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1. Muoi Tieu
4.8
Exceptional(26)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Silver Spring
Booked 3 times today
Open Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun, closed Tues/Wed. Muoi Tieu is a cozy family-run Vietnamese restaurant and market in the heart of Takoma Park, Maryland, with a small but carefully curated menu that offers a combination of popular Vietnamese dishes (e.g., pho, spring rolls) and less common home-style dishes (e.g., braised pork belly, pan-fried fish with ginger nuoc cham) with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. Our small market also offers a variety of common Vietnamese condiments, pantry items, and Asian snacks. Like our name, which means "salt and pepper" in Vietnamese, our concept is simple: we want to bring classic, savory Vietnamese food to our community.
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2. Centrolina
4.7
Exceptional(2185)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Penn Quarter
Booked 41 times today
Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market. The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway. For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.
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3. The Dabney
4.8
Exceptional(311)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Shaw
Booked 29 times today
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.
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4. Rania DC
4.7
Exceptional(572)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Penn Quarter
Booked 17 times today
We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.Policies:-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com
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5. Mazi
4.6
Exceptional(748)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 31 times today
Creative New American Cuisine influenced and inspired by Greek and Mediterranean recipes and flavors.
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6. Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)
4.9
Exceptional(1149)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Indian • Tenleytown
'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com
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7. Anthem at Marriott Marquis DC
4.2
Awesome(96)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Experience Americana with a modern twist. Creative cuisine from locally-sourced ingredients is the high note of Anthem, a vibrant urban café at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC. Executive chef Frederic Barasse applies culinary artistry from his previous position at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner to provide upscale versions of American diner classics. Experience farm to table quality in a classically styled venue at Washington, DC’s Anthem.

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  • Jack
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Excellent Food, Service with talented professionals!
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    CentrolinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Penn Quarter
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    4.7
  • Erin
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    George is an absolute gem! My friends and I come here for a delightful girls' lunch every few months, and it never disappoints. I usually go for the Greek salad or mussels—both are fantastic. The staff is incredibly accommodating, especially for those with gluten-free or dairy-free needs. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and warmth, making it ideal for both business lunches and elegant dinners. Highly recommend!
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    MaziPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Virginia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our first time! We had an amazing experience and can’t wait to go back!
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    The DabneyPrice: Very Expensive• American• Shaw
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    4.8
  • LauraEVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Creative and delicious Indian food. Excellent service. Highly recommend.
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    Rania DCPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Penn Quarter
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    4.7
  • Sarah
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 2025
    A lively, laid back feel, with lots of Takoma Park locals eating and coming in for take out. Service was fine, though seemed a bit disorganized. My husband got the Pho, which he said was excellent and I had grilled lemon grass chicken which was good. Would like to try it mid week when things might be a bit less busy. Overall good food, good ambiance, will go again! A nice addition to downtown Takoma Park .
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    Muoi TieuPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Silver Spring
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    4.8

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