The Poppy Georgetown Guesthouse and Gardens

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 wi721m
• 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. Desser2.1km
• YellowBib Chef/owner Michael Rafidi and team are behind this casual, all-day concept in Georgetown where Levantine cooking takes center stage with the help of a wood-burning oven. There’s almost always a line stretching out the front door — and for good reason. The morning menu features pastries, breakfast sandwiches and shakshuka. Come afternoon, find pitas stuffed with smoked chicken and pickles, creamy dips like hummus with lamb and date molasses plus vibrant mezzes. The pita chips alone are irresistible. To finish, coconut cardamon iced coffee or soft serve ice cream both make for compelling choices803m
• 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 c871m
• Xiquet★ Michelin Chef Danny Lledó's kitchen is equipped with a smoker and a wood-fired hearth to produce a menu that proudly extols Spanish cuisine with a focus on the delights of Valencia. Morsels like dill-cured bonito arranged with creamy, cool ajo blanco lead up to heartier compositions such as crisped-skin turbot with smoked trout roe-studded beurre blanc. The rice preparations steal the show, like the Alicante-style rice with rabbit and mushrooms cooked over the hearth. The meal is creative and intriguing, while showcasing first-rate products procured with an eye toward sustainability. The sparely elegan2.0km
• 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. Servic2.2km
• 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 tomatoes1.2km
• 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 b2.4km
• 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 Sic1.5km
• 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, avoca2.7km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.