The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Washington

20 restaurants in Washington, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Jont

   2 Michelin stars 2025

   American

   1904 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

2. 2

   minibar

   2 Michelin stars 2025

   American

   855 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

3. 3

   Inn at Little Washington

   2 Michelin stars 2025

4. 4

   Albi

   1 Michelin star 2025 · North America's 50 Best #6 2025

   Mediterranean

   1346 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

5. 5

   Pascual

   North America's 50 Best #42 2025

   Mexican, Bars & drinks

   732 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

6. 6

   Moon Rabbit

   North America's 50 Best #24 2025

   Vietnamese, Seafood, Bars & drinks

   927 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

7. 7

   Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi

   North America's 50 Best #37 2025

8. 8

   Bresca

   1 Michelin star 2025

   French, American

   1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

9. 9

   El Cielo

   1 Michelin star 2025

   Latin American, Seafood

   1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

10. 10

    Fiola

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Italian

    601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

11. 11

    Imperfecto: The Chef's Table

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Mediterranean, Latin American, Bars & drinks

    1124 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037

12. 12

    Little Pearl

    1 Michelin star 2025

    American

    921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

13. 13

    Masseria

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Italian, Bars & drinks

    1340 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

14. 14

    MITA

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Latin American, Vegetarian

    804 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001

15. 15

    Omakase at Barracks Row

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Japanese, Bars & drinks

    522 8th St SE, Fl 2, Washington, DC 20003

16. 16

    Oyster Oyster

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Bars & drinks, Vegetarian

    1440 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

17. 17

    Pineapple & Pearls

    1 Michelin star 2025

    American

    715 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

18. 18

    Rania

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Indian, Bars & drinks

    427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

19. 19

    Rooster & Owl

    1 Michelin star 2025

    American, Spanish

    2436 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

20. 20

    Rose's Luxury

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Italian, American, Spanish

    717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.