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- SSherryVIPLos Angeles •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWas recommended by a DC resident brunch queen and Palette did not disappoint! Had the amazing bottomless brunch. Our group had a fantastic time and we look forward to returning to get to the dishes we could not today. Loved the art represented and the working artist onsite.More infoPalette 22 - Union MarketPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• NoMa•4.7
- JJenniferWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoLove the quality of the food!!! Everything from the cheese steak sandwich and loaded tots to the corn bread with the chili and the chili!More infoTed's Bulletin - NomaPrice: Moderate• American• NoMa•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerNew Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe charred broccolini is not to be missed. You will double think it because what’s so special about a vegetable at a sushi restaurant right? Wrong. Definitely get the broccolini.More infoO-Ku - DCPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Washington•4.7
- KKirtanVIPLondon •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWife and I were excited when we heard the Clyde’s group was opening a seafood restaurant. Then when we heard it was more of a high end we felt less excited. Boy, we were wrong! The food was amazing like everything was great! The charcoal dessert was amazing! The bread and the butter was so tasty. The fish was the star! The Hamachi / Scallops / Calamari were amazing! We just did a bunch of small plates but will be back for bigger entrees next time!!!More infoCordelia FishbarPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Washington•4.7
- KKennyVIPWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoAmazing experience. Food and service were on another level. After each delicate course, I was left wanting more which is ingenious because now I have to come back again. Darn. Thank you SHIA.More infoSHIA RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Washington•4.8
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NoMa, standing for North of Massachusetts Avenue, has quickly become a food lover's mecca. The various small restaurants opening in Union Market offer all types of unique food creations, including seasonal grilled cheese sandwiches, unique Belgian waffles, bread pudding and more. There are also great restaurants in Union Station. Most restaurants located here feature foods that can be easily carried such as New York-style hamburgers, Mediterranean-style burritos and creperie wraps. Diners in this Washington, D.C., neighborhood can also find good steakhouses and upscale French dining options. To the delight of many NoMa area diners, there always seems to be exciting new dining options opening regularly.
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The most romantic restaurant in NoMa is Palette 22 - Union Market
Restaurants in NoMa with a great view include Palette 22 - Union Market, Ted's Bulletin - Noma and Upstairs at the Morrow
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