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• Sushi Nakazawa Washington DC★ Michelin This second outpost of Chef Daisuke Nakazawa’s critically acclaimed sushi house is elegant and intimate with dark wood and gold accents. For the best seat, angle for one of the leather stools at the marble counter, where you can watch the itamae work their magic. The team works in a tidy fashion, their hands moving as adeptly as a surgeon along meticulously organized counters. Ingredients are sourced both locally and from abroad and each course is presented like a revelation—from Japanese sumi ika with shiso and pickled plum sauce to lightly torched kama toro with spicy daikon. It will take yo4.7km
• Rania★ Michelin This fine dining concept seems fit for a queen, and good thing too, since Rania translates to "queen" in Hindi and Sanskrit. The team delivers something entirely enticing here with an inventive menu. There are plenty of contemporary touches along with a few surprises with dishes like chana masala panisse dressed with green garlic chutney, or hay-aged pork vindaloo featuring tender flavorful loin and a block of crispy skin belly accompanied by a rich bowlful of dal Kolhapuri, fluffy Kashmiri pulao and butter-brushed hot naan. Cocktails are designed to complement the rich, bold flavors.4.8km
• Albi★ Michelin Few restaurants can match the dynamism and style of Albi in the Navy Yard. Chef Michael Rafidi channels the flavors and recipes of his childhood in this moody, high-energy dining room built on warmth and intimacy. Open-fire cooking is everything here, as the team refines and reimagines Palestinian dishes with verve. Start with crispy kibbeh with pine nuts followed by one (or two) orders of hummus served with a gorgeous dome of freshly baked pita. Variations with smoked lamb and date molasses or charred fava beans and ramps are both total knockouts. Other signatures include lamb kebabs as well 4.9km
• Fiola★ Michelin With stone walls, seasonal arrangements and Warhol-esque prints, this DC powerhouse is equal parts retro glitz and country lodge. Before even crossing the threshold, diners are met by gracious servers. While they may rhapsodize about their favorite dishes, take your time to peruse the menu, complete with stunning creations and playful twists.Classic and modern elements come together in the regional Italian food, which is as likely to celebrate Roman inspiration as it is to represent Venetian flavors. Cubetto Genovese D'Antra, or delightful squares stuffed with shredded duck ragu and sauced wit4.9km
• OyamelBib This well-liked mainstay of DC Mexican cuisine comes courtesy of Spanish Chef Jose Andres, whose typical dedication to flavorful cooking and high-quality ingredients still draws brisk business. Snag a seat at the entertaining ceviche bar and sip thirst-quenching drinks while snacking on small plates.The kitchen's dedication to technique and ingredients is clear, with a particular penchant for regionally inflected Mexican cuisine like huevos enfrijoladas, crispy chilaquiles, and gorditas topped with Hudson Valley duck confit. Don’t miss the tarasca estilo pátzcuaro though, an otherworldly black5.0km
• Del Mar Chef Fabio Trabocchi celebrates the flavors of Spain in this stylish, resort-chic restaurant at the Wharf. With coastal blues and whites, polished brass fixtures and large windows overlooking the Potomac, the yawning space has room for everybody. The cooking, meanwhile, delivers in spades, bringing finesse and refinement to classics like Andalucian garlic shrimp studded with croutons, and Spanish tortilla lined with caramelized onions. Barely touched or simply prepared, beautifully presented fish are a highlight, alongside seasonal soups and hearty paellas. The beverage program is equally impr3.4km
• Fish Shop If the name isn't a clear sign and the location facing the waterfront doesn't give it away, one look at the sophisticated nautical decor will set you straight. The large space includes a semi-open kitchen but the patio with marina views is the place to be on warm days.The menu echoes their sister spot in Scotland with a clear focus on fish, though here it's given a Mid-Atlantic update. The Maryland crab crumpet perfectly illustrates that across-the-pond connection and is a perfect opener. The fish is sourced from the Chesapeake region and from a D.C. farming operation, and the menu presents pl3.5km
• Dōgon Tucked inside the Salamander Hotel, Chef Kwame Onwuachi's restaurant named for the West African Dogon tribe offers a blend of African and Caribbean inspiration alongside nods to Washington, D.C. The tightly edited menu presents a selection of boldly flavored small and large plates intended for sharing. Each dish is presented with flair and nuance, as in the hoe crab, served in a shell with shredded crab and shito alongside plantain cakes with aji verde sauce. Braised cabbage is given a good char, then paired with a coconut vinegar sauce, while rum cake is far from traditional thanks to the sur3.5km
• Chloe Tucked into the trendy Navy Yard district, Chloe’s menu is eclectic, deeply personalized and reflects Chef Haidar Karoum's diverse resume. The shareable plates menu gathers ingredients from across the globe, presenting them in original and consistently delicious ways.Kick off with the likes of hamachi crudo augmented by fish sauce, Thai chilies and thin slabs of avocado; or spiced veal hummus topped with buttered almond slivers and accompanied by fresh-baked naan. For something more hearty, there's penne with a pork ragù that's imbued with a Spanish-style soffrito and loads of domestic pecorin4.9km
• Rasika With easy access to the Metro, Rasika is a good-looking, loud, and lively spot that lures all types of diners. Everyone is here for their kitsch-free Indian cuisine and laid-back ambience—both of which are as perfectly suited for a casual night out with friends as they are for a formal dinner with colleagues or festive celebration.Rasika is beloved for their popular dishes ranging from well-spiced kebabs and fresh curries to a vibrant lamb rogan josh with layers of flavor. Word to the wise: the breads, especially the naan, are outstanding, so order two because one is just not enough.5.0km

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