Boqueria is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. 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!

The Partisan is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. The Partisan

709 D St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 45 tips and reviews

Alla K.Alla Kovrezhkina: The selection of meats was great. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. It is cozy and inviting. The service was superb.

Woody F.Woody Fuller: Incredible dining atmosphere. Great bar area and bar staff. The food was amazing and creative. I highly recommend this establishment!!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You can't go wrong with the Triple Stack Burger here, it has two dry-aged beef patties, chorizo, bacon braised onions, American cheese and tomato aioli on a kaiser roll. Fantastic!

Founding Farmers & Distillers is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Founding Farmers & Distillers

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

Jen M.Jen Mareck: The linguine with fresh clams is absolutely delicious!! 👍😋

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!!!

FIG & OLIVE is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. FIG & OLIVE

8.2
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Nicole Alexandra G.Nicole Alexandra Góes: Love their cocktail menu and their crostini!

Io A.Io As Soon: It's a very good restaurant. Wine and food are tasty. You have a dj at the night and the place around is beautiful. Then Staff is very kind

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: A. We had a delightful, delicious experience at the posh Fig & Olive. Once it’s cleared for Salmonella-free business again, we’d take our chances and go back again. Read more.

Crimson Diner + Whiskey Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Crimson Diner + Whiskey Bar

8.1
627 H St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Chinatown · 14 tips and reviews

abigail.abigail.: We only ordered from the cafe portion - the biscuits are fantastic! They serve Blanchard's coffee which is wonderful, and their old fashioned donut is delish as well!

CharChar: Awesome whisky selection, the downstairs is never too crowded!

Loco L.Loco Lope: Security people working here are very (physically) violent, especially towards women. I think you should invest some money to train your security people so they can behave properly.

China Chilcano is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. China Chilcano

8.5
418 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Peruvian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 76 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin Bogucki: Ceviche, fried rice, pork buns, and amazing deserts.

Washington PostWashington Post: I’ve yet to meet a dumpling here I haven’t liked. Get the trio of juicy lamb pot stickers hiding beneath a lacy cover fried to a golden crisp. - Sietsema Read more.

Allison K.Allison Kasic: The desserts look better than they taste.

Central Michel Richard is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Central Michel Richard

8.4
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Blumberg: Impressed with its longevity - gougeres and burgers (ahi tuna or lobster) are my go-tos. Great happy hour cocktails. Wine list is well curated.

Washington PostWashington Post: Best bets: lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard. The fried chicken is also incredible. Read more.

Laren S.Laren Spirer: Get the gougeres and the steak tartare.

Dirty Habit is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

8. Dirty Habit

7.3
555 8th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 23 tips and reviews

JWJW: Amazing food and vibe! Love the concept of social eating and drinking. One of the place that makes DC's food scene better. Will definitely come back 👍🏿

Ilona d.Ilona de Heusch: Great for drinks and socializing not so much for the food

Jen M.Jen Martin: Indoor bar comes with a side of fruit flies. 🤢

Hilton Garden Inn is one of The 9 Best Places for Rioja in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

9. Hilton Garden Inn

7.1
815 14th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 59 tips and reviews

EJ M.EJ Mitchell: The best place to stay in DC. Staff is exceptional.. 5 star quality without the 5 star prices. Checkout the restaurant, lobster mac n cheese is to die for. Sometimes they run discounts for dining in.

TimTim: The staff here is by far the most professional and friendly I've ever experienced.

Linnea C.Linnea Cowell: I have been here 20 minutes and I'm blown away with how accommodating the staff is! Wow, they are fantastic! And I love the Bath and Body Works products in the bathroom.