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17 D.C. Restaurants With Spectacular Wine Lists

Where to find trendy natural and orange wines to pair with Georgian, French, and Italian food

by Aparna Krishnamoorthy Jan 27, 2020, 12:25pm EST

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by Aparna Krishnamoorthy Jan 27, 2020, 12:25pm EST

Finding a favorite wine label can be a comforting move at a new restaurant, and discovering a new favorite feels like an added bonus. This map of D.C. restaurants puts an emphasis on dining rooms that curate interesting lists that complement the food. Having an expert to guide customers in a meaningful way is a must. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or just looking to try something new, these venues have fantastic wine programs.

Note: This does not include wine bars that focus on wines, only restaurants with a matching wine program.

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Queen’s English

After vying for a table in this Columbia Heights hot spot, customers will find a funky list full of natural wines that complement modern Cantonese dishes. Co-owner Sarah Thompson collects bottles from as far away as Turkey and Austria and as close as the Finger Lakes of New York. There are sections devoted to orange varietals and grapes “in a different color” than white or red.

3410 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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It’s #NationalSalespersonDay and we would like to thank all of our hardworking wine representatives who have helped us develop our kickass menu! It was Sarah’s @setndc dream to have a menu strictly devoted to the funky, the misunderstood, and the unique wines . Thanks to our amazing wine sales teams that dream is now a reality. Our wine list features the best and the funkiest natural, biodynamic, and organic wines! . . . #thankyou #winereps #salespersonday #national #celebrate #thebest #wine #salesteam #winetime #funky #wines #allnatural #organic #biodynamic #orangewine #whitewine #fizzy #redwine #welikethemall #cometry #somethingnew #somethingdifferent #grateful #thankful #blessed #winesales

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Primrose

Co-owner Sebastian Zutant has curated many of the wine lists in the city, and at the striking Primrose in Brookland, he’s designed a list of about 75 selections from various French regions — and some local Virginia wines, too. Find plenty of natural wines from a number of small producers here.

3000 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

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Reveler's Hour

With over 50 wines by the glass spanning a few different themes, the wine list at this new sibling spot to Tail Up Goat is perfect for anyone who wants to try something new. A 2018 Tuscan “Diamine” Chianti from Podere Giocoli is a natural accompaniment to chef Jon Sybert’s pastas. (After suffering a small fire over the weekend, Reveler’s Hour is expected to reopen soon).

1775 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Cassarecce pasta with sea island red peas, collard greens, and pecorino Romano cheese from Reveler’s Hour

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Etto

This Logan Circle pizzeria has a wine list that leans heavy on Sicilian labels to go with wood-fired pies, anchovy plates, and salumi salumi from the kitchen. There’s also a fairly extensive selection of Beaujolais. Plenty are offered by the glass.

1541 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Estadio

Estadio’s wine program includes more than 250 labels, 90 percent of which are Spanish. The rest pull from South American, Portuguese and domestic vineyards. It also has a “Rare & Old” selection featuring hard-to-find vintages. The longstanding tapas spot has large selection of fortified wines such as sherry, port, and madeira, too.

1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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St. Anselm

Orange, pink, red, and white wines are on draft here. All come from small batch family producers. There’s an extensive Madiera program, with bottles dating to 1850, and high quality canned wines. It all makes St Anselm’s wine program one of the most unconventional in the city. A 58-page book is full of illustrations showing the growing regions of featured grapes.

1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Raw wine from the Pacific Northwest { courtesy of @swickjoe } at 4pm has become our pre-weekend ritual. // : @ramblephl

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Iron Gate Restaurant

This dreamy Dupont restaurant pairs Mediterranean cuisine with more than 200 wines, mainly from Greece and Italy. There’s plenty of opportunity to try something new without breaking the bank; Wine’s by the glass start at $10.

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1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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The Dabney

This Michelin-starred Mid-Atlantic restaurant from James Beard award-winner Jeremiah Langhorne has a wine list to match the quality of the food. There are lots of small producers from the U.S. and Europe. Rare bottles come from cult favorites like Emidio Pepe, Giuseppe Quintarelli, and Ceritas. There are more affordable options from lesser-known producers, including a number of Virginia wines.

122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Your 5PM happy hour views. Drop in to @thedabneycellar this week & let us pour you a glass. Remember to join us every Wednesday & Thursday from 5-6:30PM, all wines by the glass, beer & cocktails are half off. Whether you’re feeling champagne or a cellar punch, The Cellar has you covered!

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Supra

In Shaw, Supra boasts one of the largest Georgian wine lists in the country. The exclusively Georgian list has selections from small producers all over the Eastern European country, including a lot of amber (orange) options and plenty of natural wines to sip after slurping broth out of khinkali (soup dumplings).

1205 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Raise a glass to Georgian Wine Wednesday! All month we're highlighting three "save the village wines", wines that wouldn't get made without your support Join us tonight to receive $20 off a bottle listed below⁠. : @reema_desai⁠ ⁠ Kereselidze Rachuli Blend, 2018 - an outstanding light amber wine with hints of dried apple & green almond⁠ ⠀⁠ @baias_wine 's Krakhuna Blend, 2018- a natural amber wine made with three different grapes (tsitska, tsolikouri & krakhuna)⁠ ⠀⁠ Dato's Aladasturi, 2018- a light smoky red wine made from a 100 year old vine!⁠ ⁠ #georgianwine #georgianwinewednesday #wine #winetasting #winewednesday #winesoftheworld #uniquewines #tbilisi #tbilisilovesyou #georgia #georgianfood #tbilisimarket #traditionalfood #travelingfoodie #foodandwine #food52 #bonappetitmag #amberwine #naturalwine #dchappyhour⁣⁠ #amberwines #winedownwednesday #instawine @georgianwinehousedc #orangewine ⁠#happyhour #drinkthedistrict #redwine #dato #baias⁠

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Plume

The wine list is legendary at this Michelin-starred restaurant in the Jefferson hotel. There’s a heavy focus on selections from California, Burgundy, Spain, and Champagne. It also has plenty of favorites from Virginia wine country. There are over 50 vintages available, a variety of half bottles, and helpful suggestions of “Hidden Gems.”

1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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BOURBON STEAK

Find an extensive selection of over 800 bottles from California, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne and Italy here. There are also a number of large format bottles on offer. And don’t worry about being overwhelmed. The staff here are well equipped to help you with making a choice.

2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Did someone say wine training? Don’t mind if we do! Our dedicated team of sommeliers @winn8d @coker_uncorked @roberto.picado.92 make sure every staff member tastes each wine to fully understand how amazing the beverage we offer is! #burgundy # #teamwork #education

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Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

A French-heavy wine list pairs well with chef Robert Wiedmaier’s high-end European tasting menus. The popular pre-Kennedy Center dinner spot also boasts one of the most impressive Champagne selections in the city. — Tierney Plumb

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2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

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The Occidental

At the Occidental, the wine list spans a number of old world and new world whites and reds, along with a number of dessert wines at various price points. It’s nice to see half bottles, too.

1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Buena Vida Restaurant Clarendon

Part of a three-level restaurant complex in Clarendon, Buena Vida showcases over 15 Mexican wines, available by the bottle and glass. Prices are very reasonable at $8 to $13 per glass and $30 to $50 for bottles.

2900 Wilson Blvd Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22201

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Chilled, just as summer intended. Drop by Buena Vida and enjoy a glass from our exclusive list of local Mexican wines.

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Little Pearl

An eclectic mix of natural wine, orange wine, expensive reds, and everything in between make up the selection once this Capitol Hill spot from the Rose’s Luxury team transitions out if its daytime cafe hours. The $49 prix fixe is a great value, and there’s a wine pairing option to boot.

921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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One is a sleek hipster from California who will take you to the perfect party in the hollywood hills and will absolutely charm your entire family at your sister’s wedding. The other is an edgy, slightly rough around the edges frenchman who still smokes unfiltered cigarettes and can fix your car with his bare hands and a roll of duck tape. These two bottles are the perfect introduction to the raw seductive power of the gamay grape. We’re on a one wine bar overt mission to make #gamayallday the next trending hashtag in DC. Trust us, one of them will make you very, very happy... you'll just have to come in and find out which one.

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Emilie's

Everything about chef Kevin Tien’s cuisine-hopping restaurant is fun, and that goes for their wine list, too. Curated with an eye toward affordability, there are $12 and $13 glasses of bubbly to go with family-style plates of ranch-flavored fried chicken or Vietnamese pork blade steak served with supplies for diners to construct their own lettuce wraps.

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1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Ranch-flavored fried chicken with Texas Toast and caviar-topped deviled eggs from Emilie’s

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Officina

Chef Nick Stefanelli built out his dream wine cellar for his Italian compound on the Wharf. A wine wall spans all three floors and has the capacity to hold 4,000 bottles. A thick list of labels shows love for various regions of Italy. Sip them at the ground-floor bar, the second-story amaro salon, or the rooftop terrace. — T.P.

1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

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Queen’s English

3410 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

After vying for a table in this Columbia Heights hot spot, customers will find a funky list full of natural wines that complement modern Cantonese dishes. Co-owner Sarah Thompson collects bottles from as far away as Turkey and Austria and as close as the Finger Lakes of New York. There are sections devoted to orange varietals and grapes “in a different color” than white or red.

3410 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

It’s #NationalSalespersonDay and we would like to thank all of our hardworking wine representatives who have helped us develop our kickass menu! It was Sarah’s @setndc dream to have a menu strictly devoted to the funky, the misunderstood, and the unique wines . Thanks to our amazing wine sales teams that dream is now a reality. Our wine list features the best and the funkiest natural, biodynamic, and organic wines! . . . #thankyou #winereps #salespersonday #national #celebrate #thebest #wine #salesteam #winetime #funky #wines #allnatural #organic #biodynamic #orangewine #whitewine #fizzy #redwine #welikethemall #cometry #somethingnew #somethingdifferent #grateful #thankful #blessed #winesales

A post shared by queensenglishdc (@queensenglishdc) on Dec 13, 2019 at 4:54pm PST

Primrose

3000 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Co-owner Sebastian Zutant has curated many of the wine lists in the city, and at the striking Primrose in Brookland, he’s designed a list of about 75 selections from various French regions — and some local Virginia wines, too. Find plenty of natural wines from a number of small producers here.

3000 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Visit Website

Come grab a glass of Chenin Blanc with the #Gnomies on the “Primrose Patio” - J. Mourat, Chenin Blanc, Loire, FR, 2017 -...
Posted by Primrose DC on Thursday, April 26, 2018

Reveler's Hour

1775 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

With over 50 wines by the glass spanning a few different themes, the wine list at this new sibling spot to Tail Up Goat is perfect for anyone who wants to try something new. A 2018 Tuscan “Diamine” Chianti from Podere Giocoli is a natural accompaniment to chef Jon Sybert’s pastas. (After suffering a small fire over the weekend, Reveler’s Hour is expected to reopen soon).

1775 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Cassarecce pasta with sea island red peas, collard greens, and pecorino Romano cheese from Reveler’s Hour

Etto

1541 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

This Logan Circle pizzeria has a wine list that leans heavy on Sicilian labels to go with wood-fired pies, anchovy plates, and salumi salumi from the kitchen. There’s also a fairly extensive selection of Beaujolais. Plenty are offered by the glass.

1541 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

Wine bottles at Etto

Estadio

1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Estadio’s wine program includes more than 250 labels, 90 percent of which are Spanish. The rest pull from South American, Portuguese and domestic vineyards. It also has a “Rare & Old” selection featuring hard-to-find vintages. The longstanding tapas spot has large selection of fortified wines such as sherry, port, and madeira, too.

1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Visit Website

estadio

St. Anselm

1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Orange, pink, red, and white wines are on draft here. All come from small batch family producers. There’s an extensive Madiera program, with bottles dating to 1850, and high quality canned wines. It all makes St Anselm’s wine program one of the most unconventional in the city. A 58-page book is full of illustrations showing the growing regions of featured grapes.

1250 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Raw wine from the Pacific Northwest { courtesy of @swickjoe } at 4pm has become our pre-weekend ritual. // : @ramblephl

A post shared by St. Anselm DC (@st.anselm_dc) on Dec 6, 2019 at 5:27am PST

Iron Gate Restaurant

1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

This dreamy Dupont restaurant pairs Mediterranean cuisine with more than 200 wines, mainly from Greece and Italy. There’s plenty of opportunity to try something new without breaking the bank; Wine’s by the glass start at $10.

Open in Google Maps

1734 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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The Dabney

122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

This Michelin-starred Mid-Atlantic restaurant from James Beard award-winner Jeremiah Langhorne has a wine list to match the quality of the food. There are lots of small producers from the U.S. and Europe. Rare bottles come from cult favorites like Emidio Pepe, Giuseppe Quintarelli, and Ceritas. There are more affordable options from lesser-known producers, including a number of Virginia wines.

122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Your 5PM happy hour views. Drop in to @thedabneycellar this week & let us pour you a glass. Remember to join us every Wednesday & Thursday from 5-6:30PM, all wines by the glass, beer & cocktails are half off. Whether you’re feeling champagne or a cellar punch, The Cellar has you covered!

A post shared by The Dabney (@thedabneydc) on Sep 11, 2019 at 12:20pm PDT

Supra

1205 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

In Shaw, Supra boasts one of the largest Georgian wine lists in the country. The exclusively Georgian list has selections from small producers all over the Eastern European country, including a lot of amber (orange) options and plenty of natural wines to sip after slurping broth out of khinkali (soup dumplings).

1205 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Raise a glass to Georgian Wine Wednesday! All month we're highlighting three "save the village wines", wines that wouldn't get made without your support Join us tonight to receive $20 off a bottle listed below⁠. : @reema_desai⁠ ⁠ Kereselidze Rachuli Blend, 2018 - an outstanding light amber wine with hints of dried apple & green almond⁠ ⠀⁠ @baias_wine 's Krakhuna Blend, 2018- a natural amber wine made with three different grapes (tsitska, tsolikouri & krakhuna)⁠ ⠀⁠ Dato's Aladasturi, 2018- a light smoky red wine made from a 100 year old vine!⁠ ⁠ #georgianwine #georgianwinewednesday #wine #winetasting #winewednesday #winesoftheworld #uniquewines #tbilisi #tbilisilovesyou #georgia #georgianfood #tbilisimarket #traditionalfood #travelingfoodie #foodandwine #food52 #bonappetitmag #amberwine #naturalwine #dchappyhour⁣⁠ #amberwines #winedownwednesday #instawine @georgianwinehousedc #orangewine ⁠#happyhour #drinkthedistrict #redwine #dato #baias⁠

A post shared by Supra Restaurant (@supradc) on Nov 13, 2019 at 7:15am PST

Plume

1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The wine list is legendary at this Michelin-starred restaurant in the Jefferson hotel. There’s a heavy focus on selections from California, Burgundy, Spain, and Champagne. It also has plenty of favorites from Virginia wine country. There are over 50 vintages available, a variety of half bottles, and helpful suggestions of “Hidden Gems.”

1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Plume Private Cellar

BOURBON STEAK

2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Find an extensive selection of over 800 bottles from California, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne and Italy here. There are also a number of large format bottles on offer. And don’t worry about being overwhelmed. The staff here are well equipped to help you with making a choice.

2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Did someone say wine training? Don’t mind if we do! Our dedicated team of sommeliers @winn8d @coker_uncorked @roberto.picado.92 make sure every staff member tastes each wine to fully understand how amazing the beverage we offer is! #burgundy # #teamwork #education

A post shared by BOURBON STEAK DC (@bourbonsteakdc) on Aug 21, 2019 at 12:31pm PDT

Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

A French-heavy wine list pairs well with chef Robert Wiedmaier’s high-end European tasting menus. The popular pre-Kennedy Center dinner spot also boasts one of the most impressive Champagne selections in the city. — Tierney Plumb

Open in Google Maps

2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

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Marcel's — Marcel’s

The Occidental

1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

At the Occidental, the wine list spans a number of old world and new world whites and reds, along with a number of dessert wines at various price points. It’s nice to see half bottles, too.

1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Visit Website

Buena Vida Restaurant Clarendon

2900 Wilson Blvd Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22201

Part of a three-level restaurant complex in Clarendon, Buena Vida showcases over 15 Mexican wines, available by the bottle and glass. Prices are very reasonable at $8 to $13 per glass and $30 to $50 for bottles.

2900 Wilson Blvd Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22201

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Chilled, just as summer intended. Drop by Buena Vida and enjoy a glass from our exclusive list of local Mexican wines.

A post shared by Buena Vida Clarendon (@buena_vida_clarendon) on Aug 4, 2019 at 7:19am PDT

Little Pearl

921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

An eclectic mix of natural wine, orange wine, expensive reds, and everything in between make up the selection once this Capitol Hill spot from the Rose’s Luxury team transitions out if its daytime cafe hours. The $49 prix fixe is a great value, and there’s a wine pairing option to boot.

921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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View this post on Instagram

One is a sleek hipster from California who will take you to the perfect party in the hollywood hills and will absolutely charm your entire family at your sister’s wedding. The other is an edgy, slightly rough around the edges frenchman who still smokes unfiltered cigarettes and can fix your car with his bare hands and a roll of duck tape. These two bottles are the perfect introduction to the raw seductive power of the gamay grape. We’re on a one wine bar overt mission to make #gamayallday the next trending hashtag in DC. Trust us, one of them will make you very, very happy... you'll just have to come in and find out which one.

A post shared by L I T T L E P E A R L (@littlepearldc) on Nov 12, 2018 at 7:14pm PST

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Emilie's

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Everything about chef Kevin Tien’s cuisine-hopping restaurant is fun, and that goes for their wine list, too. Curated with an eye toward affordability, there are $12 and $13 glasses of bubbly to go with family-style plates of ranch-flavored fried chicken or Vietnamese pork blade steak served with supplies for diners to construct their own lettuce wraps.

Open in Google Maps

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Ranch-flavored fried chicken with Texas Toast and caviar-topped deviled eggs from Emilie’s

Officina

1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Chef Nick Stefanelli built out his dream wine cellar for his Italian compound on the Wharf. A wine wall spans all three floors and has the capacity to hold 4,000 bottles. A thick list of labels shows love for various regions of Italy. Sip them at the ground-floor bar, the second-story amaro salon, or the rooftop terrace. — T.P.

1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

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Patterned floor tiling and a corner of a bar area at Officina

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