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- KKristiWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe enjoyed our Christmas eve dinner last night. Delicious food, excellent service, and ambiance.More infoSeasons 52 - North BethesdaPrice: Expensive• American• North Bethesda•4.7
- AAmyGreater Taipei Area •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoHad Christmas Eve dinner with my mom here, the server is very friendly and nice! And the food is delicious! Merry Christmas🎄!More infoSummer House - North BethesdaPrice: Moderate• American• North Bethesda•4.6
- SSimoneWashington, D.C. Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoDelicious meal and attentive (but not overbearing!) service. Food was great and it was a lovely atmosphere. Would return for another nice meal!More infoMelinaPrice: Expensive• Greek• North Bethesda•4.8
- JJaneLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a wonderful evening tonight at Julii. We ordered burrata, French onion soup, Alsatian tart and scallop crudo for appetizers. For mains we had the trout and the scallop risotto. Everything was excellent. The ambience was lovely, service was perfect - very attentive without being overbearing. Burrata is hard to mess up so of course that was great. The tart while good didn’t live up to the hype. It was still very enjoyable! It’s not so much of a tart as it truly is more of a flatbread pizza, but still very good. The trout was tasty and the scallop risotto was very nice. For me, the stand out dish was the scallop crudo -very bright and refreshing flavors. We had a great time and I would definitely come back again!More infoJuliiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• North Bethesda•4.7
- SSaabirahPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 9, 2024Amazing experience. 10/10 definitely would recommend the churrasco experience.More infoFogo de Chao - BethesdaPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• North Bethesda•4.3
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Kensington is a peaceful refuge on the outskirts of D.C. with beautiful Victorian architecture, a weekly farmer's market, and a fun shopping scene. When it's time to stop exploring and to eat, you’ll never lack for tasty sustenance. The dining options range from fast and casual to upscale experiences, and every palate is accounted for. There is a variety of international food, including flavorful Mediterranean, Asian fusion, and Cajun. For upscale dining, locals head to chic French bistros and trendy Japanese restaurants. When you're in need of some comfort food, go to one of the area's cozy, farm-to-table restaurants. Kensington is also a haven for dessert-lovers as it has artisanal bakeries sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.