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    4.7 (70 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Marinara focaccia
    Sonya L.

    Stopped here for a snack about 10 min before closing. Picked up a marinara focaccia bread. The service was good. The person taking our order heated the bread before giving it to us and provided utensils and extra napkins (that we ended up needing). This is in a shared space and had lots of counter space. The bread was was nice and fluffy with some marinara baked on top and slices of tomato, mushroom, basil and onions.

    egg and cheese sandwich
    Maeve P.

    A true gem with made-from-scratch food and the loveliest owner. I frequent Green Almond Pantry for their killer focaccia and their life-changing, enormous breakfast sandwich--two fried eggs, melty gouda, and flavorful, nutty pesto between a hulking piece of fresh focaccia. I'm also a big fan of the non-traditional chicken salad "sandwich," served open-faced and chock-full of fresh herbs, with olive oil in place of mayo, all on a thick slice of rosemary focaccia. They also serve Grace Street Coffee (delish!) and have an amazing selection of baked goods. Seating is limited, but in warmer months, the back patio is a lovely spot to enjoy your meal. My only wish is that they'd cut down on disposable containers--other than that, no complaints!

    Butternut squash tart, olive oil quince cake
    Jack G.

    Amazing place for lunch: quick service and great value for your dollar. Portions were bigger than expected and flavors were like an elevated cafe. The butternut squash tart and the egg and cheese sandwich definitely stole the show with their flavor and the sandwich was very filling

    Egg and cheese sandwich
    Sonya H.

    Absolutely delightful spot for a casual brunch / lunch with a ton of delicious baked goods and prepared grab-and-go items! Cagla and Rachel are the sweetest people I've ever met, and Cagla's cooking skills are absolutely out of this world -- fully worthy of the many James Beard nominations she's received over the years! For a quick but hearty brunch, I love their egg and cheese sandwich; it's genuinely one of the largest sandwiches I've ever seen, and includes two fried eggs, generous helping of melted cheese, and perfectly nutty and herby pesto sandwiched between two giant slices of fluffy, super flavorful focaccia. If you want something a little simpler, I'm obsessed with all of her tarts -- the butternut squash and goat cheese one is my favorite, but the spring / summer seasonal tart with leeks and walnuts is also incredible. I don't know how she manages to create such a crispy crust with a tender, super savory and slightly sweet interior, but each one of these tarts is just perfection. They also offer catering for parties and corporate events, and I highly recommend. We got their food for a work holiday party last year, and we got rave reviews from all the guests. That was where I first fell in love with the butternut squash tart, but the oyster mushroom hummus was also a huge hit. Even the simpler items, like the kale salad or red lentil balls, are executed perfectly and are a huge crowd pleaser. The only note is that Green Almond Pantry is part of the Grace Street Collective, so you can't make reservations and it can be a little tough to find seating among all the other restaurants and eateries. It's usually a little easier to find a spot if you come during an off hour -- either right when they open at 11 AM or a little later in the afternoon after the lunch rush. Even if you can't find a spot, their food is delicious to go and it's quite close to the Georgetown Waterfront, so you can always enjoy your meal outside if it's nice out.

    Table at Green Almond Pantry. First come, first serve seating
    Moshe H.

    Located on Grace street, tucked away behind the main drag, is the most amazing restaurant experience I've had in a while. Let's start with the food. The menu at Green Almond is extensive, but let's just say, comfort foods. Sandwiches, salads, soups and the best focaccia in DC. Like, don't wear any of your nice clothes when you eat here, because you're going to get oil on everything! Our order: We shared a rosemary and garlic and a marinara focaccia as well as an egg and cheese (Gouda), served on a rosemary focaccia, with a drizzle of pesto. Seven napkins later, we were making plans to come back for more. The bread is perfectly crispy outside, soft in the middle. I wouldn't call this light. There's light stuff on the menu, but if you're eating in, plan on walking this one off. What made this extra special? We had an out-of-town guest with us. She ordered a Cesar salad & their Cesar is traditional, as in anchovies. No big deal and totally our fault for not reading the menu. One of the wonderful employees came out to check in with us. We said everything was great, but the employee noticed that the salad was not touched and asked if there was anything she could re-make, noticing our guest playing with her food. In fact she insisted on bringing us another salad, because she assumed that we mistakenly ordered the wrong thing. We talked for a couple of minutes and had a fun little parent to parent kinda chat. The usual stuff. It was great to feel a connection to the source. The food is great, but the experience was greater. Overall, food was a 5/5 and the experience and atmosphere is worth looking for a parking space in Georgetown on a Sunday. I recommend you grab a variety of focaccias and soups/salads and share away.

    Potato and beef bourek
    Katie W.

    Adorable and tasty small bakery nestled in a cute area by the canal. Tried the marinara focaccia and the beef and potato bourek, both of which were phenomenal! The beef and potato bourek was a special favorite--incredibly flavorful beef and a light, flaky pastry. There's not a ton of seating but didn't have trouble finding a spot. This was our first time, but was clear many people are regulars as the staff greeted them by name. Definitely want to come back!

    eggplant confit sandwich and zucchini dill soup
    Priscilla T.

    Love this place! Unfortunately, sometimes hard to find parking since it's in Georgetown. The staff is always friendly and attentive here. Excellent service! I loved the Eggplant Confit Sandwich, Dill Zucchini Soup, and Marinara Focaccia. The sandwich is flavorful and comes with a nice small side of arugula salad and half a jammy egg! The soup really surprised me since it was almost refreshing?? hot??! buT SO GOOD

    Rosemary Focaccia, a bit stale!
    Aarti B.

    Be aware of the Prepared food - the food is past its prime. I was so excited to support another local business - sadly the food was old, mushy, soggy, and tossed all of it out because it made me sick. If you want to a good experience, order something fresh off the menu. The Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia bread ($8) was very oily and very stiff and stale, the Lentil and Eggplant dish ($15) as well as the Farro dish ($8) were both very mushy. While I should have paid closer attention to the food preparation dates labeled on the bottom of the containers marked 12/16 for the Farro and 12/21 for the Lentil and Eggplant, that food should have been tossed out days ago (it should have a 2 or 3 day rule). My stomach started churning after a few bites and $32 down the drain. The dishes had plenty of potential and I'm sure it would have been a different story if the food was fresh. Sadly, I don't agree with the 4.9 rave reviews and had a completely different experience. To top it off, the service was stand-offish and really could care less for my business and didn't want to be bothered.

    Focaccia
    David M.

    Still the absolute best. From the food, to the service, to everyone who works there. I wish they were open for dinner and can't wait till hey more formal restaurant format opens up.

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    Jackie S.

    The focaccia here is some of the best focaccia that I've ever had in my life. I ordered the marinara focaccia and it was so crispy and flaky on the outside but soft and lightly chewy on the inside . The broiled herbs, shallots, and sauce on top are tangy and flavorful. The lamb Kofte took a few minutes to come out so you know it was fresh. The hummus that they sell is also amazing. There are indoor and outdoor seating options and it's a peaceful, sunny place. The people who work there are so friendly :) I definitely plan on returning!

    Fig and goat cheese focaccia
    Lauren F.

    Some of the best food I've eaten in I don't know how long! I went here for lunch with my family. We tried the hummus and chicken, open-faced chicken salad sandwich, plum olive oil cake, and the fig and goat cheese focaccia. The focaccia was easily the best I've ever had: fluffy, bursting with flavor, and with the perfect amount of toppings. The chicken was juicy and cooked to perfection, and we were literally scraping the bowl to get all of the hummus out of it. The sandwich and olive oil cake were also tasty and flavorful, but those first two dishes knocked it out of the park. Georgetown is a trek for me, but it would be worth it to come back to this spot. The food is made by hand and with care - they even whipped the whipped by hand with a whisk in front of us for the cake. There is plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors, as well as a little mini market with specialty ingredients you can buy. Staff was so friendly, and every dish looked incredible. The prices are reasonable given how large the portions are and how fresh and high quality the food is. Can't recommend it enough!

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    Brent B.

    3 stars for an a-ok coffee shop-feeling restaurant. I stopped by Green Almond Pantry, located on 9th Street near the Convention Center, to grab some lunch on a work day (fyi the venue is closed on Mondays...so I had to come back on a Tuesday). Ranked #19 on the Washingtonian Top 100 list and showing a 5 star rating on Yelp, I came into this spot with some pretty high expectations. What I found wasn't exactly what I was expecting. The venue is rather quaint with a small bar-style seating to the right and various items for sale to the left. While I had arrived in a suit, most of the people in the shop looked like they were either there for some coffee or deal with catering (which apparently is a big part of this venue's business). After taking a seat and waiting awkwardly for a couple minutes, a young lady came up to say hello and see if I wanted anything to drink. I decided to start with some tea. She went to grab me some before I had the chance to order as she told me to look over the menu, which is located up on the chalkboard. I already knew what I wanted based on my previous online research, but I waited for my tea and then put in my order for the little little in the middle and the lamb and hummus. After a few minutes, the server brought me out some bread and the little little. The bread was fine. The little little, which is 5 servings of different vegetables listed up on the board, was also fine, but not quite as exciting as it had been made out to be in the reviews. A little while afterwards, the server brought me out the large bowl of lamb and hummus, although it should really be described as hummus with some lamb. While it was nice to have a warm bowl of these two items on a relatively cold and rainy day, the dish didn't really stand out and was actually better when I warmed it back up the next day and mixed it with other items. Overall, Green Almond Pantry was an ok little Mediterranean shop. While I think they would provide some good catering, I think this is more of a "grab a quick bite" or "stop in on a lazy Saturday" type of shop rather than a "search out for lunch or dinner" type of place.

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    What amazing place for food to eat in or eat out. The service is amazing. wow, are we lucky to have the almond pantry in Georgetown.

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    Agora DC - Cauliflower**

    Agora DC

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
    1.4 miDupont Circle
    $$$

    Was able to do a walk-in on a recent Thursday evening…read more I had been many times before, but it had been a while, so it was great to dine at Agora again. Everyone in my group loved the assortment of small plates that we had. We considered getting the lamb chops, but it only comes with 2, and there were three of us, so we opted against it. The dishes we got instead (an assortment of vegetables, meat, and seafood) were all delicious, and we would all be happy to get them again.

    Went there twice to taste different kinds of Turkish dishes. One time for dinner and the other for…read morelunch. Overall the food was good. The serving size of the dishes I ordered were medium to small. The service was far less satisfactory than food. I tried the following dishes: 1. Complimentary pita: ~40g per piece. Not salty and paired well with the other dishes. Definitely get some! 2. Lahmacun: The lamb+beef mixture was tasty. It came with 4 pieces. 3. Branzino: ~6oz. The fish was grilled to perfection; juciy tender, and the skin was nicely charred. It was served with freh parsley and seasoned grilled tomato (salt+oregano I think). 4. Imam Bayildi: Half of an eggplant topped with sauteed onions and tomatoes. While itself was pretty normal, it went so well with the Ottoman rice. 5. Ottoman Rice: The true highlight of all the dishes I tried! It was basically Basimati rice cooked with dried apricots, raisins, almonds & pine nuts mix, and seasoned with black currant. Overall it was warm, earthy and lightly smoky. The apricot slices added some delightful sweetness and juiciness to the dish. Should pair well with Labneh, chicken and seafood. But to be honest, I can simply eat this stuff along for a whole meal! 6. Tabbouleh: They went against the traditional recipe by substituting the bulgur with quinoa and added some pomegranate arils. I liked the special texture of quinoa. The sweetness of pomegrante arils also enriched the flavors. However, I had to constantly spit the seeds when enjoying the salad. 7. Kofte: Adana style ground beef patties. Just like what I make at home haha! I ordered it as an add-on to my salad at lunchtime. It came with only 2 pieces which weighed no more than 3oz in total... Despite the delicious food, service was disappointing. The first time, the dinner, was Okay. While my food came out slowly, at least my server was aware of it and asked me how I liked the dishes. The second time, the lunch, was horrible. Even before I was seated, my server made me feel that he was reluctant to serve me, and emphasized that I had to order asap. "Luckily", I had already decided what to order. After I got my dishes, no one in the restaurant asked me if the food was Okay. And at the check, my bill was thrown onto my table. In comparison, the two ladies dining next to me came even after I started eating, but were greeted warmly and were given lots of time to decide what to order; not to mention that the staff gave them lots of suggestions, asked about their dining experience, and even chatted with them about sightseeing in DC, etc. Such discrimitory treatment is really unacceptable.

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    A quiet dining room. The main dining room was much more noisy.

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    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    1.1 miDupont Circle, Downtown
    $$$

    Brunch review ahead!!!!!…read more Ambiance- perfect for a cute date, time with friends, family members, or coworkers. The ambiance welcomes it all. Hospitality- The hostess was incredibly friendly and seated us upon arrival. Waiter- Eric was an AMAZING waiter. Bubbly personality, very polite and personable. His service was definitely a 10/10 Brunch- My friend and I decided to try their Easter Sunday brunch and my only regret was not visiting here sooner and not selecting an earlier time to dine, LOL! The entire experience was phenomenal! Bottomless mimosas- SO worth the extra $ Standout dishes: Adana meatballs Braised lamb Chicken Golden cauliflower Crispy Falafel Desserts: Baklava Brownie Kadayıf Sadly we did not get to experience all of the brunch menu items because brunch ends at 3pm and our reservations were at the heel of this time. Nonetheless, the standout dishes and desserts were enough for me to come back. I've enjoyed their happy hour, cafe area, and now their brunch. Can't wait to return.

    Three stars isn't the actual rating; I'd say more 3.5. Stopped by after visiting the Dupont…read moreCircle's weekly farmer's market to try their Sunday brunch buffet. Was warmly greeted, seated, and given an overview of the menu and brunch package options; decided to opt-out of the bottomless drinks, which had an alcoholic (mimosas and Bloody Marys) and NA (juices, sodas, drip coffee and black tea), as I wanted to try their more speciality coffee and tea. The drinks I ordered were the Turkish coffee, Levantine-style tea and digestive tea. All were quite solid. The Turkish coffee was as robust as espresso, yet not overwhelmingly bitter and slightly sweetened. The Levantine tea was a smooth black tea with natural sweetness and layered with a mint steep and floral notes of hibiscus, and rose petal. The digestive was more herbaceous with fennel and pomegranate zest, in addition to a steep of spearmint. The food was more hit-or-miss. On one hand, the meat and seafood was all very delicious and well-made. The braised lamb shank is their speciality, and well-deserved, as it's moist, savory and tender. The short rib similarly so, and the chicken casserole, lamb biajeen, Adana kebab and steamed lavraki (sea bass) were all similarly flavorful. On the other hand, the sides and mezze options were more mixed; the dolmas and fresh bites cheese with za'atar/nuts were delightful, however, the borek, cheeses, and some of the dips tasted reheated and/or not super fresh, the Brussels sprouts were quite scorched, and the savory salmon waffles were bone dry and flavorless. The French onion soup had the right flavor profile, but not the intensity; it tasted watered-down and even looked it, due to the noticeable oil blebs on the surface. Dessert was similar; the melon and fruits were fresh enough, the yogurt bar was quality, the kadayif nutty with the sweetness balanced, and the layali lubnan was intoxicatingly tasty, but many of the baked goods looked rather packaged and the fondue station was mediocre. The staff, however, were extremely friendly (my special regards to Mia, she's a great conversationalist and a sweetheart!). They answered all my questions, and one of the bartenders even gave me half a lemon to zuzh up my tea with. As I said at the start, more 3.5 stars than 3 stars. The core of their offerings are all quality, so I can't quite dock them a full two stars for the food quality because they had buffets aren't usually renown for said quality. You really can't expect perfection from AYCE, even though I naturally encourage the management to avoid sourcing pre-made items from Sysco if possible. The friendly staff and eloquent Eastern Mediterranean ambiance allows me to still say I enjoyed this experience, and may be back for dinner in the future.

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    4.4(71 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown

    I treated my friend to brunch after seeing all the hype on TikTok, Yelp, and Instagram, and it…read moreabsolutely lived up to it! This was easily one of the most entertaining brunches I've experienced in the DMV, while still maintaining an upscale vibe. From the singer taking special requests during brunch to the live entertainment afterward, drummers, dancers, and a saxophonist turning things into a full brunch party...we were thoroughly entertained from start to finish. What really stood out, though, was that the food matched the energy. At some places, you get great entertainment but mediocre food - not here. Everything was beautifully presented, served at the perfect temperature, and genuinely delicious. My friend was so impressed with her birthday celebration that she thanked me for days afterward. The service was impeccable, the space is stunning with plenty of Instagram-worthy moments, and despite how busy it was, it somehow still felt warm and welcoming. If you're in the mood to get dressed up, enjoy an upscale brunch, celebrate a special occasion, or impress someone on a date, this is definitely the place. I'm already looking forward to my next brunch party here!

    Gorgeous restaurant! I felt very underdressed but I loved the vibrant atmosphere…read more STARTER: Prosciutto - very large portion, had plenty to take home, thinly sliced and addictive ENTREE: Hanger Steak Au Poivre $56 10 oz black angus hanger steak, pomme frites & green beans, green peppercorn sauce *I really enjoyed the steak but I didn't finish it because I polished off 2 trays of bread by myself...andddd I don't regret it. COCKTAILS: Smoked Old Fashioned $18 BB Bourbon, BB House Bitters, Syrup, Smoke *I loved the smokiness of the drink and it went great with the bread because I had no self control... Our service was consistent throughout dinner and they packed up all of our leftovers very nicely and set them aside on the counter while we chatted and they didn't rush us with the bill like a lot of establishments do. **Would you believe it that the server packed me a to go box of bread? I am dead. I could not stop laughing when I saw that. I will definitely be back! ;)

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    Casamara

    Casamara

    4.4(50 reviews)
    1.2 miDupont Circle, Downtown

    What a night in DC!…read more Barrett & Whitney (representing the locals), Andy & Alisa (in from Birmingham), Spencer & Phoebe (holding it down from NYC), and I (representing hometown Dallas) set out in search of a spot for a family dinner that felt special but not stuffy. Ivy pulled baby duty with Warner--she was definitely missed--but the rest of us rallied. After scrolling through options, the description of Casamara on Yelp sealed the deal, and wow, did it deliver. Whit had the genius idea to do everything family-style, which turned out to be perfect for our crew of seven. Once drinks were in hand and the menus ogled over, I teamed up with our stellar waiter, Louis, to orchestrate the feast: - Two NY Strips, perfectly cooked and pre-sliced for easy sharing - Two butterflied whole Branzinos, meaty and crisp-skinned - One Harissa Chicken with just the right kick - Plus a lineup of sides and starters: Wild Boar Gemelli Pasta, Roasted Beets, Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and plenty of warm Focaccia Every dish hit the mark--beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and portioned just right. Service was spot-on, too--Louis and the team had us covered without a hitch. Our only tiny gripe? The volume! The energy was great, but the noise level made conversation a bit of a challenge. Still, minor quibble aside, it was another picture-perfect evening for the Gold-Sokol-Lewis crew.

    I visited this rooftop and was pushed by this white woman bartender/waitress…read more I also was with my fiance. And the bouncer carded him and my friends, saw me with him holding his hand, and chose to let in the group of white people next to us and made me wait to be carded even tho we told them we were a group of 10 and we were all together.

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    Iron Gate

    Iron Gate

    4.0(827 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown, Dupont Circle
    $$$

    Could not have asked for a better experience from the hostess to the food, it was top notch. Our…read morewaiter, Joey, deserves a review of his own because he made the experience 1000x more memorable. If you go here ask for him, he was amazing, knowledgeable, and made us feel so special. We came to celebrate our engagement and left with all the best memories. Had the four course dinner with wine pairings and everything was unreal. Get the seafood!!! After coming back from the South of France recently the seafood was as close as we had in Nice and that's huge. Absolutely stellar service, atmosphere and food. 10/10 recommend, we will definitely be back, but only when Joey is working.

    Iron Gate is doing EVERYTHING right! 4.5 stars! And if I…read morelived in the area I would come back. They offer a family style menu in which you pay one price and all the appetizers come out in small bites so you can try everything. They also add complimentary little surprises during each course. My top 3 were the oysters the potato croquette with caviar and the branzino... oh the focaccia was also very Tasty!!!! The capellini was very salty which was a little upsetting. The yogurt had a a light crunch crust and it just wasn't doing it for me. But their take on a cheesecake was very airy which was nice. Let's talk about our server, she was a pleasure!!!! She was honest about every dish we would Receive. She was attentive and there was nothing more we could have asked for. I will remember this meal forever!

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