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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CAUSA absolutely lives up to its 1-star Michelin recognition. Every dish was thoughtfully executed, beautifully presented, and packed with bold, well-balanced flavors. The food was exceptional from start to finish—creative without being pretentious, and clearly crafted with care and intention. An outstanding dining experience that delivers on quality and consistency.

Causa was an absolute vibe! Excellent food, friendly and down to earth staff, and 2000's hip hop in the background? What more could you ask for? Would highly recommend!

I sensed a value on service, but it seemed not well orchestrated with many servers coming and going. Not as polished as others I have experienced. Food generally very good. Unique flavors. I was surprised that a couple had bites that were quite salty. Over salted or not well mixed?

Best meal ever. Can't wait to go back! The staff, especially bar tender Andy, are amazing!

Great experience and amazing food. Sat at bar and had great conversations with really friendly bartender. Wonderful time.

Always amazing flavors and drinks, a great team and fantastic evening. Thank you for another amazing night.

Some of the food was really excellent like a miso cod with sunchokes and a Virginia beef. Some other items only very good. Service was really very top notch, and ambiance nice and relatively quiet.

Food, staff, and atmosphere were top notch. We were both hungry and left feeling extremely satisfied with our evening. Will repeat.

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.