Modern European Restaurants near Washington, DC

“Such a fun experience during our trip to DC. All the items we choose were outstanding and different . It was the highlight of our rainy day .“

“What a great place ! I’m Swiss and very critical when it comes to “ Swiss restaurants “ in other countries. The best Kalbs Bratwurst und Rösti. The Vermicelli tasted just like at home. Great hospitality. And fair prices. THANK YOU FOR A HOME EXPERIENCE AWAY FROM HOME“

“Best French restaurant in DC. The prix fixe menu is innovative, delicious, copious, and fairly priced. We went to celebrate a birthday and the chef really made it special. The attention to detail is wonderful and the food is majestic. Best bouillabaisse outside Marseille. 10/10 recommend and will be back, merci!“

“Ambar's newest location does not disappoint. If you know Ambar, it goes without saying the food is amazing. new offerings on the menu gave me some new favorites to add to my already long list. New cocktails for a new address, yes and thank you! The design esthetic is light and refreshing...And the 2nd floor ceiling is an instagram dream. Easily 5 stars.“

“The food at Ceibo is creative and delicious. We enjoyed eveything, sharing the hamachi, eggplant, dumplings and sea bass. The dumplings are unusual, served in a delicious broth. The emulsion served with the sea bass was amazing. The wine list is reasonable and includes great choices by the glass. The service is friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. The dining room is attractive, but because of the tile floor, once full it is a little loud, but not to the extent that you'll have difficulty hearing your dinner companion across the table. Dinner at Ceibo is a lovely way to spend an evening.“

“Penne Pasta with Pork Bolognese Crispy Lemongrass Chicken Caramelized Cauliflower It tastes good. The environment is nice“

“Great find! Really enjoyed dinner here on a cold day after visiting the monuments. Will try to come back during warm times as they open up their room with nice outside view/access. Enjoyed good flank steak and mushroom soup with almond pastries and great authentic coffee.“

“Sophisticated flavor without being pretentious. I would have appreciated a larger portion of cheese with the charcuterie. However, before my visit I never had a relationship with mustard and now I do. It is not to be underestimated. Dave/David was a pleasant and knowledgeable server with great suggestions.“

“Having never tasted Balkan cuisine, I was curious and open to new flavors. Never did I expect it to far exceed my expectations. From the appetizer spreads to the Vitamin Salad, Meat Pie and Balkan Kebabs and the grand finale of Baklava all which my husband and I shared, we were totally impressed. Both the portions and the presentation were picture-perfect. Our waitperson was very helpful in explaining the different dishes. Bottom line: this is one of Clarendon's truly treasurable restaurants and one we intend to return to.“

“We had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent including Filet Mignon, Lobster, and an amazingly tender Octopus. The wine chosen, Esporao, was delicious and accompanied the food well. Manuel, the owner, shows wonderful pride in his food creations, and was a warm and friendly host.“

“I truly enjoyed our Mother Day's Lunch at Cafe Tatti last week, food was sooo delicious, specially Risotto with Scallops and Baked Oysters.. staff was very attentive and welcoming, ambiance was very cozy and warm.. I knew Cafe Tatti for a long time but with new owner Chef Giovanni the restaurant provides next level French Cuisine Experience.. I certainly will be back soon.“

“I was very impressed with Brabo. The drinks were very good and the food was excellent. The service was off the charts though! Exceptional service. This was for a wedding rehearsal dinner and they were very accommodating but just seemed to be naturally good at this type of event. Well done!“