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1. Jaleo
- Taste the flavors of Spain at this popular downtown tapas restaurant.
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- Mediterranean
- Spanish
- Middle Eastern
- Affordable
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2. Taberna del Alabardero
- Formal, old-world style
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- Mediterranean
- Spanish
- Middle Eastern
- Expensive
- Downtown
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3. Grillfish DC
- A casual, moderately-priced restaurant
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- Asian
- Seafood
- French
- Spanish
- Affordable
- Dupont Circle
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4. Belga Café
- Brunch is tops at this Belgian and Euro-fusion spot
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- Caribbean
- French
- Italian
- Mediterranean
- Spanish
- Belgian
- Eastern European
- European
- British
- Affordable
- Capitol Hill
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5. Cilantro Restaurant & Tapas Bar
- Hot and cold tapas
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- American
- Mediterranean
- Spanish
- Affordable
- Georgetown
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6. Bistro Tabaq
- From Morocco to Spain
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- Mediterranean
- Spanish
- Middle Eastern
- Moderately Priced
- U Street Corridor
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7. Bambule
- Enjoy tapas and other Mediterranean treats in this Friendship Heights bistro
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- Spanish
- Affordable
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8. Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge
- Located in the Heart of Georgetown, Bodega Spanish Tapas and Lounge makes a dramatic design statement...
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- Spanish
- Affordable
- Georgetown
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9. Mar de Plata
- Backed by more than 29 years of experience, Mar De Plata is the only name you need to know for fine Spanish...
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- Spanish
- Affordable
- Dupont Circle
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10. Agua Ardiente
- Among DC's top Spanish restaurants, this Foggy Bottom-area spot also has a great wine list.
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- Spanish
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- Northwest
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There are many places - plus top-name chefs and favorite dishes - making the Washington restaurant scene better than ever. Try Sushi Taro, which offers "kaiseki," a traditional Japanese dining experience in which diners let the chef entertain them with a series of surprises. We also like Corduroy. In March 2008, Corduroy, with chef Tom Power steady at the helm, moved from its perch inside the Four Points Sheraton Hotel to its own place in the up-and-coming convention center neighborhood.
It's almost impossible to find a bad meal in downtown, as some of the world's most renowned chefs occupy unique corners and bring fresh flavors to the scene. Some of the newest stars of the downtown scene include CityZen, which features the inventive cuisine of Chef Eric Ziebold, and Rasika, which offers five-star Indian fare. Zaytinya, a Mediterranean concept restaurant from Chef Jose Andres, is perfect for a palate craving meals inspired by Turkey, Greece, Spain, and Italy.
Our list below includes but a few of Washington's outstanding restaurants. Dig in to our restaurant listings for even more tasty ideas for dining out in the District.
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