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  • 5/5 Monique B. 2 years ago on Google
    Came to have a nice dinner with a close friend, and let’s just say; things didn’t go as planned. Hey such is life. However the only reason we decided on coming back; was the manager. He handle our evening with such grace, and treated us with so much respect. Well I just have to give it another shot. He didn’t disappoint. The staff was cheerful, friendly and the food was absolutely perfect. Personally, I have no issue spending money, but I like a good experience. Lol if you have the money, and want a beautiful experience Rasika is the place for you. Thank you to the Rasika team the evening, it was memorable.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karoline M. 8 months ago on Google
    I liked the indoor atmosphere. The service is very good, fast as well. The drinks are okay. I ordered a ginger Bellini, but I couldn’t taste the ginger, it was more like a regular Prosecco. The appetizers were good, as well as the entrees. They are big, I would say it serves two if you order individual appetizers. The only con on the red snapper dish I ordered was that the skin came on the bottom covered with sauce, so it was a bit unpleasant and difficult to take it out. I think you either don’t server a fish with skin (when it’s not crispy) or you don’t cover with sauce. Also, the portion of Naan bread is very small. I was surprised to see that they don’t give it as complimentary when you order entrees. I think it’s a nice place to go with a group of friends to try different dishes. Another suggestion would be to sign the level of spicy in the menu. It’s not that the staff cannot advise on that, but it would be easier to see it in the menu. I’ll definitely go back to try more dishes.
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  • 5/5 Christopher A. 3 months ago on Google • 569 reviews New
    I came to DC over the summer in order to see the sights and sample the food. So many cuisines to choose from, DC is truly a melting pot of food. I found it similar to London, in that manner. Maybe all national capitals are that way? Either way, Indian is one of my favorites, so I found an allegedly amazing Indian restaurant for lunch, made my reservations, and came in to see. Right away, you're blasted with luxury. There are shiny things all over the ways and curtains of glimmering glass beads separating the tables from one another. Stark, white tablecloths, I felt like I was in a 1940's hunting club, or something like that. I felt instantly warm and comfortable, and I was greeted by our lovable server. Super nice fellow. And he was quick to make recommendations, which I love when I'm trying to try new things. Of course, I started off with a mango lassi. Pound-for-pound, one of the best drinks on planet Earth. It was nice and cold and thick and mangoey. Lovely. We ordered like three apps, and then we split a main entrée. We started off with the Sweet Potato Samosa (Phyllo pastry/ cranberry chutney). Elevated samosas, tied up like perfect little presents. Never seen anything like it before. Creamy sweet potato within the perfectly crisp phyllo, balanced against the barely tart cranberry chutney underneath. Lots of fun, and lots of flavor! For the life of me, I can't remember what the other two apps were. It's been too long. I am sorry. But I do remember they were things I hadn't had before, shots in the dark, and that they were delicious, so the moral of the story here is that no matter what you order, it'll probably be five star food! I also can't find our entrée... Embarrassing. But I actually think this is a good thing. Because if I can't find it, that means their menu rotates and is seasonal and fresh! It was lamb, though, a whole shank in the middle of some curry. That lamb fell right off the bone, it was deep in flavor, but not spicy, and it was a good ol' time eating the meat and the curry with the carbs from the jasmine rice and the naan. Honestly one of the best meals I had the whole time I was in town. Nothing wrong with this place at all, and if I ever come back to DC, I will probably come back.

  • 5/5 Ankita S. 1 year ago on Google
    LOVE this place! The food is great, the staff is great, ambiance is great. The dishes are a modern twist in terms of flavors, textures and appearance. Yet still heavily connected to the inspiration, so you will know what you are eating. Our favorite was the palak (spinach) dish. Could not take a photo as we were hungry and just dug into the food. The Naan (bread) was like a buttery cloud you would want to sleep on. If you dine-in, you can get multiple small portions of the entree to try out different menu options, which is what we did. We loved the food so much that we ate here 4 times out of our 3 day stay in the area!
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  • 5/5 Josue F. 4 months ago on Google • 212 reviews
    When I worked for a national educational consultant company, we met in DC for our team gatherings. Since I was new to the team, at the time, everyone was familiar with the restaurant Rasika. So they were very excited when they heard we were having dinner there together. It was my first time. However, I was very impressed with how they served us, the location they placed us and the taste of our food items. Well, this may be a pricey Restaurant, it was definitely worth every penny because my team and I left very happy and full.
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  • 3/5 Carmela V. 2 months ago on Google • 139 reviews New
    Average Indian food with a modern twist that unfortunately falls flat. We tried several vegetarian dishes and only liked the palak chaat, which was the only dish that had a great balance between different flavors and textures. Our least favorite was the tawa baingain, which was overly sweet and acidic. The rest of our dishes were quite bland or had an overpowering garlic flavor. The malai kaju kofta was okay, but the bitterness from the lotus root was quite unpleasant. The truffle naan and laccha paratha were both a little salty. Our drinks and dessert were fine but not anything to sing about. As far as service, the staff were kind, but our server took quite a while to take our order and forgot one of the items we requested. Fortunately, our food came out quickly. I really wanted to love Rasika, but the food and service do not live up to the hype. Honestly, this may be a good place for people who are not used to the strong flavors of authentic Indian food. Otherwise, I'd be hesitant to come back unless required for a work dinner or invited for someone's birthday.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francina T. 2 years ago on Google
    My son loves Indian cuisine- he picked this place for his birthday dinner based on the reviews, price, location, and menu selections. The location was easy to get to. The Restaurant decor and atmosphere was great. The staff were friendly and everyone wore masks. Our waiter was awesome. He was soo knowledgeable, professional, patient and made some excellent recommendations. We followed his lead and everything was wonderful and delicious from the wine selection to the food. The food was plentiful and we were all able to taste each others dish - my son was even surprised with a free birthday dessert that was also delicious . We did not feel rushed and service was perfect , definitely will return. The total cost for 6 adults, with wine, several appetizers, breads and entrees $279.00 Well worth it 👌 😀.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stuti K. 1 year ago on Google
    The best Indian food I have ever had, do not forget to order/specially go there for the Gujarati lasagne (it literally blew my mind by how balanced and wholesome it was!). Their purple potato dosa was a family favorite. The staff was very sweet and loving and the service was fast and great.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David J. 1 year ago on Google
    We went with the dinner sampler, and were not disappointed. The Palak Chaat is one of the signature dishes of DC, although the lentils might have been our favorite dish. You won't leave hungry.
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  • 5/5 Viraj P. 2 years ago on Google
    The star dish here is the palak chaat appetizer. Also had the chicken pista korma which was an interesting novelty but not amazing and the lamb curry which tasted like your normal well prepared lamb vindaloo. The truffle naan was good though the truffle flavor is very subtle. The apple jalebi with cardamom ice cream was very good and I'd choose it over the date and toffee pudding.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Myranda Stephens - R. 8 months ago on Google
    This is NOT one of those hoity-toity DC restaurants with amazing ambiance and lack luster food. This place has the ambiance AND delicious food to match!! I’m not even that big on Indian cuisine, but Rasika makes me a fan. The crispy spinach appetizer is one of their most poplar and it is everything. I ordered the Chicken Tikki Masala and it, too, was everything. If you want to try something different in a great part of NW DC, then go here now.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sunil A. 5 months ago on Google • 316 reviews
    Nice food, great ambience and very crowded. Had to make a reservation in advance to get in. Food wasn't as spicy as it is in similar places in India but was well prepared and good. It was one of the costlier Indian restaurants I have been to in the US. I have been to quite a few Indian restaurants in the Bay area which are good too but less costly. The Indian style cocktail was OK but the food was quite good and filling. Paratha was great and so was the nan.

  • 5/5 Kentrell C. 5 months ago on Google • 81 reviews
    The fried spinach is a must try. Every dish came hot and very well seasoned. The bread basket was needed to help scoop up the sauce. The Manhattan cocktail was strong and tasty. Great atmosphere for food after our city tour. Id recommend this as a stop/must try while visiting DC. Price point was spot on.
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  • 5/5 Manisha S. 3 months ago on Google • 116 reviews New
    I liked the food at the restaurant. It is not as oily as other Indian restaurants. The service at the restaurant is really good. It also has a good ambiance and vibe. All the food items were good. They also have an outdoor heated area for dining. We went there for my sister birthday celebration and they gave her a free dessert for her birthday. It is a good Indian restaurant and do try them out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 salinaling 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, delicious food. Our server, Chaitanya, was personable and had good knowledge of the food. He explained flavor profiles and made recommendations to help us decide which dishes to order. He was very kind to help us celebrate our friend’s birthday. I will say the Chai tea at the end was not spicy, as i usually prefer.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sarah 1 year ago on Google
    I have been wanting to visit here for several years. I wanted to get the tasting menu, but I went with someone who is non veg, so I tried 4 vegetable side curries and the bread basket instead. Asparagus was very good. Eggplant was tasty, but a bit too spicy for my liking. Malai kofta had delicious dumplings, but the sauce was bitter. Zucchini fritters were very dry, but the curry was excellent. I ended up eating just the sauce with the bread. Breads were all great. Service was fantastic. Loved the inside ambiance, the patio space, and the silverware.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatima A. 10 months ago on Google
    What a great experience we had! We ordered the 6 item taster menu and they customized my husband's to be seafood-less while I was able to enjoy the seafood items. Almost everything was delicious and filling. Absolutely a fun experience! Totally recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 oompa l. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nicely done. Great food. authentic. Not hot but perfectly spiced. Slightly higher prices for certain dishes but overall fantastic. Kyle at the bar does an amazing job.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alyssa P. 3 years ago on Google
    I'm such a picky eater, but the food was really good! We had two types of chicken (I can't remember what they were called) with Roti and Naan bread. The service was also great. Highly recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bone S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent resturant. I highly recommend the six course tasting menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service. Great food. Great location.
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  • 5/5 Novianti B. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here because it was recommended by one of the chef at my work place. Good recommendations and def love the deco as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan 2 years ago on Google
    The palak chaat was an awesome play on chaat, retaining familiar flavors of chutneys and yogurt sauce. However, the carbs are taken out for loosely fried spinach leaves and plenty of tempura flakes. It yields a much more oily satisfaction that is at the same time complemented by the sweet chutneys and broken up by their acidity. It was delicious. The tikka masala was more savory and less sweet or tomato-forward. The sauce was very hearty and perfect with rice, with the occasional chunk of near raw tomato. The chicken was generally tender and flavorful. The black bean dessert was fairly simple but very well done. A sweet porridge like soup made of black bean is paired with cardamom ice cream, which slowly melts and elevates the flavors. Some fried coconut shreds add texture.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Megan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean restaurant and looks very pretty; nice design and ambiance. Clean restrooms. Pleasant staff who attended to our table a good amount of times. The paneer achari was good but a little grainy aftertaste. The garlic naan was too dry. The lamb was good but slightly overcooked, the chicken tikka masala was good but I have had better. And the palak chaat was delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jucain B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the six course chef tasting menu and the chef gave me a seventh course for my birthday. I lost count of the dishes and couldn't eat the main course which was six different food items followed by food items for dessert. The most flavorful foods and sauces ever. The fried spinach appetizer is the most amazing food item I can think of
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mega V. 1 year ago on Google
    We tried the set menu and so worth it. The food is great, and the chefs present Indian food with a modern take but still keep the amazing authentic flavors in the dishes. But the service is hands down the best in town. The staff are very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, especially Gustavo who we had a pleasure to met with during our first dinner experience in Rasika a couple of days ago. It’s always a bit competitive to get a table there but a must go to restaurant in DC, especially if you love food with a lot of flavors
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  • 4/5 Srirama M. 7 months ago on Google
    Went for a Dinner, as we have less than 8 year kids; they mentioned that we are not allowed. We didn’t realized the Bar at this location, still management unable to provide private space as well. Ended up with take out option. Wait was around 30 min for the order. Food taste is good and different than other Indian restaurants. Quantities are less for the amount they charge is what I feel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shakeira T. 8 months ago on Google
    I never visit DC without a trip to Rasika. The food is exquisite, the ambiance delightful, and the service impeccable. Palak Chaat is a must! Ask for Amanda at the West End location. She’s amazing, and makes great recommendations. Top tier experience.
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  • 4/5 Thomas T. 5 months ago on Google
    Rasika is a great restaurant. I'd call rasikas offerings as a 'gateway to indian food', a lot of the flavors reflect a portion of indian food, hence the label. I don't think rasika pretends to be anything else either. The service, ambience and general staff demeanor were excellent and we loved it. The dishes we ordered include the palak chaat, the seekh kebab, the meen pollichattu, the raan-e-rasika, garlic naan and the toffee dessert. The palak chaat was really good. Its a true appetizer, very light but sharable still. It was crunchy and the sauces blended in really nice with the palak. The meen pollichattu, hmm this was a little less true to meen pollichattu for me granted I'm from the land of meen pollichattu. The flavors blended in really nice with each other and was so delicious. But i wouldn't call it meen pollichattu. Raan-e-raskia, now this was good, excellent presentation but for me it felt a lot saffron forward. To be blunt it felt like a giant meatball stuck to a bone and slathered in sauce, not saying its not good, but rather it's not anything to with raan Garlic naan was absolutely amazing, its smalll but perfect size for one and light and fluffy. The date & tofee pudding was a disappointment, it felt like a spiced cake rather. Also forgot to mention, we tried the gulab jamun with cardamom ice cream, it was delish! The ice cream was very cardamom forward but i loved it. I'd definitely be coming back to rasika.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikaël A. 2 months ago on Google • 79 reviews New
    Food was excellent! I highly recommend the cauliflower bezule as an appetizer. Place was crowded on a Saturday night, so make sure to book ahead of time. Service was amazing too and just as I like: discreet but attentive at the same time.

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 1 month ago on Google • 76 reviews New
    I do not exaggerate in any definition when I say this is among the best Indian food I have ever had. If you're looking for a top-notch Indian dining experience, look no further than Rasika. The dishes are wonderfully, lovingly, and beautifully prepared with bursts of flavor and quality in every bite. Staff is also very friendly and knowledgeable--though this is far from my first rodeo with Indian food, it sounded like it was for some people sitting close to me, and their servers explained everything very well. I cannot recommend Rasika enough. It is worth scheduling a day around.

  • 5/5 Balakrishnan V. 1 month ago on Google • 55 reviews New
    Great ambience and a very attentive service staff! The food tasted great. We got the Palak Chat (Spinach fritters), Snapper polichattu, spicy rashmi kebab, Chicken pista khorma, garlic naan, and the gulaab jamun with cardamom ice cream for dessert. My favorites were the palak chat and the snapper. The fish was cooked perfectly and the portion size was perfect. Highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Chuck S. 4 years ago on Google
    On the recommendation of a friend, we went for dinner when visiting Washington and had an amazing meal. They were crowded, but efficient and inviting and each dish was incredible. Three of us shared appetizers and meals. It was, by far, one of the best Indian meals I've ever had.

  • 5/5 Veronica R. 4 years ago on Google
    Thanksgiving in Rasika! I felt like a member of a secret society eating out in a restaurant for Thanksgiving. The interior is a far cry from secret catacombs as mellow interior colors provided good omen about all the spices I am about to taste. My special, a turkey based meal with an Indian twist provided me with full satisfaction. I was thankful for the right balance between spicy sides and a sweet, coconut based turkey entree. I was able to leave stuffed, due to the size of the meal. As thanksgiving is a tradition, this could easily become my new tradition.

  • 5/5 Dr Rishi Muni D. 4 years ago on Google
    Rasika restaurant at New Hampshire Avenue, Washington DC gave me full satisfaction when I got complete vegetarian dishes there. Parking is available just opposite the restaurant. The dishes prepared were having truly authentic Indian taste, flavor and ingredients. Seating was comfortable. The service was good. Overall a nice experience.

  • 4/5 Sheel G. 4 years ago on Google
    Service was great, food was pretty good. The only thing that I would've like different was the amount of time it took for my appetizer to come out. Got seated at 12:20 and appetizer came out at 12:50. The neighboring party of 3 somehow got theirs before me (they were seated 20 minutes after me).

  • 5/5 alexander f. 4 years ago on Google
    The service was great, the atmosphere was great, the black cod changed my life. Between that and their lentil curry food is ruined for me. The food here has really changed how I think about Indian food and what it can be, cannot compare this restaurant to any other one I have been to. Will gladly come back if I ever make it back to DC!

  • 5/5 Thomas Howard, S. 3 years ago on Google
    Always excellent! Loved the black cod.

  • 5/5 Sammi B. 4 years ago on Google
    Had an excellent dinner at Rasika last night. The wait staff was attentive without being intrusive, orders came to the table quickly and everything was correct, and the food was delicious. So glad we took the waiters recommendation to try the crispy spinach salad, it was probably my favorite thing all evening. The red snapper was also absolutely decadent. Not a cheap place, but well worth the price for a special occasion. By far the best Indian food I have ever had!

  • 5/5 Jaclynn G. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolute best Indian food around! Service was fabulous and the presentation was exquisite. Loved getting to explore different types of dishes in the four/six course meal. Highly recommended! MAKE RESERVATIONS!

  • 5/5 Lisa E. 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite place every time is better then the last

  • 5/5 Thad W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant! The best food in DC. However, there are distinct differences between this location and the other Rasika in West End. While both have amazing food, the Penn Quarter location tends to have slightly worse service. Not enough to kee us away, but it is noticeable. You cant go wrong with either location though.

  • 5/5 Cindy L. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful atmosphere, delectable appetizers, entrees, andvdesserts. Attentive, knowledgeable and professional staff.

  • 2/5 Soumyarwit M. 3 years ago on Google
    Overall the food quality is top-notch. However, a few of my recent experiences were a bit bitter. I had ordered Spicy Reshmi Kabab, which was supposed to be made with Chicken. I am quite sure it was Lamb, and not chicken. The Halibut Bengali was cooked with an overdose of Thyme. It was anything but Bengali in its flavor. and finally do yourself a favor - please do NOT order the Chicken Biriyani. Its an absolute disgrace what they have done to this classic dish of the Indian subcontinent. I was quite disappointed when they served chicken, rice and some spices boiled together in the name of Biriyani. Its true their service is good and the ambiance is amazing, but honestly, it is not quite a good representation of Indian food from a reputed Indian restaurant.

  • 5/5 Amanda D. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing. The service was top-notch. I am not a fan of Indian cuisine, but OMG I loved every single thing I ate. The spinach app was amazing and the dessert was incredible. I absolutely loved my drink and the entire atmosphere. I will be going back a lot! (:

  • 3/5 Abigail G. 3 years ago on Google
    My experience was okay! okay food

  • 5/5 Scott C. G. 3 years ago on Google
    They still offer their full menu, and their absolute best dish - Palak Chaat - holds up well when we've ordered it. It is fried spinach topped with a tangy yogurt and tamarind sauce. It's absolute crack. I was hesitant to try it initially for takeout, because I thought that the crispiness wouldn't hold up. Thankfully, I was totally wrong and we have continue to order it.

  • 5/5 Carla C. 3 years ago on Google
    Rasika is higher-end classy Indian cuisine. Definitely a business casual or better restaurant. An excellent spot for a date... or just pure gluttony in a button down. If this is your first experience with Indian, go somewhere else to make sure you like it, etc. If you already love Indian, enhance your love with Rasika.

  • 5/5 Christian P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, probably the best Indian food I have had

  • 5/5 A F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Try this place.

  • 5/5 Tina M. 3 years ago on Google
    My #1 go to restaurant in DC. I just enjoy everything here. A great place for a mix crowd of foodies. The vegetarian options are excellent. Parking garage is across the street. Please get the mango chutney and they have this air fried spinach dish that is excellent and good starter item... geesh, i wish I could remember the name. Anyhoo, I hope you enjoy it too. Oh, it is a bit pricey, but a wonderful experience.

  • 5/5 Brad W. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is amazing. I don't live in DC anymore and this place is one of things I miss most.

  • 5/5 Jalan W B. 4 years ago on Google
    The food here is amazing. The ambience was really enjoyable. Had a business meeting/ ladies lunch here and everything was amazing.

  • 5/5 Geetha G. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in the country

  • 5/5 Anna Kathryn B. 4 years ago on Google
    An evening at Rasika is one that heals the soul. I first visited Rasika in August 2019 and delighted in the seasonal tasting menu with the wine pairings. While the tasting menu seemed costly before the meal, the food and experience was more than worth the price tag. The Palak Chaat is lauded by many and delivers - a crispy, light, yet deeply flavorful fried spinach. In February 2020, I returned and enjoyed another tasting menu. Truthfully, I've never tasted something from Rasika that I haven't loved. Who knew I could love lentils so much? Rasika's Dal Dhungaree (smoked lentils with garlic and tomatoes) introduced me to flavors I didn't know existed. My boyfriend and I joke that whichever dish we are currently taking a bite of is our favorite. We try something new and say, "No, this is my favorite". But for every dish. This results in a wonderful tasting menu experience. We were devastated this week when we realized we would not be able to attend our weekend reservation due to restaurant closures in D.C., so we decided to order delivery through Caviar. Our first non-tasting menu Rasika meal was as amazing as the rest. I was impressed by how incredible the food still was after a delivery drive to our apartment. This time, we enjoyed Palak Chaat, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Kolhapuri, and of course a bread basket. In a lovely, Rasika-like manner, we received a free dessert and a note that said - "Thanks for continuing to support. Please enjoy this dessert on us. Please be safe and stay well." Thank you, Rasika. We will be back (many times).

  • 4/5 Colin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Try the palak chaat, you will not regret it. The tasting menu gives you a wide taste of the best at Rasika, although it was a tad expensive. The server was not as attentive during peak hour, but they were really knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Sarah G. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding!! You will not be disappointed. From the moment you enter, the ambiance and decor set the tone for your divine food adventure. The staff are welcoming. We chose the 4 course meal since everything looked great we couldn't decide on just one or two dishes. The food presentation was beautiful, the main course had 4 different types of curry and the dessert...yum! This was the first time ever I actually enjoyed dessert at an indian restaurant, the saffron was just enough, not overbearing. Our waiter Walter was such a delight, very polite, attentive and knowledgeable of all the dishes. This restaurant deserves 6 stars, above and beyond my expectations!!

  • 5/5 Anthony M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent presentation of progressive Indian cuisine. Menu covers a lot but several traditional meals are not present. For example there were no Madras's, Passandas or Rogan Joshs. What they did have was well prepared and tasty. We had the Chicken Tikka Masala, the Lamb Mirchi Korma, and a delightful appetizer Palak Chaat which was a flash fried baby lettuce dish - plenty to share. Lots of good selections of wine by the glass. It was busy - make a reservation.

  • 5/5 Dan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible innovate Indian cuisine. Red snapper was absolutely phenomenal.

  • 5/5 Norman P. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food. Great service...

  • 5/5 Sukhbir G. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a great place to dine... From the food and service... Impeccable!

  • 5/5 Arun D. 4 years ago on Google
    AMAZING food

  • 4/5 Rabbi Randy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Did not honor reservation time, but the food was outstanding, worth the wait

  • 5/5 Megha Vivek G. 4 years ago on Google
    The ambience of Rasika is obsequious. I ordered Green Chicken Curry, Palak chat and Gulab Jamun. They were flavorsome! If I had to choose my favorite I would go for Green Chicken Curry. If you are planning to visit this place, reserve in advance. Probably the restaurant has many fans??‍♀️

  • 5/5 Futral 4 years ago on Google
    Get the Crispy Kale, its amazing. Great service and great food.

  • 4/5 jeremy l. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful decor. Some food amazing, others only ok

  • 5/5 Stefanie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding, as per usual. You must try the crispy spinach app, absolutely delicious. The Chicken Tikka Masala is by far one of the other best items on the menu. We will absolutely be back!

  • 5/5 Nina L. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious cuisine with a great ambiance

  • 3/5 Nitin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Really great overall if you're looking for a culinary experience (with service + drinks), but the food itself was unauthentic and woefully lacked in spice. It was clear that the curries were spiced differently to appeal to more moderate palates rather than stay true to what they are supposed to be. Highly recommend the goat cheese kulcha however.

  • 5/5 Jon W. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great time at Rasika. The chef has specialties but the entire menu is delightful. I enjoyed the duck vindaloo and my wife enjoyed a salmon dish. The staff is courteous helpful and knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Jay V. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in the area.

  • 4/5 Sneha M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's good but lil sweet added in all the items...

  • 5/5 garvit s. 4 years ago on Google
    great food, went for the valentine dinner had an awesome experience. the staff and servers are very warm and courteous. needless to say, its a bit on the pricey side :)

  • 5/5 Cedric W. 4 years ago on Google
    Exceptional and tasty food, I love the mood the place has, and the workers were very kind. Will surely come back again.

  • 2/5 Yash S. 4 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for ambience and decor, then this is the place to go for Indian food. The food itself leaves much to be desired. I have had better Indian food. I was expecting a lot considering the reservation wait-list but was hugely disappointed with the food. It's sister restaurant Bindaas is actually way better in terms of Indian appetizers. True they are not an apples to apples comparison as Rasika is totally different in terms of the menu but Bindaas is more authentic. The service was also not fantastic as you would expect from this class of restaurants. We were not shown a drinks menu! That said, the ambience and the look and feel of the restaurant is great if that's what you are going for.

  • 5/5 Derek J. C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian Restaurant in DC.. Big Fan.

  • 5/5 Saurav M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambience and great food

  • 4/5 Uma and Keith D. 4 years ago on Google
    Service was outstanding, and I was very pleased. However the food was a bit disappointing. Everything was tasty but tended to be on the sweeter side, which is unusual for Indian food. Sweetness complimented some dishes like the spinach chat but was really overboard for the eggplant stack and the vegetable curry with coconut milk.

  • 4/5 Jeffrey D. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a prix fixed meal for New Years Eve, and let me tell you, one non-Indian food eater to another, it was AMAZING! I've been anti-curry because of a Mulligatawny Soup childhood experience, and led to believe all Indian food is with curry. Rasika has opened a completely different perspective on food with curry and Indian food in general. The general service and cocktails were completely aligned with expectations for a restaurant in this location and price point, but the food was the eye opener. What a wonderful experience!

  • 5/5 uday k. 3 years ago on Google
    Indian flag is must on every Indian restaurant. There are some pakistani restaurant run business on indian name with poor taste of food.

  • 5/5 Brian M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little patio area, delicious food, wonderful experience.

  • 5/5 Alan L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and great atmosphere. The delicious food was further complimented by the very hospitable and considerate staff.

  • 1/5 Najib The car d. 3 years ago on Google
    Falls advertisement there closing time says 11pm drove all the way from Virginia and surprise they say they close 09:30 pm. Please update your operation time so it doesn’t lead to complications.

  • 5/5 Judith L. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was terrific and the restaurant prices were good for the week. The service was great and the place was well managed with precautions taken to prevent covid from spreading. The queue was long, but it was worth it. I can see that it was great here. The food they had was great. So delicious, man. It's a pretty new product. It is highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Jensen K. 3 years ago on Google
    The service here is incredible. I was very impressed by how polite everyone was! They were a little backed up so we had to wait a little bit after our reservation time. We didn't mind at all but the manager was extremely kind, and took care to make sure we had drinks while we waited. The palak chaat is to die for. Chicken Tikka masala was delightful. Lamb biryani and sweet potato samosas left us feeling warm, happy and full!

  • 4/5 Ila S. 3 years ago on Google
    We selected chef’s table tasting menu - 6 course. The appetizers were amazing specially spinach chat and ragda Patice. The portion size was big enough to fill me up even before the thali arrived as 5th course. :) Really like gulab jamun The ambience is good, however it was little noisy due to big groups having loud discussions

  • 5/5 Neil N. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it. Very, very fast and attentive service. The tandoori salmon (pictured) was delicious.

  • 5/5 Viktor C. 3 years ago on Google
    For the first time, at that restaurant. For an incredibly good late breakfast cooked for me to enjoy my breakfast so much, we stopped here! One of my favorite restaurants in DC has always been Rasika. Best Location Ever!

  • 4/5 marilin c. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Indian restaurant. Recommend paratha > nann. Chicken tikka masala is really good too.

  • 3/5 Juan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Places like these you go for the ambiance. The food is good, I would recommend the Lamb Kathi roll and the palak chaat. They have plenty of other dishes but to me personally the portions are not the best for what you pay for. Our recommendations for desert is the strawberry faluda kulfi.

  • 5/5 Janessa 4 years ago on Google
    Very delicious place to eat! Very considerate to my cross contamination concerns. I enjoyed every bite of the crispy spinach and the lamb curry. The lamb was very tender and I never thought I could love spinach so much, but it was phenomenal! Definitely returning to this place 😍.

  • 5/5 Nicole W. 4 years ago on Google
    The service was impeccable. Everything our server recommended was delicious. When I made the reservation, I mentioned it was a birthday dinner. At the end of the night, without prompt, our server brought out a sweet treat with a candle. Also, the ambiance is perfect for a date night.

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was absolutely delicious. The service was good and we had a great time. Highly recommend. I got the mixed grill...so good.

  • 5/5 فهد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The restaurant is strong and the food is good, and there is a salad. They have a buffet fire, an outside sitting and tents and heaters what we recommend to you in (Original) المطعم قوي والاكل يجي راهي وواجد وسلطه عندهم نار 👌🏼وفيه جلسه خارجيه وخيام ودفايات ماوصيكم فيه

  • 5/5 Dylan P. 3 years ago on Google
    I was recommended Rasika by someone who worked in India with Mother Theresa. I must say, this was by far the best Indian food experience I have ever had. The staff were knowledgeable and kind, the dining was outdoors and accommodating vis a vis pandemic safety, and the menu is truly lengthy. It’s a place you must come back to, to sample all the unique points of their menu. Their tandoori was absolutely stellar, but it is imperative that you order the palak chaat appetizer!

  • 5/5 Madhukar R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, great staff and ambiance!

  • 2/5 Sandeep D. 3 years ago on Google
    The Good: Great hospitality. Very polite service providers. Prompt Service. The Bad: I order the Green Curry Chicken because I liked it last time. It has hint of tangy taste. But this time it was lemon juice level tangy. Not good at all. DISAPPOINTED. Especially when it's $$$.

  • 5/5 Raj S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tasting course!

  • 5/5 londonladinsd 3 years ago on Google
    The flavours were fabulous and authentic and all the dishes cooked to perfection. The staff were very attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes. Also a solid wine, beer and spirits selection and the indoor atmosphere was quite romantic. This is one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever visited. We would definitely return.

  • 5/5 John C. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious, absolutely amazing layers of flavors.

  • 5/5 Gabriela F. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best Indian places in the area. Menu is extensive and service is amazing. Drinks were so good! And the food was beyond comparison. Will definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Moshi B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Food! Amazing service! Great portions! FYI. If you are visiting during Covid you cannot drink pass 9:30pm. We had a party of 6 for our Friends Christmas party! We were seated in a private area. I ordered the Garlic Naan with herbs. As my appetizer I ordered the Palak Chaat! OMG! A-MAZ-ING! My entree was Chicken Tikka Massala so tasty! My friend ordered the Tandoori Salmon... one of the best! I recommend everything I’ve tried!

  • 5/5 Snehi C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good service . Great cocktails and mocktails. Appetizers were spot on.

  • 5/5 Rachel P. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok, I enjoyed the service right now. This is the best shop I have ever seen before. Food is so good It's so delicious and enjoyable. Definitely come back here. I have no questions at all about it. A lot of them are nice to me, and I was so glad that I found them. Five star ratings!

  • 5/5 corey b. 3 years ago on Google
    If I could give them 10 Stars they would most definitely have it hands down one of the best restaurants I ever been to customer service is absolutely phenomenal and every single dish from appetizers to dessert are the best period. They set the bar when it comes to hospitality and the restaurant industry other restaurants should come to them as learning how it is done. Every single time I'm in the area they have my business also showed a couple of my friends and they were all so blown away if you're in the area this is the place to be the environment to the staff to the food everything is phenomenal!!!!!

  • 2/5 Jerrin Oommen J. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible quantity. As an indian I do not approve the authenticity of the dish. Only liked the spinach chaat

  • 5/5 Venkata a. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s another visit to this place. It’s amazing and awesome..!!! Best food ever !!!

  • 5/5 Angelo D. 3 years ago on Google
    Even during COVID, Rasika continues to deliver an exceptional experience. Phenomenal service, amazing food, and the epitome of gracious hospitality. Rasika never disappoints. Creative new dishes make every visit a treat. Absolute best Indian food around! Service was fabulous and the presentation was exquisite. Loved getting to explore different types of dishes in the four/six course meal. Highly recommended! MAKE RESERVATIONS! Outstanding!! You will not be disappointed. From the moment you enter, the ambiance and decor set the tone for your divine food adventure. The staff are welcoming. We chose the 4 course meal since everything looked great we couldn't decide on just one or two dishes. The food presentation was beautiful, the main course had 4 different types of curry and the dessert...yum! This was the first time ever I actually enjoyed dessert at an indian restaurant, the saffron was just enough, not overbearing. Our waiter Walter was such a delight, very polite, attentive and knowledgeable of all the dishes. This restaurant deserves 6 stars, above and beyond my expectations!!

  • 5/5 Гарик �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice restaurant. And very tasty. (Original) Хороший ресторан. И очень вкусно.

  • 5/5 Jordan B. 3 years ago on Google
    The Rasika was fantastic

  • 5/5 Minal V. 3 years ago on Google
    The food at Rasika is outstanding !

  • 5/5 Felandria V. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the best shop I've ever seen. The Foods are very wonderful, the way they cooked is just right. I'm going to order you to share it with my friends again. We've had a very good experience. Both of the staff are very competent and hard at work. It is highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Gerald T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, food taste awesome. Great expressive.

  • 5/5 Sourabh S. 3 years ago on Google
    Super cool ambience and very nice behavior. Starters are better than the main course and definitely has the authentic indian tinge to it.

  • 5/5 Victor P. 3 years ago on Google
    We always enjoy this restaurant for the ambiance and delicious Indian cuisine. Excellent service from highly knowledgeable staff. We have tried several dishes, including the palak chaat, tikka masala, daal, bindiya, lamb, paneer masala, dosa, and the bread basket. All were very flavorful at the perfect spice level. A great restaurant worth checking out for lunch or dinner.

  • 4/5 Melanie R. 3 years ago on Google
    Not the absolute best Indian....but comes so darn close! Gotta try it!

  • 5/5 Susan M. 3 years ago on Google
    A typical food but it's great!

  • 5/5 Doug S. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous

  • 5/5 Cara L. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is worth it to visit they have great service!

  • 4/5 chetan j. 3 years ago on Google
    Food quality is really great!!! We loved the dal makhani and mix grill meat entree. Taste wise Mutter paneer entree was not that great but paneer was really soft. Only suggestion would be that since you serve mix meat grill entree with rice you can add some curry on the side or on top of meat. I didn't like the idea of having rice with dry meat.

  • 5/5 Mendiola E. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're trying to enjoy yourself a little in the COVID era, look at Rasika for sure. Getting here for the first time! I loved the food really, the price might seem high for lunch at a glance, but the quality and portion of the food lived up to its price.

  • 5/5 Hazem S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in town, served with elegance.

  • 5/5 Ness Cupperfield Ness C. 3 years ago on Google
    We stopped here for a short lunch on our way to the White House, and we enjoyed it! If you're trying to enjoy yourself a little bit back in the days of COVID, certainly look at Rasika. It is highly recommended

  • 5/5 Margaret J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and service

  • 5/5 Katie G. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food and service.

  • 5/5 Mansi P. 3 years ago on Google
    It is good place with soothing ambient, to be more specific, a classic environment. A lavish place to enjoy Indian cuisine. I must say one of the best place to go for indian food. Try to book in advance or waiting is long sometimes during holidays or long weekends. Service is great too! It's Been 2 years approximately I have been there, but still I remember the good food and environment offered.

  • 5/5 Sonali S. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food and service

  • 5/5 Sean V. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Please check the restaurant out. They have the dishes to accommodate everyone. I believed the portions were too small in the beginning, but soon found out it was more than enough

  • 3/5 Sonam S. 3 years ago on Google
    We had high expectation as it was Michelin guided Restaurant but doesn't worth it. Some people were very rude to us. They made us sit at the place with only one heater and when we asked for one more (as one wasn't sufficient for a group of 8 people), they said it's dangerous to place heater near the wood furniture. I understand that, but there was ample of place to make space for one more. Then we requested to change our spot, luckily got one. We ordered two paneer Tikka and the server was like why are you ordering two😂 It was rude. But luckily we had someone known in that restaurant and after knowing he was behaving like as if he made a mistake. But that's ok. So my point is if u want your customers to be happy, just be good with them. They don't want anything else. Sometimes good behavior compensates bad food. But it doesn't work likewise. Food was good though.

  • 4/5 Suman R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food remember to have reservations before you get in or else you need to wait even for hour. All dishes are good and if your spice lover remember to order and informed ahead. You have good beverages alcoholic and non alcoholic. Recommended place

  • 5/5 Liam N. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Food, fantastic service and a wonderful staff.

  • 4/5 Julie W. 3 years ago on Google
    the price is reasonable. Ideal for those who want a romantic night out. There was also plenty of room for bigger groups.

  • 5/5 Peggy W. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food and impeccable service. I was afraid the restaurant week menu would not be enough for my party but besides being delicious it was abundant. Excellent!

  • 5/5 Jacob F. 3 years ago on Google
    I am from out of town and wanted to try something different. Absolutely amazing food and service. Had the 3 corse meal for $55 and felt like I was getting an amazing value for the money. Ended the night with the best cheesecake I’ve ever had. The Apple brandy cheesecake provide both sweet and bitter taste, perfectly balanced and the curry in the chicken entree was amazing. My glass never got low and service was quick and the manager even checked on our table. When I am back in town I will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Araceli M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food here is really good, a bit pricey but so well worth it though. I do recommend you try them out when you get the chance.

  • 5/5 sara m. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok, I enjoyed the service right now. This is the best shop I have ever seen before. Food is so good It's so delicious and enjoyable. Definitely come back here.

  • 5/5 Ira T. 3 years ago on Google
    A great choice for Mexican food lovers, the place is very nice, decorations are very beautiful full of flowers and butterflies. The tacos are just perfect specially the fish and mushroom tacos, to me it was the best I don’t recommend the meet tacos it was not good, staff are very friendly and helpful. Prices are affordable make sure to ask about the sizes of some orders you might be surprised!!

  • 5/5 Amalesh M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great. We had ragada pattice, sev puri, tawa paneer (not on the menu), garlic naan, goat cheese kulcha, limeade, badami and apple jilebi. Everything was exceptional. Service was great and the place was well managed with precautions taken to prevent spread of covid.

  • 5/5 Arlind K. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing!! Had to come to DC twice in the last 3 months and made sure to visit Rasika each time. The food and service is exceptional. Our waiter Shinu made our experience even more enjoyable!!

  • 5/5 Elkana B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Indian food. Great service.

  • 4/5 Jay P. 3 years ago on Google
    The food at Rasika is amazing. It can be rated on what would you want to ear. The options are good and dishes are made and maintain proper Indian authenticity. Palak chat is must.

  • 5/5 Wendy 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food over had. a date

  • 5/5 Michelle H. 3 years ago on Google
    Must get the Palak Chaat, and you can’t go wrong with any of the veg dishes. Great place to make a good impression for out of town guests. The other West End location is great too.

  • 5/5 Niranjan S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is easily the place to go anywhere around DC, to eat Indian food and have an “experience”.

  • 5/5 Evalyn XinQi L. 3 years ago on Google
    Best chicken Tikka masala I ever have. Will definitely go back and recommend!

  • 3/5 Devendra S. 3 years ago on Google
    The hype was sadly not real. The overall experience was disappointing. To start with, literally, as we sat down, we heard the waiting staff / bus boys cursing at each other in Hindi. Our experience otherwise with the waiting staff was very good. The food itself or the Chef's menu (tasting menu) was disappointing. The appetizer was very underwhelming when expectations were for a fine dining experience. Sev puri is not gourmet unless it has caviar and shaves of truffle, which it didn't either have. The next meal was fried Spinach which was very oily and we could not eat beyond a few bites. The fish and chicken courses were good, the meat was cooked nicely but it fell short in terms of flavor. We were looking forward to the Chicken Biryani and the chicken in it was cooked very nicely. Again, it was lacking the drama that we have experienced across different restaurants and the flavor again fell slightly short. If we had taken a short drive from around DC to eat here, I think it would have been okay. The hype had us drive all the way from Philly and we were expecting so much more from a new age fine dining Indian restaurant and it didn't even scratch the surface.

  • 4/5 Amogh V. 2 years ago on Google
    Classy and delicious Indian food you can get in DMV area. Great ambience and good service. Only negative thing about this restaurant is, they take 9PM reservation and the last order they take is 9PM, so you gotta rush with all the orders once you enter.

  • 5/5 Rousseau A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and Ambience. Mostly North Indian Items. Highly recommended. It was our surprise find in DC. Friends suggested this and after entering we felt like it's a costly restaurant and made only for senators . Great food and ambience. We loved their Chicken Tandoori & starters.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 2 years ago on Google
    We came here recently for our Anniversary. We sat right outside the main area, but it was nice and private. We decided to do the Chef's menu, which is 6 courses of the chef's choice. We started with a *extra from the chef, which was a delicious pastry. We then had 2 types of fish, palak chaat, shrimp and chicken, and a whole host of chicken and curries. Each dish was nicely sized, and had a ton of flavors. Our server(s) were extremely attentive, making sure we always had fresh silverware as well as water or anything else we needed. We loved the various different flavors of each dish, and the descriptions our server gave with each dish (region, spices etc.) We will definitely be back, and would recommend Rasika to anyone who wants a great Indian cuisine experience!

  • 5/5 Darcella C. 2 years ago on Google
    First the smell before you get here is amazing. I highly suggest you have a reservation because I was here on a Tuesday and it was packed. The hostess was gracious enough to find me a spot. The wait staff was prompt, courteous and awesome. Service here 900%. The food was out swiftly and it was divine. I had East Indian Lamb and Truffle Naan. I am forever in the debt of the bartender up the street who suggested it. Can I give this place 7 stars!

  • 5/5 Aishwarya S. 2 years ago on Google
    We tried the restaurant week menu and loved the appetizers. The palak chaat is a must try! The main course was decent and the desserts were delicious.

  • 4/5 Tom S. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant lives up to its reputation. The food was excellent. The service was abundant, but a little contrived! I recommend this restaurant based on the food. However there’s definitely something lacking here in the ambience department. Inside the restaurant it is definitely a little stodgy and old. Where things really fall apart, however, is their attempt as an outdoor seating area. No effort has been made to make this pleasant. It is functional in the way that a soup kitchen is functional for feeding a lot of people! Judge for yourselves.

  • 5/5 Joshua F. 2 years ago on Google
    Straight up incredible Indian food with a swanky atmosphere and good service. Definitely get the crispy spinach. We got the 4 course sampler and shared it between the both of us. It was so much food I have no idea how one person can finish that off by themselves.

  • 5/5 Kunal R. 1 year ago on Google
    Flavourful Indian food craving - satisfied!! Cannot go wrong here with food but the drinks were a bit strong. Amazing ambiance and friendly and informative servers. Food: 5/5 Palak chaat - splendid. Light and crisp spinach in sweet Saviry and tangy blend of spices yogurt and chutneys! Kadhai paneer - Yum. Thick flavourful gravy and soft paneer. Kofta - again really delicious. Dal makhani - rich thick and sumptuous. Spinach gravy - this was the only sub par item - not too flavourful. Mango ras malai and gulab jamun - outstanding! Pesci sour - a bit too strong but a tasty and broad profile. Ambiance: 5/5 Really classic and well suited for fine dining. Service: 5/5 Very friendly and informative servers. We’re prompt and responsive too. Sustainability - 5/5 Didn’t seem to be using any single use items.

  • 5/5 Mira C. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my family are vegetarian Indians and have very very high standards for desi food. And every dish we ordered was phenomenal!!!! Not only that the service was impeccable. They kept cleaning our table between each round, and giving us new plates / silverware. Celina was our server and she was very attentive to detail. We came for lunch and ordered about 12 food items and on top of that, you can get half orders of the entrees so that you can try more things without eating too much! And our bill was under 200 for 4 ppl!!! SO HAPPY WITH OUR EXPERIENCE. Keep in mind the portion sizes are very small, so you may want to order a bit more than usual. And the food is very very mild, so if you like spicy you need to request it. We ordered everything medium spicy and the paneer makhani we got extra spicy!! This is what we got for appetizers: Ragda Pattice (3/5) Sweet Potato Dosa (5/5)!! Sev Puri (5/5)!! Sweet Potato Samosa (5/5)!!! Palak Chaat (yoghurt on the side) (5/5)!! This is what we got for entrees: Paneer Makhani (5/5!!) Veg Biryani (5/5!!) Sweet Potato Kofta (4/5) Garlic Naan (5/5) Truffle Naan (5/5) Side note: the paneer makhani and veg biryani are not on the menu, so we had to request and they had it.

  • 4/5 ALPER Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Indian restaurant. Whenever I come to Washington DC, Rasika is on my stop list. Last 5 years, I have not had any bad dishes. You can order anything from the menu and it will taste delicious.

  • 5/5 Arnab M. 1 year ago on Google
    Been there are few times now. Tried the 6 course meal and thought it was worth the value and a lot of food. They even boxed the left over items which became my mid night snack and today's lunch. Drinks were great. Try Mumbai Manhattan if not sure what to get.

  • 5/5 Yuko T. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything what we ordered were so delicious 😋 I liked their welcoming atmosphere. Staff were polite and working hard to make guests happy. I found another good restaurant in D.C.😉

  • 2/5 Reza 6 months ago on Google
    Honestly, Rasika was a LETDOWN. Service missed the mark with our appetizer bread arriving after our mains, and we felt left hanging trying to catch our host's attention. For what they're charging, I expected way better – the food was just meh. And the kid policy? We got there and found out kiddos under 8 aren't allowed inside. They could've dropped that info while booking, right? Had to sit outside with a not-so-lovely sewer smell . The inside looked nice from what I could see, but that's about it. Probably won't be returning, and it's hard to recommend.

  • 5/5 Rigby P. 6 months ago on Google
    Went here for my birthday. The meal was incredible and the service was even better. Plus the restaurant is beautifully decorated! Our server was Bhaskar. He was amazing! We will definitely be back!!

  • 5/5 David O. 10 months ago on Google
    I came alone, set on the bar, received excellent service. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very eclectic, good combination lights and jazz music. The dishes were delicious!! Yes to some traditional Indian dishes they have their interpretation, but to my opinion it was fantastic, hope I'll have a chance to come back :)

  • 5/5 Amy B. 5 months ago on Google
    Stunning, beautiful restaurant. The food is incredible. Each dish was a new cinary adventure. I was blown away by the flavor. The only issue we ran into was that we asked to be seated outside and it took 20 minutes to order and I felt like they kept forgetting us. The amazing food made up for it. The Palak Chaat was one of the most unique, delicious dishes I've ever tried. Fried spinach. I know, right? But this reading that was so crisp and just perfect. Then the delicious sauce and garnish. It was incredible. It doesn't sound fancy. It doesn't look fancy but the textures and flavors are phenomenal. I got the 3 meat platter. The salmon had a light almost nutty savory flavor that reminded me of pumpkin. The salmon 2as perfectly cooked. The chicken was amazing. I am used to chicken Tikka masala with a lot of sauce but this one was dry but very delicious. Finally the lamb kebab was spicy but insanely delicious and flavorful. Naan of course was light and perfect. Rice was divine This was one of the best meals I've ever had.

  • 3/5 Miriam S. 6 months ago on Google
    I came to Rasika when it first opened and wasn't impressed at all I came back again yesterday and found it to be a little better. We ordered a decent amount of food, we ordered 4 appetizers which were delicious and honestly the star of the show, especially the sweet potato samosas. We ordered 3 entrees, the Dahl, chicken makhni and chicken Tikka masala and they were all underwhelming. We ordered 4 desserts and all were just ok. All in all, aside from the appetizers the food was mediocre and I don't think it's worth the hype or the price.

  • 4/5 Pooja P. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    This was my second time visiting Rasika after many years. Very good experience both the times. We booked a reservation a couple of days prior and instantly got seated inside when we arrived. It also has a outside patio seating. I'd give 5/5 for the service and ambience. Very sophisticated, inviting vibe. Our server was very attentive, gave us great food recommendations. The presentation was fantastic. We shared the following appetizers: 1. Palak Chat: 5/5 2. Spicy Reshmi Kebab: 5/5 3. Purple Potato Dosa: 4.5/5 4. Sev Batata Puri: 3/5 4. Avocado Banana Chat: 2/5 (My least favorite) We also ordered Assorted Papadums with the side of 3 chutneys: eggplant & ginger (the most fav) mango, tomato and golden raisin. For the mains, we ordered Dal Makhni. It was rich cream curry that was simply heaven in each bite. Definitely stood out as my fav. We also shared Butternut Squash Bharta (side portion) and Baigan Achari. Both disappointed in its flavors. The mains don't come with rice so I ordered Mint Paratha; it was simply phenomenal and so light to eat. All the mains are also available in side portions for the half the price. As we finished the lunch, we left as well fed, happy humans than the times when we entered as cranky ones. Do visit if you're in the area. Fun fact: This is one of Barack Obama's fav Indian restaurants and he has dined a few times here on his birthdays as well


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
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    • ✓️ Paid street parking
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    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
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    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
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    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
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4.60 (7.4K reviews)
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