Jon’s guidebook
Local Restaurants
A few of our favorite neighborhood spots!
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWBig Bear Cafe
1700 R St NW
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEFantastic Italian food in a rustic setting. Very difficult to get a reservation and always packed, but you can sometimes snag a seat at the bar without waiting too long (particularly mid-week).
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWFantastic Italian food in a rustic setting. Very difficult to get a reservation and always packed, but you can sometimes snag a seat at the bar without waiting too long (particularly mid-week).
Restaurants Further Afield
A few of the city's best restaurants which you'll need to Uber to get to. Reservations definitely needed, so plan ahead!
Convivial
801 O St NW
Tail Up Goat
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWMichelin-starred restaurant serving French influenced cooking, located in the city's best nightlife area.
15 locals recommend
BRESCA
1906 14th St NWMichelin-starred restaurant serving French influenced cooking, located in the city's best nightlife area.
Takeout Options Nearby
Some of the best pizza in DC -- call ahead and your pie should be ready in 10-15 minutes. It's a short 10 minute walk away.
187 locals recommend
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWSome of the best pizza in DC -- call ahead and your pie should be ready in 10-15 minutes. It's a short 10 minute walk away.
Unique and delicious Thai food offerings -- can order for pickup on Caviar or by calling. Typically ready in under 20 minutes.
43 locals recommend
BKK Cookshop
1700 New Jersey Ave NWUnique and delicious Thai food offerings -- can order for pickup on Caviar or by calling. Typically ready in under 20 minutes.