Is the U.S. capital a food capital, too? The fine folks at the Michelin Guide think so. With 24 Michelin-starred restaurants to choose from, you can always count on a world-class meal exploring a variety of traditions, techniques and flavors.
Come see what three Michelin stars tastes like at the The Inn at Little Washginton, serving American-French fusion cuisine that'll stop the presses. Make a point of it to try the two-star favorites serving contemporary dishes with a notable twist, and don't leave out any of the one-star show-stoppers that promise premiere Mediterranean, European, Asian fare and more.
What are you waiting for? Get out there and explore the best plates Washington D.C. has to offer with this full guide of Michelin-starred restaurants in the city.
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The Inn at Little Washington - American, French
309 Middle Street, Washington, VA / @innatlittlewash
Jont - Contemporary
1904 14th Street NW / @jont_dc
minibar - Contemporary
855 E Street NW / @minibarbyjose
Pineapple and Pearls - Contemporary
715 8th Street SE / @pineappleandpearlsdc
Albi - Middle Eastern, Lebanese
1346 4th Street SE / @albiwashdc
Bresca - Contemporary, American
1906 14th Street NW / @brescadc
Cranes - Spanish, Contemporary
724 9th Street NW / @cranesdc
Elcielo D.C. - Colombian, Contemporary
1280 4th Street NE / @elcielowashington
Fiola - Italian, Contemporary
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW / @fioladc
Gravitas - Contemporary, American
1401 Okie Street NE / @gravitasdc
Imperfecto: The Chef’s Table - Latin American
1124 23rd Street NW / @imperfectodc
Kinship - Contemporary, French Contemporary
1015 7th Street NW / @kinshipdc
Little Pearl - Contemporary
921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE / @littlepearldc
Masseria - Italian, Regional Cuisine
1340 4th Street SE / @masseriadc
Maydan - Middle Eastern, Grills
1346 Florida Avenue NW / @maydandc
Métier - Contemporary, Modern French
1015 7th Street NW
Oyster Oyster - Vegetarian, Contemporary
1440 8th Street NW / @oysteroysterdc
Reverie - Contemporary
3201 Cherry Hill Lane / @reverie_restaurant
Rooster & Owl - Contemporary, Fusion
2436 14th Street NW / @roosterandowl
Rose’s Luxury - Contemporary
717 8th Street SE / @rosesluxury
Sushi Nakazawa - Japanese, Sushi
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW / @sushinakazawadc
Tail Up Goat - Contemporary
1827 Adams Mill Road NW / @tailupgoat
The Dabney - American
122 Blagden Alley NW / @thedabneydc
Xiquet - Spanish
2404 Wisconsin Avenue B / @xiquetdl
Whether you're new to Michelin-starred dining or are looking for a new hot spot to try, gather your favorite fine-dining friends and embark on the city's finest eateries today!
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