Best Lunch Restaurants in Gaithersburg

"Billed as Washington, D.C.'s most discerning luxury abode, The Jefferson Hotel offers so many different experiences for patrons that they won't experience anywhere else. An in-house historian, a book room filled with leather bound volumes on subjects the hotel's namesake enjoyed and displays of authentic signed historical documents in guestrooms and throughout the hotel are just a few of the amenities you will discover here. Check out their on-site dining with popular pick Plume and The Greenhouse or The Quill Bar to grab a classic concoction or a signature drink."

"The Petite Spa at The Jefferson is an exclusive center for renewal and enlightenment. Enticing massages, facials and body treatments employing herbs and botanicals grown in Monticello’s gardens are custom-crafted to fit your treatment of choice. In addition to spa treatments are nail rituals and post-treatment refreshments."

"As one of the U.S.'s top-rated luxury hotels, The Jefferson certainly sets the standard for elegance and refinement. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson serves one of the best breakfas..."

"The chocolate salty oat cookie at Teaism is an iconic sweet found downtown, but did you know there’s also a gluten-free option?. The Hempheart is made with bittersweet chocolate chips, dried cherries, almond flour, and cinnamon. View this post on Instagram"

"There are three of these delightful tea shops in D.C., and many insiders claim them as favorite places for a quick stop. Step up to the counter to order from its diverse menu, which encompasses small plates (flatbreads, shrimp rolls),..."

"Tea house and Asian Fusion Restaurant - Teaism is a locally owned restaurant with 3 locations in DC. We are passionate about serving top quality lo..."

"Opened in 2010, this pizza shop serves a variety of freshly made, hand-tossed pizzas, craft sodas, freshly tossed wings, and even homemade gelato. It is the perfect place to stop in for a quick slice of pizza after a busy day exploring the Capitol. Everyday, We, the Pizza creates new pizza flavors with a variety of fresh toppings."

"After a visit to the United States Botanic Garden, take a walk up Capitol Hill to We, The Pizza and watch the talented staff toss dough in the window. Kid-friendly Buffalo chicken pie — which is basically covered in chicken nuggets — and homemade sodas are the stars."

"If you’re looking a place for wood-fired pizza topped with seasonal, artisanal ingredients, then We, The Pizza is not the spot for you. On the other hand, if you want a place to go to for a quick lunch of thick crust pizza, topped with simple,..."

"The cooking might be composed of strapping plates of Russian and Uzbek fare, but to get the most out of a meal at this dandelion-yellow dining room, it helps to approach it as you would dim sum: Focus on the myriad dumplings and pastries that make up the front end of the menu. There are sesame-sprinkled, flaky pirozhki filled with silky potato purée and mushrooms; caviar-topped tarts filled with cream cheese; and samsa, thin turnovers filled with ground lamb. It’s easy to stuff yourself silly on just those, but it’d be a shame to ignore the Uzbek specialty plov, a heaping platter of gently spiced rice with hunks of lamb, or the old-school dessert tray—you’ll want to head straight for the cloud-like honey-nut cake."

"is a cozy restaurant located in the ground floor of an apartment complex in the Ballston neighborhood. It presents a blend of Russian and Uzbek traditional cuisine by the hand of chef and owner Bakhtiyor Rakhmatullaev. Seasonal menus are prepared with high-quality ingredients."

"For a luxurious brunch in an ornate, breath-taking setting, nothing can compete with The Greenhouse. Set in the famous Jefferson Hotel, the bright, airy dining room is bathed in light from a large overhead glass skylight. The soft blue and grey décor, marble tabletops, and stunning tiled floor make this venue a dream come true for avid brunchers and Instagrammers alike."

"RedRocks is a small eatery in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C. It’s located just a couple blocks off the main commercial area hugging 14th Street. While there are plenty of chain restaurants peppering 14th Street, it’s worth..."

"A must-stop for doughnut lovers, Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe boasts an extensive rotating menu of yeast and cake doughnuts that in specialty flavors such as blueberry buttercream, Nutella toffee, and cherry vanilla bomb, as well as staples like cinnamon sugar and chocolate cake. In addition to doughnuts, Good Company has an all-day menu with other breakfast options, sandwiches, and booze. Online ordering and outdoor seating are available."

"Locations: Arlington, VAPrice: $15 for a half dozenFavorite Flavors: Nutella & Toffee, anything Blueberry flavored, mini doughnuts. Good Company is only located in Arlington, VA, but I’m including it on my list since there are delivery options and the doughnuts are just that good. The thing that sets them apart is that they have a full menu as well as doughnuts and coffee."

"There's hardly a better pair than doughnuts and coffee, score both at the new Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe. This fast-casual cafe specializes in gourmet doughnuts (in all sorts of delicious varieties), rustic pastries, coffee and light fare."

"The National Gallery of Art is a large campus with two buildings and the 6-acre Sculpture Garden. The museum’s West Building is easily recognizable thanks to its Roman-style architecture, while the East Building is more modern in appearance. You’ll find thousands of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints inside the museum, including the only original painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Western Hemisphere."

"National Gallery of Art | The permanent collection compromises of pieces from the Middle Ages to the present day. Highlights include: Rogier van der Weyden, Portrait of a Lady, Leonardo da Vinci, Ginevra de’ Benci, Rembrandt van Rijn, Self-Portrait and Vincent van Gogh, Self-portrait."

"It's easy to spend a full day at the National Gallery of Art, which showcases a whole range of artworks and masterpieces from the 11th century to the... Top ChoiceMonument in National Mall"

"Sitting on the highest point in Georgetown, this idyllic spot feels like a secret sanctuary free from the hustle and bustle of the city. Along with a bed of 900 roses, the gardens feature day lilies and sprawling forsythia as well as apple, peach and cherry trees. The pastoral setting of this romantic DC hideaway stirs the heart to feelings of love and commitment."

"The excellent, peaceful, and calm enclosures at Dumbarton Oaks are only a couple of minutes walk around the rushing about of Georgetown fitting. On a winter date, diagram a course through the European planned enclosure to find the trimmings and engravings. Dumbarton Oaks pic:flickr,sherry"

"Set on the highest point in Georgetown, this park area is filled with hiking and running trails that follow behind many of the local embassies. In late spring, the full bloom of the peonies welcome visitors."

"Be sure to dress up, whether grooving to jazz or getting down to slick beats at a dance party. Howard Theatre has been refurbished to honor its original glory, anchoring the easternmost end of the U Street and Shaw neighborhoods and hosting big-name acts across R&B, pop and other genres."

"Although Saint Patrick’s is the oldest Catholic church in D.C., the largest and most prominent is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, found in Northeast D.C. near The Catholic University of America. It is not a parish church but a national one, dedicated to the patron saint of the United States: Mary, the mother of Jesus, under her title of the Immaculate Conception."

"The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and is one of the largest churches in the world. The National Shrine is designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage. It boasts the largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art in the world."