casual Dining

2 Amys    $$

3715 Macomb Street Northwest / phone: 202-885-5700
2 Amys makes authentic Neapolitan Pizza, adhering to a strict code of the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association, thus hands down, this place serves the best gourmet pizza in town! Fresh made salads, stuffed pizza, homemade sides & desserts carry the menu, with traditional & new "favorite" toppings to customize your own pizza creations. / Kid friendly / No reservations taken

Cashion's Eat Place    $$$

1819 Columbia Road Northwest / phone: 202-797-1819
This place has been called “funky-elegant” acutally it is a just-right mixture of laid-back neighborhood conviviality & seriously good food. Even now, over a decade after it first welcomed diners, the restaurant remains true to its roots, serving interesting and fresh food in a relaxed way. The menu is American Modern & the restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Sundays & also serves a Sunday Brunch.

Central Michel Richard    $$$

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest / phone: 202-626-0015
Offering American traditional cuisine with a French flair, this casually elegant, modern & centrally convenient eatery offers fried chicken & burgers on the dinner menu, but these are extraordinary, not ordinary fare. Award-winning Chef Michel Richard serves up a menu with a special flair producing the amazing & unexpected, whether roasted salmon, lamb, ribs or banana splits. The results may be playful but maxed out with incredible joie de vivre!

Cork Market & Tasting Room    $-$$

1720 14th Street, NW / phone: 202-265-2675
The market carries fresh grab-&-go food, sandwiches made to order, as well as salads & dinner specials & take away some delicious local cheese & charcuterie. Check the website for tastings when wine is paired with certain foods & be sure to pick up a bottle with your favorite selections. / Open Sunday - Monday: 11 am – 7 pm / Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm

Etete Ethiopian Cuisine    $$

1942 9th Street Northwest / phone: 202-232-7600
A little gem situated in an area of growing ethnic identity, referred to as ‘little Ethiopia, on will find this family owned restaurant called Etete Ethiopian Cuisine. Named for Etete (meaning Mama) Tesfaye, Ms.Tesfaye & her sons serve consistently delicious & fresh tasting food. The ambiance has the feel of a modish bistro & whether the food is authentic or not, it is delicously fresh, hearty & complex but never burdensome.

Faryab    $$

4917 Cordell Avenue / phone: 301-951-3484
Serving Afghan & Middle Eastern entrees, Faryab has been a consistent name on the top restaurants in the DC area. The ambiance with Afghan textiles & rugs give the white-walled space a gallery-like feel, their subtle spicing & assured cooking, from vegetable stews to open-faced meat-&-leek-filled dumplings, set a high standard for the area’s Afghan restaurants. / Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner

Four Sisters    $$

8190 Strawberry Lane / phone: 703-539-8566
A popular Vietnamese restaurant that has won acclaim year after year, Four Sisters is known for beautiful presentation & delicious food that manages to satisfy all of the senses as well as keeping ones expenses in check. For almost 20 years, this restaurant has been a revelation & a great introduction to superior Vietnamese cuisine. / Prix-fixe meals are available for up to 10 persons / Dinner Reservations are strongly suggested on weekends

Montmartre, Restaurant Francais    $$

327 Seventh Street, SE / phone: 202-544-1244
A French bistro with neighborhood character, Montmartre offers indoor and seasonal patio dining. The dining room is a bit tight, but one reason for that might be the offerings by chef Stephane Lezia and a yummy traditional Parisian bistro fare. There are also some unique menu specials added to the mix which makes this place so delectably popular! / Closed Mondays / Lunch served Tuesday - Friday / Dinner nightly & Sunday Brunch / Always call to check availability

Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza    $$

1400 Irving Street, NW / phone: 202-332-7383
Serving crunchy, thin crust gourmet pizza with freshest of ingredients has garnered Pete's the title of serving the best pizza in DC! The menu also includes fresh pasta dishes, antipasti. panini grilled sandwiches, daily made soups and a large selection of fresh salads. / Open for Lunch & Dinner / Dine in, take-out, delivery in the immediate area

Potenza    $$

1430 H Street, NW / phone: 202-638-4444
Nice ambiance, Potenza is located in the historic Woodward Building, architectural details are preserved, but this place is a true come-as-you-are Italian eatery. Menu offerings include fruits of the sea (seafood), chicken, beef, a host of antipasti, soups, salads, pastas, pizza & fantastic freshly baked breads. / Open Monday - Friday for lunch & dinner / Weekends for brunch & dinner / Most meals fall within the price code, some meals for 2 are over $30 per person

Sou'Wester    $$$

1330 Maryland Avenue, SW / phone: 202-787-6040
Sou’Wester offers regional American cuisine in a bustling setting, boasting waterfront views & al fresco dining. The menu features seafood & interpretive takes on American comfort food such as Chesapeake Bay rockfish with collard greens or blacked bluefish with Cajun rice. Located in the Mandarin Oriental hotel, this award winning restaurant breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Spice Xing    $$

100-B Gibbs Street / phone: 301-610-0303
Serving Tapas (small bite dishes) & contemporary Indian fare in a family-casual dining atmosphere, Spice Xing offers a wide range of small tasting plates as well as an assortment of Kebabs and Curries. A favorite with the DC & Rockville crowds, this place is sure to please your crowd too. / Serving a lunch buffet, dinner is served at the table

Sushi-Ko    $$

2309 Wisconsin Avenue, NW / phone: 202-333-4187
The original and still one of the areas best sushi bars in the area, Sushi-Ko is situated in Glover Park. The menu beyond nigiri, maki temaki, chirashi & sashimi sushi - consists of soups, salads, tempura, deep fried soft shell crab & teriyaki entrees as well as desserts. / Additional location in Chevy Chase - 301-961-1644 / Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday through Monday for dinner / Take-out available

The Liberty Tavern    $$

3195 Wilson Boulevard / phone: 703-465-9360
A neighborhood eatery located in a historic building in the heart of Clarendon, The Liberty Tavern features modern American cuisine in its upstairs dining room & downstairs bar. The menu runs the gamut of trendy pub fare & features specialty wood-fired pizzas, pastas, wood-grilled steak & fish, pan roasted meats & seafood, grilled paninis, chicken wings and fresh salads. Popular with locals, which is a good sign of great food, the tavern is open for lunch and dinner and offers a take-out service.

The Majestic Cafe    $$$

911 King Street / phone: 703-837-9117
With a pure and simple menu, the fare here at the Majestic has been deemed "Rustic American". Start with fried local oysters, a Classic or Caesar salad or fried green tomatoes and proceed to entrees of "Coco'a" VIn, Swiss Chard & Potato Manicotti, Lobster & Scallop Gratin or Braised Short Ribs, whatever the choice, the tastes will be memorable. Expect a top-notch meal without all the bells and whistles of fine dining. / Reservations recommended / Open for Lunch Monday - Satrurday / Daily for dinner