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- MMonicaVIPWashington, D.C. Area •63 reviews5.0Dined todayLovely classic Italian food, wonderful service, cozy ambience, and it was easy to hear each other at the table.More infoLa TomatePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dupont Circle•4.8
- PPeterLos Angeles •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWent on a lunch date with my wife and this was our first time at The Pembroke. The ambiance was fantastic. The service was second to none! We received customer service during our lunch that barely exists these days. They treated us as long time valued customers. The food, while on the expensive side, was phenomenal. We will be back again.More infoThe PembrokePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dupont Circle•4.6
- EEmilyWashington, D.C. Area •1 review4.0Dined 5 days ago$20 bottomless mimosas or Bellinis and the gnocchi was incredible!More infoSette OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle•4.5
- AAnnVIPWashington, D.C. Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAs always, exceptional (authentic?) welcome and service. Food was excellent. Recommend Winter Squash for vegetarians; salmon was excellent. LOVE the ambience.More infoTabard InnPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Dupont Circle•4.7
- JJavonVIPWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 28, 2024Our server was absolutely excellent! Keep him on the staff please. The best ever.More infoThe Palm Washington DCPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Dupont Circle•4.6
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Thanks to its proximity to Embassy Row, the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. caters to the truly cultured palate. Shout "Opa!" over a few Greek small plates, blend in with the locals with a pub-style liquid brunch or go fully upscale at one of the boutique hotels and French bistros nearby. Although you may rub elbows with big shots along the way, you can still bask in the neighborhood's slow pace among some of the city's most iconic historical mansions. From dining on authentic tapas outdoors to digging into authentic DC-style chili bowls, new tastes await around every corner. Don't be afraid to take a stroll away from the actual circle itself, since you're only a few blocks from Michelin-star cuisine in multiple directions.
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Healthy restaurants located in Dupont Circle include Tabard Inn, Iron Gate and The Pembroke
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Dupont Circle are The Pembroke, The Palm Washington DC and Teddy & The Bully Bar
Bottomless brunch in Dupont Circle is available at Tabard Inn, The Pembroke and Sette Osteria
The most romantic restaurant in Dupont Circle is Tabard Inn
Restaurants in Dupont Circle with a great view include The Pembroke, La Tomate and Planta - Washington, DC
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