The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Washington | Dupont Circle

1. • Anju 80

   • Contemporary Korean Gastropub
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Angel Barreto | Semifinalist

   2. Time Out
      Best restaurants in Washington, D.C. | #7

   3. Eater Washington DC
      The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

   
   

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   • 1805 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Amparo Fondita 68

   • Upscale-Casual Mexican (Mexico City-Style) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #46

   3. Eater Washington DC
      The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

   
   

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   • 2002 P St NW, Washington, DC | DC
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Obelisk 66

   • Seasonal Italian Prix-Fixe
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Esther Lee | Semifinalist

   3. Time Out
      Best restaurants in Washington, D.C. | #10

   
   

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   • 2029 P St NW, Washington, DC | DC
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Press Club Bar Of Record 55

   • 70's Cocktail Lounge
   
   

   1. The Pinnacle Guide
      2 Pins

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   3. Washingtonian
      7 Delicious French Onion Soups to Keep You Cozy All Day Long | Another Great Vegetarian Version

   
   

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   • 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Astoria DC 46

   • Chinese
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Eater Washington DC
      The Best Cocktail Bars in D.C.

   
   

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   • 1521 17th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

6. • The Coffee Bar 43

   • Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. Time Out
      The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

   2. Washingtonian
      Best Coffee Shops in DC

   
   

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   • 1200 17th St NW, Unit 150, Washington, DC | DC

7. • Balos Estiatorio 43

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The Rammys
      Favorite Gathering Place of the Year | Finalist

   
   

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   • 1940 N St NW, Washington, DC | DC

8. • Annabelle 40

   • Modern American
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #78

   
   

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   • 2132 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

9. • Sushi Taro 40

   • Japanese
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #34

   2. 
      Eater Washington DC

   
   

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   • 1503 17th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

10. • Sura 38

    • Authentic Thai (Yaowarat) Izakaya
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #71

    
    

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    • 2016 P St NW, Ste C1, Washington, DC | DC

11. • Residents Café & Bar 25

    • Casual-Chic Middle Eastern Café
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

12. • Compliments Only 23

    • American Sub Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Esther Lee | Semifinalist

    3. Time Out
       Best restaurants in Washington, D.C. | #10

    
    

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    • 2029 P St NW, Washington, DC | DC

13. • Sushi Snob 23

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now

    
    

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    • 1721 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC

14. • Gemini × Happy Ice Cream 23

    • Cave à Manger
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #10

    
    

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    • 1509 17th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

15. • Dolcezza 21

    • Italian Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 1704 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

16. • Press Club 21

    • Vinyl Bar
    
    

    1. The Pinnacle Guide
       2 Pins

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    3. Washingtonian
       7 Delicious French Onion Soups to Keep You Cozy All Day Long | Another Great Vegetarian Version

    
    

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    • 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

17. • Planta Queen 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

18. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2003 P St NW, Washington, DC | DC

19. • Colada Shop 21

    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

    
    

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    • 1900 N St NW, Washington, DC | DC

20. • Nabiha Palestina 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Washingtonian
       The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now

    
    

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    • 1624 U St NW, Washington, DC | DC

21. • Primrose 21

    
    

    1. The Pinnacle Guide
       2 Pins

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    3. Washingtonian
       7 Delicious French Onion Soups to Keep You Cozy All Day Long | Another Great Vegetarian Version

    
    

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    • 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

22. • DC Vegan 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 1633 P St NW Washington, DC | DC

23. • Vagabond 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Favorite Gathering Place of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1836 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

24. • Un je ne sais Quoi... 21

    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The Best Bakeries Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 1361 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

25. • El Secreto de Rosita 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Washingtonian
       The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now

    
    

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    • 1624 U St NW, Washington, DC | DC

26. • Three Fifty Bakery & Coffee Bar 21

    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

    
    

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    • 1641 R St NW Unit B Washington, DC | DC

27. • Tabard Inn 20

    • Charming French/Southern Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 1739 N St NW, Washington, DC | DC

28. • Fava Pot 18

    • Authentic Egyptian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #67

    
    

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    • 1817 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC