Washington is blessed with a rich array of restaurants in every price range, including a wide variety of ethnic cuisines. An extensive listing of restaurants in all price ranges can be found in the Washingtonian Magazine, which can be bought at any good newsstand. The yellow pages of the telephone book are also a good source for locating restaurants. Reservations are often required for dinner, and many restaurants are closed on Sunday or Monday. We suggest you call the restaurant to inquire about their hours and policies. The best areas for restaurants are Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Adams Morgan.

Georgetown and ILI Neighborhood

Restaurants in Georgetown are located mainly along Wisconsin Avenue and 'M' Street, N.W. Prices tend to be moderate to expensive. Among the many fine dining establishments found in Georgetown, these are only a few highlights:

American

Clyde's of Georgetown, 3236 M Street. Opened in 1963, Clyde's grew to become a local legend. Good food, good value, tasteful interior. Tel: 202-333-9180

J. Paul's, 3218 M Street. This restaurant and bar is one of oldest and most popular in historic Georgetown. Is is famous for its traditional style 1889 Amber Ale, excellent food, great atmosphere and service. Phone: 202-333-3450

Old Glory BBQ, 3139 M Street. Great place to try various types of American barbeque and discover Southern cuisine. Has its own smokehouse. For vegetarians there are delicious grilled vegetables and a variety of side dishes. Tel: 337-3406

The Tombs, 1226 36th Street. Favorite with Georgetown University students and faculty. College atmosphere, sporting saloon interior, locally brewed beer. Tel: 337-6668.

Italian

Filomena Ristorante, 1063 Wisconsin Avenue. Traditional, great-tasting Italian food with pasta made from scratch. Pseudo-antique interior with stained glass windows and a view of the C&O Canal. Tel: 338-8800

Paparazzi Restaurant, 1066 Wisconsin Avenue. Exquisite cuisine, best desserts, contemporary design, laid back atmosphere and friendly service. Tel: 298-8000

Fino, 3033 M Street. Good selection of fish and seafood. Popular for live jazz. Tel: 337-4500

Mediterranean

Fettoosh, 3277 M Street. The service is somewhat slow but if you are patient, you will have a very good authentic Lebanese dinner. Tel: 342-1199

Quick Pita, 1210 Potomac Street. This is a tiny carry-out place around the corner from Fetoosh. A good option for a quick meal on the go. Tel: 338-7482

Moby Dick House of Kabob, 1070 31st Street. One of the staff's favorites, great for take-out lunches. Tel: 333-4400

Bistro-Med, 3288 M Street. Another staff favorite. Welcoming elegant environment, delicious Turkish food, open for brunch, lunch and late dinner. Tel: 333-2333.

Chinese

Tea House Ching Ching Cha, 1063 Wisconsin Avenue. This is a Chinese tearoom with 'serene' interior and 33 varieties of tea. A limited menu of appetizers and lunch items is available. Recommended for those who enjoy a tea drinking ceremony. Tel: 333-8288

Vegetarian

Amma Vegetarian Kitchen, 3291 M Street. Quiet and cozy Indian restaurant with excellent selection of vegetarian dishes at reasonable prices. Tel: 625-6625

Fast Food

Subway, 3275 M Street. A popular sandwich chain that makes its own bread. Tel: 338-2244

Sbarro, inside The Shops at Georgetown Park mall. Pizzas, pastas, buffet with lots of delicious home-made-tasting choices. Tel: 338-2244

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle has many restaurants in all price ranges, particularly on Connecticut Avenue north of the circle and around the intersection of 19th and 'M' Streets, N.W.

The Front Page, at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue. It is a full restaurant until 11:00pm Sunday-Thursday, and until 12:00am on Friday and Saturday, and the bar stays open until 2am. The Front Page has a wide variety of typical American food, including hamburgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and pastas.

Next door to the Front Page is Buffalo Billiards, a bar which serves light meals (burgers, sandwiches, appetizers) and has close to 20 billiards tables. It is a popular spot for Washingtonians and tends to be very crowded Thursday-Saturday nights.

For those who like big steaks or prime rib, don’t mind spending a lot for a meal, and are interested in rubbing elbows with Washington’s power brokers, we suggest The Palm, at 1225 19^th Street. Call 293-9091 for reservations.

A walk down 19^th Street between Dupont Circle and K Street will bring you past dozens of restaurants, ranging from inexpensive (pizza, Asian noodle shops, fast food) to very expensive (seafood and steak restaurants). It is always appropriate to ask to see a menu before sitting down if you are curious about the menu and prices.

Adams Morgan

In the Adams Morgan area (along Columbia Road and 18th Streets, N.W.) you can find cuisines from Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa, as well as French cafes and American restaurants, most at moderate prices.