Good quality food with unique fusions and creative add-ins to typical Indian dishes. It's…read morehigher-end, but not super elegant or fancy, instead it's more of a semi-casual atmosphere Definitely palatable for those who are new to Indian food or can't handle much spice. My Korean parents LOVED all the dishes! I thought everything was really yummy too, but personally, I wish it was spicier!! Mushroom Biryani (4.5/5) Solid biryani with a nice umami flavor from the mushrooms. I really like the bread top - you can dip it into any of the sauces you get. The fig raita is delicious too. Branzino (6/5) SO good. Beautiful, meaty fish. They didn't have the typical side that comes with it, so they replaced it with the cabbage, and it was honestly so good. I also really liked the sauce that came with it. Daal Burrata (2.5/5) Bland. It didn't really taste like much to me, and I don't think the creamy burrata added much to the dish. Chicken Tikka Masala (5/5) Yummy, tender chicken pieces. Probably the dish most similar to classic Indian food/takeout. Paneer Lasagna (3.5/5) Very unique dish! I liked the creamy sauce, but I wasn't a huge fan of the crunchy paneer bits. The saag flavor was also pretty light - I wanted MORE saag :) Very nice workers and a semi-casual interior. Service was good. Waiter helped us think through which dishes to order and how or why. Would recommend!! But don't expect your typical Indian takeout ;)

Daru is a top tier restaurant with high quality service. Marvin is awesome and really nice! I loved…read morethe appetizers. The momi was very flavorful and was accompanied with a creamy sauce. The spicy duck kebabs were amazing and came with a sweet sauce and and a creamy sauce. I'm not sure why they call it Duck kebabs when it is actually goat though. We ordered the lamb chops and cabbage and chicken tikka masala. Those items were good, but nothing really impressive. I did enjoy the potatoes and they all have potential with a tad more seasoning. The dessert was amazing! It was their version of floral donut holes and ice cream. I will definitely be back!

Hidden down an alley in Georgetown, My Little Chamomile is the right restaurant for a Georgetown…read morecouple on a date, friends wanting an upscale night out, or a traveler at the Ritz Carlton coming for tasty dinner within walking distance. I was the latter, and wow this is now one of my favorite restaurants in Georgetown. Often I feel like the cuisine in Georgetown panders to the comfortable. It is speaking to parents of Georgetown students, think Filomena's or even Osteria Mozza (I know it's great), but so much of the food in Georgetown is hits that your parents would love. My Little Chamomile pushes you a little, with a unique wine list, select cocktails, and some extremely tasty dishes, we get to explore Turkish cuisine in a way that moves you beyond the every day. The labne and all appetizers served with fresh bread are just so good. You must get something creamy or cheesy, it just feels right. The lamb skewers were also oh sooo good, and the lavash was so flavorfull with the tomatoes. I was surprised and enjoyably so. Cocktails were great, and they have Raki which the bartender comped me, because we were having lovely conversation. Every single person I encountered working at the restaurant believed in the mission, the food, the space. It was stunning to see. There aren't many places better in Georgetown. You can argue the food is similar to Alara, but the vibes are not even close. This feels like a real human run restaurant. You've got to try it!

My Little Chamomile has been on our list to try together since it opened last year, and we made a…read morereservation for last Wednesday. Our server recommended some good options for us and was very thorough in making sure there was no cross-contamination with my friend's allergens. TEKMIL FAVA - 14 Incredibly delicious dip that's incredibly dill-forward. The bread that came with it was just OK, but the citrusy and herb combination was addictive. We would definitely recommend it! ZEYTİNYAĞLI ENGİNAR - 24 Not the biggest artichoke fan, but my artichoke-loving friend really enjoyed this. It was soft with the perfect texture, but not my favorite. MERCIMEK ÇORBASI - 14 This red lentil soup had a runnier consistency which was perfect. It came out hot, and topped with buttery bread crumbs that was crunchy and tasty. I love soup and would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good lentil soup. ÇÖP ŞIŞ - 23 The tomato paste/sauce was so fresh and sweet, topped with fresh herbs and lavash (type of flatbread) as the base. Definitely eat this as fresh as possible. Underneath the flatbread were five lamb skewers, which was smoky and flavorful. The combination of the savory lamb and fresh tomatoes was phenomenal. MANTI - 24 These are delicate and small beef dumplings mixed with a creamy yogurt sauce and spices. The dumpling skin was perfectly thin, and the beef was well-seasoned. The sauce was a bit much, but it complements the dumplings well in moderation. KEŞKÜL - 13 The almond pudding was addictive -- not too sweet and slightly nutty, making you want more and more of it. This was definitely our favorite dessert of the night and they were incredibly generous with the amount of almonds they give you! REVANI - 15 A bit dense, sweeter than I'd like -- this is a corn flour cake with some whipped cream and rhubarb jam on the side. Our server said this was one of the "less sweet" dessert options, so the ones we didn't order are probably a lot sweeter. Food was good, and we had a great experience! Nice ambiance, and they were quite packed on a Wednesday evening. They're also on inKind, so we were able to pay with the app and save on our meal.

We've been here several times since it's opened and so far, not much of anything has disappointed…read moreus. The designer for this restaurant did a wonderful job, it's so easy on the eye. We've grabbed dinner multiple times and have had a variety of items. The kitchen puts their foot in each dish, the food is always flavorful and well plated. The flavor profile is pretty distinct for each dish, so you're not experiencing a lot of the same across dishes. The team here are very approachable, kind, and attentive. We haven't tried their brunch yet, so am looking forward to that!

Some of the best happy hour I've had a minute, everything I had was super tasty. The flat bread was…read morewarm, fresh and soft and they were very generous with it. The best thing I had from the HH menu was the chicken sharwama and egg plant dip absolutely delicious, I really recommend the lamb sliders too. My least favorite was the fish kofte it lacked flavor kinda bland. We also got the butter chicken and it was mind blowing get the cardamom sauce that comes with it. Service was very efficient and our bartenders were really lovely. Loved the vibe in there too not too noisy or crowded really calm, I'll absolutely be back here.

Extremely friendly service and great ambiance. We were here on a Saturday night and they had a live…read moresaxophonist, who played throughout our entire meal and it was lovely. The food was delicious as well, we had several dips with bread to begin, both were on point, and then graduated to the grilled platter for two which also impressed. Will definitely be returning to this neighborhood gem!

I had a very disappointing experience here. All of our food was served cold, which is unacceptable…read morefor dishes like Turkish kebabs that should be hot and freshly prepared. The entire order came out in about 10 minutes, which made it seem like everything was pre-cooked and just reheated. The French fries were clearly undercooked and tasted raw. The ayran was also extremely diluted more like salted water than a proper yogurt drink. We brought these issues to the staff and asked to speak with a manager, but no one came. Instead, our concerns were dismissed. We barely touched the food because the quality was so poor. Overall, very disappointing service and food.

My daughter, son-in-law, and I celebrated my retirement (46 years of Corporate America) at Iron…read moreGate and couldn't have picked a better place!! The historical ambiance is quintessential D.C., every bite of the 4 course "Family Table" dinner out of this world, and Annie's service impeccable! I highly recommend this restaurant and encourage you to ask to be seated in Annie's service area. She was knowledgeable, on top of every need, and just a joy to interact with. We plan on returning!

Fantastic service, mixed results on good and drink, for restaurant week during summer 2026. Long…read morestory short, it was overall a good experience and I'd try it again in a different season. I think I'd prefer to sit outdoors although maybe when it's less hot and humid, as it was a bit loud indoors. The sesame feta with watermelon was delicious and maybe our favorite dish overall. The tomato panzanella was okay but the tomato could have been more ripe. I'd heard about the focaccia but something was off when we went--something was very clearly missing, maybe salt, and it just tasted like a pretty dense vehicle for oil. They change the focaccia seasonally and may have just been having a bad day so I'd try it again but it was not great. The gnocchi was very good and very filling. The chicken was good, and the dill lemon sauce was nice. The desserts were all good--the phyllo cheesecake with peaches, a chocolate pudding, and a cheese plate with blue cheese and a Pennsylvania pecorino. Two of us tried the Hermes drink first and unfortunately it was very underwhelming. It tasted like slightly alcoholic water, but didn't have much flavor. The blueberry lemon cocktail was much more interesting.

Talk about a hidden gem!…read more Saying that we enjoyed our time at Afghania would be the biggest understatement of 2026. It's a little higher up than some of the more commonly known restaurants but we are so glad we made the trek. Everything we had was a hit, there were no misses and that's rare- especially since our group totaled 6 people. That's a lot of people to impress. We were only a couple bites into our dinner when my mom said "we have to come back here again, and soon" For starters we had the assortment of dumplings. All delicious but my favorite was definitely the pumpkin. Sweet, and flavorful. If you're not a huge fan of spice, like myself, skip the spicy beef dumplings. I mean, it's in the name. Our table bought a variety of things and sampled all of it as dinner. We got the beef tenderloin and chicken, the chicken and ground beef, the Kandahari vegetarian flights, and the Moguhli (the one thing I hadn't sampled (hint, it was also spicy). The beef? Tender. The chicken? Juicy. The difference varieties of prepared rice? Flavorful. The drinks were also a hit. I had a mocktail that was mild in taste, with a hint of sweetness yet refreshing (the name is slipping me at the moment). Dessert? To die for. The cardamom tres leches was the best dessert I'd had at a restaurant in a while. I would make a trip back to Afghania just for it. The service was also amazing. Our server was very patient (we were a table of six, ¼ bilingual, ¼ just French speakers and the rest English speakers), and also very knowledgeable as everything we ate came at her recommendation. The décor is tasteful and in no way overbearing : white table clothes, artwork that depicts the culture, and it was overall a very cozy and intimate vibe. Hands down, a wonderful experience.

The food here is great. We thoroughly enjoyed our appetizer and both entrees. Lots of flavor in…read moreeach dish and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The portion sizes are large as well so we got to take home some leftovers. However, the service is not up to par unfortunately. The staff all seemed new and there were only three servers for all the tables and they were also serving the downstairs bar. When we arrived for our reservation we had to wait at least 10 minutes for them to acknowledge us. There is no waiting area because of the size and layout of the restaurant so it's probably best to just wait outside. Once seated it then took quite a while to receive water and place our order for drinks and the appetizer. When we were eating the appetizer one of the servers came over and asked if we had the bread yet. We said no and then he went and got us the complimentary bread basket that the other tables already had. I will also note I saw a few cobwebs in the ceiling corners upstairs. If the service improves I think I could give this another chance.

This was my first experience at a Michelin star restaurant. I opted to try the chef's tasting menu!…read more Service was beyond my expectations. I don't eat pork, so they made reasonable accommodations. I saw online that they're know for the happy hour and fun drinks! I did try a mocktail that paired really well well my dinner. Let's get into the food. I tried tuna tartare for the first time. I was nervous before I had never eaten that type of food. LOVED IT. because I had so many courses, I'll speak on my favorites. The Lamb Kebab was superb! I'd over it again on Wednesday's when they have à la carte. The dessert, the chocolate tart, remarkable. I'd definitely eat that again! The restaurant itself was very clean! It would be great for a date night! I did go by myself to fully enjoy the experience, but I'd love to return with a special someone!

Beautiful Restaurant, and the service was okay (for Michelin). There was just something our…read moreexperience lacked here. I didn't take any photos because I really just wanted to enjoy it, etc., without whipping out my phone for every course. Even for a Micheline restaurant, I felt it unnecessary to serve the drinks on their own stage/platter with other things surrounding it (inedible trinkets and whatnots). The drink is presented to you, and the whole "stage" for the drink gets whisked away. I say bring the drink in the glass you're supposed to drink out of and let it speak for itself. Maybe this is done for quick Instagram picture moments? Other than that...meh...My husband did enjoy his drink, and I thought it was wonderful as well, as I tasted it. The Stage presentation was so unnecessary to me, though. Unfortunately, there are no non-alcoholic spirits, and for a Michelin-Star restaurant. I feel like this is a must have (non alcholoic, wines, sparklings, whiskeys, gins, ect.) That would be my number one recommendation for this spot. We found the menu a bit confusing at first, and didn't receive the best explanation of what the "rundown" was on how to order. Each course was okay, Service was quick to put the dish in front of us, and wander off, without explanation of what was going on, on the plate ( ya, we picked out what we ordered, doesn't necessarily mean we knew what we were eating lol)... The best dishes for both my husband and I were the mains. He had a monkfish, and I had the crispy duck...pretty good Our mains came with really great rice and lentils. The Naan, was incredibly underwhelming, didn't seem like it was the freshest, and lacked the salt and fat/butter/herbs and warmth I was hoping for. So interesting experience overall...

Went to this restaurant because I was interested in their manti (dumplings) and Tabbouleh salad. So…read moreI made a reservation for lunch, but these items were not on the lunch menu -- note that on their website there was only main menu and weekend brunch menu. Luckily, the manager asked the kitchen to do a special order for me, so I was able to try both of them! Moreover, when he learned that I wanted to make the manti, he even carefully explained to me how it was cooked! Thanks a lot!!! The Yara's Manti was basically small, boat shaped, half-covered dumplings baked in oil, then topped with yogurt and pine nuts. This is completely different from how Turkish or Afghan manti is made, thus having a different flavor as well. The baking procedure gave some crispiness to the dumplings, while the oil helped them to maintain sufficient moisture. These dumplings went well with the yogurt; I also tried sprinkling some sumac on them and it was great. However, the yogurt tend to get mixed with the oil when you move the dumplings. it would be better if they serve the dumplings (and toppings) in a separate, heated container. Yara's Tabbouleh is a creative twist to the traditional Tabbouleh. Besides the usual ingredients, there were diced beets and pomegranate arils. Both added some refreshing sweetness to the salad, and the beets also some hint of earthiness. The freshly baked pita was also delicious. Each piece weighed ~55-65g and was topped with sumac. Paired well with the other two dishes. The restaurant had a beautiful decor. At lunchtime there were not many people so it was relatively quiet. I will go there again the next time I visit DC! And I want to thank the resturant again for offering me the opportunity to try these dishes!

Food is easily a 4.5-5 stars and really enjoyable so if I recommended based on just food alone, yes…read more100% go there. Their hummus was creamy and in my top 5 of the DMV thus far. Their mandu dumplings are extremely flavorful and their za'atar flatbread is simple but perfectly crisp and spiced. There were some hiccups with brunch when I went. My first pet peeve is when a menu online lies and they changed their AYCE (which is why we went) to a more expensive pick 3 items type thing (it is full portions so still filling but was disappointing). It was hard for us to get service, our drink was priced incorrectly on it, and it took some hounding to get some of our dishes out (I think our server forgot to put one in and just said it takes a while/ we had finished the rest of our food practically). I'd come back and try again at least because their food is flavorful and good.