Little Pearl Washington

Little Pearl sits in a carriage house at 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, a twenty-minute walk from the United States Capitol. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and focuses on creative, farm-to-table cooking.

While the surrounding district leans toward traditional steakhouses and casual market fare, the architecture forces a more intimate pace. The room runs smart and elegant, but it works best as a contrast to the high-traffic corridors of the nearby National Mall. Most visitors to this part of the city expect heavy, traditional dining; this menu offers a modern alternative that feels disconnected from the tourist crush. It is the rare spot in Washington where the ambition of the kitchen matches the sequestered feel of the building.