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China Chilcano, Washington, DC
Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.6
4.6
3676 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 56 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant, led by award-winning chef José Andrés, honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Website
    http://www.chinachilcano.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Location
    418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines in a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing lomo saltado," "delicious ceviche," and "superb tasting menu." The attentive service and creative dishes consistently impress, though some find the noise level high. Perfect for adventurous diners.

3,676 Reviews

  1. Gary

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    My lower rating is based on the extremely rude greeting upon arrival. Sadly, it was the manager and he appeared to be having a bad day. That’s not ok to take it out on the customer. The server was amazing and very polite. The food was pretty good. We enjoyed our meal but based on the greeting, I will not return.

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  2. Fran

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative and delicious! Excellent service. Loved it!

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    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was simply amazing! Very accommodating and easy to talk to. We tried the tasting menu and we were so impressed with the octopus appetizer. Simply, delicious

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  4. Catherinec

    Pittsburgh

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I did the chef’s tasting brunch. It was truly 5 star. So, so good!! Peruvian stew, ceviche, and fruit salad with a yummy pisco sour. 🤤

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  5. John

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    China Chicano checks all of the boxes: Very good quality food; excellent service; low noise level. Overall, a great value.

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  6. Shannon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our meal! Food was great and the staff was especially attentive to allergy needs in our party.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super good food. The rice “hot pot” and the nikkei sevichi were innovative and delicious. Very good service. On the louder side, but not too much. Will go back.

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  8. Mary

    Tampa

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Happy Hour. Really nice servers and bartenders. Attractive setting.

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  9. Reed

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and we appreciated the discount we received.

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  10. Kumar

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is unique and very tasteful. Not too expensive either. Busboys did not communicate well of what was being served and felt very rushed. Drop the food and leave without explaining much.

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FAQs

China Chilcano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-0941.

China Chilcano is rated 4.6 stars by 3676 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for China Chilcano

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chinachilcano.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
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