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Rania DC's Main Dining Room - Rania DC, Washington, DC

Rania DC

4.7
4.7
473 Reviews
$50 and over
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!

Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.

Policies:
-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.
-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.
-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.
- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.
-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.

For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 804-6434
  • Website
    https://www.raniadc.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Peter Boboris
  • Private party facilities
    Hosting a business event or a celebratory occasion? Rania has the perfect space for your next event. We offer a variety of spaces and menu options that bring forward the history, flavors, and hospitality of India.

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Experiences

  • Brunch Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Rania for a brunch experience like no other! Enjoy our exquisite 3-Course Price Fixe menu for $55 per person, or indulge in Bottomless Mimosas for $35 (90-minute limit). Whether you're in the mood for sweet, savory, or bubbly, we've got it all. Don't miss out on a delightful culinary adventure!

  • Regular Dining Experience 4-Course Menu

    $90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Rania's 4-course ($90) pre-fixe menu experience, with the option to add wine pairings and cocktails as desired. Available Tuesdays thru Saturdays. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate allergies to allium, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. However, we are pleased to inform you that we can cater to vegan diets and other dietary restrictions if notified beforehand. We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding.

  • Thanksgiving Feast

    $125.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Join us for an exquisite 4-course Thanksgiving dinner on November 28, 2024, from 2-8 pm for $125 per person. Elevate your dining experience with our wine pairing for $85 per person. Reserve your table now for a memorable celebration! Please note: On 11/28/24, our special Thanksgiving menu will be the only menu available.

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What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rania DC offers an "amazing dining experience" with a creative menu of Indian-inspired cuisine. Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "incredible flavors," along with unique cocktails and beautiful ambiance. While some find the noise level high, most agree it's a "memorable experience" and "one of the best Indian restaurants in the US."

473 Reviews

  1. Steven

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is pure fine dining. The food is delicious from start to finish and the money you spend is worth it. The drinks presentation wise are elaborate, but maybe not needed.

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  2. Terry

    Denver

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Major slippage - I had called this the best Indian I had ever tried - Tonight pork dish was dry - inediblly dry - a glass of wine was poured without offering a taste from a bottle that had been opened days earlier and was flat -

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  3. Bill

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal, wonderful service by Mario and the staff. Highly recommend for the food, the service, and the atmosphere

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    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous setup inside, staff was very attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. Food was delicious and portioned perfectly! Presentation was great!

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  5. Nathan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was absolutely amazing, 6/5. The main dining room was quite loud for brunch, but staff was very accommodating and allowed us to move to another dining room that was much quieter.

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  6. Samhati

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything about the restaurant- their decor, staffs, food and service. Food and drink were very creative and great in taste. Price is reasonable. It was a bit noisy but that makes it great for family with kids. I think it should get 2 Michelin stars ⭐️ ⭐️.

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  7. Rajiv

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a very unique and tasty Indian tasting menu. Will definitely go again.

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  8. Charles

    Washington DC

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had our first meal at Rania on a Friday evening in early November. We chose the Chef's 7-course menu to see what all the buzz was about. Each dish was a master class for each of the senses. That's the best I can do in a short review. Years ago we were lucky enough to get a table at El Bulli on the Catalan coast and we've had many tasting menus since with very few of them memorable. This at Rania was memorable. The service also was excellent and the vibe was calm and happy. We definitely will return for another special occasion.

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  9. DP

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a high expectation as this was a Michelin star restaurant. Service was good. Staff was very engaged. But, it was very noisy and loud. We had to change the seats. Cocktails were very different and presentation was on the dot. Food was very average and not worth the price you pay for it. We ordered lamb, panned and cabbage. Cabbage and lamb was below average and but panner was good. We liked their sides more than the main courses. Appetizers course 1 and course 2 were decent. I feel we make better gobi Manchurian at home. Best root kebab and aloo lachha chat was ok. Overall experience is not worth the money. We have tried better tasting menus in the past with quiet, nicer ambiance (not even in a Michelin star).

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  10. Gregory

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a very special experience with outstanding tastes and excellent wine pairing. Unreservedly I would recommend the four course menu with the fantastic attention to the selection of wines to accompany every course choice. Tremendous service and incredible work from the ninja like approach to keeping the table uncluttered and the focus on the food and drink.

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FAQs

Rania DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 804-6434.

Rania DC is rated 4.7 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

Rania DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rania DC

427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Peter Boboris
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.raniadc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 804-6434
  • Private party facilities
    Hosting a business event or a celebratory occasion? Rania has the perfect space for your next event. We offer a variety of spaces and menu options that bring forward the history, flavors, and hospitality of India.

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