The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

Restaurants nearby

• Imperfecto: The Chef's Table★ Michelin Boasting all the buzz of a hornet’s nest, this soaring box of glass and marble virtually reaches for the sky. Inside, it's decked out with brass accents, terra-cotta, and a tight counter positioned directly under Chef Enrique Limardo’s perch. The counter functions as a restaurant within a restaurant with room for just a handful of diners to enjoy an elaborate tasting menu that celebrates Latin flavors, ace ingredients, and exacting technique. The attention to detail is superb, and meals take on an intimate form. Dishes, perhaps aged grouper with BBQ lettuce and broccolini tabbouleh, or duck wi704m
• Jônt★★ Michelin Chef Ryan Ratino's ambitious counter is an experience like nothing else in the city. Sitting just above Bresca, the room is a constant hive of activity with sharp-suited servers gliding about and laser-focused chefs working in perfect tandem. From the cutlery to the cooking, expect beauty and boldness. Top-rate seafood and meat from Japan and beautiful sauces form the core of this menu. Think delicate tarts with wagyu tartare, Hokkaido uni topped with bluefin tuna, and Koshiibuki rice studded with Northern California Dungeness crab, maiitake mushroom and shaved Australian black truffle. Desser1.5km
• Amparo FonditaBib This contemporary Mexican restaurant enjoys a prime location just off Dupont Circle. Tastefully designed, the welcoming space is a proper stage for Chef Christian Irabién, who prioritizes quality ingredients and prepares them with style. The menu is wide-ranging, and everything is meant to be shared. Past highlights include a rotating selection of oysters, appetizers like a tostada with avocado and mezcal-flambeed insects, grilled shrimp with salsa campechana, and heartier entrees like steak and turkey paired with smooth mole. Tortillas nixtamalized in-house in house are a point of pride and c185m
• Bresca★ Michelin It's set on busy 14th Street, but beautiful Bresca far from blends in with the crowd. Instead, it mixes the warmth of a neighborhood treasure with the talent of a special occasion spot. Inside, splashes of gold, a living wall crafted from moss and design elements teetering between whimsical and downright surreal, create a contemporary vibe. The cooking is casual yet ambitious, thanks to Chef Ryan Ratino’s cutting-edge credentials. Find a clear sense of artistry in the likes of a foie gras "negroni" topped with Campari gelée or the agreeably priced and perfect pappardelle with lamb ragù. Servic1.5km
• Residents Cafe & BarBib A large greenery-donning patio out front greets diners to this "cafe," set within a black-painted row house. The space, spread over two levels, is thoroughly charming, thanks to a bar lined with mid-century modern stools, exposed brick and plush seats. Edison bulbs and white hexagon floor tiles simply enhance the vintage vibe. The menu underscores an array of contemporary plates with Middle Eastern and European elements. Imagine Turkish eggs at brunch; smoked heirloom baby carrots with harissa and pistachio dukkah; and chicken schnitzel with a salad of romaine hearts, charred corn and tomatoes534m
• Rooster & Owl★ Michelin A talented husband-and-wife duo is behind this appealingly contemporary, hipster hot spot. The setting is the perfect match for its modern, edgy cuisine, which meanders from the Middle East and Mediterranean all the way to Asia.There is unabashed creativity unleashed in such dishes as ricotta gnudi along with a frothy sour cream soubise and lemon beurre. Baby carrots with labneh and cashew pesto are an alluring side dish, while the pistachio olive oil cake with goat cheese mousse, blackberry and candied pistachio will leave a lasting impression. Since you get to mix and match menu items, the b1.9km
• Astoria DCBib This sexy Dupont Circle spot is frequented by a young crowd who keeps coming back for the cool scene and the well-priced modern and locally inspired food that often leans funky but is always delicious. Those seeking value should look no further than the "dishes for one," while those here with a pack of pals will find plenty to share. One dish to not miss is the cumin lamb. The kitchen layers on the flavors, resulting in tender, vibrant meat. La-Zi chicken is braised and fried with sweet leeks, ginger, garlic and plenty of chili, while mapo tofu with ground beef, chili, garlic, scallion and Sic781m
• Causa★ Michelin Chef Carlos Delgado delivers a taste of his birthplace in a dual concept space in Blagden Alley. Nestled on the first floor, Causa seats around 20 for a tasting menu that takes diners on a journey of flavors inspired by Nikkei cuisine, blending Japanese heritage with Peruvian ingredients and technique. It all begins in Lima with coastal seafood, then progresses into the Andes and the Amazon. Chicha morada kombucha, made from purple corn, is a perfect partner for the Peruvian classic and namesake dish, causa, with its mashed potatoes hit with aji amarillo paste, then topped with cucumber, avoca2.0km
• The Dabney★ Michelin The Dabney exudes charming, contemporary farmhouse vibes with its exposed brick, light walls, and dark wood, and the look is completed by a slickly arranged open kitchen complete with a wood-fired hearth. Chef/owner Jeremiah Langhorne serves up the flavors of the Mid-Atlantic with a hint of a Southern accent and the tasting menu is a deeper, more committed expression of the team's talents. Begin with bite-sized snacks including their pie crust tart with pickled blueberries, granola crumble, and cheese fondue or their Madeira compressed melon. Then, hearth-roasted vegetables are served over a b2.0km
• Oyster Oyster★ Michelin It is highly rare for a tasting menu to leave one feeling—well—energized, but so goes the imaginative cooking at this vegetable-focused gem where local farms are the very essence of this passionate operation. The imaginative compositions from Chef Rob Rubba and his team offer delicious insights into what is possible with vegetables. There is true creativity here, as in a pasta course which features agnolotti filled with a creamy eggplant and house-grown mushrooms, served brodo-style with a roasted corn broth and accompanied by a truffle tart. Even bread service is special—enriched with "garlee2.1km

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