Top 10 DC restaurants
Spring 2024 Update
We’re not even halfway into 2024, and I’ve already realized I need an update to my Top 10 DC Eats list- I’ve been eating THAT GOOD as of late. Some of my new favorite DC restaurants have been discovered in the past few months, and I want to make sure they are properly recognized here!
10. Supra
Supra is a Georgian restaurant, so its menu has a lot of unique items. All of their bread items are fluffy and delicious, particularly their “Georgian Cheese Boat.”
9. China Chilcano
China Chilcano’s menu, being Asian-Peruvian fusion, is very unique and marries the two cuisines perfectly. They combine flavors perfectly and have great cocktails to go with.
8. Il Canale
Il Canale serves Neapolitan pizza in a lively Georgetown spot perfect for dinner and drinks after work. Their crust is extremely fluffy- as it should be.
7. Gypsy Kitchen
Gypsy Kitchen is a small plates and shareables restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, flavor-packed dishes, and fluffy pita.
6. San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo is well-executed upscale Italian in a cozy and inviting restaurant. They offer a tasting menu that highlights all their best dishes.
5. Zaytinya
Zaytinya makes traditional Mediterranean food unique with their spices and unique flavor pairings. Their small plate format allows you to try a little
4. Rasika
Rasika has rock-solid Indian food bursting with flavor. They think through spices and texture incredibly well in every dish. Pro tip- try their crispy spinach!
3. Albi
Albi is a Michelin-Starred Levantine restaurant with some of the most flavor-packed dishes I’ve had in the area. Bonus points for how fluffy their pita is.
Albi
Albi is a Mediterranean Levantine small plates and shareables restaurant in Navy Yard, DC
2. L'Ardente
L’Ardente’s 40-layer Lasagna is the single best dish I’ve had in 2024. So good I made a second reservation before I got my check.
1. Tonari
Tonari is a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant that has some of the most unique food and flavor combos I’ve tried.
