Rasika is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

1. Rasika

9.3
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · West End · 115 tips and reviews

Teresa M.Teresa McCarty: Try the smoked lentils!! The veggie biryani!!

Jason M.Jason Marlow: Best Indian food in the US. Out of all the amazing standouts we had, the spinach and lentil dishes were truly memorable. Our waiter Victor made it an experience we would love to repeat soon.

Alexandre M.Alexandre Munhoz: High end indian food. Eggplant, smoked lentils and chicken tikka masala... all good. Deserts are also good such as the coconut panna cotta.

Greek Deli & Catering is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

2. Greek Deli & Catering

8.0
1120 19th St NW (btwn L & M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 55 tips and reviews

Kristen S.Kristen S.: Amazing lentil soup.

Elizabeth T.Elizabeth Terrell: Regularly got the Gyro + Soup when I worked close. Avgolemono worth making a special trip for, excellent lentil soup. Mouthwatering platter specials. Great spot for home-style Greek takeaway!

Andy S.Andy Scott: Must try the avgolemono (lemon chicken orzo) soup! Incredible.

Zorba's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

3. Zorba's Cafe

8.6
1612 20th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 68 tips and reviews

Home Owner Solution Network I.Home Owner Solution Network Inc: Amazing lentil soup.

Karen J.Karen Jose: First time and it was great! Recommend getting the Zorba combo platter.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: If you’re after something quick, the excellent pork souvlaki wrapped with feta in warm, soft pita is the way to go—it’s one of our favorite sandwiches in the area

BlackSalt is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

4. BlackSalt

9.1
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 72 tips and reviews

Caren G.Caren Goldberg: Skate wing with lentils is to-die-for.

Nushy S.Nushy SC: I remember they had skate wing fish on the menu which I like a lot and it's not very popular. It was delicious with lentil salad. 

A A.A Alawadi: Awesome oysters. Great fish selection and not bad happy hour!

Meze is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

5. Meze

7.8
2437 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Eastern European Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 39 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The Kofte (meatballs sprinkled with onions and parsley) is spicy and delicious, whether you order the meat (lamb and ground beef) or vegetarian (lentils and bulgur). Read more.

Lizzie H.Lizzie Hatfield: Mojitos the best I've tried, delicious food (especially liked the dolma), and very romantic to sit on the heated terrace in the evening.

WomplyWomply: Meze has partnered with Womply to offer $30 cash back after 3 visits Read more.

Central Michel Richard is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

6. Central Michel Richard

8.7
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Look for hanger steak paired with possibly the best frites in town and salmon cooked to near-melting, served with lentils that are both creamy and tangy. Read more.

RazRaz: Try the steak tartare - Simply Delish! W frites

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

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

7. Trader Joe's

8.5
1101 25th Street NW (at L St NW), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · West End · 104 tips and reviews

Ann F.Ann F: The soups are back!!! I can finally eat Lentil Grains soup every day for lunch :)

CharChar: Really friendly and helpful staff! Line moves very fast!

Sean M.Sean McGrath: Don't worry when the line seems preposterously long. It moves really fast. The customer service and attention to detail is admirable. This is how everyone should do business.

Masala Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

8. Masala Art

7.5
4441 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Tenleytown · 24 tips and reviews

diane q.diane querey: lentil ball appetizer. half price bottles of wine sunday to thursday.

mikal b.mikal beall: Amazing eats. All the faves. Live getting half order of veggie dish as a side.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The flavors of the kitchen’s chicken makhani are at once amped up and complex, and it’s hard to resist sopping up all the tomatoey gravy with blistered rounds of cilantro-sprinkled naan.

Teaism is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

9. Teaism

8.3
2009 R St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Northwest Washington · 85 tips and reviews

Nena T.Nena Torres: Lentil soup is yummy and healthy.

Rudy R.Rudy Rivapalacio: This place is better every time. Teasim chai is my new fav, check it out!

CheapismCheapism: Everyone comes to get the salty oat cookies ($1.95), but the Bento boxes ($8.75) have a little more substance. Of course they have lots of tea iced or hot. They even use tea to flavor their salmon. Read more.

Bistro Aracosia is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

10. Bistro Aracosia

8.6
5100 MacArthur Blvd NW (at Dana Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Bistro · Palisades · 4 tips and reviews

Ebrahim B.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 A.Abdullah Alabdulwahed: Must try the soup and this mixed dish it was phenomenal

David K.David Kirsch: Chicken stews were delicious.

Ethiopic is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

11. Ethiopic

8.0
401 H St NE (at 4th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 49 tips and reviews

Alexander MaximilianAlexander Maximilian: Get the Lentils. They are extremely tasty!

Stuart D.Stuart Dummit: Roasted lamb and the vegetable sampler - fantastic!

Barka S.Barka Shimelis: A bit pricey, the kitfo is worth it!

Letena is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

12. Letena

8.3
3100 14th St NW Ste 121 (at Park Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 5 tips and reviews

Jade J.Jade Joy: Veggie sampler is best! Try the cabbage and chickpeas

Heidi M.Heidi McLain: Fast casual Ethiopian food in a bright, stylish space.

Lucia T.Lucia Theresa: The meat sampler plate is great to share! It comes with two vegetable sides and lots of injera. The home made spice tea was a welcome addition. Everything is made to order and service is great!

Terrace Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

13. Terrace Theatre

8.3
2700 F St NW, Washington, D.C.
Theater · Northwest Washington · 6 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Anderson: Come early and enjoy the sunset.

Lee H.Lee Hinshaw: This is one of the better theatre's I've been to in my experience with the arts. The staff are very friendly and they have some of the best shows for the whole family. They also offer free concerts.

Francine F.Francine Findley-Bernal: It's a Great show I highly recommend this show

Dukem is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

14. Dukem

7.3
1114 U St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews

Dion H.Dion H: Try the Goden Tibs with the greens and spicy lentils. It's such an outstanding meal.

Sara A.Sara Akhavan: so amazing! a fun experience. delicious food & very friendly service.

FiOS 50FiOS 50: Do brunch here when they host a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. A unique experience, indeed.

Taylor Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Lentils in Washington.

15. Taylor Gourmet

8.4
1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 14 tips and reviews

Ignacio C.Ignacio Crespo: Best hoagies in town. Done.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Dixon Street Sandwich is just delicious: Roast pork, peppered ham, hot capicola, hoagie spread and sweet provolone

Brit M.Brit Morris: Get the broccoli rabe. On breaded chicken. With provolone. Actually just ask for the Broad Street. Also ask for Nick. :)