1. Zaytinya
9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews
Maxwell Z: Anything with Lamb, but more specifically the lamb shank is delicious.
Suzanne L: Absolutely amazing, creative and flavoursome mezze. Brussel sprouts with berries, scallops with dill, melt-in-the-mouth lamb shank with eggplant puree, baklava icecream and amazing melon sorbet. Every
QQ T: Incredible Turkish tapas-style meal for the price. Get Soujouk Pide (flatbread), mushroom couscous (vegetarian-friendly), & order extra of the Hunkar Begendi (braised lamb shank w eggplant purée)
2. Le Diplomate
9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 313 tips and reviews
Masha Tatianina: Great food and great service. Looks like Pastis in NYC. I tried foie gras and lamb shank - both amazing. Beef Bourguignon was so-so, but I would definitely come back to try other dishes.
❀mihoko❀: Freshest Bread was impressive to start with.Escargots, Foir Gras, Lamb Shank, Braised Duck. All Delicious. Great ambient, reminding us brasserie in Paris. Sat by window. Breeze was extra bonus. Merci!
Seth Rosenblatt: Onion soup and lamb shank were incredible. Appetizers are large may want to share. Will definitely return! A great addition to the hood!
3. Rasika
9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews
James Wanga: The Raan-rasika (lamb shank) is my new reason to live. Be warned, the portion is clealy meant for a medium sized water buffalo.
Daanish Ali: the spinach appetizer is phenomenal.everything on the menu is good--best indian in dc (except for the lamb shank at indique) Read more.
Eric C: This is Indian food elevated to a whole other level. Chicken Tikka Masala deliciously rich and flavor packed. Unlike any other restaurants version. P Chat: crispy spinach makes me want thirds!
Kriz Alin: Burgers, lamb shank, pit beef,....
P-Dub: This place is amazingly good. Food is delicious. We tried the pretzel bites, which were served with a light and savory mustard. The Bloody Mary has a spicy kick and had me flying high after just one.
Tom Bridge: Get the Brussels sprouts chips. They're awesome.
6. Bistro Aracosia
8.4
5100 MacArthur Blvd NW (at Dana Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Bistro · Palisades · 4 tips and reviews
Ebrahim Bandookwala: 4th time this year ! ❤️ the food! Try the aushak, manti, quroti,khamer maghrebi! They have unique sauces : try the lawaan and reyhaan dishes , the sholay is a meat and rice risotto that is comforting!
Abdullah Alabdulwahed: Must try the soup and this mixed dish it was phenomenal
David Kirsch: Chicken stews were delicious.
7. dLeña
8.5
476 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 6 tips and reviews
April Armstrong: The CrabCake Tostada, Grilled Mushroom Tacos, and Wood Grilled chicken were delicious 😋
Bobby: Can’t go wrong with any of the guacamole options. The seafood enchiladas and empanadas were solid too.
Malu Tirzell: Try the ceviche, mushroom tacos. The corn cake for dessert is amazing.
10. Mama Ayesha's
7.9
1967 Calvert St NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 32 tips and reviews
Meshari: Delicious food .. don't miss the Mousakhan .. also, don't miss the US presidents paint on the outside wall of the restaurant
Washington Post: Established: 1960. Vibe: Old Hollywood version of a casbah. Signature dish: Lamb. Try the shish kabob or the shank, known as mouzat. Read more.
Beth Santos: can't find a better date spot. the waiters know their stuff when it comes to wine pairings.
14. Iron Gate
8.6
1734 N St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 61 tips and reviews
Collette S: This was the post perfect dining experience of my life. Definitely do the tasting menu for a special occasion!
Eater: Has a dramatic outdoor space, with a tree and vines climbing the walls. Tony Chittum's cooking leans Southern Italian and Greek, with a wine program from Brent Kroll, and cocktails from Jeff Faile.
Bilal: A really cool and intimate place to take your bae or baes.