All Michelin-Star Restaurants Participating in DC Restaurant Week

If you’re like me, you are always looking for the best value when choosing which restaurants to go to during the DC Restaurant Week. I want to try a restaurant that I wouldn’t be able to afford without the Restaurant Week deal, or at least one where it’s a large savings from their normal menu prices.

What’s the point of paying $65 for a meal that normally costs $60?

Put on by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, the Winter Restaurant Week features restaurants in Washington DC and its suburbs. Running from January 19-25, participating restaurants can offer brunch/lunch for $25 or $35, and dinner for $40, $55, or $65. Each restaurant chooses which meals and price point they are offering, and some restaurants opt to extend the Restaurant Week pricing.

Below is a list of all of Michelin-starred restaurants in DC confirmed to be part of Winter Restaurant Week, along with what they’re offering.

Note that this list does not include all Michelin-rated restaurants, and leaves out Bib Gourmand and Michelin Guide restaurants.

1. Rania

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Indian
• Price:
  • Lunch (Fri & Sat): 3-course menu for $35
  • Dinner (Tue–Sun): 3-course menu for $65 (optional wine pairing for $35)
  • Brunch (Sun): 3-course menu for $35; bottomless mimosas $19.95 (90 min)
  • Optional chef’s tasting menu: 6 courses for $125 with $100 wine pairing
• Restaurant Week Dates: January 19-25
• Website: raniadc.com
• Address: 427 11th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Rania offers a refined modern Indian menu and is a solid choice for diners looking to explore bold flavors and fine dining techniques. I also think it has one of the prettiest bars in DC

2. Causa

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Peruvian, Latin American
• Price:
  • Brunch: $35
  • Lunch: $35
  • Dinner: $55
• Restaurant Week Dates: January 19-25
• Website: causadc.com
• Address: 920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Causa’s use of Amazonian and Andean ingredients makes it one of the most unique dining experiences in DC.

3. Bresca

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Contemporary American
• Price:
  • Dinner: $65
  • Special 3-course and 5-course tasting menus
• Restaurant Week Dates: January 2-February 1
• Website: brescadc.com
• Address: 1906 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

Bresca’s progressive American menu features seasonal ingredients with a focus on presentation and balance. It has extended dates beyond the core Restaurant Week, giving more flexibility for diners. Availability is still strong in the third week of August.

4. Mita

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Latin American
• Price: $65 Dinner
• Restaurant Week Dates: January 20-25
• Website: mitadc.com
• Address: 804 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20037

Mita offers a more plant-forward take on Latin cuisine while still delivering fine dining service. Diners looking for vegetarian options from a Michelin-rated chef will find Mita a standout.

5. El Taller de Xiquet

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Spanish
• Price:
  • Dinner: $65
  • Wine pairing $35
• Restaurant Week Dates: January 19-25
• Website: xiquetdl.com
• Address: 2404 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007

El Taller de Xiquet is the chef’s table experience adjacent to Xiquet, offering an intimate and elevated Spanish tasting menu.

6. The Dabney

• Michelin Rating: 1 Star ⭐️
• Cuisine: Mid-Atlantic
• Price:
  • Dinner: $65
• Restaurant Week Dates: January 20-24
• Website: thedabney.com
• Address: 122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, 20001

The Dabney highlights Mid-Atlantic cuisine through a refined, ingredient-driven lens while maintaining a warm, rustic atmosphere. Diners seeking seasonal dishes rooted in local traditions will find The Dabney a standout.

A Rare Opportunity to Experience Michelin Dining for Less

These Michelin-starred restaurants are not only recognized for their culinary excellence but also are participating in a highly accessible event that draws both locals and tourists. With prices ranging from $35 to $65 per meal, diners can enjoy a premium experience without the usual high price tag.

In addition to the Restaurant Week fixed prices, some offer an optional menu that is higher priced than the Restaurant Week deal, but lower than their normal price. I generally recommend choosing this option if you can. You get a more inventive menu, and it usually includes more courses for you to a taste a wider range of their cooking artistry.

Be sure to book early where possible, as availability is limited at some venues.