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China Chilcano, Washington, DC
Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.7
4.7
3786 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
  • Innovative
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant, led by award-winning chef José Andrés, honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Wroblewski
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Chris Wroblewski and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,786 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese flavors, celebrated for its "superb" ceviche and "outstanding" Pisco Sours. Guests praise the "unique" Tatami tasting menu and "fantastic" decor. While some find portions small, the "attentive" service and "creative" dishes make for a memorable dining experience.
3,786 Reviews
  1. Kate VIP

    Baltimore65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite spot for pre-theater lunches and dinners. Pick a few small plates and enjoy the cuisine.

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  2. Karen VIP

    Washington DC55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at this restaurant so we decided to do the tasting menu and tasting cocktail menu. What fun! We were surprised at the amount of food, plenty for the 3 of us, with each dish bursting with flavor! The cocktails were wonderful too - with my favorite being the 5-spice powder infused old fashioned! There were 11 dishes in all, including desserts, but some of the highlights were the ceviche, the catfish bao buns, and the carne and potatoes. Service was great too! It can be loud, but we had a corner booth which was perfect! I’ll definitely return!

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  3. Lars

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant! The food was very good and interesting!

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  4. Sara

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the lower tier tasting menu and enjoyed most of the dishes. It is such a great value and a fun dining experience!

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    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Staff was 10/10. Loved the drinks and the loma saltado. Also really enjoyed the dim sum.

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  6. Sherry

    Western NC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely experience. Our waiter was very helpful and steered us in the right direction because everything he suggested was delicious. We shared all the dishes and would do it again because tasting the wonderful dishes was the way to make a restaurant like this one even more memorable.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. I ordered the yuca and the Peruvian stew. The yuca was tasty with a rich sauce on it, but the fish flakes changed the taste to a smoky taste I didn’t enjoy. The Peruvian stew was okay, there were some bold tastes in there. I would go back but I would try other dishes. The 3 course meal for $28 is a great deal.

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    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Got the tasting menu and everything was absolutely fantastic. I immediately want to go back and re-order our favorites from the night!

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  9. EduardoA

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food very good service but tables very small not a great selección of wine

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  10. Joseph

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, creative food. Loved the popsicles for dessert. The pork belly wontons were perfect. The roasted shishito peppers were simple and perfectly executed. Really loved the octopus dish that was on special. Wonderful meal.

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FAQs

China Chilcano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-0941.

China Chilcano is rated 4.7 stars by 3786 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for China Chilcano

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Wroblewski
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Chris Wroblewski and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
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