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China Chilcano, Washington, DC
Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.6
4.6
3700 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian
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China Chilcano

4.6
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Penn Quarter

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 73 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant, led by award-winning chef José Andrés, honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Website
    http://www.chinachilcano.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Location
    418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at China Chilcano with an exclusive six-course tasting menu designed by Chef Chris Wroblewski. Highlights include the luxurious Causa de Caviar, fiery Szechuan Chili Wontons, and vibrant Ceviche Clasico! Guests at the bar countertop can enjoy the regular dinner menu, making this a perfect evening for any dining preference. Reserve your spot now to welcome 2024 in unforgettable style
    New Year's Eve Celebration photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines, presenting a creative and flavorful menu. Guests rave about dishes like ceviche and dim sum, describing the experience as "amazing" and "life-changing." The atmosphere is lively, service attentive, and the "pisco sours were delicious." Perfect for an adventurous dining experience.

3,700 Reviews

  1. Laura

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were with our son, a chef from out of town. He lived in Hawaii and is sophisticated in the kind of food offered by China Chilcano. He loved the food, was impressed by the service. We heartily agreed with him. Thank you for giving us a wonderful experience.

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  2. Steve

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Highly recommend the Dim Sum. Thank you!

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  3. Mike

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a favorite restaurant in Penn Quarter. We often have the tasting menu which is extraordinary but we were pushed for time and chose Al La Carte. We were not disappointed - as always the food and service were excellent. We will certainly be back!

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  4. Victoria

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were fabulous, a bit noisy but a great lunch spot

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  5. Patricia

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food with an interesting fusion menu very different for Jose Andres’s other DC venues. We had relatively quiet seating but most of the restaurant is quite open and noisy. Excellent and attentive service

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  6. Linda

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and interesting food options. The salmon ceviche is outstanding.

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  7. Christina

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting fusion of cultures. Excellent Lomo Saltado and Ají de Gallina The theatre menu is a great deal!

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  8. Kirsten

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! Service was good, friendly, but felt a bit rushed. I also noted on my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday but that was never acknowledged.

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  9. Ruben

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Waited over 15 minutes to be seated (had a reservation). Ordered the lomo saltado medium rare, but was served well done. Service was a little chaotic, a little awkward. Did not feel like the food was good value for the money spent.

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  10. MariaS

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as flavorful as in the past. Miss some of the old dishes and the corn nuts on the table

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FAQs

China Chilcano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-0941.

China Chilcano is rated 4.6 stars by 3700 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of China Chilcano restaurant

China Chilcano

4.6
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 73 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for China Chilcano

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chinachilcano.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
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