Expensive (relative to the mediocre quality and random service that often results in cold food brought to the table). A handsome space and a great menu but neither the kitchen nor the staff live up to the promise.
1515 14th St. NWbet. Church & P Sts.
Washington, DC 20005
202-332-8613
Italian food that's worth the wait and difficult reservations. The pasta is superb. Downsides: chairs you don't want to sit in for too long (management's strategy?), erratic and often rushed service.
818 Connecticut Ave. NWbet. H & I Sts.
Washington, DC 20006
202-331-8118
Top-knotch, innovative and interesting (in a good way) food from yummy appetizers to sinful desserts. A perfect place for an upscale business lunch. Equally great for dinner but some nights can be surprisingly quiet.
509 Seventh St. NWbet. E & F Sts.
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-3434
What you'd expect: great food, large portions, expensive, noisy and fun. Not a bad combination, which explains the large crowds. But if you're looking for something more innovative or quiet, it's not this place.
Westend Bistro
1190 22nd St. NWM St.
Washington, DC 20037
202-974-4900
Expensive (relative to the mediocre quality and random service that often results in cold food brought to the table). A handsome space and a great menu but neither the kitchen nor the staff live up to the promise.
Posto
1515 14th St. NWbet. Church & P Sts.
Washington, DC 20005
202-332-8613
Italian food that's worth the wait and difficult reservations. The pasta is superb. Downsides: chairs you don't want to sit in for too long (management's strategy?), erratic and often rushed service.
Equinox
818 Connecticut Ave. NWbet. H & I Sts.
Washington, DC 20006
202-331-8118
Top-knotch, innovative and interesting (in a good way) food from yummy appetizers to sinful desserts. A perfect place for an upscale business lunch. Equally great for dinner but some nights can be surprisingly quiet.
District ChopHouse & Brewery
509 Seventh St. NWbet. E & F Sts.
Washington, DC 20004
202-347-3434
What you'd expect: great food, large portions, expensive, noisy and fun. Not a bad combination, which explains the large crowds. But if you're looking for something more innovative or quiet, it's not this place.