Best of Washington, D.C.
Michelin-starred restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Start with Daru for Indian small plates, Bresca in 14th Street NW and Fiola in Penn Quarter. Here are all 10, with why each one is worth it.
- DaruBib Gourmand (2025) · Indian · $$
Get: Indian small plates
A 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand; Tapori's sibling.
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What are the michelin-starred restaurants in Washington, D.C.?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Daru, Bresca (14th Street NW) and Fiola (Penn Quarter). All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
Which neighborhood is best for michelin-starred restaurants in Washington, D.C.?
Most of these are in Shaw and Penn Quarter. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Washington, D.C.: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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