As we assumed, Washington, DC, is renowned for its politics and nightlife. But let’s not forget DC also boasts a reputation for its luxurious lifestyle, offering a selection of exclusive dining experiences. Capital Exotic lists the 10 best restaurants in Washington, DC, based on the CEO’s choice and team members’ expertise.

Restaurant Name	Google Rating
Fiola	4.6
Tail Up Goat	4.6
The Dabney	4.6
Kinship	4.6
Zaytinya by José Andrés	4.5
Le Diplomate	4.6
Maydan	4.6
Tornito	4.6
Rose’s Luxury	4.7
Founding Farmers	4.4

People of all ages want to enjoy different types of food and multicultural restaurant experiences. When some get free from their jobs, businesses, schools, or colleges, they want the best food to fulfill their appetites. We’ve compiled a list of top restaurants that will help you choose according to your taste.

1. FIOLA Italian Restaurant

Fiola is a luxury restaurant where you can enjoy Italian food and creative cocktails. Everyone knows this restaurant by its name, but no one knows much about it. Fabio Trabocchi is an internationally acclaimed chef and the owner of this restaurant group. Capital Exotic experiences that they use farm-fresh ingredients & luxury wines.

Among all the best restaurants in Washington, DC, Fiola is the number one Italian restaurant to eat at in the United States. It is ranked sixth globally in the Italian food and restaurant category. You will get luxury ambiance, fresh food, award-winning wines, the world’s best chefs, and fantastic food dishes.

Menu

You will experience the perfect example of a menu based on specific dishes with detailed ingredients. Diversity of food and outstanding quality of food assurance define a restaurant’s standard.

Food Menu Names	Beverage Menu Names
The Journey (IL Viaggio)	Cocktails
The Tradition (La Tradizione)	Aperitif (Aperitivo)
Delicate (Leggero)	Mocktails
Calvisius Caviar	Wine By The Glass

Make Reservations

You must know that before choosing this restaurant as your first choice. Fiola has some specific and different rules for reservation purposes.

• To avoid disappointment, remember to cancel your reservation 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, there is a cancellation fee of $150 per guest. 
• Suppose you paid a deposit to secure your reservation but can’t attend dinner for some reason. So, you will get a full refund within 3-5 business days.

Private Dining & Events

In this prestige restaurant, you will have different options for private events and dining.

• The restaurant has an Aliche Room, typically built for formal events. In this room, you can arrange your company’s boardroom-style dinners.
• The Luca Room can accommodate 8-14 people and is suitable for business dinners, family gatherings, and celebrations.
• Combine the Aliche and Luca rooms, then get ample private space.
• Modern art and windows-based rooms where you can accommodate up to 18 guests are called The Ezio Room.

Dress Code of Fiola

Filoa has some restrictions related to the dress code. The attire should be upscale, though jackets are not required. Guests are asked to avoid wearing athletic wear, baseball caps, shorts, flip-flops, or ripped clothing. Please make sure your dress is suitable for the restaurant before going.

Hours & Locations

That is a specific location for Fiola: Entrance on Indiana Ave, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Day	Timings
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	5 – 9  PM
Wednesday	5 – 9  PM
Thursday	5 – 9  PM
Friday	5 – 9:30  PM
Saturday	5 – 9:30  PM
Sunday	Closed

Contact Details

Online / Book experiences with us online via Resy. 

Phone / Call our reservationists at 202-628-2888.

Email / Email [email protected] for any future dates.

Customer Review

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2. TAIL UP GOAT Mediterranean-Caribbean Restaurant

Tail Up Goat is a fine dining restaurant known for its unique contribution to the food business. It serves creative Mediterranean fare and Caribbean-inspired drinks with beautiful designs to customers. The owners, Jon Sybert, Jill Tyler, and Bill Jensen, opened this restaurant in February 2016.

When Capital Exotic visited that restaurant, we found a unique thing about them: they made that restaurant to build reconnections with friends and family. This is one of the best restaurants in Washington DC.

Menu

You might need clarification when you check that Tail Up Goat offers a concise menu, but you don’t need to worry. This is just a sample menu; when you visit that excellent restaurant, you will explore more items.

Food Menu Names	Beverage Menu Names
Snacks	Spring Fizz
Second (bluefin tuna crudo, beet, strawberry, Calabrian chili)	Spring White
Third (herb-crusted rockfish, morel mushroom, ramp veloute, sea urchin)	Spring Ur-Wine (Amber)
Fourth (pork loin + belly, green asparagus, rhubarb, nettles)	Spring Red
Fifth (brioche craquelin, gorgonzola, quince + campari jam, candied walnut)	Rose Sans Frontieres
Sixth (strawberry creameux, pine nut halva, benne meringue, burnt strawberry jam)	Red Wine

Make Reservations

When visiting the restaurant, you must make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Tail Up Goat has some rules related to reservations, and you should follow them if you want to enjoy one of the best places to eat in DC.

• You have enough time to cancel your reservation, and you should wisely inform the restaurant’s management by 5:00 PM the day before the reservation.
• They will not charge a $25/person cancellation fee when you tell them before 5:00 PM before reservation day.
• You should follow a time limit of two and a half hours for all of our reservations.
• Use RESY for reservations as well.

Private Dining & Events

For parties of 1 – 8 guests in the dining room, parties of 1 – 4 on a patio, and parties of 1 – 2 at a bar. It would be best to inform them about the number of guests while creating a reservation. For a party of 9-16 guests, you can use their sibling restaurant, Reveler’s Hour, to arrange larger parties.

Dress Code

Tail Up Goat is a very relaxed and comfortable restaurant in DC. They are not concerned about your clothes, but shoes and a shirt are required. Wearing a comfortable dress allows you to enjoy your meal quickly and peacefully.

Hours & Locations

Address: 1827 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Day	Timings
Monday	5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday	5:30 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday	5:30 – 8:45 PM
Thursday	5:30 – 8:45 PM
Friday	5:00 – 9:15 PM
Saturday	5:00 – 9:15 PM
Sunday	5:00 – 8:45 PM

Contact Details

For general inquiries, email [email protected]. Finding hotels and motels near this restaurant is difficult, so that you can use our Rental Cars.

Customer Review

3. THE DABNEY Mid-Atlantic Restaurant

American food lovers should know about this restaurant. The Dabney is based on Mid-Atlantic cuisine, so it’s one of the best restaurants in Washington, D.C. This restaurant’s cuisine is based on rich ingredients like Lobster Newberg, Waldorf salad, vichyssoise, eggs benedict, and the New York strip steak.

Restaurant owners Jeremiah Langhorne and Alex Zink strongly believe in self-farming. They always use fresh and organic ingredients in their restaurants. The quality and diversity of the ingredients under special care create a unique place in the restaurant business.

Menu

Capital Exotic experiences a variety of dishes from Dabney’s menu. The unique quality we have never seen in any restaurant is their depth of food flavor, which is delicious because they use wood-burning hearths.

Food Menu Names	Beverage Menu Names
Main Courses	Cocktails
SnacksDesserts	Draught Spirit Free
Plates	Beer & Cider
Rhubarb Sundae 12	Wine By Glass

Make Reservations

Dabney has an open partnership with OpenTable for reservations. You must check the site and book online reservations using this service. Capital Exotic tried this service, and it is an easy process. You can even check availability on their website, but you have to go through the reservation section of The Dabney’s Official Site.

Private Dining & Events

You must check availability first for reservations at The Dabney for events and parties. The restaurant can accommodate a maximum of 22 people, and this is enough space for any event. Couples can enjoy their romantic time in a private space, and no one can disturb them.

Dress Code

The best thing about this restaurant is that there are no dress rules. You can visit in any dress, but smart casual attire works. When someone is comfortable in a dress, it is easy to eat more.

Hours & Locations

Address: 122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001. You can write this address down on Google Maps, which will take you there without confusion.

Day	Timings
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	5:30 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday	5:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday	5:30 – 9:30 PM
Friday	5:30 – 10 PM
Saturday	5:30 – 10 PM
Sunday	Closed

Contact Details

It is easy to contact them at their phone number: 202-240-2660. If you are not from the USA but are planning to visit The Dabney, email them at the given email address: [email protected]. They will reply to you back soon.

Customer Review

4. KINSHIP American Restaurant

Elegance and uniqueness in the food business create a high standard of value in customers’ and competitors’ minds. These days, Kinship is the hottest restaurant in DC, and you will not expect the reason. Kinship offers modern American cuisine with a unique idea: an à la carte menu. When Capital Exotic heard about that restaurant and its exceptional menu, we were curious, like you.

Capital Exotic explores that menu for the sake of knowledge because we have to acknowledge you with genuine, experience-based information about it. In this type of à la carte menu, the customer orders a dish separate from a plate of an original menu. Yeah, we know it is exciting and some different practices in the restaurant business. The best thing is they carry out this very professionally and carefully.

Menu

Chef Eric Ziebold, the owner, designed the restaurant’s menu uniquely and beautifully. He wants to make it one of the best restaurants in Washington, DC, and his menu’s uniqueness will make it more successful.

Food Menu Names	Beverage Menu Names
Craft	Wine
History	Spirits
Ingredients	Cocktails
For Table	Classics
Indulgence	Beer & Cider

Make Reservations

Here, we are at an essential aspect of a restaurant, and you should read this before choosing Kinship. This restaurant has some rules related to reservations, and these are below:

• You must make reservations at Kinship up to two months in advance through a website.
• The restaurant can accommodate up to 6 guests if you have any party or event.
• You will be accommodated in the bar section on a walk-in basis, and the menu is offered.
• It would have helped if you had informed the restaurant about the cancellation 48 hours ago; otherwise, $25 per person would have been charged.

Private Dining & Events

The restaurant has various rooms and services for private events and parties under a single roof. You will experience the best ambiance, a gallery wall of original artwork, and beautiful paneling. The variety of event rooms proves this is one of the best restaurants in Washington, DC.

• Private Dining Room
• Main Dining Room and Bar Booths
• Fireplace Lounge
• Métier (Job)
• Floral Services

Dress Code

Kinship also follows some regulations about dress code, and it applies to everyone. Smart Casual is the dress code, but no flip-flops, shorts, or athletic wear. You have to follow the dress code when you leave the home for the Kinship.

Hours & Locations

Address: 1015 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. These are the most lenient hours when everyone can reach home and prepare for dinner.

Day	Timings
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	5:30 – 10 PM
Thursday	5:30 – 10 PM
Friday	5:30 – 10 PM
Saturday	5:30 – 10 PM
Sunday	5:30 – 10 PM

Contact Details

The restaurant can be reached by phone at 202-737-7700 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For more detailed information, email [email protected].

Customer Review

5. ZAYTINYA By José Andrés Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant

When you talk about this restaurant, let us first discuss its cuisine, which makes it possible for it to be on the list of best restaurants in Washington, D.C. Zaytinya by José Andrés offers Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, which is very beneficial for health. Drawing from the rich flavors of the Levant, an Eastern Mediterranean region based on Lebanese, Greek, and Turkish cuisines emphasizes whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, abundant lemon, garlic, herbs, olive oil, seafood, and poultry.

Award-winning chef José Andrés owns this prestigious restaurant in DC. He has put his expertise into introducing typical delicious food cuisine and making it the most incredible restaurant in DC. Capital Exotic had an unforgettable recent experience in that restaurant because everything was perfect.

Menu

Zaytinya’s menu perfectly reflects Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, including party food, small plates, a dining style, and drinks. You will cherish seeing the most incredible menu of all time. You can enjoy lunch, brunch, and dinner at this restaurant.

Food Menu Names	Beverage Menu Names
Tasting Menus	Specialty Cocktails
Vegetable Mezze	Wines by the Glass
Spreads	Beer
Flat Bread	Ouzo (Greek)
Seafood Mezze	Non-Alcoholic
Cures & Cheeses	Arak (Lebanon)
Meat & Poultry Mezze	Raki (Turkey)
Soups & Salads	Red
Family Style	Rose

Make Reservations

The reservation procedure is effortless, and you can do it in two ways. You can reserve a table for your partner, family, or colleagues through the official site. You can find Zaytinya at OpenTable for reservations. It’s a busy restaurant, so confirm your booking before going there.

Private Dining & Events

Any restaurant management team is responsible for managing significant events; Zaytinya is an extraordinary place where you can accommodate 100-300 guests at a time. They have some suspicious venue options for a big crowd.

Room Name	Guests Capacity
Atlantis Table	20 Persons
Olympus Table	16 Persons
Mezzanine	40 Persons
Blue Alcove	40 Persons
Blue Side Dining Room	80 Persons
Dining Room & Restaurant	150 Seated, Full Restaurant: 220 Seated, 300 Standing

Dress Code

When Capital Exotic recently went there, the dress code was not restricted. But we suggest you wear some proper clothes because the restaurant’s ambiance is exquisite. We understand that when you visit the restaurant, you always try to wear relaxed attire to make yourself comfortable while eating.

Hours & Locations

Address: 701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. If you are looking for the best restaurant late at night, permanently put the address on your Google Maps.

Day	Timings
Monday	11:30  AM – 10 PM
Tuesday	11:30  AM – 11  PM
Wednesday	11:30  AM – 11  PM
Thursday	11:30  AM – 11 PM
Friday	11:30  AM – 12  AM
Saturday	11:30  AM – 12  AM
Sunday	11  AM – 10  PM

Contact Details

Here is the phone number: (202) 638-0800. If you are thinking of arranging a party or meeting there, you can call to book a table in advance. It is better to inform them before going there.

Customer Review

6. LE DIPLOMATE French Cafe

European drama-based theme old-fashioned restaurant owned by Stephen Starr made his fortune by knowing the people’s choice. It’s a French cafe serving you French fare, brunch staples, and drinks in a delightful way. The interior and exterior were designed by a great architect who pays tribute to the tradition of Europe.

Capital Exotic had a team dinner at this restaurant, and we enjoyed our dinner outside the seating area. We liked that they offer food inside and outside without changing the menu. Le Diplomate has become popular in the 14th Street corridor of DC because of its quality and versatility in French Cuisine.

Menu

Le Diplomate has a variety of menus, including dinner, midday, beverages, dessert, lunch, brunch, and takeout. A wide range of menus is the reason for being a part of the best restaurant in Washington, D.C. We are impressed with the menu of Le Diplomate and hope you will be too.

Note: Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are also available there.

Menu Items

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

Midday

Beverages

Dessert

Takeout

Private Dining & Events

Le Diplomate has a variety of group seating areas where you can accommodate enough guests for your event. There is semi-private seating for up to 46 guests and an enclosed terrace with seating for up to 60 guests. You can book your private lunches from Monday through Friday.

Dress Code

No restrictions are related to the dress code for men or women so you can choose your comfortable outfit for dinner.

Hours & Locations

Address: 1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Day	Timings
Monday	11:30  AM – 3  PM, 5 – 11 PM
Tuesday	11:30  AM – 3  PM, 5 – 11 PM
Wednesday	11:30  AM – 3  PM, 5 – 11 PM
Thursday	11:30  AM – 3  PM, 5 – 11 PM
Friday	11:30  AM – 3  PM, 5 – 12 AM
Saturday	9:30  AM – 12 AM
Sunday	9:30  AM – 12  AM

Contact Details

Phone: (202) 332-3333, General Inquires: [email protected]

Group Dining: [email protected]

Customer Review

7. MAYDAN North African and Middle Eastern Restaurant

American people are also diverse in cultures and food. So, they love to accept every taste and tradition, just as their country does. Maydan is one of the finest dining restaurants in the heart of DC. It offers North African and Middle Eastern cuisines, and people with backgrounds from Morocco, Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia love their traditional food.

When one of Capital Exotic team members visited this place, she was impressed by the restaurant’s tagline, which they wanted to give a sense of wonder. They have massive care for their customer, even if they are with you at every bite of your meal.

Menu

Maydan has a specific menu with a variety of traditional dishes. You will be excited when you visit the restaurant and check out the food. Order their special plates for a great experience.

Table Menu (Tawle)	La Carte Menu	Beverages Menu
From The Kitchen	From The Fields	Cocktails
From The Fire	Spreads	Free-Spirited
Center Plate	Kebabs	Beer & Cider
Spreads	Condiments	Sparkling
Condiments	For The Table	Amber

Make Reservations

• RESY plays a role in indoor and patio reservations; you can experience the Tawle menu. 
• The a la carte is available for short parties where the restaurant will accommodate less than four guests. 
• These days, they have notified that they accept 1-6 guest reservations, not more than that. 
• Maydan accepts non-private extensive group reservation inquiries for 7-16 guests in our main dining area. 

Private Dining & Events

Mayda can accommodate 13 – 100 guests for a private or semi-private event, but reservations must be made before 72 hours. You must fill out the form and give some advance money to strengthen your position.

Dress Code

Maydan believes that dress codes do not have any relation with your food. You can even wear a casual outfit before leaving home.

Hours & Locations

LOCATION: 1346 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC 2009. Sometimes, the hours are 5 – 11:00 PM; you can call them before going.

Day	Timings
Monday	5 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday	5 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday	5 – 10:30 PM
Thursday	5 – 10:30 PM
Friday	5 – 10:30 PM
Saturday	5 – 10:30 PM
Sunday	5 – 10:30 PM

Contact Details

Here is the email for direct information: [email protected]. To avoid problems, we provide the phone number (202) 370-3696.

Customer Review

8. TORTINO Italian Restaurant

Tortino is one of the best restaurants in Washington, D.C., with an exquisite ambiance. Presentation, taste, cleanliness, making process, cutlery, and chefs are all vital parts of a great restaurant it has. Capital Exotic had a personal experience with this restaurant and its specific menu items. Chefs use Tuscan cooking to make authentic Italian Cuisine for serving their customers.

Those who love seafood, meat, and pasta should visit this restaurant as a priority because this is the only place where you can satisfy your craving. Tortino restaurant food does not have heavy sauces, and Chef Canales uses Sage, rosemary, and basil, which are popular spices.

Menu

They offer three types of menus: lunch, dinner, and dessert, with various items. You will love this restaurant when you visit and try their food.

Food Menu Items

Lunch

Dinner

Dessert

Beverages

Make Reservations

OpenTable offers reservation services to Tortino customers. To book a table, visit OpenTable’s official website. You must follow this process, and this restaurant must provide a direct booking procedure in advance.

Dress Code

The attire ranged from jeans and T-shirts to business casual. Whatever you want to wear, go with it; the dress code is impossible to restrict.

Hours & Locations

Address: 1228 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Day	Timings
Monday	11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 – 10 PM
Tuesday	11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 – 10 PM
Wednesday	5 – 10 PM
Thursday	11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 – 10 PM
Friday	11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 – 10:30 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 – 10:30 PM
Sunday	11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 – 10 PM

Contact Details

For reservations, call (202) 312 5570. This is the only way to contact them.

Customer Review

9. ROSE’s LUXURY American Restaurant

The beautiful restaurant has a lovely name and a unique food style. Rose’s Luxury is a very famous restaurant in DC right now because it serves American small plates with the best presentation. When the Capital Exotic team met the restaurant’s owner, it made us emotional. Rose’s Luxury became one of the best restaurants in Washington DC across all the places because they donate money to needy people.

Rose’s Luxury offers typical American cuisine to people of various traditions. People love their ambiance, food, and serving style as well.

Menu

Their idea is unique; they offer you an offer to choose your food according to your choice. It is an adventure, but you have to do this tasty one. 

Menu Items

To Start (for the entire table)

Choice Of (everyone picks their own)

Choices (everyone picks their own)

To Share (larger portioned)

Slightly Ridiculously Sized Desserts

Make Reservations

The restaurant does not offer a direct procedure for table booking, so you have to check with an external partner. Some of the best restaurants in Washington, DC, use third-party services.

• For Dinner, you have to visit RESY’s official website.
• For the Rooftop Garden, you have to visit RESY’s official website.
• For dinner parties, you have to visit the official ExtraFancy website.

Dress Code

Rose’s Luxury does not judge you based on your sense of dress or attire. So, be comfortable with yourself and wear whatever you want.

Hours & Locations

Address: 717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003.

Day	Timings
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	5:30 – 9  PM
Thursday	5:30 – 9 PM
Friday	5:30 – 9:45 PM
Saturday	5:30 – 9:45 PM
Sunday	Closed

Contact Details

Phone: (202) 742-3570. You can contact them only through the given mobile number.

Customer Review

10. FOUNDING FARMERS American Restaurant

Founding Farmers is the perfect example of a restaurant in the whole state. Everyone wants to visit this restaurant once in their lives because of its food and great staff. Founding Farmers is just three blocks west of the White House, and you can enjoy your food with the prestigious views. The beauty of this restaurant is most of the American farmer’s families own it.

As per Capital Exotic experience, we have never eaten this kind of American cuisine anywhere. The management of this restaurant grows everything organic and uses it in their delicious food dishes. It has a top place in the best restaurants in Washington, D.C.

Menu

The restaurant serves a variety of menus to their customers throughout the day, using fresh and organic ingredients. We want to tell you the menu names. But when you visit Founding Farmers and taste their delicious food, your excitement will change into love.

Menu Names

Breakfast

Lunch

Brunch

Dinner

Drinks

Desserts

Happy Hour

Make Reservations

The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating for your events, but you must book your place in advance. It can accommodate 8 – 40 people at a time. Private and semi-private spaces are available; choose wisely according to your guests. This is one of the best restaurants in Washington, DC, and it has provided event management services for a long time.

Dress Code

Is there a dress code? The restaurant prefers smart casual attire. But they welcome any style you choose—casual, sporty, or pre-Kennedy Center show attire. They love it all!

Hours & Locations

Address: 1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006.

Day	Timings
Monday	7  AM–10  PM
Tuesday	7  AM–10 PM
Wednesday	7  AM–10  PM
Thursday	7  AM–10  PM
Friday	7  AM–11  PM
Saturday	8:30  AM–11 PM
Sunday	8:30 AM–10  PM

Contact Details

Here are two options for contacting the restaurant in case of a reservation or details: (202) 465-0887 [email protected].

Customer Review

Essential Tips – Best Restaurants in Washington

• Pro Tip: Please tell the restaurant if you have any special requests from the best restaurants in Washington, including dietary restrictions or food allergies.
• Pro Tip: If you celebrate a special occasion at these best restaurants in Washington, DC, such as a birthday or anniversary, and you have a table preference, please tell the restaurant staff about the entire guest list.
• Pro Tip: Ask the restaurant about the dress code.
• Pro Tip: Cancel your reservation within the timeline to avoid further disappointment.

Conclusion

Capital Exotic compiled a detailed overview of the best restaurants in Washington, DC, based on our experience. We have found the fine dining restaurants for you, and we suggest you try all of them at once. Eating different types of food gives you more sense of various ingredients. You can develop your taste buds according to the various foods, which will help you experience other cultures. It is time to start visiting these restaurants and experience traditional dishes. We will wait for your feedback and share your experiences with each one.