Best Authentic Restaurants in Mount Vernon

195 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19379)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 171 times today

Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.

2. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(1996)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

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3. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4.8

Exceptional(2421)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 85 times today

Rumi's Kitchen is a beloved Persian restaurant in Washington DC. Its authenticity is confirmed by reviews like 'Great authentic Persian food with excellent customer service' and 'Absolutely delicious authentic Persian food'. The restaurant's dedication to traditional Persian dishes is noted in reviews like 'The menu, a symphony of flavors, offered a tantalizing selection of traditional Persian dishes'. It's not just about the food though, the overall dining experience is praised with comments like 'Rumi Kitchen proved to be more than a restaurant; it was a journey through Persian culture and gastronomy'.

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4. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4

Awesome(10325)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 174 times today

Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe. Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

5. Petite Cerise

4.7

Exceptional(138)

Price: Expensive

• French • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 15 times today

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

6. Centrolina

4.6

Exceptional(2127)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 19 times today

Centrolina is an Italian restaurant and market, locally owned and operated by Chef Amy Brandwein, set in Washington’s CityCenterDC development. The Osteria showcases a seasonally driven menu of authentic and innovative Italian dishes offered for lunch and dinner. Chef Brandwein's menu is inspired from the seasons, Italian regionality and the wide variety of Chef curated product in the adjoining market. The market showcases a selection of imported Italian specialty items along with locally sourced meat, sustainable fish, and produce from local farms. The Centrolina kitchen produces daily hand crafted fresh pasta and sauces, antipasti and entrees available for takeaway. For parties of 7 people or more, we do require a prix-fixe menu, please email caroline@centrolinadc.com for additional information.

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7. Yardbird Table & Bar - Washington D.C.

4.5

Awesome(2454)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • McPherson Square

Booked 41 times today

At Yardbird, our famous fried chicken is the heart of our Southern hospitality, celebrated by culinary giants like James Beard and Bon Appétit. Our menu reflects cherished family recipes and genuine warmth, capturing the essence of Southern charm. From our vibrant Miami Beach origins to our global expansion, we've remained committed to culinary excellence, honoring timeless American classics while embracing innovation.

8. Cuba Libre - DC

4.4

Awesome(3144)

Price: Expensive

• Cuban • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 5 times today

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is dedicated to a continued exploration of Cuban heritage, art, music, flavors and traditions. The open-air setting, tropical ambiance, vintage décor, Latin music and two-time James Beard Award winning founding Chef Guillermo Pernot's menu of classic and contemporary Cuban cuisine make the restaurant a must-see, must-experience dining destination. Enjoy a signature mojito with your dinner, weekend brunch or late night dancing (Fridays and Saturdays after 11 PM). Planning a private event? Visit Cuba Libre’s website to learn about the various event spaces, party enhancements, and customizable menus.

9. Mandu - K Street

4.7

Exceptional(666)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 4 times today

Mandu is so excited to invite you back into our home! We ask that you please review our updated policies before your reservation.We will now be offering limited tables on our patio along with limited tables inside in the dining room. Due to our limited tables to maintain a safe and comfortable environment guests will be given a 90 min window from the start of their reservation regardless of tardiness. Our patio is open based on weather and patio tables are non reservable. When the patio is open all patio tables are available on a first come first serve basis. We hope you are staying healthy and safe, and we look forward to hosting you!

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10. dLeña - Chef Table

5.0

Exceptional(77)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Mount Vernon Square

Join dLeña, as featured in the 2022 edition of The MICHELIN Guide DC, at our signature chef’s table tucked behind the main bar with an exquisite leather banquette facing directly into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Each of our guests will receive a take-home surprise to enjoy the morning after. ¡Salud!*Kindly note we are not able to accommodate menu substitutions for our Chef’s Table experience.

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Alison
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Service started a little slow, but our server had many tables and it's a Saturday night in DC. Fine after he turned some tables. Food was excellent and came out at a nice pace. Look forward to coming back!
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Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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4.7
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Clarke
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was a great experience after TSO. We had reservations. Walked in and sat right down. Service was pretty quick. Our waiter Andrew did a great job
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Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownPrice: Moderate• American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.4
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Celine
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was our first time here and the food was amazing. Our waitress was very friendly and helped us with any questions that we had.
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dLeñaPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Usha
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing experience. Both food and the service was outstanding! Never had a waitstaff be so knowledge about the dishes and its ingredients! Sinayaa’s service was what took the experience to the next level. Will definitely be back and highly recommend!
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Rumi's Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Persian• Mount Vernon Square
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4.8
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NedraVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •161 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of our best dining experiences ever - and we go out alot. Just what you want from a restaurant. The food was outrageously good. Everything ! Presented beautifully. Not rushed. The service was outstanding. James was the ultimate grand server. There when needed. Explained everything. The physical space was interesting - could see the kitchen. And it was relatively quiet !! Justin - the manager - was super helpful with wine suggestions , and he generated a warm welcome when we entered. The concept of sharing enhanced the experience with our friends. And did I mention the food was super good. We will be raving about this place to everyone we know. A true grand dining experience ! Thanks to all that made that happen.
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Petite CerisePrice: Expensive• French• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7

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195 restaurants available nearby

1. Zaytinya - DC

2. dLeña

3. Rumi's Kitchen - DC

4. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

5. Petite Cerise

6. Centrolina

7. Yardbird Table & Bar - Washington D.C.

8. Cuba Libre - DC

9. Mandu - K Street

10. dLeña - Chef Table

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