Little Pearl Washington

Little Pearl sits inside the Carriage House at 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in Washington. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and is a ten-minute walk from the stalls of Eastern Market.

The venue manages to feel like a neighborhood secret despite its award-winning status, a feat that sets it apart from the more formal dining rooms near the National Mall. While the room runs smart and elegant, it avoids the stiffness typical of modern, creative kitchens in the capital. It is a more thoughtful choice than the tourist-heavy spots within a twenty-minute walk of the U.S. Capitol, prioritizing a farm-to-table focus over traditional fine dining.