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China Chilcano, Washington, DC
Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.6
4.6
3689 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian
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China Chilcano

4.6
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Penn Quarter

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2 people
19:00
Booked 103 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant, led by award-winning chef José Andrés, honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines, presenting a creative and flavorful menu. Guests rave about dishes like ceviche and dim sum, describing the experience as "amazing" and "life-changing." The atmosphere is lively, service attentive, and the "pisco sours were delicious." Perfect for an adventurous dining experience.

3,689 Reviews
  1. David

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, as always, was very good to excellent. The service was friendly. But, as in the past, I urge them to work on the front. In spite of our reservation, we were made to wait for a half hour. They delivered our food to the next table, where someone from the Jose Andres management group was having dinner. They gave us two free drinks (without our asking), but that is just an acknowledgement that they had screwed up. The last time, the front was so bad (rude, made us wait) that they offered us a free meal (without my prompting). A very good restaurant marred by poor organization.

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  2. Glory

    RP

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks! Outstanding customer service!

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  3. Robert

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very unique restaurant with excellent food and service!

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  4. Cathy

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hannah, service extraordinaire. Was able to guide me to a great Japanese gin fir martini. Food is copious. The vibe I fun

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  5. Joel

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delightful and flavors (especially the Peruvian dishes) were new and unique to us. Good dining experience but not great - server seems distant (for a supposedly Michelin rated restaurant, service was I think not up to par - seems uninterested in serving our group)…. Just going by work I guess. Otherwise, good food and food selection.

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  6. Richard

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Exciting menu with so much to enjoy! We can’t wait to go back and try a bunch of other things. Even with Tapas style we could only try so many things and they were all delicious! We had a vegetarian with us so we did mostly vegetarian and they were all really good, but so were the couple of meat dishes we ordered!

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  7. Ted

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From beginning to end, the service was impeccable. From the greeter to the server, bartender to the manager, all were friendly, knowledgeable, and all clearly have a passion for their work. China Chilcano has a lively, vibrant ambience. The food is among the best and most unique in all of DC. And the pisco drinks are inventive, fun, and delicious.

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  8. Hunter

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It totally exceeded expectations. The server was super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The food was excellent. We all had the "Lunch in Lima."

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  9. Omar

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Ceviche is not good Too expensive We were expecting so much more

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  10. Eduardo

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Went for date Nate and my pattern loved it!

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FAQs

China Chilcano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-0941.

China Chilcano is rated 4.6 stars by 3689 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of China Chilcano restaurant

China Chilcano

4.6
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Penn Quarter

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 103 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for China Chilcano

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    E Street and D Street NW
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Lugo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 783-0941
  • Private party facilities
    At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
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