Chloe serves European-style small plates and interesting cocktails, all in a Navy Yard space that you’ll wish your apartment looked more like.

The next time you want to eat homestyle-Spanish food inside an actual house, check out Mola in Mount Pleasant.

Great views, excellent seafood, and a lot of money. Fiola Mare is where you go for a special occasion in Georgetown.

For an old-school Italian experience in DC, go to Filomena in Georgetown.

You can’t have a bad night at Red Hen. The Bloomingdale spot serves some of the best Italian food in DC in a space that feels like a cabin.

For classic French food in Georgetown, head to Chez Billy Sud.

Kinship does fancy-ish American food in Shaw. Go for a special occasion, and get the lobster French toast.

Sfoglina is an Italian pasta spot in Van Ness that’s perfect for a date night or dinner with your parents.

A meal at Green Pig Bistro will be meat heavy and very good. Bring a big group and sit at the communal table.

Mussel Bar is a go-to when your parents are in town. Grab a seat on the patio if it’s nice out.

In the middle of Clarendon, Cava Mezze is a solid spot for a Mediterranean group dinner or brunch.

For dressed up Italian and good views in Navy Yard, head to Osteria Morini.

Salt Line’s New England-style seafood, outdoor bar, and attractive dining room are perfect for a date or dinner with parents in Navy Yard.

All-Purpose is a neighborhood spot in Shaw with excellent Italian antipasti and some good pizza.

District Commons won’t blow you away, but it’s a reliable American spot in Foggy to take your parents or for a group dinner.

Like it’s Penn Quarter counterpart, Rasika West End serves some of the best upscale Indian food in the city.