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A moss wall and a foie gras "negroni" topped with Campari gelée tell you pretty quickly that this is not a low-key bistro. Ryan Ratino's contemporary New American spot on 14th Street holds a Michelin star and earns it with cooking that is quietly surreal without being smug about it. The room is warm enough that you forget you're at a special-occasion restaurant until the check arrives.
Nine honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now
- Eater The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Hospitality
- Spirited Awards 2024 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
- Eater The Best Tasting Menus in D.C. Right Now
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic · Ryan Ratino
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East
One number, weighted & current 93
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Pappardelle with lamb ragù Michelin Guide
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