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Trending Restaurants in District of Columbia

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

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

calendar_monthScores as of October 9, 2026

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#76

Chili Bistro

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.5pts
79.9
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#77

Side Door Pizza

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.5pts
70.3
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#78

La Piquette

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.4pts
85.1
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#79

Nina May

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.4pts
77.0
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#80

Hedzole

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.3pts
79.9
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#81

Eden's Kitchen

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.2pts
77.4
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#82

Soup Up

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.2pts
75.2
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#83

Mezè Restaurant

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.2pts
73.5
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#84

Ruth's Chris Steak House

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.1pts
83.6
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#85

South Block

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.1pts
75.5
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#86

54 Restaurant

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.1pts
74.0
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#87

MGM Roast Beef

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.0pts
79.6
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#88

The Grill From Ipanema

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.0pts
79.3
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#89

Ercilia's Restaurant

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+6.0pts
68.6
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#90

Rania

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.9pts
82.2
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#91

Chloe

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.9pts
78.2
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#92

Falafel Inc

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.9pts
70.1
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#93

Gypsy Kitchen DC

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.8pts
78.6
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#94

PITMASTERS BACK ALLEY BBQ

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.7pts
67.9
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#95

Bacio Pizzeria

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.6pts
81.9
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#96

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.6pts
71.4
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#97

El Chucho - Cocina Superior

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.5pts
83.2
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#98

Hank’s Oyster Bar, Dupont Circle

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.5pts
81.3
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#99

Smashburger

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.5pts
72.3
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#100

Duke's Grocery

place Washington, District of Columbia

trending_up+5.5pts
69.9
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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. This list reflects score growth; our restaurant rankings in District of Columbia offer another way to discover places by their current score. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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