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Little Pearl

$$$$ · Restaurant · Contemporary

Why we point you here

American cooking in the DC Metro that's charted internationally—worth building a night around.

When American cooking in the capital region earns recognition that stretches across continents, it's the kind of place worth the detour. Little Pearl has charted for two consecutive years, a distinction that speaks to consistency and vision—the sort of destination you roam toward with confidence.

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Charted by Michelin Guide · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-06-17