The 10 Best Restaurants In Friendship Heights, Washington DC

Located right near the Friendship Heights metro, Lia’s is a quaint Italian bistro that is perfect for a nightcap at the bar or a lunch on the outside patio. Lia’s has crafted a Mediterranean-style menu with classic pasta dishes and traditional appetizers.

The classy wine bar and Mediterranean bistro specializes in Italian, Spanish, French and Turkish cuisine. Patrons enjoy relaxing in the bright and classy restaurant while sipping on wine from a menu of over 70 international bottles of different grape varietals. The family-owned business also uses locally grown sustainable farming produce, along with national artisanal cheese and beer makers.

The French creperie gives an air of elegance and flair to the surrounding area. Le Chat Noir is styled as an Art Noveau bistrot and offers an extensive list of galettes (buckwheat crepes), daily specials, and a variety of delicious desserts. Popular for special occasions, the classic French cuisine serves main dishes like the steak frites or the Basque chicken, and they have a daily special for both lunch and dinner that includes duck confit. The vibrant wallpaper and romantic seating is perfect for a date night or celebration.

Another classy French restaurant, Matisse excels in offering authentic seafood and pasta plates. The upscale restaurant boasts white table cloths and fancy banquettes perfect for special occasions. While choosing your favorite French entree, be sure to browse their selection of newer and vintage wines from France and America.

For comfort food, try out the Southern delights of Macon Bistro & Larder right down the road from Friendship Heights. The rich menu features braised pork shoulders with BBQ vinaigrette and cheddar grits or country fried goat with duck fat dumplings and stewed vegetables. For starters, try the deviled eggs that are popular even among non-egg lovers. They feature a prix-fixe menu with chilled corn soup or salad, market fish or amish chicken, and the chocolate truffle cheesecake or smith island cake. Our suggestion is to go for the chocolate cheesecake.