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A photo of Filomena Ristorante restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(17052)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Georgetown
Booked 151 times today
Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!
A photo of North Italia - Washington DC restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1673)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West End
Booked 32 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
A photo of DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2112)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Penn Quarter
Booked 17 times today
DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYA is a fun restaurant because of its unique Izakaya style, offering a diverse selection of bar offerings to accompany Japanese comfort food. The food is described as 'interesting', 'creative', and 'delicious', and the atmosphere is vibrant and energetic. One reviewer highlighted the 'great selection of cocktails and beer' and another appreciated the 'live music sets'. The restaurant is great for 'after work', 'before a big night out', or 'late-night bites with friends', indicating it's a fun place to hang out.
A photo of Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Washington DC restaurant
4.0
Excellent(28)
Price: Expensive
• Pizza Bar • Penn Quarter
Booked 22 times today
Street Pizza is the ultimate destination for drool-inducing food, live sports and banging tunes - with iconic DJs, game days and unforgettable nights, with pizza by your side.At Street Pizza we run our own race; we're uncompromising on our exceptional food, we've created iconic restaurants where you can kick back, shoot pool, flex your arcade muscles, thrash your best mates all the way to the top of the leaderboards, watch your fave sports teams become legendary, or simply sass around in a photobooth.Quite simply, it's pizza without rules. And quite frankly, it's legendary.
A photo of MXDC restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2453)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
🎉🌮 Exciting News Alert! 🌮🎉We are thrilled to announce that MXDC is officially OPEN at our new location at 1610 14th St NW, Washington DC! 🎉✨ Come join us for an unforgettable dining, lounge, and bar experience filled with delicious tacos, refreshing drinks, and fantastic vibes. 🍹🌶️We can't wait to welcome you to our new home and create many more memorable moments together! See you soon at MXDC!With love and tacos,The MXDC Team ❤️🌮❤️
A photo of Haikan restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(650)
Price: Moderate
• Ramen • Shaw
Booked 10 times today
Haikan is our second Sapporo Ramen shop in DC after Daikaya. Haikan means, “pipe works” in Japanese, an ode to Atlantic Plumbing Building where we are located. At Haikan, we focused on creating the taste of ramen from the showa period, the golden age of ramen in Japan. There are over 1000 ramen shops in the city of Sapporo alone, and we are excited to share a completely new line-up of traditional Sapporo style ramen in DC. In addition to ramen, we are serving a playful selection of Japanese-inspired kozara (small plates) to share, or to start with, or to make a whole meal of by picking a few of them. Haikan's bar serves a collection of Japanese-inspired cocktails, and a concentrated selection of Japanese sake, shochu, beer, whisky, and more.
A photo of Gute Leute restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(61)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Arlington
Booked 7 times today
Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea,known for its own unique signature coffee creations.In German, gute Leute means "good people"and it is with this idea that gute Leute strives to create a spacein which good people can enjoy good company.Our logo is inspired by the pine treebecause it stays green all year long like our enthusiasm for coffee.Every branch in Seoul has its own signature menu created by baristas.We also present seasonal coffee courses that are constructed with theirown stories.
A photo of Pink Taco - DC restaurant
3.9
Excellent(355)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Navy Yard
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!
A photo of Sports & Social DC restaurant
4.3
Awesome(17)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • U Street Corridor
Booked 2 times today
Sports & Social is DC's newest premier sports watching destination. This one-of-a-kind sports bar boasts a 25-foot LED media wall, and over a dozen HDTVs, it’s the next best thing to watching the game at the stadium. Sports & Social offers guests an elevated dining and beverage experience including made-from-scratch menu items and curated cocktails.
A photo of i Ricchi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3755)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 2 times today
A restaurant specializing in the preparation of Cucina Rustica Tuscan country-style, scratch cooking. Attentive service from experienced and caring staff. Italian wine list. Outdoor dining on the Piazza. Valet parking Friday and Saturday. The Cafe / Patio is open with Tents, Heaters and Blankets featuring warm specialty drinks for your Winter pleasure. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. Curb side pick up thru www.iricchifoodclub.com. See our Sunday Specials!!

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  • Jérôme
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent food and outstanding service by Jeffrey ! Very attentive and rapid. We loved it.
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    North Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End
    4.6
  • Lucy
    Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Filomena does not disappoint! Always perfectly cooked pasta, chicken and seafood. The place is already decorated for Christmas which makes it quite an experience with a polar bear dressed in his best and Santa not to mention all the streamers and stuff hanging from the ceiling. No place like it. Only downside is they fill the place up and it gets tight and warm down in that basement. A must for any trip to DC and Georgetown!
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    Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
    4.8
  • Georgevip
    Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We savored an exquisite meal complemented by expertly crafted adult cocktails that tantalized our taste buds. The staff truly impressed us with their attentiveness and warmth, making our dining experience all the more memorable. Each dish was a delight, and the impeccable service provided by the incredible team enhanced the atmosphere.
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    MXDCPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
    4.6
  • caro
    Greater Boston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 18, 2024
    One of the best pizzas I have had in my life. Crust was perfect. Crunchy, extremely thin and the combination of flavors of the “don’t tell Gordon” was exquisite.
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    Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Washington DCPrice: Expensive• Pizza Bar• Penn Quarter
    4
  • Tony
    New Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    The menu was creative, the selections that I tried were outstanding (apart from the pork belly). The ambiance was hip and cool ,love the nu disco selections that were playing and classics. Comfortable seating and very attentive service.. kudos to the bartender the drinks were amazing- flavor profiles five stars -Will definitely be back and this time bringing friends
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    DAIKAYA 2F THE IZAKAYAPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Penn Quarter
    4.6

Discover best fun restaurants in Downtown

Discover the vibrant dining scene in Downtown Washington, D.C., where fun and culinary excellence meet. If you're searching for a place that combines lively atmospheres with exceptional cuisine, the restaurants in this area are sure to delight. Each venue offers a unique experience, from authentic international dishes to creative local favorites, all crafted to enhance your dining pleasure. The ambiance in these eateries is carefully curated to provide a welcoming and enjoyable environment, perfect for everything from casual gatherings to special celebrations. Patrons can expect top-notch service and a memorable meal, whether they're in the mood for tapas, fine dining, or a lively supper club experience. Downtown D.C. is renowned for its diverse and dynamic dining options that cater to every taste and occasion, making it a prime destination for food lovers seeking a fun night out.

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