Step into this vibrant West End hotspot, where contemporary Indian cuisine dazzles, coupled with a fantastic wine list and a buzzing ambiance perfect for a special night out.
"Another branch of the Rasika restaurant, part of the Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, located in the West End area of D.C." - Tierney Plumb
"Former First Lady Michelle Obama was spotted having dinner with a friend at the beloved Indian restaurant’s West End edition in late 2023. While it’s unclear what they ate, the two dined for roughly 2.5 hours. Angelina Jolie and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger have also dined at Rasika, sealing its scene-y status." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb
"The stylish younger sister restaurant to Penn Quarter’s Rasika, a large, sound-absorbing wood installation along the ceiling makes hushed conversations possible. Try to snag one of the carriage-like booths lining the windows or a table in the book-lined library while dining on Indian dishes from James Beard Award-winning chef Vikram Sunderam. Plus, celebs like Angelina Jolie and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger have dined here, which seals this restaurant’s scene-y status." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter
"Back in May 2023, Harris dined at acclaimed Indian restaurant Rasika West End with her family in a private room with 15 guests." - Tierney Plumb
"Rasika's executive chef Vikram Sunderam collaborated with Dolcezza Gelato to produce cardamom ice cream after their ice cream machine broke. Dolcezza provided the gelato for about a month." - Lenore Adkins