Award-winning

Tonari

4.5

336 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Tonari is our Wafu Italian restaurant. WAFU means Japanese-style, so our menu is a Japanese take on Italian food. It originated in Japan through the love that the Japanese had for Italian food but wanted to incorporate some of their cultural flavors and ingredients to them. We at Daikaya Group and chef & owner, Katsuya Fukushima, are bringing this experience to you here in DC.

Looking for some fun Japanese antipasti bites, one of a kind pasta dishes, or pizza that you won't find anywhere else in the city? Then come join us for dinner, we look forward to having you soon.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 289-8900
Website
https://www.tonaridc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Katsuya Fukushima
Private party facilities
Private events for larger party available.

Location
707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Penn Quarter
Cross Street
6th & G St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

KATS' KING OF SUTEKI - Wafu Cheesesteaks at Tonari
Multiple dates available
Japanese-style cheesesteak menu exclusively offered on Mondays from 5 pm to 9 pm at Tonari. Reservations are not accepted on Mondays, it is walk-in only. Tables are self-seating upon arrival. Our regular dinner menu items will not be available on Mondays. View the menu on our website, www.tonaridc.com/menu.

Popular dishes

Cheese Plate BentoUSD 22.00
Chef's selection of cheeses, fruit compote, warm pizza bread
Little CaesarUSD 15.00
local mesclun mix, granny smith apple, marcona almonds, manchego, Caesar vinaigrette
BurrataUSD 16.00
orange dressing, citrus segments, Sichuan-chili oil, side of warm pizza bread
BroccoliniUSD 12.00
grilled, soy marinated, bonito flakes, tama arare, agrodolce, chili threads
InarizushiUSD 12.00
Cetaran anchovy, Matiz Boqueron, seasoned tofu pockets, steamed koshihikari rice
Roasted CarrotUSD 14.00
anchovy butter, garlic oil, labne, capers, yuzu, bread crumbs
PolpetteUSD 14.50
pork & beef meatballs, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan (5 pcs)

Pizza

Unagi
kabayaki eel, green peppercorns, brick cheese, dill labne - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)
The Japanese Philly
shaved prime rib braised in soy & mirin, brick cheese, provolone, cheese whiz, red onion, ichimi - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)
Chicken & Shishito
Fontina, brick cheese, red onion, sweet Italian chicken sausage, rakkyo, chili flakes - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)
Chef Katsuya's Original Mentaiko & Corn
corn sauce, kewpie-mentaiko cream, brick cheese, chives - $13 (half) / $25 (whole)
Mushroom
brick cheese, shiitake, Pecorino, radicchio, mushroom besciamella, yuzu kosho, maple syrup, ichimi - $13 (half) / $25 (whole)

Pasta

Mel's RaguUSD 30.00
Niman Ranch beef short rib, parpadelle, woodear mushroom, dandelion greens, creme fraiche, Pecorino
Red Sauce USD 25.00
Marcella Hazan's famous tomato sauce, spaghetti, butter, basil, onion, whipped ricotta, Pecorino, Parmesan
MentaikoUSD 22.00
tagliolini, cod roe, butter, chili threads, tsuyu, lemon, shiso, shredded nori
Miso ClamUSD 28.00
tagliatelle, clams, miso, garlic, butter, oregano, lemon, white wine, chili flakes, olive oil, bread crumbs

What 336 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tonari offers a unique fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisines, delighting patrons with inventive dishes like "mentaiko pasta" and "unagi pizza." The ambiance is praised for its "quiet and pleasant" setting, with traditional seating options. Despite some service hiccups, the "amazing food" and "creative cocktails" make it a must-visit.

336 Reviews

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Brian
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was really good. Fusion cuisine profile that works very well and is well put together and well conceived. Service didn’t have the best night, but offered good recommendations. Kitchen was slow, not detrimental but could stand to improve. Aesthetic and environment didn’t quite match the price point, overall value was good but not exceptional. Food was the best part and worth the visit, which is what matters most!
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Jeremy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, such fun different takes on pizza and pasta. Def one of my fav restaurants in DC!
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Grace VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hope you get Eric serving you. He was great. Try the Korean garlic bread. Yum
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun experience with good fold and our waiter, Eric, was awesome - super informative, attentive, friendly, and professional
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MeganVD VIP
Cancun21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had the tasting menu, and I loved every course, especially the tomato pasta and the Japanese Philly pizza.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My food was cold when I received it. The service was subpar have been multiple times and this was the worst experience.
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Jennifer
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The fusion of Japanese-Italian was so good. I have been meaning to check out Tonari for a while. The dessert was excellent, and loved everything. The pizza was very filling though (which Detroit style, I get it but almost over the top). The Uni pasta was phenomenal. Highly recommend.
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John
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pork bao, anarizushi, and octopus were excellent. The monster pasta was delicious. The pizza crust is thick but very light and very tasty. Great place to eat before an event at Capital One. There were two kids ages 10 and 14 in our party and they enjoyed the food.
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Trish VIP
Richmond1 review
3.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizza was soggy, pasta isn’t fresh. Unsure why the corn pizza is so popular, it was not good
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Anthony
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good place for dinner before going to the capital one center
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FAQs

Tonari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 289-8900.

Tonari is rated 4.5 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
6th & G St
Area
Penn Quarter
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Japanese, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Katsuya Fukushima
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.tonaridc.com/
Phone number
(202) 289-8900
Private party facilities
Private events for larger party available.

Tonari

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

KATS' KING OF SUTEKI - Wafu Cheesesteaks at Tonari

Mushroom

Mentaiko

Burrata

Antipasti

Cheese Plate BentoUSD 22.00

Little CaesarUSD 15.00

BurrataUSD 16.00

BroccoliniUSD 12.00

InarizushiUSD 12.00

Roasted CarrotUSD 14.00

PolpetteUSD 14.50

Pizza

Unagi

The Japanese Philly

Chicken & Shishito

Chef Katsuya's Original Mentaiko & Corn

Mushroom

Pasta

Mel's RaguUSD 30.00

Red Sauce USD 25.00

MentaikoUSD 22.00

Miso ClamUSD 28.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tonari offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tonari restaurant rated?

Is Tonari currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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