Amazonia (2nd Floor) Causa (1st Floor)

Causa is a gem, great Peruvian Japanese menu. The staff is so nice and everything feels very personal and full of life. We loved the tuna course and the savory snacks. Definitely sit on the bar if you can!

We had such a fun night at the bar at Causa! The four-course tasting menu was beautiful, creative and delicious. Chris, Andy and Nestor made the experience exceptional with great service, conversation and energy. The wine pairings were spot-on, thanks to sommelier Chris, and Andy helped us pick perfect cocktails (and took great photos too!). A must-visit in D.C.!

The staff and service were exceptional however, as an experience that my wife and I booked over a month ago that we excitedly anticipated, the overall food tasting fell short of our expectations. Firstly, we were asked to notify the restaurant of our food allergies. We noted our eversion to olives and peanuts. Upon check in we were told that there is only one dish that we would not be able to eat. There was an appetizer that was served that included liver mousse and olives. While this seemed fine initially, the rest of the portions on the 4 course tasting menu( prepaid) were minuscule and with a month notice the chef could have prepared something accommodating our preferences. There was a sister restaurant upstairs that used the same kitchen as Causa and I'm sure a different preparation without olives could have been served. I'm confident that this modification would have improved the overall experience. We also did the wine pairings which were appropriately portioned. The beef course was dry and chewy and did not melt in your mouth as expected. The twi slices of beef were ridiculously small.The highlight of the menu was the black cod but the two small bites were insufficient. We could have eaten much more of that dish. We were offered added choices to our tasting menu for an additional charge which should have clued us in that perhaps the portions on the tasting might leave us still hungry at the end of the evening. Needless to say, the next day we ate a decadent breakfast to fill our bellies. Sorry Causa... we really wanted to love this restaurant!

My husband and I went back to celebrate our anniversary. This was our second visit but their first since they received their Michelin star. The food was amazing - beautifully presented, plated and such amazing flavors. We also enjoyed the wine pairings - perfectly matched with each course. And we loved the scallop ceviche and aged trout we ordered as supplements - absolutely worth the extra cost. The service is what makes Causa a truly amazing place to enjoy a meal. We appreciated the check ins, the refills, the explanations of each item, and all of the small details provided by the staff. Can't wait for the next time we visit!

Causa is one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in DC. I love how innovative the tasting menu is. The layers of flavor in each bite is unlike other dining experiences I've had. Also, their attention to customer satisfaction is unmatched. I would be happy to spend another birthday here again.

Such great food and experience! I would definitely recommend for special occasion and big appetite.

Probably the closest thing to Lima's Maido (number one restaurant in the world - I have eaten there and it deserves the rating) within a hundred miles. Same type of cuisine - Japanese and Peruvian fusion, lots of fish combined with unique Peruvian potatoes and herbs, meats and all presented to be colorful and beautiful. A special restaurant with unique flavors and presentation. It won't supplant Maido in the world scene but it is clearly one of the very best in an increasingly competitive restaurant scene in the DMV area.

We went for my husband's birthday and had a terrific experience. The presentation of food and the knowledge of the menu from every employee was outstanding. Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere! Thank you for such a great experience. We'll be back!

The overall experience was excellent and service was good. There were some highlights but had to order the extra fish and would not have been happy if I didn't. The à la macha sauce is something to return for and the ceviche was very good.

Was an amazing restaurant with impeccable service, food delicious, wine pairing perfect. Would go again.

We went for our anniversary on Sat at the recommendation of friends who loved the food and said the chef was very friendly. We sat at the bar, and it was fun watching the servers plate food. But I would not recommend the bar for seating. The servers had to remove and place our dishes by reaching in between me and my husband, and after a while it was rather disruptive to our enjoyment of the meal. We had to lean apart to get out of their way, and we had to keep turning our heads at an awkward angle to hear the server's description of the food. Re the food the server offered add-ons to our meal before he even explained what was on our pre-fixe menu so it was confusing to decide what to add on before we even knew what we were eating. The amuse bouche felt rushed because we were told a couple of times to eat them as soon as possible. Also, a couple of dishes like the tuna could go lighter on the sauce, which overpowered the fish. Loved the oyster and wagyu dishes! During our meal, the chef came by with a server a couple of times to drop off plates but the chef did not say one word to us/did not interact at all even though I tried making conversation. Awkward and opposite of what my friend said. Finally, a server tried taking my cocktail glass away before I had finished the drink. A somewhat lackluster anniversary meal.

Very imaginative and innovative, interesting, educational and excellent ingredients, great flavors, extremely knowledgeable wait staff.

Chef Carlos and staff have put together an amazing experience. The food and service came together to make what was a wonderful dinnner to celebrate my wife's birthday.

Never in our lives have we spent what we spent on this meal and left actively hungry. Honestly, I’m floored at how tiny the portions were. Our main dish was a three-square-inch piece of fish. The other main dish was a few tiny pieces of fried fish over 2 yuca fries. From starters to dessert, having eaten everything, we might have taken 5 bites per person, total. Flavors were mediocre at best, and had a fast-casual feel to it - heavy reliance on thick and syrupy or mayo-based sauces, etc.

We’ve been eyeing this place for a while, and had high expectations, especially hearing that the chef received the James Beard. We hardly got any service (they automatically tack on the 20%), nobody asked how things were going during the meal or if we needed anything else, nobody gave us recommendations. Last but not least, the music/noise level was insanely loud. This was neither a pleasant dining experience nor did it satisfy the basic needs of a meal, which is to help you become, at the very least, not hungry.

I understand that the economy is rough, costs are high, and owning a restaurant is hard. But it’s hard for us, too, as consumers who also work hard and put a lot of time/money/energy into a decision to have a nice meal out. There is a point where shrink-flation and compromising quality of services becomes disrespectful. Really disappointing, and recommend anyone reading this to select somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Couldn’t find RW pricing after looking into it on the website so called to inquire only to get hung up abruptly by the employee. She kept telling me to look for it online, I clarified that I checked but couldn’t find, then just hung up on me for not knowing… Didn’t know asking someone else/checking with managers was that hard. Shame for being a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Service: 1