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17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017
Tail Up Goat is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

1. Tail Up Goat

9.4
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 35 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Start with the salt-crusted sardine smørrebrød on charred chocolate rye bread and do not pass up the dukkah-spiced lamb ribs, slow-cooked then grilled, yielding charred, barky bits on the outside. Read more.

Pineapple and Pearls is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

2. Pineapple and Pearls

8.3
715 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 21 tips and reviews

EaterEater: By day it operates as a coffee shop, selling spicy fried chicken sandwiches. At night, come by for an all-inclusive $250 per person meal, which includes 12-15-course dinner, drinks, and tip. Read more.

Bad Saint is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

3. Bad Saint

3226 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Filipino Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 37 tips and reviews

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: Lives up to the hype! Its home cooking done right. Local ingredients with the laing was so luscious, the clams with the donuts are intense w flav. They give radishes and Xo on the house!

RPM Italian is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

4. RPM Italian

9.0
650 K St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 36 tips and reviews

Robin's T.Robin's Travels:: The eggplant parm is amazing. Great garlic bread. Love the pistachio gelato.

Timber Pizza Company is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

5. Timber Pizza Company

9.2
809 Upshur St NW (btwn 8th & 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Petworth · 23 tips and reviews

A V.A Vickie: Delicious pizza - got the 809 and big G, which was spicy! dough is crispy and chewy. Open communal seating, so prepare to wait a bit, but service was fast & friendly. Good cocktails & beer selection.

Nido is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

6. Nido

2214 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Brookland · 5 tips and reviews

ChelseyChelsey: Try their homemade vermouth on tap!

Shouk is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

7. Shouk

9.0
655 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 36 tips and reviews

Matthew M.Matthew Martin: The pizza pita is freakishly good. Always get one as an appetizer.

Masseria is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

8. Masseria

8.5
1340 4th St NE, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Ivy City · 18 tips and reviews

Scott L.Scott Lawrence: For a friend's birthday, the kitchen did separate tasting menus (one for meat eaters sans shellfish and pork, one for vegetarians sans mushrooms). Every course was excellent.

All-Purpose is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

9. All-Purpose

8.1
1250 9th St NW (bwtn N & M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Logan Circle - Shaw · 20 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel L: Don't skip the crispy fried mushrooms or meatballs. The pizzas are also delicious

Little Coco's is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

10. Little Coco's

8.9
3907 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Petworth · 17 tips and reviews

ArdvaarkArdvaark: For brunch, try the baked eggs. They come in a scalding hot baking pan filled with meaty Bolognese sauce and two perfectly cooked eggs. You won't regret it. 🍅🍖🍳👍

Kinship is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

11. Kinship

8.9
1015 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 27 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Ross: Have the Salted Caramel Peanut Bar for dessert - worth the trip by itself!

Chaia is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

12. Chaia

9.2
3207 Grace St NW (btwn Wisconsin Ave & Cecil Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Georgetown · 34 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley R: Butternut squash tacos are my favorite. Beets get second place.

The Dabney is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

13. The Dabney

9.1
122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 36 tips and reviews

Leandro L.Leandro Lagera: Words can't describe how good this place is. Get the crab!

Fare Well is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

14. Fare Well

406 H St NE, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 20 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Miller: Sunday brunch is magnificent, just get there early!

Ivy City Smokehouse is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

15. Ivy City Smokehouse

8.8
1356 Okie St NE, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Ivy City · 21 tips and reviews

Dee Gee BeeDee Gee Bee: Wow, what a great surprise. The Shrimp Po Boy and the Hamburger are delicious.

Sushi Ogawa is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

16. Sushi Ogawa

8.1
2100 Connecticut Ave NW (at Wyoming Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Kalorama · 14 tips and reviews

Sylvie H.Sylvie H.: Phenomenal omakase in a minimalist setting that lets the dining experience shine through!

Homestead is one of 17 D.C. Restaurants To Try in 2017.

17. Homestead

7.7
3911 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Petworth · 10 tips and reviews

A V.A Vickie: Good food and cocktails. Pasta carbonara was delicious. Friend had the pork entree and it was incredible.