Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company is another chain, but your mom will approve because they have so many great foods to choose from. The menu offerings consist of Mediterranean, Asian and American cuisine. Pad thai, a rice noodle stir-fry i... from metromix.com
Potenza
Potenza combines old world Italian cuisine with fantastic European architecture and decor. The unique restaurant features high ceilings, bucolic chandeliers, and restored church pew seating to create a rustic ambiance. If t... metromix.com
Ristorante Tosca
Since it opened in 2001, Ristorante Tosca has established itself as the Districts premier fine Italian restaurant. Toscas 40-dish menu features signature dishes inspired by Northern Italys Lombardi region. The elegant descr... metromix.com
Bibiana
Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj scored another win (he's also responsible for Bombay Club, Oval Room, and Rasika ) when he opened Bibiana in 2009. Its affordable prices; fine-tuned menu; sleek design using dramatic lighting, blac... bibianadc.com
Posto
Posto is located along a theater-filled stretch of 14th Street ( Studio Theatre is right next door), so it's a popular spot for the theater-bound, especially since Posto has become rather expert at feeding them quickly a... www.postodc.com
Carmine's
Carmine"s NYC style Italian restaurant has opened up a brand spankin' new spot in the heart of Penn Quarter. One of the top grossing independent restaurants in the country, the family-style Carmine"s never does anything sma... metromix.com
Coppi's Organic Restaurant
It would be an injustice to label Coppi"s as just another Italian restaurant. This cozy bistro in the heart of the U Street Corridor features culinary creations from the Ligurian Riviera in Northern Italy. An ideal setting ... metromix.com
Tuscana West
Tuscana West makes the most of its space on the first floor of a downtown office building, with one of the nicest sidewalk lounges in the city and a versatile interior. The themed-yet-classy space has several options for gr... metromix.com
Graffiato
"Top Chef's" Chef Mike Isabella has opened his newest culinary creation in D.C.- Graffiato, an Italian-inspired restaurant in Chinatown. The 130-seat spot allows Chef Isabella to interact with guests while he crafts comfort... metromix.com
Veranda
Brothers, Aleks and Lambros Duni, have finally opened the homey Greek restaurant you would expect from them. It's small and intimate, working appropriately with it's lower-level space and corresponding low ceilings. On the ... metromix.com
Finemondo
This self-proclaimed "rustic Italian"; restaurant lives up to that moniker in a neighborhood fixated on all things nouveau. The atmosphere is decidedly more Old World gypsy den than upscale business rendezvous, and it works... metromix.com
Tosca
As one of the city's best restaurants, Tosca stands out for its fine Italian dining and gracious service. Tosca's interior of pale pastels, thick carpeting, and heavy drapes creates a hushed atmosphere, a suitable foil t... www.toscadc.com
Ristorante Luigino
Ristorante Luigino serves delicious Northern Italian cuisine in a comfortable fine dining setting. Huge windows and soaring ceilings make the restaurant bright and inviting. Dining options range from a raised VIP table, pri... metromix.com
Stan's Restaurant And Bar
This cozy underground spot, with dim lighting, glossy wood and a couple candles has the air of a hidden, classy speakeasy. The well-stocked bar serves up the self-proclaimed "best damn drink in town" and is populated by a h... metromix.com
Washington Caf Grill
The location off McPherson Square makes Washington Cafe Grill convenient for downtown workers grabbing lunch, but they may want it to go. Or at least sit outside at the sidewalk tables- the cafe's interior, with shabby wall... metromix.com
Cork
Cozy Cork is wowing wine lovers and small-plate munchers from its perch on the increasingly popular 14th Street. The crowd draws from the neighborhood, which means you'll see 20-somethings to 60-somethings, and sundry unc... www.corkdc.com
Camille's Sidewalk Caf
Camille"s Sidewalk Caf is located across from the Verizon Center and a few doors down from the new Shakespeare Theater. Stop by here for fresh baked pizza, American-style wraps, coffee or a smoothie to tide you over until a... metromix.com
Siroc Restaurant
Chef Martin Lackovic, formerly of Galileo, I Matti and The Caucus Room, opens Siroc Restaurant on McPherson Square with brothers Keram and Mehdi Dris, who run the front of the house. Siroc's seasonal menu features cooking ... opentable.com
Ella's Wood Fired Pizza
If you're looking for a place to grab a drink or a bite to eat before heading to an event at the Verizon Center, Ella's is a great choice in both proximity and atmosphere. During the week Ella's features $5 pizzas during ha... metromix.com