Washington D.C.: The Hit List

For all your restaurant recommendation needs, look no further than the Resy Hit List, our monthly list of 10 spots that should be on your radar.

Climbing in Washington, D.C.

Bar Spero

4.4 · American · $$$

East End

L’Ardente

4.6 · Italian · $

Washington

Denson Liquor Bar

4.8 · Cocktail Bar · $$

Penn Quarter

Centrolina

4.6 · Italian · $$$

Downtown

Rasika Penn Quarter

4.8 · Indian · $$$

Penn Quarter

Cranes Spanish Kaiseki

4.7 · Tapas · $$

Chinatown

Unconventional Diner

4.6 · American · $

Shaw

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The Hit List

Where to Eat in December: Moon Rabbit, Crazy Aunt Helen’s, and More

It’s the time of year to dine out and celebrate at one of Washington’s top restaurants and bars — this…

By Tim Ebner December 1, 2022

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Where to Eat in November: Bar Spero, Hill East Burger, Opal, and More

As Washington gears up for another contentious political and holiday season, there really is no debating the fact that our…

By Tim Ebner November 1, 2022

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Where to Eat in October: Rose’s Luxury, La Tejana, The Dabney, and More

In the nation’s capital, what’s old is new again, thanks to refreshed menus and restaurants adding sequels to their repertoires.…

By Tim Ebner October 3, 2022

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Where to Eat in September: Gravitas, Bottles, Nasime, and More

School is back in session, which means college-centric neighborhoods like Foggy Bottom and Georgetown are coming back to life. The…

By Tim Ebner September 1, 2022

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Where to Eat in August: Millie’s, Oyster Oyster, Dacha Beer Garden, and More

The Washington, D.C. dining scene continues to heat up this summer — thanks to some buzzy new restaurant openings, a…

By Tim Ebner August 1, 2022

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The July Hit List: Causa, Bammy’s, Queen’s English, and More

The heat is on in Washington, D.C., which can only mean one thing — it’s summertime in the nation’s capital…

By Tim Ebner July 1, 2022

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The June Hit List: The Runaway, Destino, 2Fifty BBQ, and More

With spring now in the rearview mirror and Memorial Day ushering in summer, diners already are thinking about that next…

By Tim Ebner June 1, 2022

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The April Hit List: Makan, Dacha, St. Vincent, Mariscos 1133 and More

This month we strongly advise getting back on your preferred allergy meds, and beating the crowds (with Resy, perhaps) so…

By Saman Hosseini April 1, 2022

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The March Hit List: Mi Casa, Bindaas, Centrolina, The Royal and More

These may be the last days of winter this year, so we’re relishing a final round of stick-to-your-ribs braised meats…

By Saman Hosseini March 1, 2022

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The February Hit List: Nina May, Fancy Radish, Tiger Fork, and More

Reflecting on last month’s snowstorms and subsequent empty grocery shelves, we’re very much over panic-buying beans and ground beef, and…

By Saman Hosseini February 1, 2022