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Causa, Washington, DC
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Causa

$50 and over
Peruvian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Causa is our Michelin-Starred tasting room where the world of Peruvian culinary tradition comes to life, thanks to the artistry of Chef Carlos Delgado. Here, you'll embark on a journey through the gastronomic heritage of the Peruvian geographical regions.

Reservations can be booked two months in advance. This prix-fixe menu is $179 (tax & gratuity not included). Enhance your experience further with a Remarkable Wine Pairing to compliment your 6-courses or venture into North America's rarest pisco selection and fully immerse yourself in the bounty of Peru's national spirit.

If you have any questions or clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking.

Gift Card? Please use a credit card to book hold your reservation and we will refund you upon completion of your meal. Causa accepts inKind House Account credit and is unable to accept general inKind credits. Please reach out to inKind support for further clarification.

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023

From the OpenTable editors: This MICHELIN-starred stunner from chef Carlos Delgado is an ode to his native Peru. In the colorful, 26-seat spot with an iced fish counter display and open kithen, Delgo prepares dishes that star rare catches from Japan and beyond, plus South American-forward plates that could include bomba rice with uni and caviar. Toast with a glass of pisco from the restaurant's 100-plus bottle collection.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Cross street
    We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are in the Shaw neighborhood two blocks away from the Mt Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station on the Yellow/Green line.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Causa Six Course Experience - Table Seating

    $179.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Journey through Peru with Chef Carlos Delgado's 6 Course Experience. Our current menu focuses on 'Nikkei' - Japanese culinary heritage blended with Peruvian ingredients and technique, resulting from Japanese immigration to Peru in the late 19th century. Our menu focuses heavily on fish, with some raw preparations. We cannot at all accommodate fin fish, shellfish, dairy or allium allergies. We will try to make other accommodations where possible, but vegan and vegetarian menus are not yet available. If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking. Please plan accordingly to be on time for your reservation and note that we do not seat incomplete parties as the experience begins as soon as you enter the dining room. There is a 15 minute grace period before your tickets are forfeited.
    Causa Six Course Experience - Table Seating Photo

  • Causa Six Course Experience - Counter Seating

    $179.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Journey through Peru with Chef Carlos Delgado's 6 Course Experience. Our current menu focuses on 'Nikkei' - Japanese culinary heritage blended with Peruvian ingredients and technique, resulting from Japanese immigration to Peru in the late 19th century. Our menu focuses heavily on fish, with some raw preparations. We cannot at all accommodate fin fish, shellfish, dairy or allium allergies. We will try to make other accommodations where possible, but vegan and vegetarian menus are not yet available. If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking. Please plan accordingly to be on time for your reservation and note that we do not seat incomplete parties as the experience begins as soon as you enter the dining room. There is a 15 minute grace period before your tickets are forfeited.
    Causa Six Course Experience - Counter Seating Photo

  • Causa Four Course Experience - Table Seating

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    A thoughtfully condensed version of the 'Causa Six Course Experience. ' Join us for a four course tasting experience from Chef Carlos Delgado. Offered Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Our current menu contains beef, shellfish, fin fish, allium, cilantro, gluten, dairy, soy, and egg; none of which can be modified. We are unable to accommodate vegetarian or vegan diets but we are able to accommodate pescatarian diets with advanced notice. If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking. Please plan accordingly to be on time for your reservation and note that we do not seat incomplete parties as the experience begins as soon as you enter the dining room. There is a 15 minute grace period before your tickets are forfeited.
    Causa Four Course Experience - Table Seating Photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 92 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Service

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Innovative

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

  • District of Columbia

    Innovative

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Causa offers an unforgettable dining experience with outstanding Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "creative, delicious" dishes. The tasting menu is "a work of art," with perfect wine pairings. The atmosphere is casual yet sophisticated, making it ideal for special occasions. An "absolutely phenomenal" destination in DC.
92 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dining experience!

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  2. Detavernier

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superlekker grgeten in een heel leuke sfeer met correcte vriendelijke bediening. Ieder gerechtje was een smaakbom De prijs is wel hoog in vergelijking met evenwaardige restaurants in België. Maar ik vond het ondanks dat meer dan de moeite.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team made my fiancé’s birthday dinner incredibly special. We first came in Dec 2022 and didn’t think they could top it, but they did. We will be back

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  4. Keston VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent drink, and excellent service.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely FANTASTIC. Not stuffy at all but the expórtenle and quality were something I have never experienced. An absolutely unforgettable evening filled with food and exceptional service.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have I been to every restaurant in DC? No. But here’s what I know: Peruvian cuisine is the best in the world. Japanese is not far off. The pair are fused just right here. Won’t bother trying to describe. Just go. The service is tops. It’s like you are the client that hinges on their whole business. Loved it. Will be back again when the menu gets refreshed. Just go.

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  7. shawn VIP

    St. Louis26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dining experience will be indelibly stamped into my brain for the rest of my days.

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  8. MattK VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    World class device and food, best Peruvian restaurant in the US.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, food was amazing. Staff was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I highly recommend, the wine pairing matched the food extremely well, the pisco sour was fantastic. There were several additional items that I would love to have tried as well, but the tasting experience was dialed in appropriately and I could not have eaten and enjoyed any additional items…..looks like I’ll have to revisit for those, lol.

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  10. Sam

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal at Causa was one of the best experiences we've had in a long time. The service was amazing, the food was excellent. We've eaten at many fine dining establishments, and quite a few with Michelen stars. Causa was a standouts, even by those standards. It was great, and was a meal that we will not forget.

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FAQs

Causa is rated 4.9 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Causa

920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Cross street
    We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are in the Shaw neighborhood two blocks away from the Mt Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station on the Yellow/Green line.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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