Mike Isabella's first venture on his own has several iconic dishes, including corn agnolotti and pepperoni sauce. The restaurant features small plates, pizzas and Prosecco on tap. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Barry Koslow makes a mean matzoh ball soup, and the restaurant also has festive cocktails and a solid brunch offering. [Eater 38 Member]
This Falls Church restaurant has a way with Italian small plates and salads. The restaurant focuses on fine ingredients for toppings and also caters well to vegetarians and families. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Rising star chef Tim Ma puts out big flavors in a tiny space in Vienna. Many dishes have an Asian twist, but the restaurant can also put out an impressive brunch and killer wings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The area's boldest Thai flavors can be found in this tiny strip mall. Order the crispy watercress salad. Traditional Thai items, like pad see ew & tom yum, taste like something new. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Ripple is known for its impressive wine list, thoughtful cocktails and small but impressive menu. Marjorie Meek-Bradley has continued the restaurant's focus on local ingredients. [Eater 38 Member]
Pupatella sets the standard for Neapolitan pies in the D.C. area. What started as a humble food cart has become one of D.C.'s most reliable sources for good pizza. [Eater 38 Member]
A longtime Adams Morgan favorite, Cashion's Eat Place has a sophisticated menu in a neighborhood that's not exactly known for its sophistication. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Located at the end of the still-developing H Street, Ethiopic turns out an authentic if slightly more upscale than your usual version of Ethiopian cuisine. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The restaurant is known for its wine list, and the rotating, curated flights are a good opportunity to sample some of the more usual selections from it. [Eater 38 Member]
Cash-only and cafeteria-style, Pho 75 is consistently lauded for the flavors of its beef broth. It's also a lunchtime favorite for nearby office workers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Oysters, blue shell mussels, fried Ipswich clams and more join entrees like bouillabaisse, skate wing and smoked toro dashi to pretty much cover the gamut of seafood. [Eater 38 Member]
The most accessible in chef Michel Richard's local restaurant empire, Central offers the French chef's spin of classic American comfort food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Everything about Room 11 is tiny, from its menu of small plates to its physical space. But the menu and strong mixology program to match is what draws the neighbors in each night. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Tucked into a quiet corner of the busy Dupont Circle neighborhood, Hank's Oyster Bar is a local standby for its fresh seafood and laid-back atmosphere. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
