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Experience a captivating Peruvian culinary journey blending coastal, Andean, and Amazonian influences in a vibrant, jungle-themed setting.

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Amazonia (2nd Floor) Causa (1st Floor)

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Experience a captivating Peruvian culinary journey blending coastal, Andean, and Amazonian influences in a vibrant, jungle-themed setting.

"Every dish is perfectly cooked and balanced in so much flavor. Every bite is divine."

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Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.

Explore Both Levels

Causa offers fine dining downstairs, while Amazonia upstairs provides a relaxed atmosphere.

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Quick Facts

Closed·Opens 5PM

Cuisine

Peruvian

Price

$$$

Phone

(202) 629-3942

Address

920 Blagden Alley NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, USA

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Peruvian Culinary Journey

Peruvian Culinary Journey

Experience a vibrant fusion of coastal, Andean, and Amazonian Peruvian flavors with creative dishes.

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Exceptional Cocktails

Exceptional Cocktails

Sip on expertly crafted pisco sours and other unique cocktails in a lively atmosphere.

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Ambiance

Ambiance

Immerse yourself in a lush, jungle-inspired setting with a rooftop terrace.

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Amazonia by Causa 🌿✨ 📍 DC Tucked away in the heart of DC, Amazonia feels like stepping into another world — lush rooftop vibes, buzzing energy, and a level of hospitality that makes you instantly feel taken care of. It’s more than just a meal here, it’s an experience. The kind of place you bring friends, family, or that special someone when you want to truly impress. What I tried: 🍢 Anticuchos – s...
@onlykunss
7 likes • 174 views

Book in Advance

Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.

Explore Both Levels

Causa offers fine dining downstairs, while Amazonia upstairs provides a relaxed atmosphere.

Sunday funday. The sister restaurant of Michelin-starred Causa, food and drinks are authentic & delicious. Amazonia in Washington, DC. #dcfoodie #michelinstarredchef #Dc #rooftop #rooftopbar Comida peruana
@m43mich
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absolutely loved @amazoniadc new pre-fixe Sunday lunch menu! For $45, you can get a starter, anticucho, & a sandwich/main! Amazonia (which is above Causa) has delicious Peruvian food— highly recommend! 📸: patacones, papas de huancayo, salmon belly & chicken thigh skewers, butifarra, & pan con chimbombo
@thedonutwearsprada
28 likes • 1.1K views

Try Unique Dishes

Don't miss specialties like Anticuchos skewers and creative desserts.

Weekday Visits

Consider weekdays or early evenings for a potentially quieter dining experience.

Still thinking about #amazonia in DC some of the best food Ive had in awhile!! #foodtok #foodietiktok #foodie #fyp
@pinktastebuds
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Book in Advance

Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.

Explore Both Levels

Causa offers fine dining downstairs, while Amazonia upstairs provides a relaxed atmosphere.

Try Unique Dishes

Don't miss specialties like Anticuchos skewers and creative desserts.

Weekday Visits

Consider weekdays or early evenings for a potentially quieter dining experience.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Diners rave about Amazonia/Causa's unique Peruvian culinary journey, exceptional cocktails, and immersive jungle-like ambiance. Many praise the creative dishes bursting with flavor and the attentive service, with some considering it a memorable, standout dining experience. However, a few reviews mention issues with noise levels, inconsistent service on occasion, and pricing that some find to be on the higher side.

"This is an exotic and unique place that specializes in Peruvian food. It's relaxing and also casual/elegant. The staff is super nice and truly attentive. The Chicha and Pineapple aji amarillo were awesome. The Concha a la parmasama was chewy, tangy, flavorful, and smoky; the Papas Huancaina was creamy, cheesy, and with traditional flavor. The Anticucho, with the spicy chicken, mouthwatering filet mignon, chewy mushrooms, salmon, and carrots, was a must-try. The ceviche was incredible – juicy and with crunchy cancha. The Tiradito was a flavor explosion with that huacatay oil. The Lomo saltado was savory and bursting with flavor. The chaufa had sweet plantain and chewy meat, and the pulpo was so tender. The Pataschka was peppery, a little spicy, and stew-like with tomatoes. For dessert, we got the chazuta, which was creamy and tropical and was not unlike ice cream, and we also got the chocolucuma that had a honey filling kind of caramel–so smooth and chocolatey. Seriously, this restaurant is five stars – 100%!"

Gustavo Pohl

"Yeah I'm definitely putting a pin on this place because it is absolutely worth coming back to. Every dish is perfectly cooked and balanced in so much flavor. Every bite is divine. The meats are all perfectly cooked to a level of tenderness that requires no knife. We were seated outside and the music is probably a touch too loud, but the food made it worth dealing with the noise. Make a reservation and come over. If price isn't an issue, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Spoil yourself once in a while =)"

Iman Alsharkawi

"Service is an afterthought here and a lot of improvements are needed. It's so dark in the evening that guests use their phone flashlights. I get the intimate setting vibe but one should be able to see whoever is seated across from them and maybe the venue. Tables are so tightly set together that a staff member's jacket was brushing against our dish as he had to wedge himself between two tables to clear the one next to us. Also please do not swiftly clear off a plate with food on it before asking your guests if they're done with it. That's the minimum I expect from a place with an automatic 20% service charge. In the reservation, I mentioned that we were there to celebrate my friend's birthday. There was no candle on the dessert or any verbal acknowledgement of that. Another missed opportunity to make guests feel welcome. We also had to remind our waiter about the dessert because he had the receipt ready. The appetizers were decent but the mains were meh. The yucca fries were bland and the fried fish had no flavor. Thankfully there's better Peruvian in this city."

Salma B

What People Like

Inventive Peruvian cuisine
Phenomenal cocktails
Unique jungle-inspired ambiance

What People Dislike

Loud noise levels
Inconsistent service
High pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

Causa, located downstairs, is the fine-dining concept with a tasting menu. Amazonia, upstairs, offers a more casual a la carte experience with a lively bar and rooftop terrace.

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Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekends, due to the restaurant's popularity.

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Popular choices include the ceviche, anticuchos skewers, Wagyu beef, and creative desserts like Chazuta.

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Yes, the restaurant offers options for vegetarian diners.

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Amazonia features a lush, jungle-inspired ambiance with a buzzing energy and a rooftop terrace, while Causa has a light, airy, and earthy decor.

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Yes, Amazonia has a bar with phenomenal cocktails, including popular pisco sours.

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