Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWLOVE this beautiful French restaurant from chef Stephen Starr
This is our neighborhood go-to. With a speakeasy feel and a great menu featuring creative comfort food. And some of our favorite bartenders. The roof deck is fabulous.
9 locals recommend
1905 Restaurant
1905 9th Street NorthwestThis is our neighborhood go-to. With a speakeasy feel and a great menu featuring creative comfort food. And some of our favorite bartenders. The roof deck is fabulous.
Alphonse Italian Market & Osteria
1212 U St NWGreat Italian
Ben's is world famous for their chili and their half smoke's (a hot dog, sausage hybrid). Get the chili cheese fries. Open 24 hours
288 locals recommend
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWBen's is world famous for their chili and their half smoke's (a hot dog, sausage hybrid). Get the chili cheese fries. Open 24 hours
matchbox
521 8th St SECreative wood-fired pizza and sandwiches in a great atmosphere.
Lupo Verde
1401 T St NWVery creative Italian food.
French influenced Gastro-pub. The burger is one of the best in the city, as well as the fries with 3 dipping sauces.
116 locals recommend
Marvin
2007 14th St NWFrench influenced Gastro-pub. The burger is one of the best in the city, as well as the fries with 3 dipping sauces.
A fun concept. Top your own pizza with unlimited toppings on fresh made dough with fresh mozzarella and watch it bake in front of you. Great cheap eats.
210 locals recommend
&pizza
1118 H St NEA fun concept. Top your own pizza with unlimited toppings on fresh made dough with fresh mozzarella and watch it bake in front of you. Great cheap eats.
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWGreat neighborhood place for coffee a block away.
Nice wine bar with good food. Awesome back patio with bocce and grilled foods for a more casual experience.
52 locals recommend
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWNice wine bar with good food. Awesome back patio with bocce and grilled foods for a more casual experience.
Etto
1541 14th St NWSome of the best wood-fired pizza in DC.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy with great Italian food. The food is better than the atmosphere. But it's worth it.
6 locals recommend
Dino's Grotto
1914 9th St NWCozy with great Italian food. The food is better than the atmosphere. But it's worth it.
Sala Thai Restaurant
1301 U St NWGood Thai food and live jazz on weekends.
Twins Jazz
1344 U St NWGreat for Jazz lovers
Fun sports bar with a mixed LGBT/Straight crowd. Consistently named Best Sports Bar in DC. Good food.
107 locals recommend
Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NWFun sports bar with a mixed LGBT/Straight crowd. Consistently named Best Sports Bar in DC. Good food.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWA nice walk or a quick car drive.
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWTJ's is only 3 blocks away.
Everything Else
Italian Kitchen
1110 U St NWGood pizza and Italian takeout/delivery.
Shopping
CVS
1418 P St NWCVS