Top 10 Affordable Michelin star restaurants across the DMV

The Michelin Guide has updated its list of Starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants in the DC area, offering a range of dining experiences for food enthusiasts.

Affordability check: these picks average about $60 per person when price data was available, aiming under $100 where possible.

Focus on neighborhoods you can walk or transit between so dinner does not become a parking hunt in DMV.

Timber Pizza Co. — Great · 4.6★ · 1,200 reviews Wood-fired pies and a lively open kitchen — a Michelin Bib Gourmand favorite when you want DMV flavor without tasting-menu pricing. Share pies and salads. Avg about $35 per person.

Thip Khao — Good · 4.5★ · 1,500 reviews Lao cooking with bold herbs and spice — Bib Gourmand value when you order family-style and skip premium cocktails. Avg about $40 per person.

Unconventional Diner — Good · 4.5★ · 1,100 reviews Comfort plates with a chef-y twist and Bib Gourmand recognition — ideal for a polished but wallet-sensible night in DMV. Avg about $45 per person.

Astoria — Great · 4.6★ · 900 reviews Greek seafood and mezze with Michelin recognition — lunch and shared plates keep the per-person spend manageable in DMV. Avg about $55 per person.

Ellē — Great · 4.6★ · 800 reviews Bakery-forward neighborhood gem with Michelin recognition — come for pastry-adjacent brunch or an early dinner to stay under triple-digit spend. Avg about $50 per person.

Makan — Great · 4.6★ · 700 reviews Malaysian flavors and shareable plates — Michelin-recognized cooking that stays approachable when you split curries and rice. Avg about $48 per person.

Causa — Great · 4.6★ · 600 reviews Peruvian tasting energy with flexible ordering — aim for lunch or a shorter menu path to keep average spend under $100/person. Avg about $75 per person.

Sfoglina — Good · 4.5★ · 1,000 reviews Handmade pasta from the Fabio Trabocchi group — order pasta + salad (skip multi-course) for a Michelin-adjacent night that still feels special. Avg about $70 per person.

Oyster Oyster — Great · 4.7★ · 500 reviews Vegetable-forward tasting with Michelin recognition — prix-fixe, so confirm the current menu price before you book if you are optimizing for under $100/person. Avg about $95 per person.

Bresca — Great · 4.6★ · 900 reviews Playful fine-casual plates and a strong wine list — pick a shorter dinner path or share courses to stay closer to value Michelin spend. Avg about $85 per person.