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Rania DC's Main Dining Room - Rania DC, Washington, DC

Rania DC

4.7
4.7
513 Reviews
$50 and over
Indian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Vegetarian-friendly
We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!

Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.

Policies:
-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.
-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.
-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.
- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.
-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.

For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 804-6434
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Boboris
  • Private party facilities
    Hosting a business event or a celebratory occasion? Rania has the perfect space for your next event. We offer a variety of spaces and menu options that bring forward the history, flavors, and hospitality of India.
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Experiences

  • Chef Tasting Menu

    USD 175.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Are you ready to be treated like royalty? Immerse yourself in the elegance of Rania with our Chef's Tasting Menu, a sumptuous seven-course affair available at $175, complemented by exquisite wine pairings for $125 per person. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate Vegan diets, allergies to allium, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. Please call the restaurant if you have multiple allergies or dietary restrictions. ~ We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding ~
    Chef Tasting Menu photo
  • Regular Dining Experience 4-Course Menu

    USD 90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Rania's 4-course ($90) pre-fixe menu experience, with the option to add wine pairings and cocktails as desired. Available Tuesdays thru Saturdays. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate allergies to allium, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. However, we are pleased to inform you that we can cater to vegan diets and other dietary restrictions if notified beforehand. We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding.
  • Brunch Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Rania for a brunch experience like no other! Enjoy our exquisite 3-Course Price Fixe menu for $55 per person, or indulge in Bottomless Mimosas for $35 (90-minute limit). Whether you're in the mood for sweet, savory, or bubbly, we've got it all. Don't miss out on a delightful culinary adventure!

What 513 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rania DC offers an extraordinary dining experience with "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. The creative Indian-inspired menu is a delightful fusion of traditional flavors with modern twists. Guests rave about the "amazing" ambiance, "excellent" cocktails, and memorable occasions. Perfect for special events, Rania is a must-visit in DC.

513 Reviews
  1. Yogesh

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner! We ordered 4 course meal. The staff were polite, food was delicious. My favorite of the the night were Shrimps, Chaat & Salmon!

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous, world class restaurant. Perfect in every way.

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  3. jennifer

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time. The food is pretty spicy so the should be a warning on some dishes but the flavor was great!

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  4. Swati

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I was really excited to dine here but the food fell short. I understand it’s fine dining but compared to other Michelin star experiences, I just don’t think the food was comparable. I do appreciate their vegetarian and gluten free options but in general food was just ok. The lamb chila and scallops were excellent. Gobi Manchurian should be served alongside something else. Pork and short ribs were fine. Srikhand was not flavorful enough. The chocolate desert had too much spice in it. It was distracting. Drinks were super creative and thoughtful. Dal and rotis that came out were nice to have but difficult to eat. Daal was also too thin. Would have been nice to have another small plate to go with these items.

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  5. Charles

    VIP

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience! Loved the menu variety and three-course set-up. Drinks at the bar were fantastic as well. Very creative cocktails. Great wine by the glass list. Live a few blocks down the street and look forward to return visits!

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  6. KaimukiBoy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience from start to finish. Our server explained all the menu items and recommended some based on our preferences. The food itself was exceptional. The service was like a choreographed symphony. The decor is all imported from India, and stunning, especially the front room. And the drinks! Every one an experience.

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  7. Ankur

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at several Michelin star Indian restaurants around the world and will have to say the food at Rania is mediocre. The service and ambience are good, but the food and drinks were well below our expectations.

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  8. Anjana

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Nicely elevated Indian food. The drinks are to spectacular and have a little dram with each one. Mario was fantastic both this time and last. Loved it. Going back next month.

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  9. Wes

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and incredible wine pairings. Cocktail presentation was very over the top in a good way.

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  10. Michelin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow wow wow what a delicious experience. Surprising in a great way. I'm so surprised the brunch experience isn't packed out. It's incredible and the value for money is out of this world.

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FAQs

Rania DC is rated 4.7 stars by 513 OpenTable diners.

Rania DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rania DC

427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Boboris
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 804-6434
  • Private party facilities
    Hosting a business event or a celebratory occasion? Rania has the perfect space for your next event. We offer a variety of spaces and menu options that bring forward the history, flavors, and hospitality of India.
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