Rania

427 11th St NW, Washington
(202) 804-6434

Recent Reviews

Alison Caddy

Absolutely memorable and enjoyable dining experience. Wonderful and attentive service. Beyond imaginable flavor profile. I couldn’t recommend it enough. Made the birthday celebration extra special with their own added touches. Truly incredible! Come here - you won’t regret it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike P

Really enjoyed the restaurant. Creative spin on Indian dishes and a nice change from typical modern tasting menus. Cocktails and food were presented well. Everything had good flavor. Amuse Bouche is always appreciated. Service overall was very good, started off a little slow but moved along nicely once the tasting menu got moving.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Germán Noé Soto

They have a Michelin star for a reason.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kennith “Conley” Coleman

Such an amazing experience. The tasting menu is a great value at $90 per person for 4 courses. The cocktails were delicious. I would definitely return again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beetroot and Coconut Chop, Chicken Kofta with Truffle Cream

Linda A.

Had the pleasure of dining here for Valentine’s Day! Good atmosphere, fantastic service and incredible food! You just couldn’t go wrong at all. Amazing dining experience!’

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Naan, Garlic Naan, Chana Masala Panisse, Lamb Rogan Josh

We had a wonderful dinner. We enjoyed the tasting menu. Every dish was full of flavor. The dishes had a little spice but nothing overbearing. The drinks are refreshing and come with a nice presentation.

Lucidity

This was an incredible and memorable experience. From start to finish we felt welcomed and valued as customers. The service was perfect: attentive and detailed without ever being overwhelming or ostentatious. The food was incredible. Every bite was an explosion of flavors, perfectly balanced and complemented by elegant and intriguing textures. Aromas were also enlightening. We smelled beautiful herbal bouquets, enticing smokey scents and complex medleys of spice, sweetness and other more mysterious notes. All of our senses were alight from start to finish. Portions were perfect. I was full but not stuffed. With many different options to select from, this is an experience that will be fresh even after many visits. At the incredibly reasonable price point I see no reason not to! I was blown away by the quality of this Michelin experience at its price compared to others in the area which cost much more and deliver either an equal or lesser experience. I can't wait to return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mango Sorbet, Smoked Black Dal, Lamb Cheela, Amuse Bouche, Green and Tamarind Chutney, Chicken Kofta with Truffle Cream, Chana Masala Panisse

Hazel Afroilan

Pretty disappointed about the overall experience here. My husband and I love Indian food and we were very excited to dine at Rania. The quality of the food and service was subpar for a Michelin star restaurant. The dishes were not memorable and none of the servers explained dishes upon arrival or could provide knowledgeable recommendations. We actually felt uncomfortable at times because of the unwelcoming service. I’ve truly had better Indian food at other restaurants and Uber Eats for $60. Outside of some theatrical cocktails - nothing special here. Paying over $300 for what we got was ridiculous. Skip this place!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

This was our first time at Rania celebrating my boyfriend's birthday, the food and service were spectacular! The flavor/spices were amazing throughout each course, and presentation was top tier. We will definitely be back again!

For a meal bursting with flavors where you will go "Yum" or "Wow!" with every bite, try this wonderful Indian restaurant that will give you a whole new understanding of Indian food.

Kevin Ellis

Excellent cocktails. Lamb Rogan Josh was outstanding, daal was perfect. Pork wasn’t my favorite but still tasty. Shrimp and chicken kofta excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Kofta with Truffle Cream

Anne Marie Esposito

Fantastic experience and food. I felt so comfortable and well served, never felt like I was waiting to ask for something. We did the 4 course tasting menu and will be back for the 6 course.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lamb Cheela, Amuse Bouche, Chicken Kofta with Truffle Cream

Tucker

The modern creativity expressed here is certainly deserving of the Michelin star they have. We had 8 different dishes/tastes plus an amuse bouche and all were impressive. Rania also has an excellent wine list and a group of house conceived cocktails that are unique. Service was knowledgeable and timely throughout. Can't wait to return!

Ari Taske

The food was good, and the atmosphere was great. Unfortunately, even though I told them that I was a vegetarian, they mixed up my order and were serving me the meat dishes that my partner ordered instead, this made me very sick after the meal. If you like Indian food this is a good place to go, but definitely double check your dish or reconsider going if you have dietary restrictions

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

EleanorR

Food and service was outstanding. It was the perfect place to have a special dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday. The only nitpick is there are no sound buffers so it can be very loud and hard to have a conversation at times.

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