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D.C.’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

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Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant openings in Washington D.C.? You’re in the right spot.

From the reopening of one of the D.C.’s longest-running restaurants to a spot serving a mushroom-centered tasting menu, we have you covered with this continuously updated list of hot new debuts.

And if you’re seeking out some beloved D.C. spots that are now bookable on Resy, we’ve got you covered here.

The Occidental Washington D.C.

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Because this is one of the oldest and longest-running restaurants in our nation’s capital, no less. At its peak, The Occidental was the epitome of fine dining in D.C., where politicians, visiting celebrities, and luminaries came to see and be seen. Today, restaurateur Stephen Starr has reinvigorated the space with sleek finishes, cozy booths, white tablecloth service, and an old-school Americana menu — shrimp Louie, lobster Newberg, or roasted pheasant served tableside, anyone?

Read more about The Occidental here

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Sagrada U Street

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What if you could take a magic mushroom trip without the psychedelic high? That’s the idea behind the eight-course tasting menu at this one-of-a-kind Mexican restaurant from Knead Hospitality (Succotash Prime, Mi Vida 14th Street, etc.), where non-psychoactive mushrooms and other seasonal ingredients summon up one playful experience.

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Tapori H St. Corridor

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Lots of color, texture, and spices influence the dishes, drinks, and decor at this sibling to the acclaimed modern Indian restaurant, Daru. Everything is vibrant and bold, from the murals and tiled tables to the street food-style pani puri, vada pav, lamb kebabs, bison dumplings, and dosas with chutneys. Don’t skip the jungle bird cocktail made with jackfruit.

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Alta Strada Embassy Row Embassy Row

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Every neighborhood needs a spot with great plates of garlic bread, fried calamari, and rigatoni with spicy sausage ragu. Only a few are lucky enough to have these Italian (and Italian-American) favorites from chef Michael Schlow nearby. PS: It’s almost sacrilege to skip the chicken parm.

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Minetta Tavern DC Union Market

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Keith McNally’s brought Minetta Tavern to D.C. alongside all the things that made the New York original such a hit: dark woods, aged photos, a gorgeous hand-painted mural over red leather banquettes, and tables close enough to hear everyone else’s secrets. And let’s not forget about the menu: favorites like the Black Label burger, roasted bone marrow, French onion soup, and a perfect Vesper that will make you weep. Just don’t forget to make your way to the bar upstairs.

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Elena James Chevy Chase

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This all-day Chevy Chase spot is no less serious than its siblings Nina May and Opal, just more every day, whether it’s friends grabbing drinks, families needing early-bird burgers, or solo diners looking for a quick bite. The menu covers all the bases, from green salads with crunchy chow mein noodles, patty melts, lamb and tzatziki pizza, and short-rib lasagna (cocktails run the gamut, too).

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SOST U Street

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There’s nothing else in D.C. remotely like this exuberant three-level celebration of Black and African Diaspora food and culture. Enjoy Ethiopian coffee or spiced tea in the Café; vividly original cocktails and great music in the Vinyl Room; suya (West African spiced beef skewers) and “Berber-Q” braised chicken in the Resto-Lounge — or try it all.

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ART DC Penn Quarter

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You won’t want to miss this art-filled, Japanese-inspired rooftop bar at the Arlo Hotel, where ingredients like rice vodka, shiso-ginger gin, and umami bitters redefine what cocktails can be. Throw in chef Pepe Moncayo’s dishes — among them miso salmon hand rolls and pork belly yakitori — and you’ve got yourself a perfect night out.

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The Black Market Virginia Aldie

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Because the onetime Aldie General Store has blossomed into this culinary mecca, combining a gourmet market with an appealing all-purpose restaurant. Get ready for everything from Virginia ham croquettes to seafood risotto to hanger steak with fries — plus “the world’s best anchovies,” if you dare.

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BETH'S Bethesda

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With its dramatic interior and its just-what-you-wanted menu (from hummus to tacos to fried chicken), this bright spot on the Bethesda dining scene from Deniz and Celal Gulluoglu (known for ala in D.C.) is an all-purpose restaurant, great for date night, family dinners, and even business meetings if you must.

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Seoul Prime Falls Church

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Because who wouldn’t want great cuts of beef cooked in front of you by friendly servers? At this gem of a Korean barbecue place, the “prime tour” is the way to go, which gets you a sampler of choice cuts, plus impeccable banchan. Add galbi-jjim risotto and a couple of cocktails, and it’s the perfect night out.

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Arrels Penn Quarter

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Chef Pepe Moncayo (of Cranes Spanish Kaiseki) celebrates his Spanish roots with beautiful, modern interpretations of classics from Barcelona and beyond. Expect savory croquetas, packed paellas, charcoal-grilled whole fish, and big meaty dishes like pork shoulder with mashed potatoes. And a big yes to fun sips, including crisp gin and tonics.

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KAYU H Street Corridor

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Located right above Hiraya, Kayu is where chef Paolo Dungca reimagines his Filipino background into singular tasting and à la carte menus. Think cassava cakes with crab fat, lardo, and smoked trout roe; crispy pig’s ear salad with fish sauce vinaigrette, and eggplant with roasted peanut sauce. Pro tip: If you really want to go all out, book the chef’s tasting menu at the counter.

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YELLOW – All the Kebabs Union Market / NOMA

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Chef Michael Rafidi amps up the flavor at his flagship, going from ras el hanout pecan croissants, pita sandwiches, and an inventive coffee program during the day (hello, jaffa orange iced coffee), to wine, cocktails, and delicious kebabs at night. Think leg of lamb, harissa chicken wing, or grape-leaf swordfish skewers, and sippers made with gentian liqueur, pisco, and sparkling wine.

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Osteria Mozza Georgetown

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If you’re like everyone who loves Nancy Silverton’s original Osteria Mozza, it’s hard to move past your favorites. But that’s why you keep returning. The perfect order in our opinion? Burricotta with artichokes and mint pesto, orecchiette with fennel sausage and Swiss chard, and the butterscotch budino to finish. And do note: The cocktails are fresh and intriguing, and the wine list is exemplary.

Here’s everything you need to know about this new opening.

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Karizma Chinatown

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Because there’s nothing quite like the signature Nirvana dish at Karzima: a towering salad made with 37 ingredients that a server knocks down and mixes in a bowl tableside. It’s crunchy, spiced, sweet, sour, and vibrant in one bite. And there’s lot more to love at the à la carte counterpart to Karma, where chef Ajay Kumar celebrates the colors and flavors of his homeland — inventive cocktails included.

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Hyde Social Arlington

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Ever since this good-looking Clarendon Boulevard bar and restaurant opened in Arlington, it’s created a buzz with its something-for-everyone menu (burger? check; mushroom ravioli? check; pan-roasted salmon? check), its stylish cocktails, and its relaxed atmosphere.

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Rosedale Forest Hills

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Because restaurateur Ashok Bajaj (Rasika, Annabelle, Sababa, and more) is behind this Forest Hills gem — need we say more? Taking design cues from an 18th-century farm estate (the oldest surviving house) in D.C., Rosedale is where James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Ruta  plates the season’s best. Get whatever comes off the rotisserie, salads like beets with fig and lemongrass vinaigrette, and cocktails around the U-shaped bar.

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The Lounge at Salamander DC Southwest Washington

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With soft blues, bronze accents, and floor-to-ceiling windows, this fresh and modern space is more than a place to wait for your Dōgon reservation. It’s the perfect backdrop for cocktails anytime, caviar and blinis, endive Caesar salad, braised lamb tacos, and more. Pro tip: Don’t overlook the afternoon tea, which holds many tasty surprises.

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Elyse Fairfax

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Tight as a jewel box, chef Jonathan Krinn’s tasting menus evolve with the seasons: think smoked beef tongue and tendon salad, cornmeal-crusted lamb brains and mango-truffle vinaigrette, and handmade pasta with bone marrow and clams. It’s like a speakeasy for adventurous eaters.

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Nero Downtown

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It’s as if this Dupont Circle was made for first dates. Start off by sampling self-dispensing wines to gauge their palate. If all goes well, sit for quick snacks — cheeses, charcuterie, fried artichokes — or a truffle-topped pizza if the vibe feels right. If it’s going really well, escape to Sabine, the speakeasy bar hidden in the back, for a nightcap.

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Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi Southwest Washington

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Stories and history fill Kwame Onwuachi’s Afro-Caribbean restaurant, from paying homage to the land surveyor who drew up the lines for Washington D.C. to the chef’s own Nigerian, Jamaican, Trinidadian, and Creole heritage. At its core, though, Dōgon’s all about good food — grilled Wagyu short rib with red stew jam, greens with beef bacon, peanut crustacean stew with burnt carrots, and rum cake — with fantastic cocktails to boot.

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La' Shukran Union Market District

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This rooftop bar and bistro from Michael Rafidi, the award-winning chef behind Albi and Yellow, promises funky Levantine vibes, and it delivers. From the hidden doorway to dishes like foie gras with pickled huckleberries, orange-blossom jam, and ras el hangout beignets, expect the unexpected. Cocktails, like cardamom-scented hot coffees and elixirs made with arak, highlight Middle Eastern flavors and ingredients. 

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