Russia House in Dupont is good and hasn't been mentioned.

if you like japanese food and/or ramen, daikaya or its (more casual) ramen place downstairs are good:

http://daikaya.com/

Anonymous wrote:Little Serow, Trios, City Lights of China, La Tomate, Rosemarie's, Rosemary & Tyme, Lauriol Plaza, DGS Delicattessen, Obelisk

Little Serow doesn't take reservations and is a small restaurant, so there will likely be a long wait. The food is fabulous though.

Scion in Dupont ? Pizzeria Paradiso,ditto? Ella's near Gallery Pl.

Love Zaytinya!

It's true there are better choices around Gallery Place.
In Dupont, I'd try Hank's Oyster Bar, Firefly, Boqueria, Pizzeria Paradiso, Bistrot du Coin, or for something supercasual, upstairs at Teaism.
Iron Gate Inn is great for a date, but since its reopening I don't know how casual it is--might be a little upscale.

Anonymous wrote:Little Serow, Trios, City Lights of China, La Tomate, Rosemarie's, Rosemary & Tyme, Lauriol Plaza, DGS Delicattessen, Obelisk

little serow and obelisk are pretty pricey for a casual date. and they will have a lengthy wait for a table at little serow.

lauriol plaza is rowdy and mediocre.

Little Serow, Trios, City Lights of China, La Tomate, Rosemarie's, Rosemary & Tyme, Lauriol Plaza, DGS Delicattessen, Obelisk

There's a lot more closer to Gallery Place -- Zaytinya, Oyamel, Proof, Jaleo, Graffiato, Daikaya

Dupont --What about Pesce?

Yeah Bar Charley is a good idea.

Hank's Oyster Bar

Darlington House

Bar Charley

Mourayo

for Sunday evening. Casual date. Or Gallery Place I suppose...