Best Restaurants in Georgetown

With its rich 75 year history (every president since Harry Truman has dined at this classy establishment) Martin's Tavern is a Georgetown institution. The traditional American restaurant was especially dear to young congressman John F. Kennedy, who proposed to his stunning future wife, Jacqueline Bouier, at booth No. 3.

The go-to for authentic Italian cuisine in Georgetown, Filomena Ristorante is a favorite of past presidents and many Hollywood stars: Bono, Goldie Hawn, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Oliver Stone are all recent patrons.

Georgetown diners are lucky to have culinary star Michel Richard so close by on M street. Reserve a table for a romantic evening or a special occasion. You'll understand why Richard's cookbook is entitled ?Happiness in the Kitchen."

With all the feel of a high-profile European eatery, Cafe Milano proves that exclusivity can be warm and welcoming. Energetic and elegant, Milano is an ideal spot to celebrate. Expect authentic, sophisticated Italian cooking and an impressive but pricey wine list.

Georgetowners form lines out the door of this eco-chic space for its fresh, made-to-order salads, wraps and a deliciously tart homemade frozen yogurt. The biodegradable carry-out containers are perfect for a lunch to-go.

Swing by around lunchtime and you'll find Georgetown locals lingering over their cappuccinos and business types gobbling down Nigiri Sushi on the breezy outdoor patio cafe attached to this gourmet grocery store.

Check out this bright and vibrant Turkish take-out joint for swiftly prepared Mediterranean classics including lamb flatbread and chicken shish kebob. Chow down pronto or take your meal on the run.

Marvelous Market & Cafe has become a popular spot for Georgetowners seeking a quick gourmet bite. Grab a deli sandwich and a cup of homemade soup and enjoy it in the comfortable indoor dining area or outdoors at the picnic tables. Bring your laptop and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi, too.

D.C.'s destination for gourmet cupcakes, this popular sweet spot rotates its daily cupcake menu on a weekly schedule, which keeps its loyal customers on their toes. Drop by to satisfy your hankering for sweet bourbon vanilla or Valrhona chocolate.

Chose from a plethora of homemade ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors, personalize it with a blended-in topping, and take your treat outside to one of the outdoor picnic tables.

Distinctive in its no-frills approach to gourmet baking, Baked & Wired knows its way around a convection oven. A coffee shop and cupcakery rolled into one, this hip spot can satisfy an array of sugary cravings--choose from an assortment of lattes, cupcakes, bars, brownies, breads and even doggie treats.

This creperie and espresso bar dishes up organic crepes made-to-order with your choice of sweet and savory fillings. Serving generously stacked crepes late into the night, Crepe Amour is perfect for a dessert after-hours. The warm and gooey Coco Loco (filled with Nutella, bananas, and coconut) is sure to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth.