Michelin-starred restaurants in Washington D.C.

Discover a comprehensive guide to the finest dining establishments in the U.S. capital, perfect for an unforgettable culinary experience. Explore the top-rated restaurants in Washington D.C. offering innovative tasting menus and exceptional service. From contemporary cuisine to international specialties, these culinary destinations promise a luxurious experience. Ideal for food enthusiasts seeking the best in fine dining and special occasions. The selection includes options for every palate, ensuring a memorable evening.

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    Métier (Washington D.C.)

    416 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

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    Métier offers deeply complex cuisine in a subdued and elegant dining space, providing an outstanding culinary experience. Its focus on sophistication and technique keeps it a benchmark of fine dining.

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    Fiola (Washington D.C.)

    23 Global Votes
    • Holds a Michelin star since 2017

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    Fiola is a benchmark of high-quality Italian cuisine in Washington D.C., known for its elegance and commitment to fresh ingredients. Its culinary offering keeps it a top-tier destination for lovers of Italian gastronomy.

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    The Dabney (Washington D.C.)

    12 Global Votes
    • Retained Michelin star

      (+4)

    The Dabney focuses on Mid-Atlantic American cuisine, with a commitment to local ingredients and open-fire cooking. Its authenticity and high quality make it a standout in the city.

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    Kinship (Washington D.C.)

    11 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

      (+4)

    Kinship stands out for its focus on modern American cuisine and its welcoming atmosphere, offering a sophisticated and accessible culinary experience. Its offering keeps it a benchmark in Washington D.C.'s gastronomic scene.

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    Bresca (Washington D.C.)

    7 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

      (+4)

    Bresca stands out on bustling 14th Street for its beautiful presentation and contemporary culinary offering. It offers modern and complex dishes that keep it a fine dining benchmark in Washington D.C.

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    Albi (Washington D.C.)

    6 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

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    Albi celebrates Chef Michael Rafidi's Palestinian heritage through live-fire cooking in the Navy Yard district. Its modern and lively atmosphere, along with its distinctive Middle Eastern cuisine, make it a standout in the city.

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    Imperfecto: The Chef's Table (Washington D.C.)

    6 Global Votes
    • Celebrates Latin flavors with ace ingredients

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    Imperfecto: The Chef's Table offers an exclusive chef's table experience, channeling the beauty of imperfection in its Latin American cuisine. Its unique and artistic proposal makes it a prominent culinary destination.

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    Rania (Washington D.C.)

    6 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking restaurant

      (+4)

    Rania offers a contemporary expression of Indian cuisine, with refined flavors and an elegant experience. Its proposal makes it a prominent destination for those seeking a modern interpretation of Indian gastronomy.

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    minibar (Washington D.C.)

    5 Global Votes
    • Two Michelin Stars

      (+4)

    minibar is a culinary laboratory by chef José Andrés that merges art and science, offering a series of small bites and dishes where fantasy and surprise are the driving forces. Its experimental approach and constant innovation keep it a unique gastronomic experience.

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    Pineapple & Pearls (Washington D.C.)

    5 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking restaurant

      (+4)

    Pineapple & Pearls is known for its culinary mastery and exceptional tasting experience on Capitol Hill. It remains a fine dining masterpiece, offering a sophisticated and memorable gastronomic proposal.

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    Masseria (Washington D.C.)

    5 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

      (+4)

    Masseria is known for its focus on Puglian cuisine and its sophisticated atmosphere, offering an authentic and refined Italian experience. Its culinary offering makes it a prominent destination for lovers of Italian gastronomy.

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    Sushi Nakazawa (Washington D.C.)

    5 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

      (+4)

    Sushi Nakazawa offers an exceptional sushi omakase, prepared by Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, with the highest quality fish. Its culinary experience makes it an essential destination for sushi lovers.

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    Gravitas (Washington D.C.)

    4 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking restaurant

      (+4)

    Gravitas draws diners to Ivy City with its beautiful setting and contemporary cuisine, which transforms local produce into modern and complex dishes. Its new greenhouse dining options make it even more appealing.

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    Jônt (Washington D.C.)

    2 Global Votes
    • Awarded two Michelin stars

      (+4)

    Jônt is a benchmark of fine dining in Washington D.C., standing out for its audacity and beauty in every dish. Its contemporary tasting menu, focused on high-quality seafood and meats, keeps it an essential culinary experience.

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    Causa (Washington D.C.)

    2 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking restaurant

      (+4)

    Causa stands out for its Peruvian revolution in Shaw, offering a dual concept with an upstairs tasting lounge and a rooftop bar. Its vibrant and authentic Peruvian cuisine makes it a unique culinary experience.

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    Elcielo Washington (Washington D.C.)

    2 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

      (+4)

    Elcielo Washington offers a Colombian culinary spectacle in Georgetown, notable for its innovative and creative approach. Its gastronomic proposal makes it a unique destination to explore high-end Colombian cuisine.

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    Oyster Oyster (Washington D.C.)

    2 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

      (+4)

    Oyster Oyster stands out for its innovative vegetarian offering and strong commitment to sustainability, which earned it a Michelin Green Star. It is a leader in sustainable practices and offers creative and conscious cuisine.

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    Mita (Washington, D.C., USA)

    1 Global Votes
    • Holds one Michelin star for 2025

      (+4)

    Mita offers an innovative plant-based Latin American tasting menu, with international influences and original flavors and textures. Its high-quality vegan proposal makes it a unique and outstanding option in the city.

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    Omakase @ Barracks Row (Washington D.C.)

    1 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

      (+4)

    Omakase @ Barracks Row offers a unique omakase experience with Japanese imports and exquisite sushi. Its high quality and focus on Japanese ingredients make it an essential destination for sushi lovers.

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    Xiquet (Washington D.C.)

    1 Global Votes
    • High quality cooking

      (+4)

    Xiquet offers a high-end Spanish culinary experience, with authentic and refined dishes that celebrate Valencian gastronomy. Its proposal makes it a prominent destination for lovers of Spanish cuisine.