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Explore the 2024 MICHELIN picks for Washington D.C.

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by OpenTable
Updated December 10, 2024

The dining scene in DC is in the spotlight once again with the recent announcement of this year’s MICHELIN Star and Bib Gourmand honorees. Explore all of the OpenTable restaurants who have received this prestigious designation and book a table to go congratulate them in person!

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Jônt
4.9
4.9 (100)
$50 and over
French / Japanese
U Street Corridor
About the restaurant
At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.

We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.

Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.
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Erik
Dined 3 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Jônt. The service was absolutely impeccable. The food journey was so thoughtfully creative and perfectly executed. The pairings were well balanced to complement each excursion. The ambience was truly delightful and we appreciated the moderate noise level as it allowed us to engage in conversation.
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$295 Chef's Tasting Menu
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Jewels of the Season : A Celebration of Truffles
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Bresca
4.6
4.6 (863)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
U Street Corridor
About the restaurant
Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.
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Leslievip
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food and outstanding service! Highly recommend
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Christmas Eve
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New Year's Eve
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$65 Restaurant Week!
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Dauphine’s
4.6
4.6 (1387)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!
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Beavip
Dined 2 days ago
We dined at Dauphines last night. It was very good. We got there during happy hour and had drinks at the bar. It was super crowded. Then had dinner. The food was excellent as was the service. Enjoyed the small plates and the entrees. The oyster pasta was excellent as was the stuffed chicken breast. Dessert was good also. My only complaint was the noise level. Would recommend it for a night out.
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Rania DC
4.7
4.7 (490)
$50 and over
Indian
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
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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Danielle
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent service with delicious food made for a delightful dining experience
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Oyamel
4.7
4.7 (9564)
$30 and under
Mexican
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.
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Jillvip
Dined 3 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner at Oyamel after visiting the Holiday Market at Gallery Place. The food continues to be delicious. Our favorites were the cheese enchiladas with mole sauce, the sweet potato and black bean tamale, the shrimp ceviche and the mushroom tacos. The portions were just right and the prices were reasonable. We changed our party size from 4 to 5 and back to 4 again. The staff was very accommodating as we had to make changes. It was a great evening with friends
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Zaytinya - DC
4.7
4.7 (19344)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Penn Quarter
About the restaurant
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.
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Joshvip
Dined 3 days ago
Just Ouststanding, as always — thanks for the free brussels!
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Causa
4.9
4.9 (55)
$50 and over
Peruvian
Shaw
About the restaurant
Causa is our Michelin-Starred tasting room where the world of Peruvian culinary tradition comes to life, thanks to the artistry of Chef Carlos Delgado. Here, you'll embark on a journey through the gastronomic heritage of the Peruvian geographical regions.

Reservations are released on the 1st of the month at noon for the following month for our Causa dining experience. This prix-fixe menu is priced at $179. Taxes and service charges are added separately. Enhance your experience further with a Remarkable Wine Pairing to compliment your 6-courses or venture into North America's rarest pisco selection and fully immerse yourself in the bounty of Peru's national spirit.

If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to antonio@causadc.com prior to booking.

Causa only accepts inKind House Account credit and is unable to accept general inKind credits. Please reach out to inKind support for further clarification.
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Lauren
Dined 7 days ago
One of those places that lives up to the hype and then some. Everyone there makes the experience more than worth the investment. The food is both thoughtful and creative and just beyond delicious. The staff absolutely make the evening. They are attentive and not pretentious, they truly turn the evening into an event and not just a meal. Wonderful head to toe.
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The Dabney
4.7
4.7 (254)
$50 and over
American
Shaw
About the restaurant
Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.

The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023.

At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.
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Joy
Dined 1 day ago
Outstanding- from the service, to the food to the atmosphere. Worth the expense. An experience!
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8 Course Tasting Menu in the Dining Room
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3 Courses Prix Fixe in The Bar Area
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Masseria
4.9
4.9 (1)
$50 and over
Italian
NoMa
About the restaurant
Chef Nicholas Stefanelli approaches hosting guests in his restaurant as more of a lifestyle than a profession, taking the pretense out of fine dining in favor of heartfelt hospitality and honest cooking. Featuring an open-air courtyard with relaxed seating, a covered pergola seating area, and an indoor sala with a view of the seafoam green-tiled open kitchen, Masseria, brings together the rustic but welcoming aesthetic of an Italian country estate, the industrial grit of the Union Market district.

Masseria features two dining experiences, a special 8-course Chef's Tasting Menu at our Chef's table, and Chef's counter. And our 6-course La Cucina Menu at our Bar, Sala, and Pergola.
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CharlesPvip
Dined on Mar 31, 2023
Incredible experience-food &service both flawless!!!
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Mita
4.9
4.9 (53)
$50 and over
Latin American
Washington
About the restaurant
Vegetable Experience.

The root of everything. The beginning of life, where we come from, the reason for being. The origin of many paths that lead to a single destination. The upward growth from darkness to light. From mystery to truth. What it was, what it is and what will be.

Mita is life and flavor.

Mita is Latin America.

We can be reached at info@mitadc.com.
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Nate
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
We had a wonderful time. Great food. Such a fun place. Do it.
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Reverie
4.8
4.8 (28)
$50 and over
Seafood
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that focuses on an entirely seafood driven menu.

Our current menu is offered at $255 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Starting January 1, 2025, our tasting menu will adjust to $285 per guest.

Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience

We can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.
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David
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Returned and it’s even better ! They have refined their seafood tasting menu to a high level. We are talking Michelin Stars level of excellence here. Service is impeccable and the room and vibe are great. Worth a walk over if in Georgetown, a drive if in Dc or close by and a plane ride from anywhere now . It’s exceptional.
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Xiquet by Danny Lledó
4.5
4.5 (42)
$50 and over
Spanish
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Xiquet (chee-KETT) by Chef Danny Lledó features a sought-after tasting menu showcasing the finest products from around the world served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. Known as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Washington DC for its modern Spanish cuisine, Xiquet has held a MICHELIN Star since 2021 and earned MICHELIN’s Sommelier of the Year Award in 2022. In the same year, AAA honored Xiquet with the travel authority’s highest rating, making it the only Five Diamond restaurant currently in the city. Recently, in 2023, the DC Restaurant Association awarded Xiquet with the RAMMY of Best Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year.

Please note that we do accept reservations for parties including 5 or more guests, however please contact us through email at info@xiquetdl.com and one of our sales managers will be in contact with you promptly to set your reservation up.
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Sutan
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
Enjoyed the Iberico, it an absolute gem and rare treat The wine pairings were thoughtful and world class paired, I can absolutely see why they have the sommelier award from Michelin. Mezzanine service at the end was a pleasant surprise, good place to do business or have a romantic evening. Plenty of after dinner options for port and madeira. Thank you again for the hospitality Chef and team.
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Cane
4.9
4.9 (3)
$31 to $50
Caribbean
Capitol Hill
About the restaurant
This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant offers a contemporary twist on Trinidad's beloved street delicacies, in cozy and intimate surrounds. Experience the diversity of Trinidadian cuisine, including signature dishes like rotis (e.g., dhalpuri and paratha), jerk wings, oxtails, and fried snapper, that showcase the country's deep-rooted Indian, African and Chinese culinary influences. Imbibe in rum cocktails, highlighting rums from Trinidad and the broader Caribbean region including, Barbados and Guyana.


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Kelly
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food, staff, and atmosphere. YUM!! Thank you!

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