Suggestions for Authentic places near Washington

Cindy W. • February 10, 2013If you're in Washington, DC this is definitely a place to go. Best authentic Italian I've had in ages. All Italian staff and amazing food, even some Italian football playing

Iuliia K. • June 1, 2014Amazing Italian experience. Time flies in this authentic place.

Giovanni O. • May 21, 2012Very authentic food ! The twins are very attentive - nice place overall

Ray H. • June 18, 2016Authentic, tasty Salvadorean and Mexican food. Tiny restaurant - might be difficult to immediately sit parties of 4 or more. Great place to practice your Spanish. Great beans. No kiddin'.

DeWana W. • March 9, 2013Absolutely wonderful authentic Italian food. Possibly the best I've had so far. Great service! A place that I'll visit often and recommend to anyone.

Noufa A. • June 28, 2019Authentic, delicious food ,for special occasions this is the right place for dinner..

Chris S. • October 5, 2012Just a little hole in the wall shop and not the quickest place to grab a bite either, but the chow foon is significantly better than the other authentic downtown spots. In house made noodles FTW.

Jason H. • October 23, 2013Amazing Place To Get Authentic Mexican Food.

Julia L. • April 4, 2016The Yalie isn't quite New Haven authentic but it's probably the best DC can do. That said, Comet is a lovely pizza place! Great atmosphere and service.

Tyler H. • October 25, 2014Authentic Mexican spot. Good place to get some quick tacos.

David L. • September 20, 2011The one place in the city for truly authentic Neapolitan pizza. Their White Pizza is superb!

Carolina T. • August 25, 2018really nice place and authentic flavors, just loved it

Eater • January 17, 2017Wiseguy is one of the few places in D.C. to find authentic New York-style pizza. The restaurant also offers some New York standards like garlic knots and chicken rolls.

Riddhima H. • December 27, 2015You don't often get authentic Spanish Tapas, but this place gets it just right. Get the pollo, chorizo, cauliflower. Avoid gambas al ajillo, sour and not enough garlic. Follow me on IG @simplysavor

Percy H. • November 12, 2018Great place to grab a few fresh and authentic tacos.

morg • January 1, 2019lovely authentic place that would be right at home in Miami!

Anthony R. • May 30, 2010Amazing. Everything about this place felt authentic.

Michael S. • April 17, 2012Only place in DC where you can get a real actual Italian sanguich.. real Italian food- great selection of olive oils, wines, and other authentic Italian pastas and foods.

Yifan W. • May 28, 2016Authentic taste and timing service. Great place for a quick bite of Asian.

Kasia K. • April 7, 2017authentic flavorful pho, served quickly, your choice of spiciness, large servings. The venue itself is not fancy, but none of the true pho places are.

Katarina K. • September 22, 2015Not the most authentic place in the area. Margarita was alright.

Aaron A. • November 6, 2017We loved this place. Creative delicious food. Authentic izakaya. We sat downstairs at the sushi bar and loved it.

J • August 27, 2011I like this place! The staff is very courteous. They're all for the most-part French, giving a more authentic experience. Patio is relaxing with a nice breeze. Ill have 2 check out the Top Fl next tim

LaWanda W. • April 20, 2011Not the most high end chinese place, but the food is awesome and authentic and its where to go for a great chinatown experience in DC.

Turkish Airlines • December 2, 2015Welcome to Georgetown! The pleasant neighbourhood is the perfect place to take an afternoon stroll as you enjoy the cosy and authentic athmosphere around you.

Roxanne C. • November 24, 2023We love this place. They have authentic xiaolongbao.

Tayo • January 26, 2023Nothing authentic about this place. Food is a confusing mix of wanna-be Southeast Asian dishes, but not hitting the spot on any.

Shuo S. • June 6, 2012You don't go to a place like Chinatown Express to get chop suey. So sack up and order something that sounds more authentic, like the beef noodle soup w/ brisket!

Michael L. • January 24, 2013Live Band Karaoke every week! Also a great place for some authentic Texas food as well.

Angelique V. • June 3, 2013Great food.. Super quick! Authentic greasy spoon place.. Awesome!