Washington D.C.

The Hit List

For all the key recommendations of restaurants you’ll love, look no further than the Resy Hit List, our expertly curated, regularly updated list of spots in your city (and many others) that should be on your radar.

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Osteria Mozza

4.6 · Italian · $$

Georgetown

Le Diplomate

4.7 · French · $$$

Logan Circle

La’ Shukran

4.8 · Middle Eastern · $$

Union Market District

The Red Hen

4.8 · Italian · $$

Bloomingdale

Maydān

4.8 · Middle Eastern · $$

14th Street

Astoria DC

4.7 · Chinese · $$$

DuPont Circle

Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi

4.7 · Afro Caribbean · $$$

Southwest Washington

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The August Hit List: Dauphine’s, Ellie Bird, Wunder Garten, and More

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By Tim Ebner August 1, 2023

The July Hit List: Joon, Oyster Oyster, Philippe Chow, and More

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The May Hit List: Le Diplomate, Ellie Bird, Bar Spero, and More

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The April Hit List: Petite Cerise, Jiwa Singapura, Tigerella, and More

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By Tim Ebner April 1, 2023

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In Washington, D.C., March roars in like a lion with the promise of cherry blossoms, spring-like weather, and the return…

By Tim Ebner March 1, 2023

The February Hit List: Creole on 14th, Bronze, DC Vegan, and More

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