The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Washington

1. • Takara 14 20

   • Japanese
   
   

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   • 1326 14th St NW, Floor 2, Washington, DC | DC

2. • Hinata Sushi Carry Out 20

   • Japanese
   
   

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   • 4947 St Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD | Maryland

3. • Kaz Sushi Bistro 20

   • Japanese
   
   

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   • 1915 I St NW, Washington, DC | DC

4. • Onkei 20

   • Japanese
   
   

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   • 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

5. • Chay Restaurant 20

   • Authentic Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #30

   
   

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   • 6351 Columbia Pike Unit 201, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
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6. • Seray 20

   • Modern Lebanese
   
   

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   • 160 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA | Virginia

7. • 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

8. • SHIA 20

   
   

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

   
   

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   • 1252 4th St NE, Washington, DC | DC

9. • Ariake 20

   • Japanese
   
   

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   • 8708 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

10. • El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria 20

    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       9 of the best restaurants in Shaw

    
    

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    • 1227 11th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

11. • Rimtang 20

    • Thai Street Food
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       The Hot List

    
    

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    • 1039 33rd St NW, Washington, DC | DC

12. • Bonjon Rumi 20

    • Traditional Afghan
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       The Hot List

    
    

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    • 2444 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC

13. • 2Amys 20

    • Italian (Neapolitan) Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #28

    
    

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    • 3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC | DC

14. • Qui Qui 20

    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       9 of the best restaurants in Shaw

    
    

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    • 1539 Seventh St NW, FL 2, Washington, DC | DC

15. • SER Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Spanish Restaurant
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 1110 North Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

16. • Hedzole 20

    • Warm Ghanaian-American Restaurant
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 5505 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC | DC
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17. • Sushiko 20

    • Japanese
    
    

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    • 5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD | Maryland

18. • The The Duck & the Peach 20

    
    

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

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #16

    3. Eater Washington DC
       The Best Tasting Menus in D.C. Right Now

    
    

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    • 300 Seventh St SE, Washington, DC | DC

19. • Tonari 20

    • Japanese (Wafu Italian)
    
    

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

    
    

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    • 707 6th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

20. • Takumi 20

    • Fresh Japanese Sushi Restaurant
    
    

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    • 310 S Washington St, Unit B, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
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21. • NiHao 18

    • Chinese Tapas
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #64

    
    

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    • 1550 Crystal Dr, Unit F, Arlington, VA | Virginia

22. • Namak 18

    • Upscale-Casual Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #52

    
    

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    • 1813 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC | DC
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23. • Aracosia 18

    • Authentic Afghan Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #73

    
    

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    • 1381 Beverly Rd, McLean, VA | Virginia
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24. • Thompson Italian 18

    • Inventive Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #90

    
    

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    • 124 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
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25. • 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

26. • Fava Pot 18

    • Authentic Egyptian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #67

    
    

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    • 1817 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC

27. • La Tingeria 18

    • Authentic Mexican Food Truck
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #68

    
    

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    • 626 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
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28. • All-Purpose 18

    • Italian-American Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #69

    
    

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    • 1250 Ninth St NW, Unit 2, Washington, DC | DC

29. • 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

30. • Bistro Aracosia 18

    • Afghan Bistro
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #73

    
    

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    • 5100 MacArthur Blvd, Washington, DC | DC

31. • Nue 18

    • Elegant Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #75

    
    

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    • 944 W Broad St Falls Church, VA | Virginia
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32. • Amber Spice 18

    • Indian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #92

    
    

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    • 13524 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD | Maryland

33. • Afghania 18

    • Anghani Chophouse
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #73

    
    

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    • 2811 M St NW, Washington, DC | DC

34. • Marib Restaurant 18

    • Traditional Yemeni Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #99

    
    

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    • 6981 Hechinger Dr, Springfield, VA | Virginia
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35. • Jacques' Brasserie 18

    • Traditional French (Alsatian) Brasserie
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #89

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #89

    
    

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    • 332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA | Virginia
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36. • L'Auberge Chez François 18

    • Traditional French (Alsatian) Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #89

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #89

    
    

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    • 332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA | Virginia
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37. • Honest Grill 18

    • Authentic Korean BBQ BBQ
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #98

    
    

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    • 14215H Centreville Square, Centreville, VA | Virginia

38. • Ingle Korean Steakhouse 18

    • Korean Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #86

    
    

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    • 8369 Leesburg Pike, Unit A, Vienna, VA | Virginia

39. • Chez Billy Sud 18

    • Classic French Bistro
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #93

    
    

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    • 1039 31st St NW, Washington, DC | DC

40. • A&J Restaurant 18

    • Chinese
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #60

    
    

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    • 4316 Markham St, Unit B, Annandale, VA | Virginia

41. • Motorkat 18

    • Neighborhood
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #97

    
    

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    • 6939 Laurel Ave Takoma Park, MD | Maryland

42. • Truong Tien Restaurant 18

    • Authentic Vietnamese (Hue-Style) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #85

    
    

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    • 6763 Wilson Blvd, Unit 6D, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
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43. • Nina May DC 18

    • Neighborhood New American
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #81

    
    

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    • 1337 11th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

44. • Café Colline 18

    • French Bistro
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #94

    
    

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    • 4536 Cherry Hill Rd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

45. • Southeast Impression 18

    • Southeast Asian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #80

    
    

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    • 9530 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

46. • All-Purpose 18

    • Italian-American Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #69

    
    

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    • 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC | DC

47. • Padaek 18

    • Homestyle Laotian/Regional Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #57

    
    

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    • 6395 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
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48. • Fava Pot 18

    • Authentic Egyptian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #67

    
    

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    • 7393 D Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
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49. • Letena 18

    • Authentic Ethiopian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #66

    
    

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    • 3100 14th St NW, Washington, DC | DC

50. • Martha Dear 18

    • Italian (Neapolitan) Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #65

    
    

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    • 3110 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC | DC

51. • Izakaya Seki 18

    • Japanese Izakaya
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #54

    
    

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    • 1117 V St NW, Washington, DC | DC

52. • Thompson Italian 18

    • Neighborhood Italian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #90

    
    

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    • 1024 King St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia