Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.6

3682 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 95 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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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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Private dining

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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
(202) 783-0941
Website
http://www.chinachilcano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Daniel Lugo
Private party facilities
At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo 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

Location
418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
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 3,682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines in a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing lomo saltado," "delicious ceviche," and "superb tasting menu." The attentive service and creative dishes consistently impress, though some find the noise level high. Perfect for adventurous diners.

3,682 Reviews

T
Ted
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From beginning to end, the service was impeccable. From the greeter to the server, bartender to the manager, all were friendly, knowledgeable, and all clearly have a passion for their work. China Chilcano has a lively, vibrant ambience. The food is among the best and most unique in all of DC. And the pisco drinks are inventive, fun, and delicious.
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Hunter
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It totally exceeded expectations. The server was super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The food was excellent. We all had the "Lunch in Lima."
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Omar
Orlando
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Ceviche is not good Too expensive We were expecting so much more
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Eduardo
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Went for date Nate and my pattern loved it!
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Gary
Philadelphia
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
My lower rating is based on the extremely rude greeting upon arrival. Sadly, it was the manager and he appeared to be having a bad day. That’s not ok to take it out on the customer. The server was amazing and very polite. The food was pretty good. We enjoyed our meal but based on the greeting, I will not return.
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Lynne
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love it here! The food is yummy and service is great. There seemed to be many large groups the night we went and it was very loud but quieted down after people began to leave.
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Fran
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative and delicious! Excellent service. Loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was simply amazing! Very accommodating and easy to talk to. We tried the tasting menu and we were so impressed with the octopus appetizer. Simply, delicious
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Catherinec
Pittsburgh
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I did the chef’s tasting brunch. It was truly 5 star. So, so good!! Peruvian stew, ceviche, and fruit salad with a yummy pisco sour. 🤤
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John
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
China Chicano checks all of the boxes: Very good quality food; excellent service; low noise level. Overall, a great value.
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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 4.6 stars by 3682 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 95 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Daniel Lugo
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

Website
http://www.chinachilcano.com/
Phone number
(202) 783-0941
Private party facilities
At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo 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

China Chilcano

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Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

What 3,682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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