Best Casual Restaurants in Northeast

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1. Bacio Pizzeria

4.6

Exceptional(2)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 1 time today

WE DON’T JUST MAKE PIZZA. MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY. BACIO PIZZERIA WAS BUILT ON THE BELIEF THAT PIZZA SHOULD BE SPECIAL, AND WE CARRY THAT BELIEF INTO EVERYTHING WE DO.What’s our purpose at Bacio Pizzeria? Moments of Excitement. All made possible by our flavor, innovation and, most importantly, by unlocking potential in our team members.With more than 12 years of experience under our belts, we understand how to best serve our customers through tried and true service principles. Instead of following trends, we set them. We create food we’re proud to serve it fast, with a smile. No matter where you find us, we’re making sure each meal our customers enjoy is delicious and one-of-a-kind.

2. SHIA Restaurant

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4.8

Exceptional(18)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Washington

Booked 3 times today

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.** Please note, SHIA does not accommodate children in our dining experiences. **

3. Ambar - Shaw

4.7

Exceptional(418)

Price: Moderate

• Balkan Style • Shaw

Booked 80 times today

Ambar Shaw Thanksgiving Update!Dine-in will be closed, but you can enjoy Thanksgiving at home with our special takeout—available for pickup from 12-5 pm. Pre-order by 4 pm on November 26th. And don’t miss our Black Friday Brunch! Ambar Clarendon is accepting reservations for Thanksgiving Day! Welcome to Ambar, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events.

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4. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1154)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 26 times today

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

5. Chaplin

4.6

Exceptional(1570)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Shaw

Booked 45 times today

Chaplin's Restaurant & Bar is a 1930's style Japanese Ramen House and cocktail bar. Chaplin's Executive Chef and Partner, Myo Htun, is originally from Burma, but was cooking ramen in Japan at a young age. Myo received a blessing from his mentor in Japan after nearly 30 years of cooking in Japan, to come to America and continue to showcase his authentic Ramen and traditional Japanese cuisine. Chaplin's Restaurant demonstrates the aesthetic of a bustling ramen house in Japan in the 1930's silent film era. There is also a large outdoor dining area that is dog friendly. Chaplin's is located in the heart of the Historic Shaw neighborhood. And it is open until last call 7 days a week. Chaplin's received a Plate certification in the Michelin Guide in 2020. And it is located steps from the convention center and popular Logan Circle, 14th street and City Market.

6. Centrolina

4.7

Exceptional(2094)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 37 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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7. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4

Awesome(10258)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 169 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

8. Baan Mae

4.8

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Shaw

Booked 14 times today

We are a Laotian restaurant in the heart of the neighborhood of Shaw. Baan Mae means Mom's house in Laotian. Chef Seng of Thip Khao and Padaek is serving up dishes reminiscent of her home kitchen and her mother's kitchen. Mom's House Reservation Policy:All reservations are allowed a 15-minute grace period. All parties must be present at the restaurant to be seated. If parties are incomplete by the end of the 15-minute grace period, the reservation may be moved to the waitlist upon the completion of the party.Reservation wait times may be impacted in the case of rain or heat advisory as we will do our best to accommodate patio reservations indoors.Due to our limited seating capacity, all reservations are limited to a maximum of 90-minute seating time and 2 hours for large parties of 5+.Please contact us for for reservations for parties of 5+.

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9. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(282)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 157 times today

Transcend on set to Chef Ramsay's iconic 22-season, six-time, Emmy-nominated television series Hell's Kitchen. A fine dining experience like no other, watch as the red and blue teams prepare, cook, and plate dishes emulating on-set Hell's Kitchen dinner service.

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10. VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington

4.4

Awesome(224)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Washington

Booked 58 times today

Perched above the Hotel Washington, experience VUE Rooftop, an artfully designed destination that brings the outside world in. Offering unparalleled views of the White House and Washington Monument, VUE pairs the effervescent energy of D.C.'s skyline with seasonal cocktails, elegant plates, and a stylish ambiance like no other.

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Nydia
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was great ! My friends and I had wonderful time and our waiter was awesome !
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ChaplinPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Shaw
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4.6
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Brett
Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Andreas was friendly and helpful! Service was outstanding and food tasted great.
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Ambar - ShawPrice: Moderate• Balkan Style• Shaw
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4.7
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Leo
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Outstanding food and friendly, efficient service. We always enjoy Caruso's, and we go for most special occasions.
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Caruso's Grocery - DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill
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4.8
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Sehee
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
From the moment we stepped in and to the moment we left, we were such well taken cared for. SHIA thought of every little detail. Not only was the food amazing but it truly was the people that made the difference. You could feel the warmth and genuineness shine through every person we interacted with. It was a cozy and intimate night we won't ever forget.
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SHIA RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Washington
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4.8
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Lesley
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 23, 2024
Very pleasant to sit on patio on a late summer evening and enjoy good food!
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Bacio PizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Mount Vernon Square
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4.6

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342 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacio Pizzeria

2. SHIA Restaurant

3. Ambar - Shaw

4. Caruso's Grocery - DC

5. Chaplin

6. Centrolina

7. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

8. Baan Mae

9. Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - Washington DC

10. VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington

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