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- GGregVIPIndiana •12 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThis was a great experience! We loved the all you can eat small plates. We tried nearly everything. The serve was quite kind with recommendations and was always quick to ask if we wanted more! Highly recommend for a fun family/small group relaxed evening!More infoAmbar Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• Balkan Style• Capitol Hill•4.7
- RRowenaVIPTucson •10 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThank you for hosting a celebratory dinner for my family. Everyone enjoyed the evening immensely, and your menu was diverse enough to satisfy vegans, vegetarians and carnivores. The service was excellent, and the food delicious. And the background was sufficiently muted that we could enjoy conversation throughout the evening. Particular kudos for the roasted carrots!More infoBelga CafePrice: Moderate• Belgian• Capitol Hill•4.7
- BBillWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 20, 2024Food portions are generous and flavor full, pizza is outstanding. We've had the skillet bread in the past which was very filling with a rich marinara sauce. The Cream of Crab soup is ok, but not great with more broth than crab. I don't like Sherry, and usually it's put on top of the soup, but here it's cooked into the base which I wish I'd known before ordering. The blueberry cheesecake was rich and creamy with a generous dollop of whipped cream, definitely more than enough to share.More infomatchbox Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• American• Capitol Hill•4.2
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Since Pierre L'Enfant decided to build the Congress House at the top of Jenkins Hill in 1791, the enormous Capitol Hill district of Washington, D.C., has grown to symbolize America to many citizens. However, this neighborhood houses a lot more than monuments and politicians. In between the old rowhouses and various parks, you'll find plenty of food options. You can start out by heading to brunch and ordering some buckwheat pancakes at one of the many early-morning spots. Capitol Hill also offers a number of barbecue joints for those looking to feast on tender meats. If you're a seafood lover, hit up a raw oyster bar or sushi restaurant. And of course, America's capital knows how to do a classic burger that even a president would love to sink their teeth into!
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The best reviewed restaurant in Capitol Hill is The Wells
The best vegan restaurants in Capitol Hill are Ambar Capitol Hill, Butterworth's and Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill
The best vegetarian restaurants in Capitol Hill are Ambar Capitol Hill, Caruso's Grocery - DC and Ted’s Bulletin - Capitol Hill
The restaurants with the best service in Capitol Hill are CHIKO - Capitol Hill, The Wells and Capitol Square Bar & Grill
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Capitol Hill are Capitol Square Bar & Grill, The Wells and Butterworth's
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