Memorable evening moments in the DMV

I used to eat out for dinner all of the time – it felt like that was the go to for seeing and spending time with my friends, and always meant dropping more money than I had really intended to. Nowadays, I am mindful about which restaurants I choose to invest both time and my money with, and want for those moments to be a memorable experience with those I love. Below, some of my tried and true locations that I’m always down to return to, and would consider a worthwhile place for an evening out.

My recommendations

In DC:
Rose’s Luxury (Capitol Hill)
Little Pearl (Capitol Hill)
Caruso’s Grocery (Capitol Hill)
Pascual (Capitol Hill)
La Bonne Vache (Georgetown)
Osteria Mozza (Georgetown)
Bar A Vin (Georgetown)
My Little Chamomile (Georgetown)
Chez Billy (Georgetown)
Reveler’s Hour (Adams Morgan)
Opal (Chevy Chase)
Lapis (Adams Morgan)
Gemini Wine Bar & Pizza (Dupont Circle)
Jane Jane (Logan Circle)
Residents Cafe & Bar (Dupont Circle)
Nina May (Downtown)
Uchi (Downtown)
Love Makato (Downtown)
Silver Lyan & Cafe Riggs (Downtown)
Dauphine’s (Downtown)
The Occidental (Downtown)
Minetta Tavern (Union Market)
Dolcezza Gelato (Multiple locations)
La Shukran (Union Market)
Bar Betsie (Union Market)
Maison Bar A Vin (Adams Morgan)

In Virginia & Maryland:
Burnt Hill, for their chef’s table experience with the wine pairings
Preserve in Annapolis, I have love every meal here