors. Seafood salad is too fishy and underseasoned.

Michelle W. • August 11, 2022Pictured - vongole pasta with breadcrumbs 🤤. My faves - paparadelle pasta, roast cabbage app, and bread pudding dessert

Rory N. • February 27, 2017Everything. They also offer savory snacks in addition to sweet ones.

Lyss • July 3, 2010Spread Pikilia choice of three Recommendation: (Htipiti/BBaba Ghannouge/Hommus), Octopus Santorini, Crispy Skirt Steak, Ottoman Pilaf, Knisa Lamb Chops. Loved their bitterswt Turkish coffee <3

Kathryn J. • December 18, 2014Denson's offers top-notch prohibition cocktails and (surprisingly) an authentic cuban panini. Best for small groups as even the back room only accommodates 8. Excellent service!

Morten A. • September 19, 2017The Capital Grille allways deliver 100%. My favourite steak house in D.C

Santiago S. • December 29, 2018Sushi Happy hour is the way to go!

Paul Travis K. • June 23, 2013This place gets dangerously hot inside. Grab a seat outside and enjoy a breezy summer evening.

Elizabeth B. • April 8, 2019Loved the bfast paella, the meat and cheese plate, cherry lime sangria, shishito peppers

Stefanie S. • January 27, 2013Best dishes: tuna cheviche, brussels sprouts, camarones (shrimp), braised short ribs, chile en nogada (pablano stuffed pepper) and for dessert... de tres leches (amazing). Also get the fresh gauc.

Kimmie O. • May 2, 2022Try their meat lovers flight to sample mini arepas for $10. You choose between carne mechada, pollo mechado, reina pepiada o pernil. Try their chicha de arroz as well!

Washington Post • April 1, 2015The long waits are worth it: Try out the terrific dim sum, a first-class pisco sour and the house signature seviche, Clásico la Mar.

Sophia H. • January 12, 2019Excellent mocha! Peppermint Bark White Mocha and Ovaltine (chocolate) Mocha were both amazing. Great service. Relaxing, intimate environment.

Stephanie C. • August 24, 2013Gets extra points for having the most interesting restaurant week menu and for the sheer elegance of the place -- steak w a Mediterranean twist, desserts incroyable (!), + a ravioli starter.

Ryan • March 31, 2019Everything is good and with more space than the Georgetown location. Very convenient to all things Chinatown.

Rebecca S. • April 8A unique coffee shop to study and read books. No loud noises which will help you a lot to concentrate on what you do.

Devin E. • August 4, 2011The Arroz de pato 'Jean-Louis Palladin' and the Dátiles con tocino 'como hace todo el mundo' as far as drinks, the Cava sangria is a winner. A different taste with Cava and sparkling white wine.

Feld G. • February 23, 2018Great cocktails and finger food in a swanky but comfortable lounge. Get the cocktail flight - excellent!

Martha Z. • April 14, 2018I love the ribeye. It was tender and perfect. The taste was awesome. And at the end I have decided butter cake, so soft, hot cake with ice cream and whipped cream. Wonderful. The service was perfect.

Lucille F. • November 9, 2015Daikaya Izakaya is my favorite Japanese restaurant in DC. Never fails to please, amaze & satisfy. Reservations recommended.

Alexandre M. • January 23, 2023Fantastic breakfast. Everything was delicious from kids options to more sophisticated ones like croque madame and patisseries. The bar is very classy and service is good. Prices are high but worth it

Nina • February 8, 2020Hands down, best drinks in DC

Ebony D. • July 9, 2014The best, I love it and it's good the next day!!! Will be back for dure:)

Rita L. • January 6, 2017The happy hour specials are undeniable. Early arrival is suggested to grab a great seat at the bar and partake :-). The berries and bubbles is my favorite cocktail, by the way :-).