Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.7

3778 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 76 times today

Innovative
Lively
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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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
Chris Wroblewski
Private party facilities
At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Chris Wroblewski 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

What 3,778 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

China Chilcano offers an exciting fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines in a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "tasting menus" and "pisco cocktails," highlighting the "creative and delicious" dishes. Despite some noise and occasional service hiccups, the "impeccable service" and "unique flavors" make it a must-visit destination.

3,778 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
Alabama
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the more expensive of the two tasting menus. Every bite of food was full of flavor and delicious! Two items that could have been better: personally didn’t care for the chefs take on California Rolls — two doughy. It was a texture thing. And I’d have much preferred the wine tastings be more red focused or at least balanced. White wines were a bit sweet for the tasting. The service was fantastic! This is a great place and we will be back!
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Abril
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The brunch tasting menu is delicious! Me and my friends all enjoyed the place and the amazing food! Definitely will be back again!
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Carl
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a huge fan of all of the Jose Andres restaurants and China Chilcano is one of my favorites. The Lucky Twelve dim sum entree includes four pieces of each of the dumplings the restaurant offers, and all are delicious. For those not into dumplings, there are numerous diverse entrees. I'll return and frequently recommend this restaurant to my friends.
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Brenda
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a nice surprise on our first visit to DC. The ceviche was delicious, the noodle dish was savory, the dim sum with Szechuan sauce was so flavorful! We want to come back while we are here for 4 more days!
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Harry
VIP
Washington DC
91 reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this restaurant. Their Tasting Menu is a fantastic deal and great way to sample their most prominent dishes.
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Charles
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I've been to China Chilcano a few times, but I think this was my most enjoyable visit. Everything I had was excellent, the flavors well balanced, and there was a nice diversity to choose from on the menu. I have an unusual dietary restriction, and the wait staff and kitchen were very helpful and accommodating. The meats were savory and cooked exactly as we requested. I particularly enjoyed the pork belly bao (thank you to the server who explained everything and warned us which of the sauces packed a punch). The drinks emphasized Peruvian and Japanese liquors, playing off of those flavors to good effect. The dining room is slightly cramped and a little noisy, but neither is severe enough to present a real problem -- it is bustling and energetic without quite pushing into overwhelming. An enjoyable meal all around, and I'm sure we will be back.
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Edward
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to this restaurant many times but this time was our best visit. Service was impeccable and the variety of new dishes superb.
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Gary
VIP
Baltimore
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing. Best Brussel sprouts ever! And the salmon ceviche was superb. You must eat here!
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Samuel
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing. The spicy dumplings were really good and the pork belly bow buns are out of this world.
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Randall
VIP
Washington DC
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed dim sum Tuesday ahead of the Caps game. Our server Hannah was great and the food delicious!
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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 4.7 stars by 3778 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 76 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Chris Wroblewski
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 Chris Wroblewski 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

China Chilcano

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Private dining

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What 3,778 people are saying

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