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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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Climbing in Washington, D.C.

L’Ardente

4.7 · Italian · $

East End

Cucina Morini

4.5 · Italian · $$$

Mount Vernon Triangle

Rasika Penn Quarter

4.8 · Indian · $$$

Penn Quarter

Petite Cerise

4.5 · French · $$

Mount Vernon Square

Republic Cantina

4.8 · Tex-Mex · $$

Truxton Circle

Unconventional Diner

4.6 · American · $

Shaw

Tiger Fork

4.6 · Chinese · $$

Shaw

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Our Latest D.C. Lists

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The January Hit List: Bammy’s, Queen’s English, Bombay Club, and More

Firstly, cheers to the new year even despite the seeming déjà vu of pandemic winters past — we’ve been through…

By Saman Hosseini January 5, 2022

The 10 Restaurants That Defined D.C. Dining in 2021

It was a long and winding path back to a thriving restaurant scene this year in the District. We bundled…

By Saman Hosseini December 10, 2021

The December Hit List: Shabu Plus, Michele’s, Moon Rabbit, and More

Looking back to this time last year, we’re all the more grateful to have dinner by the bar at Ellē,…

By Saman Hosseini December 1, 2021

The Resy Hit List: Where In D.C. You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Resy Hit List: Where In D.C. You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Resy Hit List: Where In D.C. You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

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What D.C. Chefs Loved and Learned About Dining This Year

Pepe Moncayo of Cranes Spanish Kaiseki on the Joys of Dining With Kids

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

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The Hit List

Climbing in Washington, D.C.

L’Ardente

Cucina Morini

Rasika Penn Quarter

Petite Cerise

Republic Cantina

Unconventional Diner

Tiger Fork

Our Latest D.C. Lists

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The January Hit List: Bammy’s, Queen’s English, Bombay Club, and More

The 10 Restaurants That Defined D.C. Dining in 2021

The December Hit List: Shabu Plus, Michele’s, Moon Rabbit, and More