Washington DC Official Visitors Guide - Washington DC Official Visitors Guide Fall/Winter 2026

There’s Only One DC for Foodies

2026-09-16 04:38:30

Embrace the flavors of fall and warm up this winter with standout restaurants and vibrant dishes across the nation’s capital. Read on for a sampling of the city’s unmatched dining scene.

CELEBRATED CUISINE

Globally and locally renowned chefs and dining concepts.

• HELL’S KITCHEN: Chef Gordon Ramsay’s waterfront restaurant impresses with iconic dishes like lobster risotto and beef Wellington.

• MARCUS DC: Modern American cuisine rooted in Black culinary traditions from celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and James Beard-nominated chef Anthony Jones.

• IMPERFECTO: Michelin-starred cuisine blending Latin American and Mediterranean flavors from chef Enrique Limardo.

CULINARY COMFORTS

Feast on cozy classics and feel-good flavors.

• FILOMENA: House-made pasta and beloved Italian dishes in a quaint, family-style setting.

• YARDBIRD: Crispy fried chicken and Southern comfort classics done right.

• BUSBOYS AND POETS: A restaurant, bar and bookstore where great food, local culture and community come together.

BIPOC & WOMEN-OWNED

Discover standout minority-run and female-led restaurants.

• BEN’S CHILI BOWL: A beloved DC institution since 1958, the Ali family serves up legendary half-smokes and chili dogs.

• CHAI PANI: Indian street food favorites from husband-and-wife duo Meherwan and Molly Irani.

• MAKERS UNION: A Thompson Hospitality concept serving elevated American comfort classics and craft cocktails.

GLOBAL GASTRONOMY

Take your palate on an international journey.

• BALOS: A vibrant take on Greek coastal cuisine with fresh seafood and Mediterranean flavors.

• CASA TERESA: Refined open-fire Spanish cuisine rooted in ancestral recipes and local ingredients.

• ELFEGNE: Traditional Ethiopian spiced stews and vibrant dishes, a staple of DC’s dining scene.

• RIMTANG: Authentic Thai flavors inspired by family recipes and Bangkok street-food traditions.

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Craving MORE?

FOR MORE ABOUT DINING IN DC, INCLUDING BITES ON A BUDGET, FAMILY-FRIENDLY OPTIONS AND BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH, VISIT WASHINGTON.ORG/FOOD

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