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China Chilcano, Washington, DC
Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.6
4.6
3694 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian
A photo of China Chilcano restaurant

China Chilcano

4.6
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Penn Quarter

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant, led by award-winning chef José Andrés, honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Website
    http://www.chinachilcano.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Location
    418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at China Chilcano with an exclusive six-course tasting menu designed by Chef Daniel Lugo. Highlights include the luxurious Causa de Caviar, fiery Szechuan Chili Wontons, and vibrant Ceviche Clasico, paired with a live DJ performance to keep the energy flowing until midnight. Guests at the bar countertop can enjoy the regular dinner menu, making this a perfect evening for any dining preference. Reserve your spot now to welcome 2024 in unforgettable style
    New Year's Eve Celebration Photo

Menu

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What 3,694 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines, presenting a creative and flavorful menu. Guests rave about dishes like ceviche and dim sum, describing the experience as "amazing" and "life-changing." The atmosphere is lively, service attentive, and the "pisco sours were delicious." Perfect for an adventurous dining experience.

3,694 Reviews

  1. Kirsten

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! Service was good, friendly, but felt a bit rushed. I also noted on my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday but that was never acknowledged.

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  2. Ruben

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Waited over 15 minutes to be seated (had a reservation). Ordered the lomo saltado medium rare, but was served well done. Service was a little chaotic, a little awkward. Did not feel like the food was good value for the money spent.

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  3. MariaS

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as flavorful as in the past. Miss some of the old dishes and the corn nuts on the table

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  4. Thom

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do yourself a favor and make reservations now. All your senses and taste buds will thank you. THE absolutist Pisco Sours around. Everything, and I mean everything, from the small plates, dim sum, ceviche, noodles and dessert were out of this world! A do not miss when you are in DC. Fabulous and your experience won’t break the bank!

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  5. Lars

    Washington DC

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another lovely evening at China Chilcano! This time we tried the new dishes: * Ceviche Clasico — Delicious! * Lucky Twelve siu mai — this is the best way for two to sample the tripe of diu mai — dorado (”golden”), pollo (“chicken”), and tradicional. All excellent. * Tam tam — spicy pork and noodles with peanut sauce. Truly delicious. * Suspiro Limeña — The perfect dessert! The staff are marvelous! The service was wonderful, snd the staff was attentive and engaging. Even those just clearing the dishes were polite and cheerful. Having a polite and cheerful staff mashed for a wonderful evening! Overall, an exceptionally pleasant dining experience!

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  6. David

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, as always, was very good to excellent. The service was friendly. But, as in the past, I urge them to work on the front. In spite of our reservation, we were made to wait for a half hour. They delivered our food to the next table, where someone from the Jose Andres management group was having dinner. They gave us two free drinks (without our asking), but that is just an acknowledgement that they had screwed up. The last time, the front was so bad (rude, made us wait) that they offered us a free meal (without my prompting). A very good restaurant marred by poor organization.

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  7. Glory

    RP

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks! Outstanding customer service!

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  8. Robert

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very unique restaurant with excellent food and service!

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  9. Cathy

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hannah, service extraordinaire. Was able to guide me to a great Japanese gin fir martini. Food is copious. The vibe I fun

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  10. Joel

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delightful and flavors (especially the Peruvian dishes) were new and unique to us. Good dining experience but not great - server seems distant (for a supposedly Michelin rated restaurant, service was I think not up to par - seems uninterested in serving our group)…. Just going by work I guess. Otherwise, good food and food selection.

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FAQs

China Chilcano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-0941.

China Chilcano is rated 4.6 stars by 3694 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of China Chilcano restaurant

China Chilcano

4.6
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for China Chilcano

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chinachilcano.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
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