Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Shewa Ethiopian Restaurant
ethiopian · vegan · Washington
shewa nails the ethiopian fundamentals—injera's got the right tang, the stews have actual depth. perfect if you want to eat well without the theater.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.9T5.0Y5.0MS
Google4.9(970)Yelp5.0(82)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
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Rank 2.
Bole Bole Ethiopian Kitchen & Bar
ethiopian · african · Herndon
bole bole swings both ways: legit ethiopian food at a dollar sign, plus cocktails and sports if you're not going full ceremony.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(1.1k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Nazret Ethiopian Restaurant
ethiopian · vegan · Falls Church
nazret delivers solid ethiopian cooking for cheap. no surprises, no pretense—just good injera and properly spiced doro wat.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.8T4.7Y4.6MS
Google4.8(1.4k)Yelp4.6(246)Tripadvisor4.7(28)
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Rank 4.
Elizabeth's
vegan · fine-dining · Washington
elizabeth's is fine-dining vegan done right—not trying to convince you meat exists. creative, restrained, actually tastes like something.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(368)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall review sample size; judge for yourself before committing.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 5.
PLANTA Washington DC
vegan · family · Washington
★ Michelin
planta got michelin's attention for a reason—asian-fusion vegan that doesn't lean on gimmicks. worth the splurge if you're treating it like an occasion.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
$$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.5TY4.2MS
Google4.5(1.3k)Yelp4.2(350)Tripadvisor15 reviews
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Rank 6.
VEGZ
vegetarian · vegan · Washington
vegz is indian vegetarian done cheap and honest. spice levels are real, the dal isn't an afterthought.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(747)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Spitz Mediterranean Street Food
greek · wine-bar · Leesburg
spitz keeps mediterranean street food from becoming a cliché—wine and cocktails help, but the food's the actual draw.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 21:00G4.7T4.2Y4.4MS
Google4.7(824)Yelp4.4(106)Tripadvisor4.2(5)
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Rank 8.
Naked Lunch
juice-shop · vegan · Herndon
naked lunch does juice and vegan bowls without the wellness-speak. tastes good, doesn't feel like penance.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(269)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews; hit or miss depending on what you order.
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Rank 9.
Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant And Bar
ethiopian · cocktail-bar · Washington
tsehay splits the difference—ethiopian food that's solid, cocktails that don't suck, prices that don't sting.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.7Y4.6MS
Google4.6(394)Yelp4.6(168)Tripadvisor4.7(7)
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Rank 10.
Yuan Fu Vegetarian
vegan · vegetarian · Rockville
yuan fu's chinese vegetarian cooking is the real deal—not a vegan substitute menu, actual technique and flavor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(778)1/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Shewa Ethiopian Restaurant

Bole Bole Ethiopian Kitchen & Bar

Nazret Ethiopian Restaurant

Elizabeth's

PLANTA Washington DC

VEGZ

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food

Naked Lunch

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant And Bar

Yuan Fu Vegetarian