EATER DC

The 38 Essential Restaurants in D.C., Winter 2020

#19: On Masseria: The sleek Italian getaway stands out in contrast to the wholesale purveyors surrounding it on the outskirts of the Union Market district. Inspired by the coastal cooking found in the Puglia region in the heel of Italy’s boot, the Michelin-starred restaurant is one of D.C.’s top tables for special occasion dinners. The prix fixe menu comes with a four-course minimum ($98). The linguine with spicy XO sauce, peperoncino, and bread crumb is not to be missed.

#32: Rasika is not just one of the most popular Indian restaurants in D.C. — it's one of the most popular restaurants in D.C., period. Chef Vikram Sunderam (formerly of London's Bombay Brasserie) mans the kitchen at the Penn Quarter restaurant, where he takes a modern look at traditional Indian fare with favorites like the crispy palak chaat, flavorful curries, and more.