Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Washington DC

Olive Garden serves up authentic Italian cuisine. Their signature bread sticks and one-of-a-kind menu make them an American icon. Standard Italian options like bruchetta, calamari, ravioli and eggplant parmigiana line their lengthy menu. More exotic items like salmon, chicken dishes and innovative pizzas are also available. For the calorie-counter, Olive Garden has a range of low fat and low carbohydrate options. The bottomless salads ensure a well-balanced feast. Enjoy your meal with a bottle from their extensive wine list or one of their tropical island drinks. Finally, top it all off with a little something from their dessert menu- their cakes, custards and ice creams are sure to win you over. Lunch and take out menus are available.

The Ale House Columbia is a restaurant that has it all, a fine menu with scrumptious meals, a full fledged bar and a great ambiance. The venue hosts more than 30 TV screens to watch live sporting events. The bar sports 50 craft beers on tap throughout the year and other liquor items as well. The cocktails are worth trying with signature flavors. Happy Hours are the best time with affordable rates whether you come in alone, or with a group. Live musical performances are scheduled occasionally as well.

Seasons 52 at Columbia is a serene restaurant with a plethora of items on its menu. The name Seasons 52 is because of the 52 wines they serve by glass. They have a full fledged bar with a large variety of drinks. Their menu consists of flatbreads to be savored with variants of wine. They are good at grill items especially steaks, grilled sandwiches, seafood and roast items which are relished by many. Some of their best dishes are the lobster tail, shrimp scampi app, paella, roast chicken and steaks. The layout of the restaurant is aesthetic and gives you a fine dine experience. The friendly staff help you with your tasting sessions or with your options of gluten free/vegetarian selections, besides the normal meat or seafood variants. They also host private events, with personalized room setting for lights, music and temperature control, wine pairing and a personal event coordinator.

Maggiano's Little Italy At The Mall in Columbia is part of the nationwide popular restaurant chain by the same name. Featuring an eclectic decor and lively ambiance, this traditional Italian restaurant offers the perfect setting for a romantic dinner date, crucial business meeting or celebratory family dinner. Savor the rich and authentic flavors of Italy with signature dishes like Rigatoni, Johnny's carbonara, Denver steak and Shrimp Fra Diavolo. In house specialties include classic pastas like spaghetti and meatballs, mushroom raviolo al forno, fettuccine alfredo and mom's lasagna. This fine dine restaurant also features a selective list of the most vintage Italian wines. Monochrome pictures adorn the yellow walls, with a mixture of carpeted and hardwood flooring adding to the aesthetic. Combining great food with a nice ambiance, Maggiano's Little Italy is the place to go for your Italian food cravings.

Named in honor of David Cordish (chairman of The Cordish Companies'), David's is renowned for bringing the world's flavors to Hanover. The interior here is characterized by the wooden decor and bright lighting, giving this place a warm and welcoming vibe. It is in such a comfortable atmosphere that you get to savor local, Pacific and Mediterranean flavors. Also, David's is also renowned for serving breakfast dishes throughout the day.

With its vibrant menu for steaks and drinks, The Prime Rib which is nestled within the premises of Live! Casino & Hotel has struck a chord with steak lovers in Hanover. Characterized by wooden decor with the bar at the other end of the entrance, the interior of this restaurant gives off a classical vibe. This gives the place a cozy feel and it is such a comfortable atmosphere that you get to savor steak based recipes.