The Best Restaurants in Washington DC (2026)
The Washington DC rooms worth planning a night around, what each is known for, and how to actually get a table at each.
The best restaurants in Washington DC right now
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
The rooms worth knowing
- Albi, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
- Little Pearl, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Pineapple and Pearls, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Maydan, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- The Dabney, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Minibar by Jose Andres, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Causa, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Anju, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- L'Ardente, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Jont, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Imperfecto, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Reveler's Hour, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Elcielo, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Fiola Mare, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Oyster Oyster, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Daru, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Moon Rabbit, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Annabelle, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
- Barmini by Jose Andres, one of the best tables in Washington DC and one of the hardest to book.
How to get into each
A full how-to-book guide for every room on this list:
Getting a table at the best Washington DC restaurants
Booking the window the moment it opens helps, but the seats most people actually land come from same-week cancellations. A continuous watch plus the ability to confirm instantly is the difference between reading about these rooms and sitting in them.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Frequently asked
What are the best restaurants in Washington DC?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
How do I get a reservation at the best Washington DC restaurants?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.