3 New Restaurants Added To DC Michelin Guide

WASHINGTON, DC — While the 2024 DC Michelin Guide has yet to be released, the publication has released three new area restaurants that will be included among its recommendations.

On Thursday, the Michelin Guide unveiled three of what it called the best restaurants located across the nation's capital. Michelin inspectors called them “too good to be kept a secret."

The new additions join five other eateries added to the Guide in June.

The latest additions are:

Amparo Fondita, 2002 P St. N.W.

What inspectors had to say: "A one-time pop-up, this contemporary Mexican restaurant now enjoys a permanent home in a minimalist space just off Dupont Circle. The menu is wide-ranging with selections from the raw bar, appetizers, sopecitos and an array of main dishes like halibut with mole."

Cucina Morini, 901 4th St. N.W.

What inspectors had to say: "This boisterous spot, and little sister to Osteria Morini is a definite crowd-pleaser. The bar is always packed but guests are here for more than just cocktails, as Chef Matt Adler presides over a Sicilian-leaning menu that teems with choices."

Pascual, 732 Maryland Ave. N.E.

What inspectors had to say: "Pascual may be named for the patron saint of cooks and the kitchen, but this spot from Chefs Isabel Coss and Matt Conroy doesn't need any extra blessings. Their casual, contemporary Mexican spot delivers on dishes more often found in Mexico City than in D.C. It's all meant for sharing, and tetelas and tlayudas are always a good idea."

Restaurants previously added include, according to WTOP:

• Almeda
• Balos Estaitorio
• Mita
• Moon Rabbit
• Omakase

See more D.C. recommendations from the Michelin Guide.