The Best Restaurants In Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is known for its monuments, museums, and the chaos that ensues at Capitol Hill, but it also has a great range of delicious restaurants that are just as noteworthy. Selected

from the Washingtonian’s list of the “100 Very Best Restaurants”,

here are my five favorite.

1KOMI

A combination of Mediterranean

and Greek, Komi dazzles you with its finely-crafted cuisine. Thing to try include: the

Bay scallops, the gyros, gnocchi

with milk-roasted rabbit, greek

doughnuts, and the the gelato to finish. The last

course is served family-style, and it

will leave you feeling full and

satisfied.

2Le Diplomate

Bringing the best of France to D.C., Le Diplomate is a charming bistro with red leather

banquettes and its brasserie. For small, flavorful

dishes start with the onion soup, mushroom tart,

and the foie gras parfait. Their desserts are

delectable too. Try the crème brûlée

and the milk-chocolate pot de

crème.

3 Little Serow

Owned by chef Johnny Monis, Little Serow exudes the aroma of northern and northeastern Thai flavors in its

small, lagoon-blue dining room. Start with the snakehead

dumplings in a galangal broth. For your entree have

the crispy pork skin with anchovies. Get there early as they

do not take reservations, and there are only 28 seats in the tiny establishment.

4The Red Hen

One of the best spots for italian, The

Red Hen is not known for a

particular dish but known for executing every dish superbly. Start with the beet salad or the grilled octopus. For your

main have the tomato-braised short

rib, saffron zucca with a butternut

squash puree, or the scallops with kale and bacon. If you

have a sweet tooth, try the maple custard or the

autumn ice cream sundae.

5Woodberry Kitchen

One of the best spots for italian, The

Red Hen is not known for a

particular dish but known for executing every dish superbly. Start with the beet salad or the grilled octopus. For your

main have the tomato-braised short

rib, saffron zucca with a butternut

squash puree, or the scallops with kale and bacon. If you

have a sweet tooth, try the maple custard or the

autumn ice cream sundae.