Area Restaurant Guide

Neighborhood Restaurants


(Within five minutes from the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel) | Download in Word




Acapulco, 2623 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 986-0131

Casual dining for Tex-Mex dishes in a friendly atmosphere. Open for Lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Carryout available.




Café Paradiso, 2649 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 265-8955

Intimate dining with a quaint fireplace. Offers Northern and Southern Italian cuisine featuring homemade pasta, fresh breads, desserts and Cappuccino. Excellent and highly recommended. Open for lunch and dinner. Patio seats (seasonal) and private rooms are available.




Jandara, 2606 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 387-8876

Serving Thai cuisine, such as crispy whole flounder, grilled rockfish, and soft-shell Crabs in a newly remodeled, contemporary atmosphere. Lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Delivery is available.




Khyber Pass, 2309 Calvert Street, (202) 234-4632

Afghan cuisine offered in a cozy intimate setting. Delicious kabobs and some vegetarian fare. Located on the second floor. Carryout and delivery available.




Lebanese Taverna, 2641 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 483-7420

Known for authentic Middle Eastern fare and a “perennial good buzz” (“Where Magazine”, December 1996) where groups of diners can enjoy Mezza specialties. Complimentary parking available for lunch and dinner guests.




Medaterra, 2614 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 797-0400

Offering Mediterranean cuisine including variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts in a modern, art deco setting. Carryout and delivery available through Takeout taxi.




Murphy’s Irish Pub, 2609 24th Street, (202) 462-7171

Murphy’s offers live Irish music as well as continuous sports events on TV. Serves sandwiches, stew, steaks, and seafood for lunch, dinner and late into the evenings. A sidewalk café and a wood burning fireplace are seasonal attractions.




New Heights, 2317 Calvert Street, (202) 234-4110

Innovative New American cuisine that combines the best of fresh regional international flavors. Award-winning architecture offers exceptional views of Rock Creek Park and showcases local artists for sale.




Petit Plats, 2653 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 518-0045

Intimate French bistro with a sunny touch. Petit Plats means “special dish that you prepare for someone you care about”. “…simple satisfying food, such as one would expect in an equivalent bistro in France” (Washington Weekend July 2000). Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Carryout is available.




Rajiji, 2603 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 265-7344

Delectable Northern and Southern Indian cuisine served in this very unique locale since 1972. Delivery and carryout available. Only carryout for lunch. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.




Saigon Gourmet, 2635 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 265-1360

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine specializing in seafood, beef, noodle and vegetarian dishes. Cited by “WashingtonianMagazine” as a best value restaurant in Washington DC for the past 6 years. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.




Taste of India, 2621 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 483-1115

Authentic Indian cuisine, specializing in Tandoori, Curry, Kabobs and a variety of vegetarian dishes offered at reasonable prices. Carryout and delivery are available. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.




Tono Sushi, 2605 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 332-7300

Excellent Japanese cuisine offering sushi, teriyaki and tempura. Also offers a variety of appetizers, salads and noodle dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. Dinner is available.




Trattoria Italiana, 2651 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 332-2207

Original, traditional and regional Italian cuisine. Chef Giovanni prepares exquisite Italian specialties and is always enthusiastic about welcoming and greeting guests to his trattoria.




Woodley Café, 2619 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 332-5773

A neighborhood favorite for wood-burning brick-oven pizza. Family-friendly atmosphere serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.