Cubanos—I remember the silver spring location being more white table cloth than Bethesda


Places on our similar foodie on a budget list that we haven’t tried but also can’t say for sure is lower budget:

Lime and Cilantro in Silver Spring is new and I’ve heard very foodie vibe.

La Canela upscale Peruvian

La Panetteria

Salt and Vine

Tavira Portuguese

Mannequin Pis in Olney.

https://www.mannequinpis.com/

Anonymous wrote:Nina May has a $60 per person tasting menu

But all in with tip plus drinks, you'll probably still be easily over $200 total, so not sure if that is too much.

That works actually. We don't drink.

Anonymous wrote:Wait for August 12-18 and do restaurant week?

Lord no.

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Anonymous wrote:What type of budget are you on? If you could give a price range, it would be easier to make recommendations.

Appetizer $20 max and entrees $40 max. We don't drink, and would probably split dessert so I guess $150 total before tip?

There are so many good restaurants that fit this bill. Any nice Italian easily.

L'Ardente is an occasion restaurant and their famous 40 layer lasagna is $38.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What type of budget are you on? If you could give a price range, it would be easier to make recommendations.

Appetizer $20 max and entrees $40 max. We don't drink, and would probably split dessert so I guess $150 total before tip?

Red Hen

Meli Mezze in Adams Morgan

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What type of budget are you on? If you could give a price range, it would be easier to make recommendations.

Appetizer $20 max and entrees $40 max. We don't drink, and would probably split dessert so I guess $150 total before tip?

If you were ok to go up to $200 Rooster and Owl is really great.

Ellie Bird is the little sister of Rooster & Owl and is also great. Fixed 3 course menu for $55.

I lived in NYC for grad school and we used to go to the top restaurants for lunch. Often they served many of the same dishes as at dinner time but for a lot less. I know you want to do a special dinner but this may get you further.

How about either Evelyn Rose or Le Bistro in Vienna, they are next door to each other on Church Street. Affordable compared to downtown. They get a range of casual to upscale diners.

Wait for August 12-18 and do restaurant week?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What type of budget are you on? If you could give a price range, it would be easier to make recommendations.

Appetizer $20 max and entrees $40 max. We don't drink, and would probably split dessert so I guess $150 total before tip?

If you were ok to go up to $200 Rooster and Owl is really great.

Anonymous wrote:What type of budget are you on? If you could give a price range, it would be easier to make recommendations.

Appetizer $20 max and entrees $40 max. We don't drink, and would probably split dessert so I guess $150 total before tip?

Cielo Rojo in Takoma Park is great and affordable. Foodie vibe. They have outdoor seating too.