2. Poké Papa
9.2
806 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Poke Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews
Amb: Ahi 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.
Peter Centofante: Pricey, but delicious!
Polina Weitz: Delicious poke! They have great fish quality and I love the customizable bowls. Highly recommended
3. Dolcezza Gelato
9.2
904 Palmer Aly NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews
Sündos Kad: When 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
Tom Maxwell: Affogato is a must try, of course. Gelato + espresso
Ryan: A pretty wide selection of stumptown coffee products available at this location. Best seating of any dolcezza in town.
6. Tatte
9.1
1090 I St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 3 tips and reviews
Hamid Alan9ary: Another nice location for Tatte, but this one is busy.Coffee is always good here, and bakery items are delicious 😋
Stephen Wright: It was good but just too trendy making it busy with no seats. If with a kid, don’t go here
Gina: Brilliant coffee, flaky pastries, gorgeous tarts. And that's not even getting to the rest of the menu. Love them wherever they are.
9. Old Ebbitt Grill
9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips and reviews
Bokyung Park: One 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.
Alicia Dunn: Raw Bar HH will change your life
Travel Channel: Great for late-night bites, half-priced oysters and a dining room that screams history. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.
Guido Gybels: Great hotel, in amazing building. Great location next to the White House and within walking distance from the Mall and several interesting museums. Try crab cakes in Café du Parc, they are amazing!
WPC Insider: Walk into the lobby at this hotel - its classic!
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts: One block from the White House, National Mall and Metro Center, the Willard InterContinental Washington dates back to 1818. Drinks or afternoon tea at the Round Robin are classic! Read more.
13. Rasika
9.1
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: Hip 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.
Bravo: Best Indian food in DC, Chef Vikram is amazing as well as owner Ashok Bajaj. Sexiest restaurant also. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Line Storgaard-Conley: You have to try the Palak Chaat. Crispy spinach / sweet yoghurt / tamarind / date chutney.
15. Zaytinya
9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 414 tips and reviews
Lyss: Spread 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 Read more.
Kara Allan: Shrimp with Dill, Escargot, Crab Cakes and Scallops are the best!
Washingtonian Magazine: A mezzanine dining area puts you above the crowds, but sometimes it’s more fun to mix it up below, particularly at the long communal table.