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A photo of Muoi Tieu restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(24)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Silver Spring
Booked 4 times today
Open Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun, closed Tues/Wed. Muoi Tieu is a cozy family-run Vietnamese restaurant and market in the heart of Takoma Park, Maryland, with a small but carefully curated menu that offers a combination of popular Vietnamese dishes (e.g., pho, spring rolls) and less common home-style dishes (e.g., braised pork belly, pan-fried fish with ginger nuoc cham) with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. Our small market also offers a variety of common Vietnamese condiments, pantry items, and Asian snacks. Like our name, which means "salt and pepper" in Vietnamese, our concept is simple: we want to bring classic, savory Vietnamese food to our community.
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4.7
Exceptional(2169)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Penn Quarter
Booked 13 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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4.6
Exceptional(744)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Creative New American Cuisine influenced and inspired by Greek and Mediterranean recipes and flavors.
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4.8
Exceptional(1144)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Indian • Tenleytown
Booked 2 times today
'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com
A photo of Anthem at Marriott Marquis DC restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(95)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Experience Americana with a modern twist. Creative cuisine from locally-sourced ingredients is the high note of Anthem, a vibrant urban café at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC. Executive chef Frederic Barasse applies culinary artistry from his previous position at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner to provide upscale versions of American diner classics. Experience farm to table quality in a classically styled venue at Washington, DC’s Anthem.

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  • sam
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was our first visit and the experience did not disappoint. Since it was VAlentines there was a decent crowd. The wait for seating was longer than expected but once seated, appetizers, wine and main course were spot on. For wine, we had a bottle of mosel Riesling wine from Germany. Nice. We had garlic and plan nan. Awesome. For appetizers we had Dabeli - where have I been!? Had 2 orders of Dahl Poori - the sweet, sour and yogurt mix was quite refreshing and flavorful. For the main we had chicken Saagwala and chicken Chettinad! Put it this way, Das Masala is now my favorite spot. I really appreciated the attentiveness of the staff and the owner checking in on us at the end is the meal. Lastly, each guest seemed to be enjoying the meal and conversation. Not at all rushed. 10 stars!!
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    Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)Price: Moderate• Contemporary Indian• Tenleytown
    4.8
  • Devante
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Highly recommended for a date night, everything was on point
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    MaziPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
    4.6
  • NellVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our dinner on February 11 was excellent - escarole salad and sea bream crudo, and bucatini and squab breast. All the staff, from the host on down, were cordial and helpful, and our server, Adriana was delightful. We look forward to joining you again in the near future.
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    CentrolinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Penn Quarter
    4.7
  • Susan
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Feb 2025
    Another exceptional meal shared by omnivores and vegans. Best vegan pho anywhere. The Vietnamese salad (vegan) is totally addictive. The Viet steak is our favorite steak anywhere. Cheerful ambience in the winter cold, with great soundtrack. Our favorite local place.
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    Muoi TieuPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Silver Spring
    4.8
  • AnneVIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Jan 2025
    We stayed at the Marguis for four nights and ate here often. Lovely staff and absolutely delicious food! The humble environment is deceiving: the food and service are high end, but it’s a casual and inviting atmosphere. Don’t bother with other restaurant if you are staying at the hotel; this is all you need for breakfast and lunch. They do not offer dinner.
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    Anthem at Marriott Marquis DCPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    4.6
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