Craving tapas?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end tapas hot spots in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Rose's Luxury
Topping the list is Rose's Luxury. Located at 717 Eighth St. SE in Capitol Hill, the New American and Italian spot is the most popular high-end tapas spot in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,943 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Roy S., who reviewed Rose's Luxury on March 4, wrote, "The pork and lychee salad continues to be my favorite thing here. The pastas continue to be excellent and true stars among the other dishes."
Kristen M. wrote, "The brisket sandwich is insane. There was also tortilla ice cream with caviar, which I can still barely wrap my head around."
2. Karma Modern Indian
Next up is Penn Quarter's Karma Modern Indian, situated at 611 I St. NW. With 4.5 stars out of 265 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar and Indian restaurant has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about the restaurant.
"At Karma Modern Indian, you will find traditional Indian cooking techniques along with unexpected ingredient combinations, forward-thinking flavor profiles, contemporary plating and impressive table service," it writes on its Yelp profile. "While dining at Karma Modern Indian, you experience a truly contemporary take on Indian cuisine. We blend traditional and new flavors for a novel approach to Indian cooking."
3. Barcelona Wine Bar
Cathedral Heights's outpost of the popular chain Barcelona Wine Bar, located at 3310 Wisconsin Ave. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy spot four stars out of 286 reviews.
Yelper Don T. wrote, "Wow. All I can say. Great location. Great staff. Fun dining experience. Outstanding food. Started with cheese & meats board, paired with crusty bread. Seafood paella was amazing. Next, on to assorted tapas. All in generous portions at a fair price point."
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