Gypsy Kitchen was on my must try list for DC. I am so glad we did try it. Loved the ambiance of the…read morerestaurant- we were seated early for our reservation which as a nice surprise and when we asked to sit upstairs outside because the weather was amazing, it was no problem to accommodate. We chose to do tapas and share the dishes. We each ordered 3 items Mussels chorizo cantimpalo, shallots, red peppers, white wine, bread 16 - large portion of mussels - hubby was happy with that Crispy Cauliflower lemon tahini, dried fruit relish, caper berry, pistachio 15 - VERY good - I really enjoyed this dish Kefta Lamb Skewer piquillo tahini, sumac onions, parsley 17 - hubby loves lamb and this was pretty tasty Arroz Caldoso sepia sofrito, shrimp, bomba rice, scallions, lavash chips, lemon oil 16 - this was hands down our collective favorite Baby Octopus cherry peppers, green harissa, fennel, cilantro 22 - hubby loved this one, I though they were a little squishy and kind of weird but that's me and I don't normally eat octopus. Croquetas creamy chorizo fritters, saffron aioli 16 - least favorite, couldn't really identify the chorizo very strongly - it was just a creamy croqueta - just ok. We ended with the labneh pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. It was ok. Not my favorite but pumpkin seeds on top were tasty and crunchy!

Lots to enjoy here…read more Food is excellent and for tapas style the portion sizes lean in the large direction. Prices are very reasonable for DC and the quality. Loved the kefta lamb skewer. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. The piquillo tahini and sumac onions added more flavor punch. The hummus was exceptional. Strong tasty chickpea and garlic flavors balanced by lemon and dill. The pickled turnips presented in a flower shape was a nice touch. Service was excellent. Reservations via Open Table.

Amazing and very friendly service! We came on a Sunday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised when…read moreour sever indicated to us that they had happy hour. I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant that has happy hour during weekends. The happy hour menu was very extensive and had fabulous options! The standouts: - seafood paella: 10/10, we had to wait a bit to get it but it was worth it - patatas bravas: 12/10, crispy, flavorful with a nice spicy kick to them - croquetas de jamón- my kids' favorites - pan de tomate- great option for kids (and adults lol) The not so favorite: Dates with blue cheese Overall it was a delicious meal! The ambiance is beautiful and we can't wait to be back! P.S. everything looked sooo good that I forgot to take pictures of most of the things before we ate them!

Been here a few times, mostly for happy hour. The food options are solid and the sangria is good. I…read morelove the croquettes. Most recently I made the mistake of asking for another round of croquettes to take home and they said I would have to pay the regular price. Appreciate that she let me know that beforehand but didn't really make sense because I was allowed to take leftovers home so lesson learned to just order them next time and then ask for a box.

One of my favorite go-to spots whenever I'm in DC! Barcelona never disappoints. The food is always…read morefresh, flavorful, and phenomenal, and the ambiance is top-tier. Plus, you never know who you might see while you're there! They also have a great Happy Hour with a really nice selection of food and drinks. Now, I've never been a gimlet girl, but after trying their Richmond Gimlet, my palate was officially expanded! A gimlet is now one of my favorite cocktails. The unfortunate part is that everybody can't make a GOOD gimlet, even though it seems like such a simple cocktail. Barcelona definitely gets it right! If you're looking for good music, a great crowd, delicious food, and even better drinks, definitely check out Barcelona. It's always a vibe!

I usually love this place because of the tapas and atmosphere, but this last time was so…read moredisappointing with the portion sizes. We ordered the steak, potatoes bravas, mussels, chicken, and cheese bread. The steak was extremely tiny compared to the usual portion sizes. Half of the mussels had nothing in the except the shell. I don't think I'll come back after this time, which is so disappointing because I usually come here when I'm in DC.

This is a neighborhood gem. The food is always fantastic. The service is always top notch. The…read morestaff is friendly and attentive. Whenever friends visit from out of town, we bring them to Atxondo. And if they visit again, they always ask to go back again.

I went to Atxondo hoping to taste the work of a Basque chef, and found out that the new chef is…read morefrom El Salvador, but has studied cookery in Spain. After having a full meal with cocktails, appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee (about $70 per person), I concluded that Atxondo will be a definite future destination for Happy Hour and light bites, but that my full meal dining dollars will be spent elsewhere. The Patatas Bravas (Fingerling Potatoes) were outstanding, with their two tasty sauces and rich, crispy flavor and texture. The Hibiscus Margarita with its salt and tajín rim was good enough to warrant a second one... but the Sangria was lackluster due to the complete absence of cut-up fresh fruit in my glass. The "Crispy Duck Breast" is no longer served whole, but sliced on a bed of sauteed kale... and, sadly, seemed to be only a shadow of its former self. The Lamb Meatballs suffered from being mushy (a coarser grind would have made a world of difference in the texture) and lacked that meaty exuberance one treasures in any kind of meatball. My serving of Basque Cheesecake was almost comically tiny (at $9 per serving, perhaps not so funny after all). But my cup of Americano came out of the espresso machine strapping strong and piping hot, with a gorgeous head of natural crema from the oil of the coffee beans. So I will definitely return for a future Happy Hour to devour the outstanding Patatas Bravas and sip the good Margaritas, and to try the bargain Manchego Burger and other Happy Hour bites. For serious dining, Atxondo falls short of the mark... but for drinks and bar food, Atxondo turns out to be a real neighborhood gem. .

Fun to try our first Jose Andres restaurant while visiting Washington DC for the first time in…read moredecades. We had reservations so the wait was minimal for our party of 6 on a weeknight. We enjoyed sangrias to start, and were seated at a fun foosball table where Elvis and other characters battled it out as we waited to order. The restaurant felt welcoming and festive with lots of bright colors and decor. The manchego cheese and olives, garlic shrimp, and chicken thighs were all very tasty, tender, and succulent. Chicken and mushroom paella was served tableside with a swoosh of garlic aioli on each plate. We finished with 3 desserts which were all very well done - who would think to combine olive oil ice cream with grapefruit? I love eating desserts that I would never prepare at home. Overall, this is a great place to go with a group. Check it out if you're in the area.

We were lucky to get a parking spot out front on a Friday for lunch! Staff are a bit prickly given…read morethe location in the heart of DC and possibly the move along service is due to the majority business lunch traffic. Food was good but a bit pricy - probably due to location. Love their interpretation of a Paper Plane drink.

Oh salmon belly coconut curry, I need more of you in my life!!! I was at a table of four, and we…read moresplit tapioca pearl dumplings & spring rolls... The dumplings by far were my favorite, I could've had a whole tray! And then we got our entrees, and seriously, that curry... *Cries* it was SO. GOOD. I'm not sure what else I can say. The tight layout of this restaurant made me feel like I was in NYC haha. Staff were great... Restaurant week situation was a little odd, but outside of that I'd return without a doubt.

One of the best spots that hits the soul! Food was spectacular: we got a variety but what stood out…read morewas the Sikoo, Thom Khem (super rich and caramelized), the Gaeng Cod curry which was personally my favorite especially eating with the blue rice, and the mee sua which had a pleasant smokiness to it. Service was quick and fast. The interior was a little tight and small, it was a little difficult to sit comfortably at the bar due to the chairs. Overall 10/10 recommend and will be coming back.

I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My…read morefriend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable!

Not Michelin Star but Zaytinya has The Bib Gourmand distinction which means the restaurant is…read morerecognized by inspectors for offering fantastic food at a reasonable price point. I'm getting better at this! LOL Service was great from the moment we walked in. The ambiance at Zaytinya is exactly what you want from a José Andrés restaurant: light‑filled, contemporary, and buzzing with life. High ceilings, blue‑and‑white tones, and a chic Mediterranean aesthetic make it feel like a getaway in the middle of D.C. It's vibrant, social, and perfect for lingering over mezze crafted under Chef José Andrés' vision. I met another Yelp foodie here so that was a real treat! I love my Yelpies! Let's get into it with one sentence.... Come try this place out! It's taken me months to post this because this girl eats out way too much. For my fellow Yelpers if you haven't already tried, you're missing out! Thank me later! Cheers!

I haven't been here in awhile and forgot how amazing the food is at Amazonia! Loved everything…read moreordered! I ordered one hot and one cold dish. The Cebiche Clasico is exploding with flavor, I would order this time and time again. I also ordered the Patarashca which was the market fish. The fish was coooked perfectly and I enjoyed the red sauce. However, I didn't really care for the fried plantain and they seemed a bit out of place. The only negatives are the portion sizes are smaller than ideal and the server rarely came around. Overall, great restaurant and will be back!

Beautiful restaurant, seemingly attentive staff and beautiful looking food, but you can't pay me to…read morego back. We decided to get a few nibbles while waiting for our friend to arrive. Ceviche Nikkei, beef heart, filet and mushroom skewers and their scallops. Also got a couple of cocktails which became a Herculean task to get a straw from anyone. I scored after the third request. Yay? The ceviche was tuna and had so much sinew that after two pieces I gave up. The skewers came out and were so sauced up that you couldn't taste anything, and they were luke warm at best. Lastly, the scallops had so much Parmesan that that is all you taste. Let's just say that I couldn't stay after that, we paid and decided to go to a good restaurant, maybe McDonald's?

A wonderful experience! We loved coming here and getting to try lil bites of as much as we wanted…read more We sat outside which I wouldn't reccomend, the atmosphere wasn't as comfy as inside. But service was efficient and food was excellent! Def come hungry so you can try all the things. Flatbreads and lasagna were a 10/10

Visited here once in 2024 and again in 2026 during Restaurant week. The price has increased over…read morethe years and there is a restaurant service charge on top of tax and tip, so coming during restaurant week felt a little more "normal" price wise for lunch ($35 per person for all you can eat plus dessert). Service was pretty fast, though we did come in on a weekday during lunch hours. It wasn't super packed which made it a relaxed vibe. The appetizers and the main meals were outstanding. Every time we go to Ambar, the Balkan Salad, the beet tzatziki, and the veal soup are our non-negotiable starters. The bread basket that comes with the spreads is always warm as if it came out of the oven which is a nice touch. This time around we got to try kajmak- tasted like fresh butter from a farm. The orders we kept coming back to in particular were the grilled shrimp, the sesame crusted salmon, and the beef goulash. It's easy to get full quickly, but if you're eyeing on dessert, pace yourself! Unless you love decadent cakes, I would pass if dessert is an extra cost. The dessert menu was quite underwhelming to me and, besides the baklava, doesn't give traditional Balkan dessert vibes. If I were to recommend going to Ambar, definitely head in during restaurant week! And if paying full cost, I would say brunch has a nicer sweets selection over the dessert menu offered during lunch and dinner.

Service was great, food was absolutely delicious. My overall dining experience was excellent.read more

We had a great experience at St. Anselm in DC! Overall, the food was very good, and everything we…read moreordered was delicious. The branzino was absolutely amazing, and the steak was cooked to perfection. We also ordered the oysters, which were delicious, but my personal favorite of the entire meal had to be the **deviled eggs!** They were definitely a standout and a must-try. The service was pretty good as well. We did have a small issue with our first drink, but the staff took it back and corrected it in no time, which we really appreciated. It was nice to see the issue handled quickly and professionally without taking away from our overall experience. Ambiance was great. Overall, St. Anselm delivered a delicious meal with great service and quality dishes. Between the perfectly cooked steak, flavorful branzino, fresh oysters, and those amazing deviled eggs, there was plenty to love. I would definitely recommend giving this spot a try if you're in DC!