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Warning, the acoustics inside are horrible! There were
Warning, the acoustics inside are horrible! There were three other parties inside, about 3-4 people at each table, so it was kinda of empty but it was sooo loud. I can't imagine how loud it would be if it's busy/all tables are full. I would
I've been wanting to make it out to see what all the hype
I've been wanting to make it out to see what all the hype was about... and I can see why people love this place... From the warm hostess, knowledgeable staff and beautiful food with complex flavors of India/Nepal from the chef... The atmospher
Cute spot and great food/drinks! We came here during H St
Cute spot and great food/drinks! We came here during H St Festival so it was pretty busy/crowded but we found a spot at the bar. We enjoyed the tacos ,Momo, and burrata. Overall all were great but we felt that for the price the Momo fell a bit short.
This place is a family favorite which was an early winner
This place is a family favorite which was an early winner with our vegetarian teen daughter. Unique cocktails that don't over-try, clean flavors and spices are fragrant. Servers are seasoned veterans who value the vibe of their establishment. S
Great space with flavorful bites.
We sat at the bar and enjoyed great drinks and some apps. Definitely need to go back to try more.
My friends and I came here for DC Restaurant Week.
We ordered 1 of each app (1 per person, 5 of us) to try all of them and for entrees, the lamb shank, chicken tikka masala, paneer pesto tikka, and nimbu macchi. The appetizers were all delicious, especially the spicy duck kebab and bison momo - but
Went here last weekend, hoping to finally find a good
Went here last weekend, hoping to finally find a good Indian restaurant in the DC area. Overall we were disappointed with the food. Given that we've never thought that highly of food at Rasika, perhaps this isn't surprising since I believe
I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile! They were
I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile! They were extremely flexible with us. We were struggling to find parking and let us change our reservation 2 times to accommodate us. Their food was absolutely delicious! It had a ton of flavor and
We've visited Daru at least three or four times and had
We've visited Daru at least three or four times and had great food and service each time. It's an outstanding Indian fusion restaurant. My favorite dish is the wild mushroom biryani. We also tried the Pani Puri which we will order again. We
Fusion indian or Indian dishes with an interesting twist,
Fusion indian or Indian dishes with an interesting twist, not traditional Indian dishes but tasty dishes.
Hands down the best upscale Indian food in the DMV! I
Hands down the best upscale Indian food in the DMV! I almost want to keep this delicious restaurant to myself. The food is absolutely heavenly, and the mango lassi is delicious as well. I highly recommend the "lasagna" and the sun chokes! W
Best of the best.
The food, the vibe, the drinks. It's a neighborhood favorite with incredible lamb, lentils with burrata, momo dumplings, scallops, and naan.
Really enjoyed our visit to Daru.
we had a group of six so we were able to try a variety of dishes. Our server did an amazing job describing the dishes and recommending several favorites. All were right on target. The puri starter was really a flavor explosion. The daal was a real tr
Outstanding Upscale Indian Restaurant with Style
Stylish Indian restaurant with a hip atmosphere and an upscale menu offering outstanding food. Cozy dining room or sit out on the covered patio.
Great food: What amazing flavor!
Restaurant is a five star hands down. The food was excellent, the service was great. If you like Indian food, you'll love it, if you don't know Indian food, you'll love it even more. Lots of surprises, everything has great flavor, good
FABULOUS!!!
This was one of those experiences that you only stumble upon once in a great while. The food was beyond fabulous! My wife and I both had a sweet potato appraiser which was flavored with mysterious and intriguing Indian spices and totally wonderful. M
Must visit restaurant!
A must visit restaurant that has won many awards because of the amazing food and drinks. Neighborhood favorite that’s consistently good.
One of the best DC restaurants in my opinion.
Very intimate and cozy and elegant. Not flashy like other dc places. The food is some of the best I've ever tasted, flavorful and transcendent. Service was impeccable and well catered to our table.
The tikka masala is amazing.
The bread basket never disappoints. Service is always so friendly and the food comes quickly. Cocktails are fun and unique. Desserts are creative. What's not to love? This is such a staple in the neighborhood and I'm so glad Dante brings us these cul
Easily one of the best restaurants in DC.
Eggplant was delicious, scallops were perfect.
A year later, this place STILL lives up to the hype, the
A year later, this place STILL lives up to the hype, the food is amazing. Their dishes add a touch of creativeness and innovation to the traditional styles.
Consistently the best!!
Awesome food and cocktails. One of the best restaurants in the city. Incredible menu. I’ve taken friends and family many times and everyone loved it!
Yum yum and yum again! And just a shout out to Dawn, truly
Yum yum and yum again! And just a shout out to Dawn, truly the best server I've encountered in a long time. She knows the menu in and out and all her recommendations were spot on, she will not let you down! Dani Puri- tangy and incredible Scallops-
I had read about Daru for the last few months and could not
I had read about Daru for the last few months and could not wait to try it out. We were able to get reservations from the waitlist. We jumped on it. The restaurant is so worth it!! It is in NE DC and the area. We parked on the street. There was
I'm not sure if I hit Daru on an off-night, but I wasn't
I'm not sure if I hit Daru on an off-night, but I wasn't very impressed by this place. I absolutely love Indian food. Though, I recognize making a high-end Indian restaurant experience can be challenging, especially when there are so many incredible
I write this review from a vegetarian point of view, as
I write this review from a vegetarian point of view, as someone who doesn't eat paneer. If you love paneer, there are definitely more options for you. To start, the restaurant is a small, cute restaurant with tight seating. They do have a patio sea
Service was so so, was hoping to be checked on a little
Service was so so, was hoping to be checked on a little more often, had to get attention of other folks than our main server, once or twice. Food was fairly decent, Daal Burrata was good, so was Pomegranate Aaloo. Mahi Puri was also great. The Pes
Great variation on Indian cuisine.
Outstanding variation on Chicken Masala. Perfect spice combination. Lovely atmosphere, excellent drink menu. Books early. Make a reservation.
A few people recommended Daru to me, so I checked it out
A few people recommended Daru to me, so I checked it out with a friend this past Friday evening. I suggest making a reservation in advance so you for sure have a table when you show up. Daru is a bit far and not really metro accessible, but it's wort
A VERY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE
While typically al little cautious about going to Indian restaurants, Daru turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. There were several dishes ordered by our party in which I was tempted to sample. Usually expecting a very strong spice, the food w
While I have been greatly anticipating dining at the
While I have been greatly anticipating dining at the establishment, I cannot say I was disappointed but I will say I was underwhelmed; To begin, the service is without rival. The host is very knowledgeable and friendly. Not only did she memorize th
Outstanding, fun Indian spot on a sketchy corner! Worth it
Outstanding, fun Indian spot on a sketchy corner! Worth it though! All of our food was great, as was the service. Next time I may stick to vegetarian dishes because the ones we had were phenomenal (the meat and fish dishes were too). Can't wait to
The absolute best Indian food in the dmv, one of the best
The absolute best Indian food in the dmv, one of the best meals I've ever had. You cannot order wrong, I promise you that.
Okay honestly if you are in the DC area and don't go here,
Okay honestly if you are in the DC area and don't go here, you are doing yourself a disservice. I must say this is my favorite restaurant in DC and honestly one of my favorite places to eat just in general. The food here is unique, flavors are off th
Food tasted great but both my partner and I were on the
Food tasted great but both my partner and I were on the toilet for the next 24 hours. Order was chicken tikka, burrata, scallops, lasagna, cabbage, garlic naan, and sunchokes
Had dinner here with friends.
We had a wonderful night. The service was great, and our waitress offered an overview of the menu and favorites without me having to ask-- I really appreciated this. The inside of the restaurant is small, intimate, and ambient. Chai-Teani - Delicio
Terrible interaction cancelling a reservation.
We notified the restaurant that a member of our party had tested positive for COVID, and then they proceeded to charge us a no show fee and implied we should've come anyway. Owner was incredibly rude over the phone.
It is hard to churn out better Indian food than the
It is hard to churn out better Indian food than the juggernaut called Rasika (both locations) does, but, in my humble opinion, Daru accomplishes this! This is high praise from a huge fan of Indian food, first, and Rasika, second. The food is fantast
I enjoyed the food.
It was surprisingly a lot so we got full fast. Good atmosphere and service too!
Food was delicious.
Make sure you have reservations. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We got the lamb, chicken, sweet potato appetizer, naan, and eggplant. I was pleased, thought the price was reasonable. I would highly recommend. The ambiance was pleasant and cozy.
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Daru.
We had the dahi puri, bison momo and scallops for starters and all were excellent. Then we had the lamb chops (2), butter chicken, and bread basket. The lamb chops were divine I still think about them, best item on the menu. The butter chicken tasted
Great place .
Very different kind of food not your typical Indian menu .We ordered lamb shank , Fish Paturi , Bodon Momo, Baingsn Paneer Bhurji, Sunchoke, Bread basket, Dal Burrata . Mango Tango , Orar laddo, Chsi Teani Chardonnay. I can't say enough this place is
Amazing Indian.
Some of the best in town. Also excellent cocktails and service. Ambiance is good mid-range; approachable, casual enough without being haughty.
A hidden neighborhood gem deserving of a Michelin star.
Daru provides contemporary-fusion Indian dishes with exemplary service, drinks, dishes, and ambiance. Daru, meaning "Alcohol" in various South Asian languages, over exceeded my expectations- it was a great choice to celebrate my birthday. A
Food was so good, I visited this restaurant twice in less
Food was so good, I visited this restaurant twice in less than month! Everything on the menu is solid, but I'd definitely recommend the Bison Momo, the Daal Burrata, the Striped Bass Paturi and the Grilled Lion's Mane Mushroom. Truly outstanding dish
Coming to give Daru yet another five stars.
We came for an early dinner and got to sit outside on a nice day. There were three of us and we each got one of their delicious cocktails. I got a chai teani and later a masala chai which comes in an adorable tea cup. Together we shared two snacks, o
Daru has been on my list for a long time and I was very
Daru has been on my list for a long time and I was very excited to get the opportunity to try it. It's small, definitely do not go without a reservation and expect to be able to wait for a table opening. We did that and were barely able to snag space
Daru offers a twist on Indian cuisine, and their menu
Daru offers a twist on Indian cuisine, and their menu includes snacks, main entrees, sides, and breads, with an extensive beverage list.We came for an early dinner, and we ordered the following:+Grilled Lion's mane Mushroom - with carom, nigella, wal
An absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish
An absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish in every way. Daru is the rare restaurant to exceed the tremendous hype it has. My friend and my amazing experience started the day before, when Daru asked us if anyone in our party had any fo
Incredible flavors, inventive dishes and an end to end
Incredible flavors, inventive dishes and an end to end incredible dishes. From the wonderful naan bread basket to the desert menu the choices were diverse and delicious. My favorites by far were the lamb chops and daal Burrata. Service was impeccable
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