Cynthia

4.7

19 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Cynthia is a neighborhood bar and bistro featuring beautiful pasta, creative burgers and shareable starters, veggies and salads. Our beverage program showcases reimagined timeless classic cocktails with creative and modern twists, and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful wine from both regional vineyards and renowned global producers. We look forward to reintroducing Cynthia to our friends and neighbors, and welcoming new faces to our neighborhood bar and bistro.

A service fee of 20% is added to every check. This fee is used to pay the wages of our staff. We are committed to providing a stable and equitable pay structure. This structure ensures consistency for our staff across both the front and back of the house. An optional tip line to acknowledge exceptional hospitality if you so choose

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American, Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 741-1741
Website
http://www.CynthiaDC.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
502 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4338
Neighborhood
H Street Corridor
Cross street
5th and H NE
Parking details
None

What 19 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Lively
District of Columbia
Lively

Review summary

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Cynthia is a charming neighborhood gem on H Street, celebrated for its "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about its "delightful drinks" and inviting atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions or casual dining. While praised for standout dishes like "the best cheese croquettes," some note inventory issues.

19 Reviews

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Amber
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Varied menu to have something for everyone. Start with the croquettes!
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Twila
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and will be back again. Brussels sprouts and Cynthia burgers were delicious. Great wait staff. Owner was very engaging. Noise level was just right!
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Olivia
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was phenomenal both their cocktails and food! Full of flavor and cooked to perfection! The place is adorable inside, such a cute spot for date night or drinks and bites with friends! Cannot recommend more!!!
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Kayla
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
everything very good - citrus cake needed more oomf - tables a little too close together
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Chuck
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
They were short staffed but the waiter busted his butt to do a good job while splitting time greeting people as the host.
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Wendy
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are so excited to have visited Cynthia (after pledging to never cross the threshold while it was the cheeky play on poor grammar before!). Tasty food, delightful drinks, wonderful service all wrapped in a lovely setting. We definitely recommend and will be back! Thanks to the staff for a great experience in the H St. area!
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Bret
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it. Neighborhood local. Great for and service.
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Vince
VIP
New Mexico
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner experience at Cynthia! The drinks were good, the meal was great, and Phil, the owner, made friendly conversation us. We’ll definitely be back when we visit DC again.
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Anne-Marie
VIP
Washington DC
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely neighborhood gem Excellent food!! Great servers!
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Evelyn
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, nice vibe. Probably the best place on H for a date night or girls dinner.
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Cynthia is rated 4.7 stars by 19 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

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

502 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4338

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Cross street
5th and H NE
Neighborhood
H Street Corridor
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.CynthiaDC.com/
Phone number
(202) 741-1741

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