Washington DC Restaurants

Tips from our local restaurant spotters in Washington DC!

Our local guides help you to make a choice. They know the best non-touristy restaurants. From an authentically Italian to a trendy vegetarian or even a traditional English cuisine. For foodies the options in Washington DC are limitless.

Spotted by Locals
Sababa Washington DC

Sababa – Modern Israeli restaurant

By: Lydia Strohl
Oyamel Washington DC

Oyamel – Cocina Mexicana

By: Lydia Strohl
Tryst Washington DC

Tryst – Coffeehouse, bar, lounge

By: Lydia Strohl
2 Amys Washington DC

2 Amys – Neapolitan pizzeria

By: Lydia Strohl
Raku Washington DC

Raku – Sushi and noodles

By: Lydia Strohl
Rooftop at 801 Washington DC

Rooftop at 801 – Funky rooftop

By: Kelley Smith
Boundary Stone Washington DC

Boundary Stone – Offbeat outdoor brunch

By: Kelley Smith
Jardenea Washington DC

Jardenea – Farm-focused modern American dining

By: Aparna Krishnamoorthy
Poke Papa Washington DC

Poke Papa – Hawaiian bowls

By: Kelley Smith
Cactus Cantina Washington DC

Cactus Cantina – Tacos and margaritas

By: Kelley Smith
Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken Washington DC

Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken – Quick lunch

By: Kelley Smith
Little Red Fox Washington DC

Little Red Fox – Cozy lunch spot

By: Kelley Smith
Hill Country Washington DC

Hill Country – Family-style barbecue

By: Kelley Smith
Dirty Habit Washington DC

Dirty Habit – Hidden happy hour spot

By: Kelley Smith
District Kitchen Washington DC

District Kitchen – Happy hour in Woodley Park

By: Kelley Smith
Smoke and Barrel Washington DC

Smoke and Barrel – Delicious barbecue

By: Kelley Smith
The Coupe Washington DC

The Coupe – Late night breakfast

By: Kelley Smith
LeTena Washington DC

LeTena – Modern, fast, casual Ethiopian

By: Aparna Krishnamoorthy

Our Local Spotters in Washington DC

Our handpicked locals live & love in Washington DC and speak the local language.

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    Aparna

    A wanderlust at heart. DC is beautiful, clean, green, diverse, eclectic, walkable, bikeable..
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    Katya

    Yes, Washington D.C. can often seem like a political swamp, but there's a wonderful world here...
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    JR

    I'm an EMT and I love music & sports. DC has the perfect mix of Northern and Southern culture...
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    Kelley

    My adventures in DC usually include trying new food, good whiskey and discovering new perspectives.
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    Lydia

    I am a storyteller, an excavator, a messenger, and for many years a journalist. DC has gravitas...
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