Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great Mexican and Latin American food. Lauriol is a DC standard and has been for many years. Try the ceviche, lomo saltado and masitas de puerco. The Margaritas are a must.
135 locals recommend
Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWGreat Mexican and Latin American food. Lauriol is a DC standard and has been for many years. Try the ceviche, lomo saltado and masitas de puerco. The Margaritas are a must.
Our favorite Chinese takeout. They are friendly, fast and the food is wonderful
11 locals recommend
City Lights of China
2443 Connecticut Ave NWOur favorite Chinese takeout. They are friendly, fast and the food is wonderful
Great Korean and amazing sojutinis. Their brunch is also a nice change of pace
29 locals recommend
Mandu
1805 18th Street NorthwestGreat Korean and amazing sojutinis. Their brunch is also a nice change of pace
This is the best Asian comfort food ever. If you like rice, you MUST try Donburi
46 locals recommend
Donburi
2438 18th St NWThis is the best Asian comfort food ever. If you like rice, you MUST try Donburi
Sakuramen Ramen Bar
2441 18th St NWAmazing ramen and GREAT pork buns.
DC's best new bistro. If nothing else, order the pastry basket on the weekends, you can even take it home
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWDC's best new bistro. If nothing else, order the pastry basket on the weekends, you can even take it home
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastGreat pizza and happy hour drinks
This place is located in a gas station, but one bite and you'll think you're in heaven! The pulled pork sandwich as the Chivito sandwich are to die for
30 locals recommend
Fast Gourmet
This place is located in a gas station, but one bite and you'll think you're in heaven! The pulled pork sandwich as the Chivito sandwich are to die for
Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant in DC. For some reason, young children love the "doro wat"
61 locals recommend
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWOur favorite Ethiopian restaurant in DC. For some reason, young children love the "doro wat"
Nice place to go if you want to avoid the big coffee shops
62 locals recommend
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
Nice place to go if you want to avoid the big coffee shops
Bethesda Bagels
4819 Bethesda AveYOU MUST TRY
Duke's Grocery
1513 17th St NWthe food is so good that it makes the terrible service tolerable
Super expensive and a long wait for reservations, but worth it. Perfect for a special occasion
33 locals recommend
Komi x Happy Gyro
1509 17th St NWSuper expensive and a long wait for reservations, but worth it. Perfect for a special occasion
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NWGreat bahn mi, fast delivery
Tryst
2459 18th St NWgreat place to get coffee and even a little work done
Java House
1645 Q St NWlocal coffee shop
Everything Else
Our favorite Mexican takeout. Cheap and abundant. Try the flautas de pollo
8 locals recommend
Super Tacos & Bakery
1762 Columbia Rd NWOur favorite Mexican takeout. Cheap and abundant. Try the flautas de pollo
Good-size farmer's market. Look for the crab cake guy
27 locals recommend
FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
1600 20th St NWGood-size farmer's market. Look for the crab cake guy
Enchanted Nails & Spa
2324 18th St NWGreat mani pedis with free drinks and great service
Great chocolate shop, where truffles are displayed like jewelry
12 locals recommend
The Chocolate House
1904 18th St NWGreat chocolate shop, where truffles are displayed like jewelry
Drinks & Nightlife
By far the best sushi in town. They have a fantastic tasting menu that changes seasonally and 1/2 price sushi at happy hour, even though finding a seat may be difficult!
67 locals recommend
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWBy far the best sushi in town. They have a fantastic tasting menu that changes seasonally and 1/2 price sushi at happy hour, even though finding a seat may be difficult!
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWAwesome oyster bar- their drinks and food are fantastic
Marvin
2007 14th St NWChicken and waffles / shrimp and grits for Sunday brunch. Just perfect
Shopping
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWJust a short walk away, you won't regret the visit.
Essentials
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWYummy, local, healthy
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdQuick shopping for essentials
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastGreat store, parking garage
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWParking
Sightseeing
Georgian revival, President Woodrow Wilson's final home
12 locals recommend
The President Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S St NWGeorgian revival, President Woodrow Wilson's final home
Embassy Row
Beautiful buildings, great for a long walk
A 12-acre urban park including a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestA 12-acre urban park including a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles