Best Fun Restaurants in Ivy City

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1. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17532)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 229 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

2. Bar Chinois - DC

4.6

Exceptional(663)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Shaw

Booked 65 times today

Bar Chinois is recognized for its constantly-evolving Chinese menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program. Recent accolades include being listed in the Michelin Dining Guide USA, the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide, Modern Luxury DC Best of the City and 2024 RAMMY Award Winner for Best Bar in DC.Located in Mount Vernon Triangle, Bar Chinois is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and Union Station. We offer happy hour specials Tuesday-Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm and a bottomless brunch on weekends.If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience with great food, drink and service, we would love to host you!

3. STK - DC

3.9

Excellent(562)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 66 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

4. Sette Osteria

4.4

Awesome(1637)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 44 times today

Sette, meaning seven in Italian for that extra luck, is your spot for a fusion of comfort and traditional Italian vibes. Beyond a restaurant, Sette Osteria is a destination for locals and wanderers alike. Our decor is all about people, featuring an open kitchen with a wood-fired pizza station and views of vibrant Connecticut Avenue and R Streets. It's inviting, sophisticated, and buzzing with an international flair.Dive into our $20 Bottomless Weekend brunch (2 hours) or catch the daily Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm, extended on Sun & Mon until 10pm. Sette isn't just a restaurant; it's a lifestyle. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and let Sette redefine your dining scene.

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5. North Italia - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(1750)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West End

Booked 38 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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6. Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - Washington DC

4.0

Excellent(83)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizza Bar • Penn Quarter

Booked 16 times today

Street Pizza is the ultimate destination for drool-inducing food, live sports and banging tunes - with iconic DJs, game days and unforgettable nights, with pizza by your side.At Street Pizza we run our own race; we're uncompromising on our exceptional food, we've created iconic restaurants where you can kick back, shoot pool, flex your arcade muscles, thrash your best mates all the way to the top of the leaderboards, watch your fave sports teams become legendary, or simply sass around in a photobooth.Quite simply, it's pizza without rules. And quite frankly, it's legendary.

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7. Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, DC

3.9

Excellent(1186)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

8. Flavio

4.1

Excellent(936)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 18 times today

Conveniently located in the heart of historic Georgetown. Serving some of the best Italian fares in a very comfortable atmosphere. Our moderately priced menu offers a variety of veal, seafood, and pasta and served by knowledgeable, courteous staff. Flavio is able to take private parties of up to 350. Please contact the restaurant for inquiries on private parties.

9. La Tomate

4.7

Exceptional(1426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 23 times today

Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance. A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio. We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

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10. Él Bebe - Navy Yard

4.7

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Navy Yard

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to El Bebe! EL BEBE (translation: “he drinks”) is a new taco joint at the Navy Yard in DC. Wicked tacos, bangin’ queso, frozen margaritas, and Mexican fare served daily. Tacos before the game, tequila for date night – we’re not here to judge – we’re here to bring the flavor.Two-hour time limit

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From verified diners like you

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Telma
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had brunch here and the food was great. Good size portions.
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Sette OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle
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4.4
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WendyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Alexis was great Ahi Tartare was F'n unreal will have this again. Thank you Alexis for keeping in bubbles (both soda and rose)
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STK - DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Mount Vernon Square
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3.9
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DamlaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had the best experience in great part due to our wonderful server Jeff Alexander. He made excellent suggestions for wine and pasta and made us feel super welcome 🤗 we will be back soon! Thank you.
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North Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End
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4.5
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Jatna
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This restaurant was just 100/10. The food was delicious, the desserts were amazing, the waiters were so nice. I would come back in a heartbeat
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Christina
London •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
We went as a family and the bar atmosphere was extremely lively. As it was a nice evening we asked if we could sit outside where it was quieter and the amazing staff accommodated us. Thank you!
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Bar Chinois - DCPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Shaw
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4.6

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