The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Washington

1. • Tsehay Restaurant And Bar 23

   • Casual Ethiopian Restaurant
   
   

   1. The Rammys
      Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

   
   

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   • 2429 18th St NW, Washington, DC | DC
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe 23

   • Donut Shop
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

   
   

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   • 2150 N Culpeper St, Arlington, VA | Virginia

3. • Call Your Mother 23

   • Bright American | Jewish Bagel Shop
   
   

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

   
   

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   • 6232 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA | Virginia
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Stellina Pizzeria 23

   • Casual
   
   

   1. The Rammys
      Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

   
   

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   • 2800 S Randolph St, Ste 130, Arlington, VA | Virginia

5. • Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe 23

   • Donut Shop
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

   
   

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   • 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

6. • My Little Chamomile 23

   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Cagla Onal Urel | Semifinalist

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

   3. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #87

   
   

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   • 3210 Grace St NW, Washington, DC | DC

7. • 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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   • 1300 King St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

8. • 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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   • 3428 O St NW, Washington, DC | DC

9. • 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

10. • Call Your Mother 23

    • Bright American | Jewish Bagel Shop
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 701 Eighth St SE, Washington, DC | DC
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Donutchew 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 213 Boardwalk Pl, Gaithersburg, MD | Maryland

12. • The Falls 23

    • Casual Mid-Atlantic Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 370 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Cordelia Fishbar 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 550 Morse St NE, Washington, DC | DC

14. • Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 510 14th St S, Arlington, VA | Virginia

15. • Donutchew 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 7907L Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Corner, VA | Virginia

16. • Modan Restaurant 23

    • Memorable Japanese Fine Dining
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1788 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • 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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    • 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

18. • 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

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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    • 1471 P St NW, Washington, DC | DC

20. • 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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    • 5035 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

21. • 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

22. • Bammy's 23

    • Modern Caribbean
    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Peter Prime | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 301 Water St SE, Unit 115, Washington, DC | DC

23. • 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

24. • Stellina Pizzeria 23

    • Casual
    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 508 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

25. • Bronze 23

    • New American
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Keem Hughley | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 1245 H St NE, Washington, DC | DC

26. • Landini Brothers 23

    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | Classic Martini

    
    

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    • 115 King Street, Alexandria, VA |

27. • Dragon Hero 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2016 Ninth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

28. • The WOO Korean BBQ & Cuisine 23

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 4070 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

29. • Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 1000 4th St SW, Unit 125, Washington, DC | DC

30. • 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

31. • Emma's Torch 23

    • Fast-Casual
    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2212 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC | DC

32. • 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

33. • Andy's Pizza 23

    • Fast-Casual
    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 808 V St NW, Washington, DC | DC

34. • Nasime Japanese Restaurant 23

    • Intimite Japanese Tasting
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #8

    
    

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    • 1209 King St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

35. • Call Your Mother 23

    • American | Jewish Deli
    
    

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

    2. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2019

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2019

    
    

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    • 3301 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

36. • Supra 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1205 11th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

37. • Cantrolina 21

    • Italian Osteria
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Amy Brandwein | Nominee

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

    3. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #84

    
    

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    • 974 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC | DC

38. • Vigilante Coffee Company 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 4327 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD | Maryland

39. • Sidamo 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 417 H Street NE, Washington, DC | DC

40. • Vagabond 21

    
    

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

    
    

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

41. • Teaism 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 400 Eighth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

42. • Vera Cocina & بار 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Best Brunch of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2002 Fenwick St NE, Washington, DC | DC

43. • 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

44. • Bluewater Cocina 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

    
    

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    • 12 S Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA | Virginia

45. • Samuel Beckett’s 21

    • Irish
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2800 S Randolph St, Unit 110, Arlington, VA | Virginia

46. • Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Wine Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 576 23rd St S, Arlington, VA | Virginia

47. • Any Day Now 21

    • All-Day Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 2 I St SE, Washington, DC | DC

48. • 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

49. • Lark Brewing Co. 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

    
    

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    • 24205 James Monroe Hwy, Aldie, VA | Virginia

50. • 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

51. • Medina 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Cocktail Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1328 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

52. • CherCher Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    • Ethiopian
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1334 Ninth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

53. • 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

54. • Neutral Ground Bar and Kitchen 21

    • Innovative American Restaurant
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 6641 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 3282 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC

56. • Little Blackbird Wine Bar 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Wine Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 3309 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

57. • Sfoglina Pasta House 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4445 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

58. • BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC | DC

59. • Opal 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 5534 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

60. • Timber Pizza Company 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 809 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC | DC

61. • Mandu 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 453 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

62. • Beloved BBQ 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Ste 150, Washington, DC | DC

63. • Ottoman Taverna 21

    
    

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

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

    3. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #82

    
    

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    • 425 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

64. • Bar Chinois 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 455 Eye St, Washington, DC | DC

65. • Estuary 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

66. • Italian Bar 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 5008 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste B, Washington, DC | DC

67. • 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

68. • Souk 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 705 Eighth St SE, Washington, DC | DC

69. • Grazie Nonna 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

70. • 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

71. • Dolcezza 21

    • Italian Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 1704 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

72. • Fresh Baguette 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1737 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

73. • The Dubliner 21

    • Irish
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 4 F St NW, Washington, DC | DC

74. • Central Michel Richard 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

75. • 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

76. • 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

77. • Jetties 21

    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1609 Foxhall Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC

78. • Fish Shop 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC | DC

79. • Raw Omakase 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1326 14th St NW, FL 3, Washington, DC | DC

80. • La Bise 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

81. • San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1316 9th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

82. • Karravaan 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 325 Morse St NE, Washington, DC | DC

83. • Family Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1414 Ninth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

84. • Chaplin's 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1501 Ninth St NW, Washington, DC | DC

85. • Kirwan's On The Wharf 21

    • Irish Pub
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 749 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC | DC

86. • Ireland's Four Courts 21

    • Irish
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

87. • Meaza Restaurant 21

    • Delicious Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 5700 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Instagram

88. • Filter Coffeehouse 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 1916 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

89. • Shouk 21

    • Middle Eastern
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 655 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

90. • Rumi’s Kitchen 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 640 L St NW, Washington, DC | DC

91. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2003 P St NW, Washington, DC | DC

92. • Lulu’s 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Wine Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1940 11th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

93. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 4850 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

94. • Makeda 21

    • Ethiopian
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 516A S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

95. • Elizabeth's 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 1341 L St NW, Unit 1, Washington, DC | DC

96. • Pizzeria Paradiso 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 4800 Rhode Island Ave, Hyattsville, MD | Maryland

97. • Quadrant Bar & Lounge 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Cocktail Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1150 22nd St NW, Washington, DC | DC

98. • Sequoia 21

    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       Design of the Year

    2. The Rammys
       Best Brunch of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC | DC

99. • New Heights 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2317 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC | DC

100. • Soleluna 21

     • Delicious Pastry Shop
     
     

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

     
     

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     • 1787 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC
     • Website
     • Instagram