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Fall Dining Guide 2013
CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

1. CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC

1330 Maryland Ave SW (at 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Southwest Employment Area · 17 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: If you want to see what separates the good from the great, book a table at this coolly elegant restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and get a master class in the good life.

Komi is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

2. Komi

1509 17th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 43 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: What links the many courses at this modern Greek restaurant is a reverence for great ingredients and superb taste.

Rasika is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

3. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 193 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Rasika in Penn Quarter could easily rest on its considerable laurels, but instead improves on what it does by every year adding fresh reasons to drop in.

Little Serow is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

4. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 58 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: This underground, 28-seat restaurant specializes in the hot, sour and herby notes of northeastern Thailand, doesn't take reservations and offers only a seven-course, family-style menu.

barmini by José Andrés is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

5. barmini by José Andrés

8.8
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: If you want a taste of tomorrow today, reserve a seat at this futuristic lounge adjoining Minibar, the daring dinner theater from Spanish ambassador Jose Andres.

Blue Duck Tavern is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

6. Blue Duck Tavern

8.5
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Handsome quilts create a restful backdrop to the assured, farm-to-table cooking of the Texas-born, French-trained Sebastien Archambault.

Bourbon Steak is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

7. Bourbon Steak

8.8
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 94 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: You don't have to like meat to warm up to the city's best steakhouse. While grilled beef is the centerpiece, chef John Critchley stocks his menu with all sorts of temptations from field and stream.

Etto is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

8. Etto

8.4
1541 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 43 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The big talent at tiny Etto in Logan Circle is Cagla Onal-Urel, a Turkish native whose Italian small plates underscore the idea that simple can be sublime.

Jaleo is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

9. Jaleo

8.7
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · 256 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The best tapas restaurant in D.C.

Le Diplomate is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

10. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 314 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Le Diplomate, under the care of executive chef Adam Schop, executes a perfect omelet, an expert steak au poivre, a divine apple tart, everything delivered by some of the best servers in the city.

Mintwood Place is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

11. Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 93 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Cedric Maupillier is a master of turning familiar recipes into quiet sensations. His menu is French but also American, which means he incorporates ideas from around the world.

Palena is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

12. Palena

3529 Connecticut Ave NW (at Porter St. NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 51 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: "Tastes of the Season," an enticing four-course sonnet from chef-owner Frank Ruta, deserves a big audience.

Vidalia is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

13. Vidalia

1990 M St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: No restaurant in the city does a more convincing shrimp and grits or pecan pie than this place, a salute to Southern cooking.

Padaek is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

14. Padaek

8.4
6395 Seven Corners Ctr (at Leesburg Pike), Falls Church, VA
Thai Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Visitors to this cramped but cheery storefront are handed two menus: one lists Thai dishes and the second offers Laotian fare.

Casa Luca is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

15. Casa Luca

1099 New York Avenue NW (11th Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 44 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Chef Fabio Trabocchi comes from a four-star background -- the late, great Maestro in Tysons Corner -- evinced here by the way he approaches even basic food.

Daikaya is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

16. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: There are two ways to experience this restaurant: Stay on the ground floor to sip the broth and slurp the noodles of Sapporo-style ramen or go upstairs to order from a menu small plates.

Del Campo is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

17. Del Campo

777 I St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
South American Restaurant · Chinatown · 36 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Chef Victor Albisu leaves seemingly no dish untorched as he evokes the asados, or barbecues, of South America.

DGS Delicatessen is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

18. DGS Delicatessen

1317 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Jewish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 74 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: DGS is no standard-issue deli. For starters, the Dupont Circle outpost comes with a bar. Further, the kitchen is more respectful than reverential regarding tradition.

Doi Moi is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

19. Doi Moi

8.7
1800 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · U-Street · 89 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Part Thai, part Vietnamese, Doi Moi is pleasure. Mark Kuller (Proof, Estadio) and chef Haidar Karoum returned from Southeast Asia to create flavors that some foodists compare to Little Serow.

Estadio is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

20. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: True to its name, this Spanish retreat in Logan Circle can be noisy as a "stadium" at full tilt. But good small plates and sherry cocktails are worth any ruckus.

Et Voila is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

21. Et Voila

8.3
5120 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Palisades · 26 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Every neighborhood deserves an Et Voila!, a source of Belgian steamed mussels and beer-based beef stew that is priced for regular workdays.

Garden District is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

22. Garden District

8.8
1801 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · U-Street · 87 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Every day feels like Oktoberfest at everyone's favorite beer garden. The fence-enclosed picnic tables on 14th Street NW are some of the most prized seats in the city.

GBD (Golden Brown Delicious) is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

23. GBD (Golden Brown Delicious)

1323 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn N St. & Dupont Cir. NW), Washington, D.C.
Fried Chicken Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 115 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The letters stand for Golden Brown Delicious, three words that apply to two hot dishes here: fried chicken and doughnuts.

Izakaya Seki is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

24. Izakaya Seki

8.9
1117 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: With its small plates and fresh fish, this serene Japanese restaurant, just 40 seats on two floors, attracts Japanese speakers in droves.

Kapnos is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

25. Kapnos

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · U-Street · 114 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The latest and perhaps greatest idea (yet) from "Top Chef" veteran Mike Isabella. At this Greek restaurant, the familiar flavors are all accounted for, but the presentations are up to the minute.

Kogiya Korean BBQ is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

26. Kogiya Korean BBQ

9.1
4220-A Annandale Rd, Annandale, VA
Korean Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The trendiest Korean barbecue around is a group-friendly and thoughtful place to feast on meat that's grilled at your table and comes with a swarm of tasty side dishes.

Malgudi is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

27. Malgudi

6.5
2400 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Glover Park · 6 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Introduced in February by the owners of the steady Heritage India above it, the offshoot makes a great compromise for diners who eschew meat and those who embrace it.

Meaza Restaurant & Market is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

28. Meaza Restaurant & Market

7.8
5700 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA
Ethiopian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The area's biggest Ethiopian restaurant also ranks as one of its best.

The Oval Room is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

29. The Oval Room

800 Connecticut Ave NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 23 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The second-most-famous oval room in Washington is the one owned by Ashok Bajaj. Top gun Tony Conte delights in slipping surprises into his cooking.

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

30. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 326 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: This Mexican playground from creator Jose Andres is a trailblazer. Thanks to recent expansion next door, it's also more comfortable than ever.

Range is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

31. Range

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW (in Chevy Chase Pavillion), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 85 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The kitchen is the restaurant's best asset.

The Red Hen is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

32. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Intriguing wines at user-friendly prices make this bustling newcomer in Bloomingdale worth crossing town for, but so, too, does the relaxed Italian cooking from Michael Friedman.

Ripple is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

33. Ripple

3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 56 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: It would be easy just to drink dinner at this dashing attraction in Cleveland Park, where the sophisticated cocktails and carefully curated wine list elevate Ripple.

Trummer's is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

34. Trummer's

8.5
7134 Main St, Clifton, VA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Austin Fausett came here in May from the venerated Inn at Little Washington, and the practice shows in much of the food he's serving.

Woodberry Kitchen is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

35. Woodberry Kitchen

8.9
2010 Clipper Park Rd (btwn Clipper & Parkdale), Baltimore, MD
New American Restaurant · Woodberry · 209 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The best restaurant in Baltimore gets to that lofty place by not just meeting, but exceeding, expectations from year to year.

Ghibellina is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

36. Ghibellina

1610 14th St NW (Q St and Corcoran St), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 85 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The pizza, with its raised lip, perfect char and yeasty character, is marvelous.

Ambar is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

37. Ambar

8.6
523 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
Eastern European Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: The rustic, two-floor room is no mere novelty act. Influenced by Greece, Turkey, Austria and Hungary, the robust food is good anytime, fall and winter best of all.

Vermilion is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

38. Vermilion

8.1
1120 King St, Alexandria, VA
New American Restaurant · Old Town · 70 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Longtime chef Tony Chittum is missed, but his successor, William Morris, is a rising star.

Inn at Little Washington is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

39. Inn at Little Washington

8.7
309 Middle St (at Main St), Washington, VA
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: How does chef-owner Patrick O'Connell do it after all these decades at one of the most famous addresses in the food world? I believe in magic.

Al Dente is one of Fall Dining Guide 2013.

40. Al Dente

6.9
3201 New Mexico Ave NW, Ste E, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Cathedral Heights · 23 tips and reviews

Washington PostWashington Post: Roberto Donna cooks dinner for a mere four diners at a kitchen counter at Roberto’s 4, a restaurant-within-a-restaurant inside Al Dente.