When it comes to dining, you can’t convince us that the District is not one of the best destinations in the world!
While the Michelin guide’s recent announcement of no new stars this year was rather underwhelming, we’re happy to report that four local eateries have just been ranked among the 1,000 best in the world!
So, without further ado, here are those four:
The Inn at Little Washington
While The Inn at Little Washington was the D.C. area’s highest Michelin-rated restaurant for seven consecutive years, just a few weeks ago, Michelin announced a controversial decision to demote the restaurant from three stars down to just two stars, making it the third 2-star restaurant in the region.
Nonetheless, this iconic eatery, located in Washington, VA, serves diners some of the most celebrated dishes in the nation and is certainly a must-visit for any certified foodie in the area.
La Liste gave this spot a score of 95 out of 100, placing it in the highest echelon of its global best restaurants list!
Minibar by José Andres
The living icon that is Chef José Andres just recently received a special “Mentor Chef” award for his 2-Michelin-Star restaurant, Minibar, one of the few new honors that Michelin gave to the D.C. area in its recent update for the 2026 guide to the D.C. area.
Here diners can enjoy an avant-garde tasting menu featuring modern recipes with worldly ingredients and culinary influences from cultures around the world!
La Liste awarded this spot a score of 92.5 out of 100, placing it in one of the top categories of its top 1,000 restaurants ranking.
Jônt
The third and final 2-Michelin-Star restaurant around the D.C. Area, it’s no surprise to see this spot make the list!
Diners at Jônt can enjoy a refined tasting menu experience that fuses French and Japanese cuisine using premium ingredients and a wide variety of creative culinary techniques to create dishes that are just as visually stunning as they are delicious.
La Liste awarded this spot a score of 91 out of 100, earning this restaurant a placement near the top of its ranking.
Pineapple and Pearls
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Pineapple and Pearls is another fine-dining destination in the District known for its formal fixed-menu, curated tasting experience.
Diners here can expect to taste modern/contemporary American cuisine with global influences that range from worldly cooking techniques to authentically sourced ingredients from around the globe.
La Liste awarded this spot a score of 86.5 out of 100, giving Pineapple and Pearls a middle-of-the-pack placement in the 2026 ranking.