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- KKristinWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful! The food was delicious and unique. My friends and I refer to it as Balkan gluttony. Such a fun place to celebrate with friends.More infoAmbar Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• Balkan style• Capitol Hill•4.7
- DDeeCharlotte •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood was amazing and affordable. Service was good and not a long wait at all.More infoTed’s Bulletin - Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• American• Capitol Hill•4.5
- BEBigEvipWashington, D.C. Area •85 reviews4.0Dined 5 days agoService was top tier Derek was on point. Food was good and the atmosphere was peaceful. No complaints we will be returning.More infomatchbox Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• American• Capitol Hill•3.9
- LLizvipWashington, D.C. Area •171 reviews5.0Dined 6 days ago3 courses. Shared cheese croquettes appetizer served on a waffle. Very nice Mains were bronzino in beurre blanc. Well prepared other main was the mushroom appetizer. Cute presentation on a small plate to look like a log. Nice selection of wild mushrooms Side shooter of mushroom broth? Was odd. Would like to have poured over the sautéed mushroom but the log dish had no rim. Dessert was strawberry and raspberry over waffles with whipped cream and a lovely fruit sorbet. Had an excellent Belgian wheat beer which complemented the food very well.More infoBelga CafePrice: Moderate• Belgian• Capitol Hill•4.7
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The best reviewed restaurant in Capitol Hill is Caruso's Grocery - DC
The best vegetarian restaurants in Capitol Hill are Ambar Capitol Hill, Caruso's Grocery - DC and Belga Cafe
The restaurants with the best service in Capitol Hill are Capitol Square Bar & Grill, The Capital Grille - Washington DC and The Monocle
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Capitol Hill are Caruso's Grocery - DC, The Monocle and Paraiso
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