Established in 2007, this family-run restaurant serves a mix of Greek and Italian dishes in a homey atmosphere. The large portions ensure that guests can sample a variety of items if they’re in a large group; the bruschetta, chicken kebabs, and moussaka are menu highlights. For dessert, choose from the house’s namesake cannoli, tiramisu, or baklava.

Watergate alum Duarte Rebolo introduced the area to his Mediterranean-themed, white tablecloth restaurant more than 25 years ago. Fans of his native Portuguese cuisine are welcome to take advantage of a three-course tasting menu, featuring dishes such as braised pork shank, grilled Cornish hen, and flan.

This local charmer was once named “most romantic restaurant” by Bethesda Magazine and it’s easy to see why. Special touches include the country farmhouse decor, a large fireplace, and live piano music. Or sit outside on the covered patio, which makes for a lovely spot for those seeking a little peace and quiet.

With several locations across D.C., Jetties has become a solid deli known for its specialty sandwiches, soups, and salads. Seasonal offerings, such as the grilled ham & goat cheese sandwich and turkey apple salad, are regularly rotated into the menu. On the soup front, don’t miss out on the Maryland crab soup and New England clam chowder. The kids’ menu features one entree, two sides, and one drink for $9.95. Owner Bo Blair is bringing his Navy Yard Southern staple Due South to Chevy Chase later this year.

With a mix of Detroit-style pizza and brick-oven pizza offerings, this charming restaurant is a must-visit for those seeking a delicious slice o’ pie. Consider the Motown — complete with a cheese blend, chile relish, pepperoni, caramelized onion, meatballs, roasted red pepper, banana peppers, and tomato sauce — or the Diavola, made with spicy tomato sauce, cheese, garlic confit, salami, pepperoni, and banana peppers. For refreshments, try the white sangria or one of the several fresh squeezed infused lemonades, like blueberry lavender or blood orange.

Craving Coastal American fare? Then head to this intimate, 80-seat spot from the culinary duo behind Logan Circle favorite Nina May. Here, guests can enjoy an array of seafood-centric dishes, including wood fired oysters, baked American red snapper, and pan seared sea scallops. To satisfy a sweet tooth, cap off the meal with bittersweet chocolate mousse and an espresso martini infused with orange essence.

Macon may have a tough time hanging onto its vintage butter plates and water jugs, but the restaurant has plenty of staying power in the neighborhood. While the restaurant is well known for its fresh biscuits, gourmet burgers, and regionally inspired offerings, the “larder” side supplies carry out-ready pickles, cookies, and pies.

This go-to spot for meat-filled gyros, stuffed grape leaves, and spinach-packed spanakopita has been catering to Greek food enthusiasts for more than 35 years. It even picked up a celebrity admirer along the way: Its crab cakes were once rumored to be a favorite of Ben Olsen, former head coach of the D.C. United soccer team.

This expansive, new-ish addition to the neighborhood (it opened in October 2022) delivers creative takes on so-called “modern Latin” cuisine that aim to showcase the culinary diversity of Latin America. Tequeños — Venezuelan white cheese stuffed in buttered dough and paired with a sweet-and-sour mango dipping sauce — and fresh ceviche are standout appetizers; be sure to sample the pasticho, a Venezuelan version of lasagna made with bolognese, cotto ham, mozzarella, and mint-basil pesto. Plus, there’s a separate kids menu and happy hour specials Monday through Friday.

For a classic Irish pub experience, swing by this Chevy Chase haunt where bar food staples like burgers, fish & chips, and beef & Guinness (tender beef chuck in a Guinness gravy) reign supreme. Order a basket of housemade soda bread, accompanied by Kerrygold butter, for the table and if so inclined, take a loaf home for $12. Happy hour is from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, when draught beers are $6 and cocktails are $8.

This venerable Japanese restaurant, led by creative director Daisuke Utagawa and executive chef Piter Tjan, is a Chevy Chase standby. Seeking traditional hand rolls and sashimi? This place has plenty to explore on the regular menu, including a sweet and spicy roll, soft shell crab roll, and crunchy shrimp roll.

The long-running, upper Northwest neighborhood pizza parlor has made a name for itself since 2006 with a pepperoni and jalapeno “hottie,” a mushroom and bacon “smoky,” and a clam-packed “Yalie.” The lemony chickpea salad has a following in its own right, and the house ranch is the perfect dip for pizza crusts. The parking lot back is outfitted with picnic tables, a bar, and fire pits , and the dining room operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

A former pop-up turned full-fledged outfit, this Northwest fave prides itself on fresh Mexican ingredients and epic taco platters for the whole family. Should tacos not fit the mood, there’s plenty more to try, from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles rojos for brunch to enchiladas with mole and whole branzino — broiled skin-on and served with rice/black bean puree and house-made corn tortillas — for dinner. But save room for dessert: The tres leches cake made with Mexican vanilla sponge cake and macerated blueberries doesn’t disappoint.