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Laporta's Restaurant
2077 reviews4.7American$$$$AlexandriaStart takeout orderStation 4
3453 reviews3.8Contemporary American$$$$WaterfrontStart takeout orderRare Steakhouse - Washington DC
906 reviews4.6Steakhouse$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderPamplona
745 reviews4.5Spanish$$$$ArlingtonStart takeout orderDolan Uyghur - Washington DC
108 reviews4.6Unspecified$$$$Cleveland ParkStart takeout orderYayla Bistro
727 reviews4.7Mediterranean$$$$ArlingtonStart takeout orderCranes
273 reviews4.7Spanish$$$$Penn QuarterStart takeout orderAmbar Capitol Hill
4228 reviews4.8Balkan Style$$$$Capitol HillStart takeout orderIron Gate
2491 reviews4.8Mediterranean$$$$Dupont CircleStart takeout orderBombay Club
4801 reviews4.8Indian$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderMXDC
2057 reviews4.6Mexican$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderModena
850 reviews4.7Italian$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderTaberna del Alabardero
3247 reviews4.7Traditional Spanish$$$$DowntownStart takeout orderLincoln - DC
3136 reviews4.3American$$$$McPherson SquareStart takeout orderAracosia McLean
1144 reviews4.9Middle Eastern$$$$McLeanStart takeout order
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The 19 Greatest Restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is a city rich with history and tradition — a trait that plays out in the city’s restaurants, many of which have been open for decades (or in some cases, a century!) and have played host to former presidents, foreign dignitaries, and a wealth of other impactful figures. There are refined options for the most important of situations, as well as relaxed hangouts for daily life. Given its place as a global player, the restaurant scene also reflects D.C.’s diversity and connection to the rest of the world. Here, you can find a Japanese izakaya that now doubles as a convenience store, eat pupusas while catching a baseball game, sample some of the country’s best Ethiopian food, and order off-menu Indian alongside White House staffers. These restaurants make up The Greats, the spots that have shaped and continue to shape how people dine in Washington, D.C.
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Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
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As a city that has seen countless graduations, engagements, and birthdays, Boston takes special occasions to another level. On the North End, a neighborhood with a deep-rooted Italian connection, ring in just about anything with decadent lobster agnolotti in a 19th-century row house. For a gathering with friends, head to the Back Bay, where an acclaimed chef serves up bountiful seafood platters, piled high with local oysters. If it’s a more intimate milestone you’re marking, grab a reservation at an elegant omakase spot in Chinatown. Book a table at one of these top 12 restaurants, equipped for any festivity.
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Support Black-owned restaurants in D.C.
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find Black-owned restaurants to support. Explore the spots in your area.
LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These LatinX-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C.
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Woman-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
Discover Old Town Alexandria
As a dense neighborhood on the Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria is home to a wide variety of restaurants. Many of the upscale restaurants are centered around Thai, French and Italian cuisine with specialties such as pho, escargot and shrimp scampi among the most popular choices. The community is also home to many casual restaurants with American comfort food, including grilled sandwiches, hamburgers and flavorful ice cream for dessert. Weekend evenings are abuzz with activity around the lively gallery area. The local art collective often offers open gallery and wine nights. On these evenings, you can enjoy art and then have a romantic dinner for two at one of the steakhouses nearby.
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- Market Square
- Jones Point Park
- Braddock Road
- Waterfront Park
- Alexandria Black History Resource Center
- Lorien Hotel & Spa, a Kimpton Hotel
- Marina Park
- Friendship Firehouse
- Hampton Inn Alexandria/Old Town
- Old Presbyterian Meeting House
- Braddock Road Metro Station
- Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street
- The Lyceum
- Belle Haven Marina
- Braddock Road Subway Station
- Alexandria Black History Museum
- Athenaeum
- Morrison House, a Kimpton Hotel
