Annabelle

"Located in a modest brick building, it offers a contemporary American menu with a seasonal focus." - MICHELIN Guide

"A modern American eatery located in Dupont, D.C., part of the Knightsbridge Restaurant Group." - Tierney Plumb

"After accepting the Medal of Freedom in D.C. on Saturday, January 4, U2 frontman Bono headed to Dupont’s modern American restaurant Annabelle for a nearly four-hour dinner. Owner Ashok Bajaj says the eight-person group included fellow philanthropist Bobby Shriver, and Chelsea Clinton and her husband also stopped by for a drink. Bono is no stranger to D.C.’s dining scene, spotted schmoozing (and singing) at Seven Reasons’ original location on 14th Street." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"This Kalorama diva offers a unique setting, having taken up residence in a modest brick building. Walk through a set of doors to arrive at a cool marble bar, where sipping a cocktail is almost de rigueur. Up a few stairs and you're in the artwork-clad dining room, where elegance reigns over trend. A green skylight and "garden" oasis will have you feeling one with Mother Nature.Chef Frank Ruta's contemporary American menu shows a seasonal focus. Flaunting regional inspiration, the summer bean and peach salad makes a great start; while gnocchi with black trumpet mushrooms is an eternal favorite. The pastry program is strong, so dessert is a must. In fact, the gianduja ganache with cinnamon ice cream and blood orange gelée had us planning a return trip." - Michelin Inspector

"Annabelle offers special menu for on-site dining and curbside pickup, featuring executive chef Frank Ruta’s most popular dishes. The $105, three-course menu tells the story of its local growers and producers. Choose from pan-roasted quail breast, porcini mushroom, sheep’s ricotta ravioli, and more. Ashok Bajaj’s other D.C. establishments (Modena, Rasika, and Bombay Club) also go the prix-fixe dinner route on NYE." - Vinciane Ngomsi