Rasika West End, Washington: Photos, Reviews & Location

Polished restaurant & lounge serving contemporary Indian food, wine & cocktails.

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#86 of 175 Bars in Washington #131 of 231 Restaurants in Washington

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.30

1.4 km from the center of Washington

Rating breakdown

5 ★67%
4 ★17%
3 ★7%
2 ★3%
1 ★6%

1190 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States

rasikarestaurant.com

+1 202-466-2500

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Rasika West End?: Rasika West End is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 2,015 reviews.
How does Rasika West End rank in Washington?: Rasika West End is #86 of 175 Bars in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Rasika West End located?: 1190 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States — 1.4 km from the center of Washington.
How can I contact Rasika West End?: Phone: +1 202-466-2500 · Website: rasikarestaurant.com

Reviews (8)

Larry Lawson 2024 Feb 04

Delicious food, great service and nice atmosphere. What more could you ask for? The chicken tikka masala was great. Probably the best tikka sauce I have ever had. The dessert (mango rasmalai) also finger licking good…BEST MANGO CHUTNEY!!! Will definitely return on special occasions. Great location!

Cat Doulis 2024 Jan 15

Outstandinge experience overall. Rasika is an upscale Indian restaraunt that has changed my view of Indian food. Every dish was extremely tasty and the meat (chicken and lamb dishes) was extremely tender. The service from our waiter, Janaka, was exceptional. Janaka was very attentive and gave us great food recommendations.

Our favorite dishes: Malai Seekh Kebab, Palak Chaat, Chicken Tikka Masala, Punjabi Gosh, Garlic Naan

I highly recommend this restaurant, and we will definitely be back!

Stephan Miller 2023 Dec 14

Wow! What a gem. Incredible Indian food in a beautifully designed restaurant that transforms you to a secret place full of delicious spices and perfect service. You’ll have to start with their famous Palak Chaat crispy spinach covered in goodness. The smoked eggplant vegetable side was to die for - smooth babaganoosh with a touch of Indian spice and peas. The truffle dosa was a great starter for two people - and very generous slices of truffle stuffed inside! The chicken dish we had was also perfectly spiced and perfectly cooked and came with a small side of rice that was plenty!

Papa Lal 2023 Dec 14

So I say this as someone who only tried one dish, but who researched this restaurant a lot. I’ve wanted to try this place for years. I ordered one dish as a to go order, and let me say, people awesome, service was great but the food…. As an Indian American I can say this was very disappointing. Paneer gravy was disappointing. Honestly, very disappointing. The naan was like a microwaved naan. Such a disappointing experience after all the hype.

Kristin T 2023 Dec 03

The flavors are so layered and complex, truly the best I’ve had. Must order the palak chaat. You could eat an entire bowl just yourself, it’s that delicious. Chicken tikka masala was so flavorful, unlike you’ve ever had!! The cardamom ice cream was the perfect finish.

Vivian Ni 2023 Sep 24

The food was phenomenal! We enjoyed everything:
1) Palak chaat is perfectly lightly deep fried spinach like a greasy healthy snack? I could eat that from a bag all day!
2) Fish chili garlic is so unbelievably tender. You don’t taste the spiciness until the bite is over, subtle and fragrant.
3) Lamb chops are lamb chops! You can’t go wrong.
4) Duck makhani is AMAZING. Perfectly confit’d tandoori duck legs smothered in a rich lightly sweet creamy sauce that’s simply heaven in a bite.
5) Desserts (warm black rice pudding and choc samosas) are delectable on a sweeter side.

Bali Adawal 2023 Sep 23

Rasika is a high end Indian restaurant in the heart of NW Washington DC. It is also popular with the movers and shakers of country and boasts an impressive “whos who” among its clientele.

The restaurant has patio seating for when the weather is warm. Inside there is a bar where you order drinks and also eat if you so desire. The ambience of the restaurant inside is subdued and sober. A sharp contrast to the typical chatter in restaurants. Maybe too many secrets being shared! But the environment rubbed on us and we found ourselves talking in hushed conspiratorial tones about our commute!

Their Palaka chat was awesome. Deep fried spinach leaves smothered in yogurt, tamarind chutney and a sprinkle of diced tomatoes. I loved it!

We ordered their paneer musallam, something of a speciality. It’s paneer (cottage cheese) stuffed with nuts (I think cashew, walnuts) smothered is tomato, yogurt, cream gravy. Very rich and heavy. A little bland for my palate but I guess they have adapted it to suit the western tastes. The paneer comes with a piece of edible silver foil, which is not uncommon in India (especially for sweets) but not common in America. Our waiter reminded us a couple of times that it is silver and safe to eat. I am guessing they had guests scrapping it away as aluminum foil. These things tend to be expensive.

We also ordered their baigan bharta. A innocuous looking dish that is actually not easy to make. The eggplants are first roasted over charcoal braziers till they are slightly charred and imbibe a smoky aroma. They are then peeled, mashed and cooked in a assortment of spices. The result is a delectable blend of tastes and aromas best eaten with Naan (which is what we did). Enjoyed the dish tremendously!

The prices are not for the faint hearted but worth the experience!

Thrisha Mohan 2023 Sep 09

Great atmosphere and the service was impeccable! The person waiting on us was extremely nice and gave us complimentary dessert of gulab jamun and cardamom ice cream. The palak chaat does live up to the hype, the goat cheese kulcha is also phenomenal. Besides that the food is alright but I don’t think it’s particularly revolutionary.