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Rania DC

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4.7

612 Reviews

$50 and over

Indian

427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Fancy

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine 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.

Location
427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef Tasting Menu
$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Are you ready to be treated like royalty? Immerse yourself in the elegance of Rania with our Chef's Tasting Menu, a sumptuous seven-course affair available at $175, complemented by exquisite wine pairings for $125 per person. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate Vegan diets, allergies to allium, lactose-dairy allergies, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. Please call the restaurant if you have multiple allergies or dietary restrictions. ~ We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding ~
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.
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, and 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!

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What 612 people are saying

Rania DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rania DC offers a "unique and enjoyable experience" with contemporary Indian cuisine that delights with "amazing food, enthusiastic wait staff, and a beautiful interior." Diners praise the "creative and flavorful" dishes, excellent service, and "amazing cocktails." The Michelin-starred restaurant is perfect for a "special celebration," with standout reviews emphasizing a "phenomenal" dining experience.

612 Reviews

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Jeffrey
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the finest meals I've ever had! The vegetarian tasting menu was carefully planned, the service was fantastic, and the wines were well paired. This goes on my repeat list for sure.
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Wendy VIP
New Orleans4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal tasting menu and wine pairing. Elevated Indian food that was both beautiful and delicious
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Rattan
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had one of the best experiences. Amazing service, Great Ambience, amazing food and presentation. Definitely dine at Rania! This place should be a must to experience when in Washington DC
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Samantha
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent however the experience would have been better if we were at a table and not a booth. With six people at a booth the servers could not reach far enough to properly serve our food, clean the table etc.
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Kristin
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, enthusiastic wait staff, beautiful interior. A treat for sure.
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Charles VIP
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, new twists on Indian food, great presentation
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Priya
Washington DC4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall the experience was good - they offer prix fix menu- My entree - Parsi chicken was little underwhelming - should have gone with the lamb shank or fish The restaurant ( no fault of theirs) was virtually empty - this was Thursday night Worrisome for DC restaurants
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Nicholas
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, lovely, attentive, and professional staff, and absolutely scrumptious food. Highly recommend. What a unique and enjoyable experience.
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Amir
Montreal1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Took my parents to Rania for their late anniversary dinner and it was amazing. We picked to do 7 course dinner, the food was spectacular! Every course had their own unique taste, flavor profile and authenticity. The service was great, very attentive staffs. Overall, we had a great experience in Rania.
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Candice
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. It was just the right pace. The wait staff was engaging and helpful. And the food was beyond our best expectations! So so amazing. I’d recommend this to anyone, even if you don’t love Indian food.
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FAQs

Rania DC is rated 4.7 stars by 612 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.