Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Foggy Bottom

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

District of ColumbiaMaryland - DC SuburbsVirginia - DC Suburbs

Neighborhoods

Adams MorganAlexandriaArlingtonBethesdaBrookland / BrentwoodCapitol Hill

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

123 restaurants available nearby

1. The Prime Rib

4.9

Exceptional(3477)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

D.C's premier steakhouse with tuxedoed waiters and a 1940s Manhattan supper-club setting since 1976. Top five romantic restaurant in America (Food and Wine magazine). Live piano nightly. Valet parking. business casual for gentlemen.

2. Equinox - DC

4.8

Exceptional(3460)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Equinox on 19th has an upscale casual, crisp, atmosphere that firmly establishes a city chic decor. We are excited to offer you a regional, seasonal dining experience by a five-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic, Chef Todd Gray. We specialize in seasonal fine dining, plant-based, and vegetable-forward cuisine. Check out our beautiful brick fireplace room that looks onto 19th Street with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows for a perfect view. Our ample bar seats over 40 and is ideal for a beverage before dinner. Our lime-washed brick walls evoke a classic DC townhouse. Our vibe is friendly & upscale casual; our food is celebrated for all dining styles, from gluten-free and plant-based to locally farmed produce. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know when making your reservation and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Located at 900 19th St NW, just a few blocks from our previous location.

3. i Ricchi

4.5

Awesome(3769)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 2 times today

A restaurant specializing in the preparation of Cucina Rustica Tuscan country-style, scratch cooking. Attentive service from experienced and caring staff. Italian wine list. Outdoor dining on the Piazza. Valet parking Friday and Saturday. The Cafe / Patio is open with Tents, Heaters and Blankets featuring warm specialty drinks for your Winter pleasure. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. Curb side pick up thru www.iricchifoodclub.com. See our Sunday Specials!!

4. Giovanni's Trattu

4.7

Exceptional(824)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 5 times today

Giovanni's Trattu may be the only restaurant in DC to capture the feel of Venice. Formerly known as Trattu, this cozy little restaurant provides the lighter cuisine of Northern Italy, which is known for its unique flavor. The extensive menu changes every fall, winter and summer. Seating 60 in the main dining room, Giovanni's Trattu is candlelight at night and it entertains guests with friendly style of service, providing classic Italian music. Highlighting the ambiance is a collection of colorful pottery and venetian masks that hangs from the walls. Giovanni's Trattu is ideal for private parties, business lunches and dinners, romantic dates and family celebrations.

5. The Hamilton

4.7

Exceptional(11952)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 192 times today

The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.

6. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19616)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 333 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

7. Tortino

4.7

Exceptional(1912)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Executive Chef and owner Noé Canales welcomes you to experience his vision of contemporary Italian cuisine in his lovely new neighborhood restaurant designed to transport you to a trattoria in Tuscany.

8. Bresca

4.5

Awesome(930)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor

Booked 24 times today

Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.

A photo of Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown restaurant

9. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(13900)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Georgetown

Booked 150 times today

Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

A photo of The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC restaurant

10. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC

4.7

Exceptional(1105)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

J
JosephVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Henry (server) and Kim (bartender) were awesome, as usual. All our food was delicious, and I love the iced martinis. I really hope lunch is successful for you'all. Please market your lunch on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), wherever you can! Lunch is so fun at Prime Rib DC!
More info
The Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
•
4.9
N
Noel
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A locally inspired, nurturing home of the very best experience you could have in a family restaurant that still surprises, inspires and delights. My favorite place in DC for decades now.
More info
Equinox - DCPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
•
4.8
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service e and environment Food very good
More info
The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
•
4.7
T
Tom
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
Tamari was a fantastic server. She and all the staff were great and the food was outstanding. My wife and I were visiting Washington DC for the first time and this restaurant was so good we went back for a second visit.
More info
i RicchiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dupont Circle
•
4.5
C
Cathy
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
Giovanni’s Trattu is a must for Italian food every time we visit Washington DC. The spaghetti carbonara is my favorite! Service is good and the restaurant feels as authentic as they come.
More info
Giovanni's TrattuPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle
•
4.7

Explore OpenTable

Neighborhood
Neighborhood gem

Foggy Bottom

Washington
Hyattsville
Washington DC
Silver Spring
Mount Vernon Square
Columbia Heights / Brightwood
Reston
Glover Park
Clifton
Ashton
Rockville
Dickerson
Chevy Chase
Ashburn
Tysons Corner / McLean
Woodley Park
National Harbor
Foggy Bottom
Chantilly
Bethesda