Best Spanish restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

Price: Moderate (504)Price: Expensive (250)Price: Very Expensive (79)

13 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Xiquet by Danny Lledó restaurant

1. Xiquet by Danny Lledó

4.3

Awesome(31)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Georgetown

Booked 6 times today

The best dining experience I’ve had in DC…ever. A brilliant place for an anniversary dinner.

A photo of Taberna del Alabardero restaurant

2. Taberna del Alabardero

4.7

Exceptional(3789)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional Spanish • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Great food and service in a very attractive setting. The wine recommendations were spot on and perfect with the too many tapas plates we ordered. It was all so good and we can’t wait for our next visit.

3. Jaleo - DC

4.7

Exceptional(10750)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 151 times today

Delicious tapas and paella. Service was excellent! Drink menu had a great selection.

A photo of The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC restaurant

4. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

4.7

Exceptional(790)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 85 times today

We opted to dine a la carte and were happy with our choices! I can’t remember them all but the tuna cones, chicken wings, oxtail fritters and octopus were highlights. Everything from the beautiful ambiance to the spectacular service and the wonderful food was exactly what I would expect from a Jose Andres restaurant. I am so glad we went while visiting DC.

5. Boqueria - Dupont

4.6

Exceptional(2292)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Dupont Circle

Booked 22 times today

The food, service, atmosphere, and experience was amazing! My party and I ordered the brunch feast and everything came out timely and the food was hot. The bottomless drinks were very delicious. I would absolutely come back.

6. Cranes

4.8

Exceptional(292)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 18 times today

Came here for a birthday celebration and opted for the pim pam pum experience. I’m used to being somewhat disappointed by DC dining, but this was a very pleasant surprise. The quality and variety of food was an absolute steal. Service was lovely. I will absolutely come back to try things a la carte or perhaps the omakase.