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Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

calendar_monthScores as of October 9, 2026

The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · District of Columbia
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76.9
#1

Washington District of Columbia

Sorso

trending_up+10.8pts
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81.8
#2

Washington District of Columbia

The Admiral

trending_up+9.2pts
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69.9
#3

Washington District of Columbia

Acqua al 2 - DC

trending_up+8.5pts
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More restaurants gaining ground

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#4

Annie's Paramount Steak House

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+7.2pts
84.2
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#5

Mezè Restaurant

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.2pts
73.5
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#6

Poplar

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+3.9pts
71.9
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#7

Indochine Cuisine and Lounge

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+3.6pts
70.3
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#8

Karravaan

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+3.5pts
72.8
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#9

Wok and Roll Restaurant

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+2.5pts
64.7
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#10

Sweet Sweet Kitchen

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+2.2pts
54.9
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#11

Vegetarian Smiles LLC

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+1.9pts
23.2
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#12

manifest 002 - Union Market

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+1.8pts
75.5
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#13

Devon & Blakely

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+1.8pts
62.8
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#14

Juneberry Garage

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+1.0pts
76.3
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#15

Nick’s Pizza DC

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+0.4pts
73.9
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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