Come to Two-MICHELIN-Starred Jônt for one of the city’s best fine-dining experiences. Snag a seat at the intimate, 14-seat counter for a seasonal, multi-course tasting menu from acclaimed chef Ryan Ratino. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant features an innovative, artful menu starring luxe, seasonal Japanese- and French-forward ingredients like caviar, fois gras, and wagyu beef.

MICHELIN-Starred Causa explores the diversity of Peruvian cuisine and culture from the coast to the towering Andes. Chef Carlos Delgado’s six-course tasting menu showcases pristine seafood, including tangy ceviche and the tasting room’s namesake dish—causa. Pair your meal with a bottle of wine from the global list. Or choose from an impressive selection of over 90 different piscos, Peru’s national spirit.

At Bresca, sophisticated gastronomy meets comfort in a contemporary American- and French-inspired bistro. Operated by acclaimed chef Ryan Ratino, the restaurant showcases the very best seasonal, Mid-Atlantic ingredients—think juicy dry-aged duck and a roasted beet salad. Blue velvet upholstery and hanging terrariums provide an eye-catching setting for an elegant tasting menu or a la carte dishes like Hokkaido scallop with gigante beans and bok choy.

At The Dabney, a massive, wood-burning hearth anchors the dining room, where James Beard Award-winning chef Jeremiah Langhorne whips up elegant, seasonally-driven tasting menus. The New American menu goes all in on the highest quality, Mid-Atlantic ingredients. Enjoy dishes like smoked oyster pie or grilled rockfish in the rustic-refined space with exposed brick and candlelight that create an intimate setting for date nights and special occasions.

With an epic 14-course tasting menu ((plus four- and six-course prix fixe options), it’s no wonder Mita is one of the most talked about plant-based dining experiences in DC. Chefs Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora bring the punchy flavors of Latin America to this stylish Shaw spot. Sample yuba in a rich black bean mole or causas prepared with hearts of palm.

Located in the heart of Georgetown, MICHELIN-Starred Xiquet by Danny Lledó will transport you to Valencia’s sun-drenched shores. With over 16 courses, the elegant menu leans into Mediterranean-forward flavors with dishes like Spanish seabass with orange-saffron butter and showstopping paellas like lump crab and caviar. Enjoy it in an intimate space with massive windows. Cap the evening with a glass of vintage port in the restaurant’s romantic cocktail lounge.

Chandeliers, gilded walls, and warm lighting set the mood at Rania DC in Washington, DC. Chef Chetan Shetty whips up elegant multi-course menus with modern takes on Indian classics like nargisi kofta with pickled mushrooms and buttery truffle cream and lamb rogan josh with almonds and black cardamon. Pair your meal with one of the creative cocktails, including stellar zero-proof options.