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China Chilcano, Washington, DC
Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.7
4.7
3793 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 87 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Wroblewski
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Chris Wroblewski 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
  • 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 3,793 people are saying

China Chilcano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Chilcano offers a vibrant and dynamic dining experience with "amazing food and fun experience," and a "creative approach to Peruvian-Chinese food." The tasting menus are highly recommended for their "incredible flavors" and "great value." Service is often praised, with attentive staff enhancing the lively atmosphere.
3,793 Reviews
  1. edgar VIP

    New Orleans1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, energy and atmosphere was solid too, but I think our waiter was off.

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  2. Todd

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Probably my 12th visit. Thank you!

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  3. Karen VIP

    Cleveland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Wonderful flavors. Enjoyed our waitress and table server.

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  4. Suzanne VIP

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hubby and I ordered the Tamtaki tasting menu for 2 ($89 per person) which had 13 amazing plates. It was a ton of food and we disnt come close to finishing the last 3 savory plates. Delicious and a great value. I had the cocktail pairings wiyh it which I loved. Hubby wasn't as much a fan of the wine flight. A great tasting menu and terrific service. Highly recommend.

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  5. Patty

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant needs noise tiles in the ceiling to absorb all the noise. Our server had way too many tables. He was nice and all but we had to track him down anytime we needed anything. When the food came we ordered drinks. They were not delivered until the table was cleared. Our water glasses were empty throughout the meal. The people who brought the food could not explain what it was. We ordered family style and none of the dishes came with serving utensils. Overall a very disappointing experience.

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  6. Daee

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yesi is amazing very friendly knowledgeable and attentive to our table! Thank you and keep it up! See you again next time! Love the food spreads presentations and tasty!!

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  7. Eric VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and fun experience- highly recommend

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  8. Kate VIP

    Baltimore65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite spot for pre-theater lunches and dinners. Pick a few small plates and enjoy the cuisine.

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  9. Karen VIP

    Washington DC55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at this restaurant so we decided to do the tasting menu and tasting cocktail menu. What fun! We were surprised at the amount of food, plenty for the 3 of us, with each dish bursting with flavor! The cocktails were wonderful too - with my favorite being the 5-spice powder infused old fashioned! There were 11 dishes in all, including desserts, but some of the highlights were the ceviche, the catfish bao buns, and the carne and potatoes. Service was great too! It can be loud, but we had a corner booth which was perfect! I’ll definitely return!

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  10. Lars

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant! The food was very good and interesting!

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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 4.7 stars by 3793 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 87 times today
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
    Chris Wroblewski
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Chris Wroblewski 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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