2. sweetgreen
8.6
1512 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Dupont Cir & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 62 tips and reviews
David: Create ur own! Try arugula, basil, goat cheese, cranberries, sunflower seeds, olive oil, salt+pepper. Blow u away!
David: Amazing salad! Try arugula, basil, goat cheese, cranberries, sunflower seeds, olive oil, and salt+pepper.
Joy H: Try the blueberry basil lemonade when they have it. Refreshing and delicious!
3. Taylor Gourmet
8.4
1750 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 14 tips and reviews
Jérôme Tomasini: Vine sandwich (breaded chicken cutlet, prosciutto, sweet basil pesto and sharp provolone) is one of the best sandwiches I had in a long time.
Behrad Eats: The Dixon Street Sandwich is just delicious: Roast pork, peppered ham, hot capicola, hoagie spread and sweet provolone
Brit Morris: Get the broccoli rabe. On breaded chicken. With provolone. Actually just ask for the Broad Street. Also ask for Nick. :)
5. &pizza
8.5
1005 E St Nw (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 34 tips and reviews
Alexus Moore: Try the basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and garlic oil finish.
Allen Vogliano: We don’t have places like this where I’m from. So while it might not be a big deal for the locals, this is a pretty cool business model. Personal flat bread pizza with unlimited toppings!
Christopher Floss: Made to order flat pizza in the heart of DC!!! See for yourself!!!
8. Sichuan Pavilion
7.8
1814 K St NW (at 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 50 tips and reviews
Behrad Eats: If you're looking for a vegetarian dish, order the Eggplants with basil.
Francisco Ruscalleda: Wasn't crazy about the sesame chicken, it was a bit dry. The eggplant basil was fantastic!
AFAR Media: Kick off your meal with the beef and tendon appetizer.For mains, you must, must have the steamed beef (or pork if you prefer) in chili sauce and mapo tofu—two Sichuanese classics. Read more.
11. CHOPT
8.3
730 7th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews
Joshua C.: Must try the basil mint pesto !!!! Absolutely amazing !!!!
Patrick R: Get the basil mint pesto dressing.
Behrad Eats: New Mexico Verde salad burrito bowl is a hearty option: slow-cooked chicken, rattlesnake beans & brown rice over avocado, Mexican corn, spinach, purple cabbage, creamy chimichurri & red chile sauce.
Behrad Eats: The Diavola pizza is mighty delicious: DOP San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di latte mozzarella, basil, spicy salami, red peppers
Behrad Eats: Start off with the delicious appetizer of Coccio: garbanzo beans, Fior di latte mozzarella, Bulgarian feta, olive oil. Served with celery & freshly baked crostini bread. It's like Italian hummus!
Washington Post: Serious pie enthusiasts have made the pilgrimage to Menomale since its 2012 opening for Ettore Rusciano's authentic Neapolitan pizza. Read more.
15. Pho Viet
8.6
3513 14th St NW (at Parkwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vietnamese Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 56 tips and reviews
Sophie: Best pho I've had in the DC area. Quality broth, excellent meats, fresh bean sprouts and basil. Outstanding whether spicy or not.
Katarina Katsma: Amazing! Best place hands down. They go pretty Spicy, so if you're not a fan I'd recommend going mild.
John Stinson: this place blows pho 14 out of the sky. try the fried sweet potato.