Trabocchi brought back some of his old restaurant Maestro's most popular dishes, such as the lobster ravioli & a thin-layered lasagna. New items keep diners coming back for more. [Eater 38 Member]
Beyond the handmade pastas and artisanal pizzas, Graffiato has a ham bar, prosecco on tap and, of course, that famous pepperoni sauce from his stint on Top Chef: All Stars. [Eater 38 Member]
Oysters, blue shell mussels, fried Ipswich clams and more join entrees like bouillabaisse, skate wing and smoked toro dashi to pretty much cover the gamut of seafood. [Eater 38 Member]
It's worth the wait for a bowl of the Taiwanese-style ramen that includes varieties like curry chicken and kimchi. Dumplings here are also well worth a try. [Eater 38 Member]
Note the lunch deal in the bar that pairs an entree with a glass of wine for $12. [Eater 38 Member]
Bar Pilar is one part restaurant — with a seasonal menu that veers from classic fried chicken to the more intriguing pan-fried calves brains — and one part watering hole. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The quaint Tabard Inn winds throughout an historic Dupont Circle building and serves up American fare and a killer brunch. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This downtown establishment doesn't seem all that warm and inviting from the outside, but the handmade pastas and other Italian classics say otherwise. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A longtime Adams Morgan favorite, Cashion's Eat Place has a sophisticated menu in a neighborhood that's not exactly known for its sophistication. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The Passenger is primarily a trendy watering hole that also happens to have really solid bar food to complement the cocktail stylings of master mixologist Derek Brown. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Everything about Room 11 is tiny, from its menu of small plates to its physical space. But the menu and strong mixology program to match is what draws the neighbors in each night. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Tucked into a quiet corner of the busy Dupont Circle neighborhood, Hank's Oyster Bar is a local standby for its fresh seafood and laid-back atmosphere. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Though sushi is definitely on the menu, Kushi is more about introducing the traditional Japanese izakaya concept with a grill counter, raw bar and the works. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The Atlas Room's globally inspired menu is organized by ingredient rather than course, with options including seafood, chicken, pork, beef, vegetables and lamb. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
At this beer-themed restaurant, Tiffany MacIssac's menu of sweet treats reads like the 7-Eleven snack aisle of our dreams—"Hostess" cupcake, oatmeal cream pie. Must order: cashew "Snickers" bar. Read more.
The tasting menu at arguably the best restaurant in the District always includes a selection of beautiful pastas. Our top choice? Chef Johnny Monis's spaghetti with crab and sea urchin. Read more.
The home fries have gone downhill over the past year. Luckily, the alternative, grits, are pretty good here.
