Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Paul S. • March 23, 2018Great food & plenty of it. Very authentic local island style. I liked the Make Your Own Bowl. I had mixture of items that can eat, my family all ordered different bowls & we all enjoyed it all.

Gina • June 1Brilliant coffee, flaky pastries, gorgeous tarts. And that's not even getting to the rest of the menu. Love them wherever they are.

Sündos K. • May 6, 2018When you visit Washington D.C. city center don’t forget to stop by this lovely “full of calories” shop 😜. Try Mascarpone with berries it’s really nice mixture of sweet and sour 😁 #ItalianGelato

Sharon E. • December 16, 2016Super cool "Colombe" does caffeine just right, maybe try a nitro latte in spring...

Michelle W. • August 11, 2022Pictured - vongole pasta with breadcrumbs 🤤. My faves - paparadelle pasta, roast cabbage app, and bread pudding dessert

Brian C. • March 21, 2013Busy place better make a reservation! Great food and service and history!!

Keshav L. • April 5, 2017Great coffee. Great pastries. Cool tiles. 3rd wave

Sam G. • April 16, 2010For two, vegetarian and the non-vegetarian tasting menus together give an incredible variety of food! Great experience all around. (For overlaps between menus, you can even ask for a swap.)

Vivian N. • January 1, 2013Food is Spectacular!!! Could be one of the best restaurant in DC. It is one of my favorite restaurant UN the whole world!!!

Alexandre M. • January 23Fantastic breakfast. Everything was delicious from kids options to more sophisticated ones like croque madame and patisseries. The bar is very classy and service is good. Prices are high but worth it

Andy G. • February 25, 2019Friendly bartenders & a solid oyster happy hour

Henry H. • January 15, 2013Food is awesome. The turkey sandwich is good and the chicken enchiladas is great. Use open table to reserve table. Lunch time is busy.

Elizabeth B. • April 8, 2019Loved the bfast paella, the meat and cheese plate, cherry lime sangria, shishito peppers

Venu • August 30, 2014Excellent cocktails and incredible bar bites. Get the Buffalo chicken skins.

Vince S. • March 10, 2013Arnold Palmer and Bohemian cocktails are tops. Lobster MAC n cheese is delicious. Service was awesome.

Glenn H. • April 14, 2013Outside seating is nice! And the enmolada de guajalote is awesome. Ceviche is great

Antonello L. • November 29, 2021Arepas, of course, and the Nutella dessert

Venu • August 30, 2014Best nyc style pizza but pass on garlic knots.

Matthew T. • November 4, 2014Very fresh. All the meats look great. Had the falafel-- pretty good. Yummy house made sauces, sides & drinks (eg. honey basil green tea).

Tammy G. • April 12, 2011Order razor clams to start. Paper thin papardelle w mushrooms. Then close w the donuts. You will love. Oh - and see Jeff at the bar for a perfect cocktail.

Goksel T. • November 29, 2017I love this restaurant chain. Their bottom sirloin is my favorite. Also don’t forget to order Dulce de Leche Cake

Michael B. • April 3, 2019Delicious and strong. Great customer service. Pleasant atmosphere to be an introvert.

Lucille F. • November 9, 2015Daikaya Izakaya is my favorite Japanese restaurant in DC. Never fails to please, amaze & satisfy. Reservations recommended.

Hannah G. • March 23, 2017Love the ceviches here! Visiting during truffle month was a real treat. Drinks are very good as well.

Jessica S. • August 29, 2013Incredible! Jeffrey Russell is an incredibly talented chef! Will be back for dinner ASAP!

Ryan • March 31, 2019Everything is good and with more space than the Georgetown location. Very convenient to all things Chinatown.

Anita S. • November 26, 2011The best burger that I have ever had! The fried chicken was enough for 2. Both delicious!

Scott L. • January 16, 2020The 8 ounce filet here was great. If you’re a vegetarian (my wife is vegetarian) there are plenty of great choices on the menu beyond the salads (which are also very good). Excellent desserts too.

Michael J. • June 17, 2020Love this new joint. Beautifully done and a great bar.