Pitango Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. Pitango Gelato

8.5
413 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Penn Quarter · 132 tips and reviews

JoshJosh: Their hot chocolate is amazing. The best chocolate experience ever.

Terilee007Terilee007: The Italian sipping hot chocolate is wonderful! I highly recommend it.

The Hill is HomeThe Hill is Home: The coconut gelato may elicit tears of joy. No, the dark chocolate orange. No, wait! The almond...And in the winter, the European-style hot chocolate is heavenly. Read more.

Zeke's Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. Zeke's Coffee

8.6
731 15th St NW (btwn New York Ave & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews

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

Ellen S.Ellen S. P.: The nitro cold brew is thicker than the regular cold brew and looks like you're drinking a Guiness.

MelvinMelvin: Pretty convenient location.

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.7
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 324 tips and reviews

Hannah S.Hannah Snyder: Try the hot chocolate. Spicy. Authentic. To die for.

Kay-Anne R.Kay-Anne Reed: The hot chocolate here is incredible and so is the pastel de tres leches con pina

EaterEater: Staying true to its Mexican roots, Oyamel’s “Chocolate Caliente” is a Oaxacan hot chocolate with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla bean, cloves and steamed milk. Order it for $4 a glass. Read more.

The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C. Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C. Hotel

9.0
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews

James S.James Stauffer: Double white chocolate mocha the best!!!!

Puck P.Puck Peijnenburg: We had a great lunch outside. Love the cute birds on the terrace.

WPC InsiderWPC Insider: Walk into the lobby at this hotel - its classic!

Dolcezza Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Dolcezza Gelato

9.2
904 Palmer Aly NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews

Jeane D.Jeane Dodson: Coffee & hot chocolate are delicious! Too bad they don’t sell their coffee beans!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Great spot to grab a latte before perusing the luxury boutiques at City Center DC.

Tom M.Tom Maxwell: Affogato is a must try, of course. Gelato + espresso

Boqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. Boqueria

8.8
777 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 4 tips and reviews

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: Loved the bfast paella, the meat and cheese plate, cherry lime sangria, shishito peppers

D F.D F: Take green beans and meatballs for kids. Consider patatas brevas as filler but since portions so big- no need

Joaco M.Joaco M: Service and their tapas are awesome!

Panera Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Panera Bread

7.6
601 13th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 1 tip

Brooke H.Brooke Harding: Perfect for lunch.

Founding Farmers & Distillers is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

8. Founding Farmers & Distillers

8.3
600 Massachusetts Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 38 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy Brockway-Jackl: Very good weekend brunch with everything from scrambled eggs, to salads and bbq. Highlight is the fresh-baked donuts and pastries made in house.

Jaime W.Jaime Wojdowski: Brunch here is crazy! So much good stuff! Brunch is definitely brunch food but regular lunch food too. A big fan of the devil's food cake doughnuts...wow.

Eric P.Eric Penrod: Amazing!!!

Clyde's of Gallery Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

9. Clyde's of Gallery Place

7.9
707 7th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 228 tips and reviews

Jonas P.Jonas Porcar: Great decoration. Pretty good crab cake and hamburgers. Don't miss the brownie with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate. Remarkable!

Kory K.Kory Kory: The crab cakes were Amazing...the amount of crabmeat made them worthy of the name "Crab cakes!" And for desert, the brownie a la mode drizzled in caramel sauce crossed my mind the next 3 days!!!!

Yuri V.Yuri Victor: Sit at the bar. JoJo is el shit.

Café du Parc is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

10. Café du Parc

7.7
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 14th St), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 52 tips and reviews

Mikhail B.Mikhail B: The service and food are great. I enjoyed the Belgian waffles (sans berries). They were delicious.

TBDTBD: DC Wrapped Dates was not impressed. "I just did not find that it was up to the quality of food and service that its price and location and reputation merits." Read more.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: No matter where you sit, you’ll find well-executed pâtés and terrines, exquisite salads and soups, and main courses that are models of elegant simplicity. If only the service had the same polish.

Fiola is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

11. Fiola

8.4
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Indiana Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 67 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rabinovich: Food is amazing. Had oysters, Bronzino and fettuccini pasta..... Highly recommend

LexLex: Hint: This place is not on Pennsylvania.

The best culinary experience in DC . Foie gras and the tasting menu with wine pairing was delicious .

barmini by José Andrés is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

12. barmini by José Andrés

8.7
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Dan F.Dan Foy: Terrific hidden gem. Not many places serving cocktails like this

Washington PostWashington Post: The Obamas celebrated Valentine's Day 2013 at Jose Andres' Penn Quarter restaurant, which left Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema unimpressed in December 2012. Read more.

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: With only six bar seats available for dining, this restaurant within arestaurant is arguably the country's toughest reservation to score. Read more.

Bluestone Lane is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

13. Bluestone Lane

7.3
600 13th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Café · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · No tips or reviews
Stan's Restaurant & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

14. Stan's Restaurant & Lounge

7.9
1029 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 68 tips and reviews

Derek G.Derek Gaskins: Great baked and fried wings. Perfect spot to start your night in DC.

Les T.Les Tyner: The best place for a good drink and exceptional wings

Joanna P.Joanna Poe: Stan's is a national treasure. Ask to sit it Jonis's section. If you're new to ordering the cocktails, the alcohol is what's on ice. Mix before drinking.

Jaleo is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Chocolate in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

15. Jaleo

8.6
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 256 tips and reviews

Bev E.Bev Eisen-Pactor: Excellent service! If you love sardines and tapas and sngria. It lives up to the rave reviews!

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: Tapas we’ve been loving for years include goat-cheese-stuffed red peppers, crusty bread rubbed with tomatoes & layered with thinly sliced Manchego, a textbook gazpacho, & warm dates wrapped in bacon.

Washington PostWashington Post: 3 star rating in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. "No two visits are ever the same," writes Tom. http://wapo.st/nRBQvw