Washington, DC Restaurants

Romantic

1. Little Fountain Cafe

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

to enjoy dinner/drinks) and cozy...romantic, too.  The prices seem a bit on the higher side ($20ish entrees, $11 apps) but the food was of high-quality and the atmosphere and excellent service (Jo...

2. Irongate Inn…

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

Great ambiance. Very romantic and dimly lit. I like that it is off the beaten path, a little inconspicuous and home-y.  The food was nice enough. Not fabulous but not horrible either. This place...

3. Mama Ayesha's

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

into a half-cup measuring cup.  The food TASTED good, but nothing mind-blowing.  I did love the decor, thought it was very romantic and absolutely gorgeous. I'm glad I finally got over to Mama...

4. Cosi

Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

First things first, a reviewer here actually thought that Cosi was supposed to be ROMANTIC? Hmm, I've never encountered a romantic sandwich/salad place before. If you have, PLEASE let me know!  Now...

5. 1789

Neighborhood: Georgetown

I am a huge 1789 fan, there is just something special, romantic, formal about the place and it's atmosphere that I can't help but enjoy myself.  This intimate setting is ideal for a romantic dinner...

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Wine Selection

1. Mendocino Grille &…

Neighborhood: Georgetown

If they have any type of pasta appetizier I would recommend trying it.  They have a wide range of wine selections and equally wide range of prices. There is something for every budget. That being said...

2. A. Litteri, Inc.

to keep shopping. Plus, a pretty disorganized, but cheap selection of wines. They close at 3, most days, are closed on Sundays and Mondays and they stop making sandwiches at 2:30.   One of my...

3. Dupont Market

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

selection, while very limited, is fairly eclectic. Every time I come here they are carrying a new type of microbrew. Their wine selection is much better and the prices are reasonable. In fact, I...

4. Komi

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

that nearly doubled our bill, but it was at least twice as fabulous to eat the food AND appreciate how the selected wine complemented it.  There was plenty of alcohol provided, so you won't leave feeling like...

5. Tallula Restaurant

This place has a nice selection of wines served at the perfect temperature, but their food is not very impressive.  They have multiple rooms, a bar with a cuvee system and nice decor.  It was a nice...

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