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The Red Hen
Italian
Reclaimed timber, exposed brick, and beamed ceilings make this Bloomingdale spot feel like a farmhouse that somehow ended up in DC. It's a rustic Italian restaurant where the pastas do the heavy lifting, particularly a rigatoni with fennel sausage ragù that regulars order without looking up. The three-sided bar is your best friend if you didn't plan ahead. The Michelin Guide has awarded it a Bib Gourmand.
The awards strongest first
- AAA Three Diamonds
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- The Rammys Finalist · Chef of the Year · Mike Friedman
- Washingtonian #18 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
One number, weighted & current 85
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Mezzi rigatoni with fennel sausage
“the house-favorite mezzi rigatoni with fennel sausage remains a standout”
AAA -
Arancini di primavera
“Order the arancini di primavera, or crispy risotto fritters with asparagus in a Béarnaise aioli.”
Michelin Guide -
Crispy pork milanese
“And then there’s the perfectly crispy pork Milanese.”
Washingtonian, 2026 -
Sticky toffee pudding
“don't skip dessert, especially the sticky toffee pudding with eggnog gelato.”
Michelin Guide
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