The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Washington | Maryland

1. • Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana 70

   • Evolved Neapolitan Pizzeria
   
   

   1. 50 Top Pizza
      50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #21

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Tony Conte | Nominee

   3. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #41

   
   

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   • 12207 Darnestown Rd, Darnestown, MD | Maryland
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • 2Fifty BBQ 68

   • Casual Texas-Style BBQ Shop
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Fernando Gonzalez | Semifinalist

   2. The Rammys
      Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

   3. The Rammys
      Rising Culinary Star of the Year, Fernando Gonzales | Finalist

   
   

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   • 4700 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, MD | Maryland
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Melina 60

   • Modern Greek Restaurant
   
   

   1. The Washington Post
      The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

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

   3. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #94

   
   

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   • 905 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD | Maryland
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Z&Z Manoushe Bakery 45

   • Middle Eastern Manoushe Spot
   
   

   1. Bon Appétit
      The 50 Best New Restaurants 2022

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

   
   

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   • 1111 Nelson St, Rockville, MD | Maryland

5. • Sunday Morning Bakehouse 45

   • Donut Shop
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

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

   
   

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   • 11869 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD | Maryland

6. • Dolcezza 43

   • Italian Gelato Shop
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      Best Coffee Shops in DC

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

   
   

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   • 7111 Bethesda Ln, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

7. • J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse 41

   • American Steakhouse
   
   

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

   2. The Rammys
      Best Brunch of the Year | Finalist

   
   

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   • 8606 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD | Maryland

8. • San Pancho 41

   • Mexican (Mission-Style) Burrito Shop
   
   

   1. The Rammys
      New Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

   2. Washingtonian
      The Hot List

   
   

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   • 7056 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD | Maryland

9. • Red Hound Pizza 41

   • Pizza Place
   
   

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

   2. Washingtonian
      The Hot List

   
   

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   • 7050 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD | Maryland

10. • Beteseb Restaurant 40

    • Ethiopian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #88

    2. The Washington Post
       The 8 best Ethiopian restaurants in and around D.C.

    
    

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    • 8201 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD | Maryland

11. • Aventino 40

    • Italian (Roman)
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #50

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

    
    

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    • 4747 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

12. • Peter Chang 30

    • Casual Chinese
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Chef, Peter Chang | Nominee

    
    

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    • 20-A Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD | Maryland

13. • Grace Street Coffee 26

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Brewers Cup, Steve Kim | #14

    
    

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    • 5021 Wilson Ln, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

14. • Caruso's Grocery 23

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Chef of the Year, Matt Adler | Finalist

    
    

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    • 11820 Trade Street, North Bethesda, MD | Maryland

15. • Donutchew 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

16. • B. Doughnut 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 6700 Crain Hwy, Unit 102, La Plata, MD | Maryland

17. • Silver and Sons BBQ 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 5460 Westbard Ave, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

18. • Donutchew 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 213 Boardwalk Pl, Gaithersburg, MD | Maryland

19. • Call Your Mother 23

    • American | Jewish Deli
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

    
    

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    • 11807 Grand Park Ave, Rockville, MD | Maryland

20. • Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly 21

    • Filipino
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

    
    

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    • 5268-H Nicholson Lane, Rockville, MD | Maryland

21. • Taqueria Sabor Mixteco 21

    • Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 2462 Ennalls Ave, Silver Spring, MD | Maryland

22. • Chennai Hoppers 21

    • Contemporary Indian (Tamilnadu)
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 136 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD | Maryland

23. • Lime & Cilantro 21

    • Modern / Casual Latin
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 1909 Seminary Rd, Silver Spring, MD | Maryland

24. • Vigilante Coffee Company 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 4327 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD | Maryland

25. • Chuan Tian Xia 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 5700 Fishers Ln, Ste A, Rockville, MD | Maryland

26. • The Irish Inn 21

    • Irish
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Great Pubs for a Full Irish Breakfast Around DC

    
    

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    • 6119 Tulane Ave, Glen Echo, MD | Maryland

27. • Shalla Restaurant & Bar 21

    • Ethiopian
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 8 best Ethiopian restaurants in and around D.C.

    
    

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    • 8081 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD | Maryland

28. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 4800 Rhode Island Ave, Hyattsville, MD | Maryland

29. • Jetties 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 4829 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

30. • Bump 'n Grind Analog Market 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 923 Gist Ave, Silver Spring, MD | Maryland

31. • SOKO Butcher Shop & Market 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 7306 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD | Maryland

32. • Charley Prime Foods 21

    • Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       7 Delicious French Onion Soups to Keep You Cozy All Day Long | The Suburban Find

    
    

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    • 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD | Maryland

33. • Ceremony Coffee 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 7475 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

34. • Pupuseria Mamá Emilia 21

    • Salvadorian Pupuseria
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

    
    

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    • 785 Rockville Pike, Ste H, Rockville, MD | Maryland

35. • Takoma Bev Co 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 6917 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park, MD | Maryland

36. • Goldberg's NY Bagels 21

    • Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The Best Bagels in D.C. | #2

    
    

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    • 9328 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD | Maryland

37. • Goldberg's NY Bagels 21

    • Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The Best Bagels in D.C. | #2

    
    

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    • 4824 Boiling Brook Pkwy, Rockville, MD | Maryland

38. • Era Wine Bar 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Wine Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 3300 Rhode Island Ave, Mount Rainier, MD | Maryland

39. • Crisfield Seafood 21

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

    
    

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    • 8012 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD | Maryland

40. • Sushiko 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. 
       Eater Washington DC

    
    

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    • 5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD | Maryland

41. • Cielo Rojo 20

    • Contemporary Mexican
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 7211 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD | Maryland

42. • Hinata Sushi Carry Out 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. 
       Eater Washington DC

    
    

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    • 4947 St Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

43. • Motorkat 18

    • Neighborhood
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #97

    
    

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    • 6939 Laurel Ave Takoma Park, MD | Maryland

44. • Amber Spice 18

    • Indian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #92

    
    

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    • 13524 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD | Maryland

45. • A&J Restaurant 18

    • Chinese
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #60

    
    

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    • 1319 Rockville Pike, Unit C, Rockville, MD | Maryland

46. • Northwest Chinese Food 18

    • Chinese (Northwestern)
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #58

    
    

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    • 7313 Baltimore Ave, Unit E, College Park, MD | Maryland