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Subway
Feb 22, 2008 by Julie from Arizona

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Very fast and efficient service. The food is always fresh and good.
• None

“I have been to this Subway on Wisconsin Ave several times while traveling for work, and it's always reliable. The service is friendly and fast! The restaurant was recently renovated since the last time I was here and it looks great.”

Rajaji Curry House Inc
Feb 1, 2008 by maxpr1 from san antonio

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[6]

• White tablecloths, better food than their other Indian Competitor on the street.
• It all looked the same. Lentils in gravy or something similar.

“I've eaten here twice now. I was excited to return, but was disappointed in this second visit. True to form, the service was good. The ambiance with white linen tablecloths surpassed that of other Indian restaurant one to two doors away. The food last time was great. This time, someone did not understand the esthetic appeal of food. The first four buffet type food receptacles all looked like beans or lentils or something of the same shape in gravy. You only got to anything with a different esthetic appeal in the last two food receptacles which was forms of chicken. Whoever set up the first four servers of four types of round nondescript items in a gravy type sauce must not have thought much about the appearance. I'm sure each tasted great, but it looked like one after another of a variation on a theme. I was very disappointed as I only get to visit this restaurant once a year during our annual convention. Based on my experience this time, I'd avoid both Indian restaurants near the Marriott. Management needs to wake up and offer their customers something that appears other than lentils as variations on a theme in four separate receptacles. Sad. It is the nicer of the two Indian restaurants on the street and I'd still rather re-visit them than their neighbors. At least those wonderful white tablecloths even during lunch mad me feel special. This restaurant and others on the street capitalize from their location near the Omni and Marriott. It's somewhat sad as they have much potential.”

Taste Of India
Feb 1, 2008 by maxpr1 from san antonio

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[6] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Location.
• Could be a good dining experience with minimal management input.

“I've eaten here twice now. I understand why I was reticent to visit a second time. We were offered one wine selection, basically the house red or white. The food was o.k. No cloth tablecloths to enhance the dinner time dining experience. Food was o.k., but nothing special. I'd probably seek out other restaurants in the future for something special. This restaurant and others on the street capitalize from their location near the Omni and Marriott, not on their dining experience. It's sad as they have much potential.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Murphys Irish Pub
Feb 1, 2008 by maxpr1 from San Antonio

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Convenient location to the Omni Shoreham.
• Not what we'd hoped for.

“My two friends and I visited last Sunday. The spinach artichoke dip on the menu was not available and we were offered the chips and salsa. The salsa was predominated by onions and I'd not order again. This is probably more of a drinking than an eating establishment. The waitress was nice when we ordered and when the meals were delivered. We never saw her again and we had to finally ask someone else for a check. O.K. Nothing bad. Nothing great.”

The Exchange Ltd
Jan 23, 2008 by Al from Chantilly, VA

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[5] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[6]

• The have Greek Gyros.
• The Gyros are way too expensive.

“The food is boring and expensive. The location must be the draw. This is not worth spending your money at. There are several good restaurants in the area that are less expensive.”

A V Italian Restaurant
Jan 10, 2008 by Joslyn from boothbay

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Atmosphere, food, music.
• Not much, given the over yuppiefied restaurants of today.

“Have been going there since I was in high school - 1960's - rude- no - quirky, yes. Have lived away from DC since 1976 - but still travel there on a regular basis & wouldn't miss AV. Dark even in the day - chairs squeak against the marble floors - Remember AV greeting customers - opera playing. Wine in juice glasses from a pitcher. Portions are Hugh & are not "gourmet", but honest and straight forward. The stuffed artichokes, Bucatini Carbonara, Cannelloni - the best. Homemade sausages. Stuff your stroller lady - get a sitter. If they are closing - a huge loss - as we were planning to come in February.”

Haad Thai Restaurant, Inc
Nov 12, 2007 by ason from D.C

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great food! That's not expensive good portions friendly staff and service.
• There is only one location in DC.

“There are many Thai restaurants in the DC area. However, you would be pressed to find one that has the feeling of the mom and pop style restaurant. The service is really good and more importantly than the service is their food. I will and have in the past revisited a restaurant with poor service because the food was good. Had Thai has 2 of 2 in this column. Their menu covers all the basic Thai dishes and covers them well. I would have to say. Having lived just 2 blocks from the restaurant and eating out 4 5 times a week, I can honestly say that I have eaten everything on their menu at least twice. The great thing is that their dishes hold their quality from the 1st time to the 10th time you have it, quality control a big yes! Bottom line: I have had more expensive, smaller portions, at a top end Thai place in NYC and it does not even compare to this friendly little place in the heart of DC. I love it! I am sure having the owner be Thai who brings in great Thai chefs helps a little).”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Sequoia Restaurant
Oct 29, 2007 by Melissa

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Nice views, good place to get a drink.
• Bad service, awful food, and an overpriced cheap restaurant.

“Sequoia's glory has declined rapidly in the past year. The staff was too unprofessional and poorly dressed to represent a fine establishment. The hostesses looked like they were 12 years old and were dressed so casually, that I wasn't sure if they had just wandered in off of the street. When our waiters tried to make up for the fact that they left us sitting at our table for 15 minutes without so much as a greeting, they continued to fumble awkwardly throughout the meal. Though the service had little hope of improving during our meal, we remained optimistic about the food. The vegetables were not fresh, the steaks were tough and drenched in an awful cover-up sauce, and the potatoes tasted overdone. We were ultimately so disappointed that we will never return to sequoias for a meal again. To celebrate our anniversary, we had looked forward to a romantic evening dining in dc with a lovely view. All we really got was the view. When our waiter asked if we were celebrating a special occasion, we explained that it was our anniversary. Not expecting anything extraordinary, we were temporarily impressed to have the manager visit us later in the meal. The experience turned confusing and awkward when the manager continued to stand at the table and say nothing. We smiled awkwardly until he left. When we received our dessert, there was a candle in it and our waiter made a little fuss about the celebration, which was ok. However when we received our check, the dessert was not complimented. Even an average restaurant will compliment a birthday or anniversary dessert. Don't bother sending the manager over to interrupt my meal if you're not going to comp my dessert! Sequoia's is an overpriced restaurant for a cheap experience. If you ever want to visit sequoia's for the view, and then just stay at the bar upstairs. Appetizers and entrees are just not worth it! .”

Oya Restuarant & Lounge
Sep 22, 2007 by Lillian from DC

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[5] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great atmosphere.
• Sounds crazy, but mosquitoes were biting us the whole time, and the sushi was terrible.

“First impression was great with nice decor and a chic interior, so naturally the expectations were high. Had three types of sushi rolls and was disappointed in all three: tuna avocado (made it spicy), yellowtail, and crunchy tuna roll. We were more than disappointed in the make rolls. The first two which came out (tunas) were overwhelmed with straight "heat" for spice instead of a subtle and complex spice you would expect mixed into the actual inside of the roll.”

Horace Dickey Seafood Carryout
Sep 19, 2007 by Corneilous from Foster

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• That it was black owned.
• From beginning to end.

“This place was horrific. The place was very unsanitary with flies everywhere. Refrigeration was poor and dirty. The walls look as if they haven't been clean in years. Floor was very dirty. Old cash register. There was no menu. The billboard that displays the menu was very empty and dirty. None of the two guys washed there hands after preparing my food and fixing the next gentleman food. If you travel at night to this hole in the wall don't travel alone you could fear for your safety. People loitering on the outside of the building. Now fly season is over and why were there more flies inside than there were outside. But the restaurant fits the original people of DC it is only a reflection of that. Now this place was featured on Rachel Ray and that is what inspired me to come. Mac and Cheese old and these are can greens. I was so happy to give them my money and give them the 2 dollars and change to see if that could help it really needs it.”

0 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Sichuan Pavilion Dc Inc
Aug 30, 2007 by Max from Rockville, MD

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great food; quick service.
• No bar to speak of.

“Good food; good service; great spices; easy to have a leisurely lunch and get back to the office in an hour!”

Soho Tea & Coffee
Aug 23, 2007 by charolette from harrisburg

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Everything.

“Soho is really a coffeehouse. No booze sold here. Latte's, mocha's, special drinks, great salads and cakes. It's a very funky place. I felt like I was in Greenwich village.”

Sichuan Pavilion Dc Inc
Aug 18, 2007 by Paul from Oakton, VA

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The food: selection-taste-presentation. 4 stars.
• Never get a mixed drink in a Chinese restaurant, they don't understand them.

“This is wonderful Sichuan food. I work nearby and ate there at least once a week for years, and then they closed because of a lease problem. Two years later, they have renovated into a nearby, smaller space, and it's fresh, clean, nicely decorated with Chinese art, and the food is just simply some of the best Chinese available in DC. My favorite Chinese restaurant. I often took business clients there, and will now again.”

Kramerbooks and Afterwords
Aug 17, 2007 by bob from pawtucket

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Service and food
• Table size

“Wow I ate here and the food was incredible. I had the Moroccan lamb med rare and it was out of this world. My server was able to answer every question and recommend a great merlot to go with my dinner. I will visit every time I visit dc. The tables were a little tight but the food and service more than made up for it.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

M & S Grill
Aug 15, 2007 by Sheri from Mechanicsville

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Service and food are out of this world! Great!
• None.

“This is the best restaurant I have ever been in. The first time my husband and I went, we were supposed to go to a show down the street and it was taking a while for the food to come out. We asked the very polite waiter if he knew when it would be ready since were getting close to show time. The next thing we knew, 3 waiters and the manager were quickly bringing out our food and the manager said that because it took longer than usual for us to get our food, for us to please come back after the show for drinks and dessert on the house. We never expected that. We went back after the show and the manager was there waiting for us and followed through with her promise while showing genuine interest in how we liked the show. You just don't get that kind of service everyday and I would recommend this place to anyone near there. We have been back several times ourselves and have always had outstanding service and food. All 10's from this happy customer!”

Tony Cheng Seafood Restaurant Inc
Aug 12, 2007 by C from Philadelphia

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Had pretty good steamed pork buns (dim sum).
• Gouging customers for second-rate "specials".

“Although it looks more promising than the surrounding Chinese dining establishments, it is clearly priced a little higher, offers no real additional value, and in my opinion was predatory. The place was quite crowded at 2pm and we were seated next to the untidy holding tanks which contained fish used for meals. The tanks were open, and the aroma in this area was distinctly "eau de pond". The DC board of health should investigate the unsanitary splashing which arises from the aeration system and the periodic harvesting of fish by the staff. Perhaps as additional ambiance, a fish was netted and carried through the dining room while we were there. Four of the five dishes that we ordered: one chicken, one pork, one beef, one vegetable, were high on sauce and all tasted very similar. Given the premium price, the meat content was low for thhe chicken and pork dishes. The closing dining surprise came with the accompanying seafood dish. We asked for a recommendation from the waiter for a seafood dish; he took the opportunity to recommend their "special", which was Dungeness crab in a ginger sauce. It featured pieces of crab in shell (~6 legs, 1 small claw, and the empty carapace); it was also virtually impossible to eat since the crab was overcooked, tasteless, and bonded to the shell. The sticky, unspectacular sauce merely made the process of liberating the crab meat more difficult. In retrospect, I strongly suspect, as another reviewer has suggested, that the food (in this case, crab) was previously cooked and recycled into our daily special. I mentioned our dissatisfaction with the crab when the waiter reappeared after the meal. He smiled and just presented the bill, which included a $45 charge for the crab dish. Note: that virtually every entree on the menu was around $10-25. At this point I was pretty sure the waiter had knowingly pushed the leftovers on us. He actually had the gall to follow me out of the restaurant to insist on a tip, indicating he had already given me a big discount on the crab "special".”

Zed's Ethiopian Cuisine
Jul 31, 2007 by Sean

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[4] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Veggie friendly.
• Horrible service and a major attitude problem.

“Terrible service. Such bad service that even above average food doesn't make up for it because the waiting staff ruined the experience.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

A V Italian Restaurant
Jul 27, 2007 by Amy from Washington, DC

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[8] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Food.
• Service, ambiance.

“I remember the food being quite delicious during previous visits when I was younger. However the most recent time I tried to eat at A.V. (this evening), I was verbally assaulted by the owner because my baby's stroller was in his way. This is not an exaggeration. The entire bar area where we were waiting to be seated became completely silent as the owner screamed at me in his loudest voice, then ordered me out of his restaurant. I was holding my child in my arms at that time. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.”

A V Italian Restaurant
Jul 20, 2007 by Ann from Cleveland, OH

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Absolutely nothing
• Everything!

“I think because the restaurant is closing soon that the people just don't care anymore. The service was awful, the people were rude and the food sub par. Can't wait for it close!”

A V Italian Restaurant
Jul 20, 2007 by Ann from Washington, DC

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Absolutely nothing.
• Everything!

“I think because the restaurant is closing soon that the people just don't care anymore. The service was awful, the people were rude and the food sub par. Can't wait for it close!”

1789
Jun 24, 2007 by SG from Springfield, VA

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[2] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Atmosphere is pleasant...
• High prices, small portions, slow service, bad food.

“This was the worst restaurant I have ever eaten. The food was disgusting. I had the linguine with clams and the pasta was full of oil. It had a Nastily aftertaste. My friends had the salmon sandwich, and they basically ate an egg sandwich. The salmon was only a sliver, if that. Service was okay at the most. Way too expensive for the type of foods they serve. The portions are small and overpriced...”

2 of 6 people found this review helpful.

La Loma Mexican Restaurant
May 15, 2007 by T from Arlington

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Spit in my meal.

“If spit is worth an entire meal then eat at La Loma. The cost of having the extra gooey flavor of someone's saliva is a good value for you money. I creates a wonderful atmosphere for both the romancing and family type. I suggest you spend your money elsewhere. For good Mexican Cuisine visit Tortilla Coast on the House Side; where you'll be treated as royalty.”

Spices Asian Rest & Sushi Bar
Apr 23, 2007 by Heather from DC

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The sushi is very fresh.
• The service may be a little slow, but only once you get your food.

“The sushi is very fresh and presented beautifully. The prices are a little cheaper than other sushi places in the area, but that doesn't mean the quality is cheaper. There is usually a good crowd of people, but I have never had to wait for a table. I highly recommend you give spices a try.”

Kramerbooks and Afterwords
Mar 7, 2007 by sean from toronto

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[2] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Bookstore.
• Food.

“I visited Kramer books weekend of Mar 2 for breakfast having been book shopping the day before. The first impression is quite favorable especially when you enter the place via the bookstore. The staff were nice and competent. The downside had only to do with the food. I ordered the eggs benedict with smoked salmon and potatoes home fries. The eggs were runny raw and English muffin was not toasted. Home fries were oily greasy and undercooked. Smoked Salmon was good as were the complimentary muffins and fresh squeezed OJ. All of this for $15.50 seemed like a lousy value for me. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Cafe Paradiso
Mar 6, 2007 by sam david from DC

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• I liked the decor and the food was great.

“I went to cafe paradise for a business dinner with my clients, my guests and I had a pleasant dinner the food was excellent the service was professional and the atmosphere was pleasant for a busy restaurant, I will be back especially for business meetings in the private dinning room as well.”

Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Feb 21, 2007 by Eric from Washington, DC

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• The food was good when I ordered it.
• Surly staff. I feel like I am why they are getting paid, not somebody you should get angry at. I am the reason checkers is in business!

“I almost got run over trying to cross the street to get to checkers. Also the staff is surly; maybe checkers doesn't pay them enough. I had to order my food through a bulletproof security window. Other than that, it the food was good.”

D O T Eatery
Jan 25, 2007 by Ben from Georgia

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything!
• Nothing!

“Great food, good environment, everyone should go there.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

D O T Eatery
Jan 25, 2007 by John from College Park

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• Nothing.

“Great food! Fabulous! Can¿t wait to go back there!”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mr Ks
Dec 26, 2006 by Holly from Boston

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Waiters, food, and atmosphere.
• Nothing.

“Goodness, Greg and I didn't eat at the same place. Mr. K's was a fantastic restaurant that put my gourmet cooking to shame. Between the warm towels, beautiful corsage for the ladies, (lemon?) Sorbet between courses, and impeccable service, this restaurant is a wonderful place to eat and create a memory, an experience. I had the grand mariner shrimp entree, and couldn't believe the dreamy taste in my mouth. Definitely worth the money, though the dessert left something to be desired. Stunning food.”

Jam Doung
Dec 21, 2006 by Dee from Washington, DC

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[5]

• The jerk chicken, rice and peas, cabbage. The service was also nice.
• You will have to spend more than $10 in order to use your credit card.

“I have been looking for quality jerk chicken since I moved to DC and this was the best that I have had since I have been here. The neighborhood is still a little challenged but, not scary at all. No one bothered us while we were there waiting. If you like jerk chicken, you would definitely like Jam Doung.”

Lauriol Plaza
Dec 4, 2006 by Michael from Washington DC

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food, margaritas, bustling atmosphere, outdoor dining.
• Long waits because it's so popular.

“I live on the same block as the restaurant and I consider it the best Mexican, ever. The chipotle salsa is perfect. I get a seafood enchilada, and the combination plates are huge and reasonable.”

Ben's Chili Bowl
Nov 15, 2006 by Edna from San diego

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Good sausages.
• Bad neighborhood, long lines, food is not great.

“I was expecting more. The food is ok and they serve everything with a side of greasy ruffles. Many celebrities visit this place but I think it¿s just the hype. I've had better hot dogs in California. It is reasonably priced but in a questionable neighborhood. ”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

La Perla Restaurant Of Washington
Oct 22, 2006 by Bill from Chicago

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Linguine and clams (white sauce) good.
• From owner on down, no one offered any apology for a truly disappointing experience.

“The concierge at the Fairmont Hotel recommended and made our reservation for Saturday night so we were expecting a wonderful evening. Our experience, along with the other reservation holders inside the front door at La Perla was beyond disappointing. They obviously had overbooked reservations and the owner, maitre de and one other gentleman working the main floor were out of control. Not only were they one hour behind reservation times the maitre de kept running outside to handle problems with valet parking. Once seated, we stared another 20 minutes at what looked like two wonderful baskets of bread and butter. The problem was we didn't have any plates, or silverware, or napkins, or water or a cocktail and most importantly no mention of "we're sorry we're a bit overwhelmed tonight". Nothing. My entree arrived as the other members of my family had finished eating due to preparing linguine and clams in white sauce (waiter¿s suggestion) as a red sauce. Again, no apology. Neither bottle of wine comped, no dessert comped, no coffee comped, anything. Suggestion: leave La Perla off your list. DC has too many other wonderful Italian opportunities. The ego here seems to have gotten too big. Not having future patrons to serve might afford the owner at La Perla more time to enjoy his dated collection of celeb photos inside the front door. We thought they got real old with as much time as we were forced to stare at them.”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Tuscana West
Oct 21, 2006 by Chantale

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• The food was good.
• Management was rude & unprofessional to customer.

“First time at restaurant during Restaurant Week was fine. Second and last time at restaurant was horrible. Management was downright rude, unhelpful, and highly unprofessional; especially since a theft took place in their establishment.”

Old Ebitt Grill
Oct 18, 2006 by Michael from Osnabrueck, Germany

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The bar, the crowd.
• Overcrowded and loud after 7 pm.

“Great place, the bar in particular is worth spending hours at. Food is classical American, nothing fancy, very straight. Marvelous seafood, also served at the bar. ”

Cafe 15
Sep 28, 2006 by lucy from washington

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Service, food and deco, they have a patio.
• The bottle of wine we ordered was not available.

“CAFE 15 is a "chic" restaurant, where it feels good having either a romantic dinner either a business lunch. The atmosphere is cozy and quiet, the staff attentiveness is remarkable, and the food is wonderful.”

4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Ollies Trolley
Sep 22, 2006 by Robert from Dallas, TX

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Loved the fries.
• Popular at lunch, so expect a crow.

“The hamburger and fries were really good. There was a little bit of grease which is what I like. This is not for the health conscious, but its for those who like a good hamburger and fries. The fries were really good with the special seasoning. I have tried to replicate the seasoning at home, but something is always missing. Great place, great food. Give it a try.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Tony Chengs Mongolian Rest
Sep 15, 2006 by Tracy from Lorton

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great choices, fresh selections.
• Interior needs an update.

“Been going here for years. BEST Mongolian in town. Could use an update, but the food is YUM!”

Timberlakes
Sep 14, 2006 by Jonathan from DC

Overall Rating: 1
Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Nothing.
• Service.

“Honestly, the service was so bad that we didn't even get to the food. The silverware was dirty. The server came over to ask if we wanted anything to drink--we said water, and she promptly forgot about us for half an hour. And when we called her over after that time, she had forgotten we had asked for water. But really, the worst part is that the manager became bellicose and personally insulting when we asked for a substitution that wasn't allowed. Absolutely inappropriate. A simple "well, we can do that, but you'll have to pay a fee" would have been fine. Calling us dishonest probably wasn't necessary.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bobby Vans
Aug 25, 2006 by Jason from NYC

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Best Porterhouse
• Used to a different breed of wait staff. Maitre'd very personable, waiter was okay, but give me NYC or Chicago for wait staff.

“Expensive, but well worth it. ”

Galileo Restaurant
Aug 16, 2006 by Lauren from Washington

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Good food, enticing menu.
• Poor service, outdated decor, stuffy and pretentious.

“We arrived 20 minutes before our reservation time and were seated 25 minutes after our reservation time. The bar area looked like a bad country club bar that desperately needed to be remodeled -- and the lights dimmed. I went for restaurant week with friends who could not otherwise afford the meal. I can afford the regular meals, but I would never go back. Although the service was quick, it was abrupt, condescending and they even removed my main course before I was finished. They couldn't get us out of there fast enough. They simply shouldn't offer the restaurant week deal if they are going to make the experience so unpleasant. I have no reason to go back. Although the food was pretty good, I'd rather pay full price somewhere else, and it's likely that my friends would too. Don't waste your money here.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Kam Fong Restaurant
Aug 14, 2006 by Jerry from Chicago

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[2] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Service is acceptable.
• Additional charges on bill, cold foods, and tight space.

“Please watch out for this restaurant. They put additional charges on your bill without notifying you. You might find the total of your bill almost 30% more than it should cost. Just be careful. The foods were cold and service was average. I was disappointed about this restaurant.”

Cafe Milano
Jul 30, 2006 by David from Arlington

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Attractive, trendy crowd make for a promising atmosphere while waiting for dinner.
• For these prices, better food and service are required.

“Clearly, a nightmare restaurant experience -- arriving at 10 PM on a Saturday for dinner, my friend & I were served the wrong entries It took 5 min. to flag the wait staff down to make the correction, which was done without apology. The pasta was undercooked. The service was terrible. No one returned to ask how the food was, water glasses were never re-filled, and we had to ask several times for bread for the table. Near the end of the main course, while we were still eating, our silverware and oil was unexpectedly whisked off the table, apparently signifying that we were done. Obviously, there were open tables and the restaurant was not closing soon, so it was unclear what the hurry was. We cut our losses and left for dessert elsewhere. You get much better service at McDonald's, at a small fraction of the price.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Habana Village
Jul 25, 2006 by Will from Silver Spring, MD

Overall Rating: 8
Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Liked the ambiance and the Latin people there. Fun dancing.
• Crowded and hot; need fans and greater space.

“I have not eaten at Habana Village, but I have danced there and I thoroughly enjoy it. They do a great job of bringing in live bands that are excellent. I like the atmosphere, but it can get a little stifling and full as the night goes on. All in all, I like it there and will go back. If I were going only for the dancing though, I would hit up Zanzibar instead. ”

La Perla Restaurant Of Washington
Jul 19, 2006 by Richard F Douglas Jr. Esq from Chicago/New York

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The mozzarella splashed with extra Virgin Olive oil appetizer. Ummm.
• Nothing to complain about except occasionally having to search a while for parking.

“La Perla' is the Restaurant I never fail to visit on my trips to DC. The Commodore'/owner never fails to impress me and my party with the freshest of veggies, cheeses, meats and sauces.( He's even gone so far as to prepare a new dish for me and my party on the spot) I always get a sincere friendly greeting at the door as I enter and after being seated the staff is always right there to attend to my every need throughout the dining experience. 'La Perla' also has a fine Wine list, to boot! overall It's a place that I will go out of my way to visit when I'm in town.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

A V Italian Restaurant
Jul 11, 2006 by Kari from Norman, OK

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The pay-phone INSIDE the restaurant.
• My Father-in-law wasn't so hot on the fish dish he got.

“We lived there for 4 years, and out of the whole of DC, this place was in our top 5! The food is awesome, & the atmosphere made it feel like you'd left the states and traveled to Sicily. Very fun for those in the pre-children stage.”

Old Ebitt Grill
Jun 28, 2006 by John from Budd Lake, NJ

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Food, location, atmosphere.
• Tight seating.

“This is my favorite place to dine in Washington, DC the atmosphere, location and food are excellent. It is a little pricey but well worth the cost. The only negative is that the restaurant is so good that it is usually packed with patrons which makes for very tight seating arrangements.”

Alero Restaurant
May 2, 2006 by Gary from Bethesda

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Atmosphere and food.
• Street parking

“We've been coming here for years. The food is excellent. The staff is courteous, and is around when you need. Recommend this to anyone”

Jaleo Restaurant
Mar 18, 2006 by Peg from Vienna, VA

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[8]

• An abundance of unique dishes from different parts of Spain, with many intriguing vegetarian choices.
• Waiters are rushed (Jaleo is popular), the food pricey ( good ingredients, well and quickly made to order).

“Delicious regional foods from Spain in elegant surroundings. Portions are supposed to be small, this is a tapas restaurant, and tapas are little plates with small, well-prepared servings of any of a long list of fascinating and distinctive dishes on them. One of the fun things about going to this or other tapas places is that if you go with several friends, you can share the plates and try many different tastes. Each plate is delivered to your table as soon as it's ready, which means that you keep being served a new sampling of just-prepared food. The waiters have always been in a hurry when I've been there, so the service feels a bit impersonal, but not unfriendly. The place is definitely pricey, though the individual dishes don't cost much, but since they're not big portions and the tendency is to order several, the bill can mount very quickly. I only go on special occasions. I should add that the place is extremely popular, so get a reservation or be prepared for a substantial wait. Even with a reservation, it may take a little while for a waiter to get to you. Location, wonderful, right on the corner (so lots of windows), next to the Shakespeare Theatre and the Verizon Center. Two Metro stations (Gallery Place and Naval Archives) are close by and Metro Center is not very far.”

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German Deli
Mar 18, 2006 by Peg from Vienna, Va.

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Reasonable prices, good selection, good food, good location too.
• Acoustics aren't perfect, when the place is crowded, it can get a little hard to converse.

“First, please note that the name of this establishment is "Cafe Mozart," not "German Deli"! It's true there's a deli attached. In fact, you must walk thru it to reach the restaurant, and you can sit there and have a snack if you like, but the cuisine is at least as Austrian as it is German (with a little Hungarian thrown in), and the atmosphere is homey and refined at the same time. The napkins are cloth, the waiters attentive, and the food good, but the prices are quite reasonable and the spirit is gemutlich. The elderly lady who helped to start the place long ago hovers and makes sure all is well, and the wait staff tends to be cheerful and helpful. Many have been there for quite a while. A room is available for private parties, if you have one, a lady in Austrian costume may show up, accordion at the ready, and offer to entertain you, she's a stitch, but it's not obligatory. The menu has many choices, and though there's lots here for meat-eaters, good German sausages, Viener schnitzel, and quite decent burgers, there are a few nice vegetarian choices as well. I like the egg rosti and the Portobello mushroom schnitzel. The plateful of assorted salads is pleasant too, but since they feature a lot of pickled veggies I feel overdosed on vinegar after a while. Some nice desserts too. This is not a slick, fancy magnet for the rich and powerful, but it is a pleasant, civilized place for a good meal. BTW, the location, near Metro Center and McPherson Square Metro stops, across from the NY Ave. Presbyterian Church and close to the IADB and the National Museum for Women in the Arts, couldn't be better, but you'll have to look carefully for the rather small storefront.”

3 of 4 people found this review helpful.