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Komi Restaurant
1509 17th St NW
Washington DC 20036
(202) 332-9200
Washington DC 20036
(202) 332-9200
Surprises are the name of the game at Komi, an upscale, modern Greek restaurant in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle. Chef Johnny Monis offers a tasting menu that changes regularly (currently $135 per person), but gives no clues as to what might be on it until diners arrive. A quick look at their website yields no clues, either, although past dishes have included 100-layer beef tongue gyros, charred octopus with peaches, and goat wrapped in pita that earned rave reviews from Washingtonian Magazine and The Washington Post. If you like the idea of putting complete control of your dining experience in the hands of the chef — think Greek omakase — then you’ll like Komi. -- Will Budiaman
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Bravo
Chef Jonny is very innovative. Great place for a romantic dinner. Spit roast goat with three sides is delicious. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Chef Jonny is very innovative. Great place for a romantic dinner. Spit roast goat with three sides is delicious. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Bon Appetit Magazine
The tasting menu at arguably the best restaurant in the District always includes a selection of beautiful pastas. Our top choice? Chef Johnny Monis's spaghetti with crab and sea urchin.
The tasting menu at arguably the best restaurant in the District always includes a selection of beautiful pastas. Our top choice? Chef Johnny Monis's spaghetti with crab and sea urchin.
Washington Post
**** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom: "When can I come back?") http://wapo.st/nHBSWb
**** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom: "When can I come back?") http://wapo.st/nHBSWb
Washingtonian Magazine
Inside this unassuming rowhouse next to a CVS, Johnny Monis is putting out the top culinary experience in Washington. The wine pairing ($70 per person) is generous and full of offbeat picks.
Inside this unassuming rowhouse next to a CVS, Johnny Monis is putting out the top culinary experience in Washington. The wine pairing ($70 per person) is generous and full of offbeat picks.
Erik M.
Eat the "degustazione" or chef's sampling option. You mouth may never be happier.
Eat the "degustazione" or chef's sampling option. You mouth may never be happier.
Epicurious
A romantic candlelit dinner will thrill your date at this Italian-American spot. The roast pigeon, served on a bed of feathery mushrooms, is a mouth-watering masterpiece.
A romantic candlelit dinner will thrill your date at this Italian-American spot. The roast pigeon, served on a bed of feathery mushrooms, is a mouth-watering masterpiece.
USA TODAY
Must-try pastas: pappardelle with a ragout of rabbit and olives, spaghetti with a creamy sea urchin, and agnolotti with Kabuki squash and served with pork sausage.
Must-try pastas: pappardelle with a ragout of rabbit and olives, spaghetti with a creamy sea urchin, and agnolotti with Kabuki squash and served with pork sausage.
FiOS 50
Make your reservations a month in advance. Johnny Monis' Komi is not only one of the best restaurants in DC, but the entire region, so book now!
Make your reservations a month in advance. Johnny Monis' Komi is not only one of the best restaurants in DC, but the entire region, so book now!
NES J.
Don't take a picture of your food. They don't like that.
Don't take a picture of your food. They don't like that.
Ed L.
Unpretentious, friendly, highly knowledgeable. The food is outta this world. From goat to uni, Creative surprises to counter your expectations. Minimal sauce, honest food. Wine pairing a must!
Unpretentious, friendly, highly knowledgeable. The food is outta this world. From goat to uni, Creative surprises to counter your expectations. Minimal sauce, honest food. Wine pairing a must!
GourmetLive
Just a couple months after The President and 1st lady visit, not only did chef/owner Johnny Monis get the Obama "bump" in business, but was also serving an unlikely course: A mini half-smoke.
Just a couple months after The President and 1st lady visit, not only did chef/owner Johnny Monis get the Obama "bump" in business, but was also serving an unlikely course: A mini half-smoke.
Jason T.
Order the goat. It's worth the upcharge -- but it's their signature dish that is worth every amazing, wonderful, savory bite.
Order the goat. It's worth the upcharge -- but it's their signature dish that is worth every amazing, wonderful, savory bite.
Rebecca M.
The goat with the feta guacamole is life changing. Still Thinking about it, two days later!!
The goat with the feta guacamole is life changing. Still Thinking about it, two days later!!
Kelly H.
First beef tongue! Tasty!
First beef tongue! Tasty!
Matthew D.
get the wine pairing
get the wine pairing
Pilar S.
Such a lavish restaurant. Meeting w/ the housewives of D.C. :)
Such a lavish restaurant. Meeting w/ the housewives of D.C. :)
Davinci Virtual
Indulge in an endless amount of Mediterranean flavors at Komi. Multi-course dinners with creative and innovative dishes make dining here a one of a kind experience.
Indulge in an endless amount of Mediterranean flavors at Komi. Multi-course dinners with creative and innovative dishes make dining here a one of a kind experience.
Lauren K.
The wine pairing is a must. It's a splurge on top of a splurge, but why not? You're already splurging. And have you ever had sparkling sake?
The wine pairing is a must. It's a splurge on top of a splurge, but why not? You're already splurging. And have you ever had sparkling sake?
Elizabeth D.
Make your reservation early!
Make your reservation early!
Risnjak P.
try some greek wine
try some greek wine
Tony
Hands down best restaurant in DC. Do the wine pairing with the tasting menu and you will have a constant flow of food and drink until you can no linger move!
Hands down best restaurant in DC. Do the wine pairing with the tasting menu and you will have a constant flow of food and drink until you can no linger move!
Travel + Leisure
A haute Dupont Circle spot that takes Greece as a starting point (slow-roasted baby goat with pita and tzatziki; foie gras and Wagyu-beef-tongue gyro).
A haute Dupont Circle spot that takes Greece as a starting point (slow-roasted baby goat with pita and tzatziki; foie gras and Wagyu-beef-tongue gyro).
Ryan R.
Sit back, relax, let them take care of you. Worth every penny. Excellent or foodies.
Sit back, relax, let them take care of you. Worth every penny. Excellent or foodies.
Jason R.
The alcohol pairing is definitely worth the extra $70. There are so many flavors throughout the meal that it only makes sense to have unique drinks to supplement your food.
The alcohol pairing is definitely worth the extra $70. There are so many flavors throughout the meal that it only makes sense to have unique drinks to supplement your food.
Home Owner Solution Network I.
Excellent dining experience time and again!
Excellent dining experience time and again!
Debbi S.
Favorite DC indulgence...always a pleasure to visit...food, wine, & hospitality are superb. :)
Favorite DC indulgence...always a pleasure to visit...food, wine, & hospitality are superb. :)
Valerie G.
Amazing and completely 100% worth the money and worth the hype. Come HUNGRY. Like starving. It's an insane amount of food and wine.
Amazing and completely 100% worth the money and worth the hype. Come HUNGRY. Like starving. It's an insane amount of food and wine.
Stephen H.
Main course was provincial and I've had better meals at this price point....ran up the bill with H20 ($7) without asking if we wanted more. If you go, don't face the kitchen, it ruins the surprise.
Main course was provincial and I've had better meals at this price point....ran up the bill with H20 ($7) without asking if we wanted more. If you go, don't face the kitchen, it ruins the surprise.
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