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Food and Drink
A selection of mostly local favorites and a few DC hotspots
Unpretentious spot for authentic Italian fare with generous portions. Perfect for a date night or fueling up after a day of sightseeing (/before a night out on 18th street).
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Al Volo Osteria
1790 Columbia Rd NWUnpretentious spot for authentic Italian fare with generous portions. Perfect for a date night or fueling up after a day of sightseeing (/before a night out on 18th street).
Upscale Italian with a sleek dining room and a top-notch wine list.
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Reveler's Hour
1775 Columbia Rd NWUpscale Italian with a sleek dining room and a top-notch wine list.
Our favorite carryout option, but the restaurant is a great place to dine in as well, also so close.
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Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NWOur favorite carryout option, but the restaurant is a great place to dine in as well, also so close.
Coffee shop/café by day, Michelin starred restaurant by night. Just up the road on Mt. Pleasant Street in the Heller’s Bakery building.
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Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWCoffee shop/café by day, Michelin starred restaurant by night. Just up the road on Mt. Pleasant Street in the Heller’s Bakery building.
Hip speakeasy inside a dentist’s office on Mt. Pleasant street with great cocktails. Make sure you look up the booking system or call about making a reservation. If you have to wait, hop across the street to
O.K.P.B.
3165 Mount Pleasant Street NorthwestHip speakeasy inside a dentist’s office on Mt. Pleasant street with great cocktails. Make sure you look up the booking system or call about making a reservation. If you have to wait, hop across the street to
Washington Post's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Delicious Filipino Food right on Mount Pleasant street, great drinks and bar bites with outdoor seating
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Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NWWashington Post's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Delicious Filipino Food right on Mount Pleasant street, great drinks and bar bites with outdoor seating
Amazing ice cream on Mt Pleasant street, a great neighborhood spot
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Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
3110 Mt Pleasant St NWAmazing ice cream on Mt Pleasant street, a great neighborhood spot
Amazing boutique Mediterranean-focused market on Mount Pleasant Street. Also has great sandwiches - the Spanish BLT with jambon serrano is personal favorite.
Nido Wine Shop + Market
Amazing boutique Mediterranean-focused market on Mount Pleasant Street. Also has great sandwiches - the Spanish BLT with jambon serrano is personal favorite.
Andy's Pizza Adams Morgan
Great NY style pizza by the slice or pie in the heart of Adam's Morgan
Buzzy Greek/Mediterranean style pizza restaurant serving up delicious sourdough pies and other regional bites. Right on Mount Pleasant St and directly below Mount Desert Island Ice Cream for an after dinner treat.
Martha Dear
Buzzy Greek/Mediterranean style pizza restaurant serving up delicious sourdough pies and other regional bites. Right on Mount Pleasant St and directly below Mount Desert Island Ice Cream for an after dinner treat.
Ingredient-driven Italian restaurant from the owners of 2 Amy serving Neapolitan pizza from freshly milled flour alongside a selection of house made, seasonal offerings.
Bar del Monte
Ingredient-driven Italian restaurant from the owners of 2 Amy serving Neapolitan pizza from freshly milled flour alongside a selection of house made, seasonal offerings.
Joia Burger
Brand new smash burger joint from the owners of neighborhood favorite Purple Patch
Lucky Buns
2000 18th St NWGreat Burgers and American fare in the heart of Adams Morgan
Modern Afghan restaurant serving some of the best ethnic food in DC. Great neighborhood vibe with good playlist and cocktails. Also check out the hip bar in the basement.
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Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NWModern Afghan restaurant serving some of the best ethnic food in DC. Great neighborhood vibe with good playlist and cocktails. Also check out the hip bar in the basement.
Retrobottega
Good Italian food in a nice exposed brick setting – great bar bites
Bustling Cuban café with amazing, well, everything (I always get the pan con lechon with rice and beans)
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Mi Cuba Cafe
1424 Park Rd NWBustling Cuban café with amazing, well, everything (I always get the pan con lechon with rice and beans)
For some patio margs and pupusas right on Mt Pleasant street.
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Don Juan Restaurant
1660 Lamont St NWFor some patio margs and pupusas right on Mt Pleasant street.
Hip spot for creative cocktails with a middle-eastern spin at the bottom of AdMo
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The Green Zone
2226 18th St NWHip spot for creative cocktails with a middle-eastern spin at the bottom of AdMo
Authentic Mexican in north Columbia Heights. All the tacos are delicious, and the mole is to die for.
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Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWAuthentic Mexican in north Columbia Heights. All the tacos are delicious, and the mole is to die for.
Fav downtown restaurant spot, by the Mall/Museums. Great Fried Chicken.
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Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NWFav downtown restaurant spot, by the Mall/Museums. Great Fried Chicken.
Perhaps the most quintessential DC restaurant. Festive French bistro atmosphere in the heart of 14th street. Perfect for celebrations or intimate occasions.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWPerhaps the most quintessential DC restaurant. Festive French bistro atmosphere in the heart of 14th street. Perfect for celebrations or intimate occasions.
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWQuintessential Downtown DC institution
Fun cocktails and small plates place with a great rooftop in Adams Morgan (short walk away down fun, festive 18th street).
The Imperial
Fun cocktails and small plates place with a great rooftop in Adams Morgan (short walk away down fun, festive 18th street).
Upscale cocktails place with hip vibes and music in the evening (2 levels); short walk away at the top of Admo
Le Mont Royal
Upscale cocktails place with hip vibes and music in the evening (2 levels); short walk away at the top of Admo
Not in the near-adjacent neighborhoods (located in Dupont) but highly recommend their Espressotini and great Brunch Food
Residents Cafe & Bar
1306 18th St NWNot in the near-adjacent neighborhoods (located in Dupont) but highly recommend their Espressotini and great Brunch Food
Aslin Beer Company
Short drive (~7 mins) or fun walk to a lively brewery on 14th street
Bombay Street Food
1413 Park Rd NWWalkable delicious Indian food in Columbia Heights
New, large Restaurant (most likely always will have seating) in Admo with large outdoor space
Alfresco Tap and Grill
New, large Restaurant (most likely always will have seating) in Admo with large outdoor space
Neighborhoods
Mount Pleasant
Adams Morgan
U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestKalorama
Columbia Heights