2. Pizzeria Paradiso
8.6
2003 P St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Northwest Washington · 125 tips and reviews
AskMen: The pizzeria’s 2 D.C. locations will be tapping into a few seasonal kegs, including Oktoberfest & pumpkin ales by Bells, Dogfish Head, Weyerbacher & Spaten. Starts Friday & runs for a week. Read more.
Diana Brody: Delicious pizza with fantastic toppings and chewy dough and an incredible selection of craft beer. Perfect cozy date spot.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: You've come to right place for pizza, get ready to enjoy one of the best pizzas in the nation's capital! -- Green Guide Editor
3. The Grill Room
7.9
1050 31st St NW (C&O Canal), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 7 tips and reviews
Washington Post: Soup bowls tend to return to the kitchen licked clean. Smoked tomato soup arrives w/ a slender crouton, dappled with a vivid red pepper puree. Pureed cauliflower whispers of garlic, fennel and bacon. Read more.
Alex O.: Great terrace for breakfast, lunch & dinner...
Alex O.: Great a la carte Brunch every Saturday & Sunday
4. Charlie Palmer Steak
8.8
101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 51 tips and reviews
Ashley Milnor: I had the Pork Tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto, it was delicious!! The sides are wonderful as well and the fruit cobbler is to die for!
ᴡ Murray: Try the Chargrilled Ribeye - The special was a 7oz version. Awesome flavors with a cauliflower purée. #steak.
M Squared Real Estate: The views are fantastic. Don't worry if you don't like steak, as this is an all-around outstanding restaurant, with a variety of excellent American dishes.
5. 9:30 Club
9.2
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews
nick violi: see the opening band. drink a dogfish head raison d'etre
Christopher Popov: Wonderful venue with great sound. It's easy to let the music carry you away at this hip heaven of superb music
Washington Post: Josh Burdette, who died Sept. 1, 2013 at 36, was called many things. Head of security. Door-staff supervisor. Crew chief. That guy. He said: "I am not a bouncer." Read our obituary for him. Read more.
8. The Board Room
8.0
1737 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Northwest Washington · 52 tips and reviews
Cara: Look no further for a unique & convenient date location. Great cocktails, tons of games, & no kitchen means you can bring in any food you like. Fun for the whole 21+ family.
Lucy Reedy: This is a bro bar. A bar where bros take disinterested women on dates, and where bros go in packs. Drinks are ordered by shouting, and in no particular order.
Sean McGrath: Don't put your private parts near the jaws of the Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Great beer selection.
9. Ella's Wood-Fired Pizza
8.2
610 9th St NW (btwn F & G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews
Ivy Nguyen: Great pizza, great customer service. For garlic & vegetarian lovers, try Bosco pizza. They use roasted garlic puree instead of tomato sauce ❤❤❤
Detroit On Tap: $5 pizzas at the bar m-f 5 to 7 pm and dollar off drafts. Dcafterfive.com.
JB- Kang: Amazing service with incredible happy hour deals. Despite arriving past the happy hour cutoff, we were able to take advantage of the great pizza prices, and oh yeah their sangria is spectacular!!
10. Cafe Milano
8.1
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 80 tips and reviews
ToryBurch: The wine list is great and the pasta is even better. It’s a local favorite for politicians, too.
Washington Post: For her 49th birthday on Jan. 17, the first lady had a special menu of fusilli with veal ragu, roasted tile fish with fennel and thyme puree and ricotta cheese mousse with carmelized pear. Read more.
Watson Jones: definitely a "Who's Who" of DC. Sat next to Greg Monroe (former member Georgetown basketball, current Detroit Piston) twice and current Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. food and atmosphere are great
Mathieu Seguin: The guacamole, ceviche and mojito are amazing!!!
Washington Post: This Mexican playground from creator Jose Andres is a trailblazer. Thanks to recent expansion next door, it's also more comfortable than ever.
Eater: Authentic Mexican food is not one of DC's strengths, but José Andrés does it justice at Penn Quarter's Oyamel — with, of course, the chef's signature twists. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.