Rania – Indian
Rania offers a sophisticated journey through modern Indian gastronomy, where sleek, upscale surroundings set the stage for a masterfully choreographed prix-fixe experience. The kitchen transforms traditional inspirations into vibrant art, balancing the playful crunch of Murruku Chaat and the bold, spicy zest of Gobhi Manchurian against the refined elegance of succulent Amish Chicken Kofta and chilled oysters. Whether lingering over an intimate tasting menu or a vibrant Sunday brunch, guests are treated to a symphony of bold spices and contemporary flair that redefines the boundaries of fine dining.
427, 11th Street Northwest, Washington, DC +12028046434 https://www.raniadc.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Rania
Dairy-Free at Rania
Rania in Washington has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch, Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe and Winter Restaurant Week Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rania
Rania in Washington has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch, Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe and Winter Restaurant Week Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rania
Rania in Washington has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Naan, Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch and Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Rania
Rania in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Butter Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Rania
Rania in Washington has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Butter Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rania
Rania in Washington has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch, Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe and Winter Restaurant Week Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rania
Rania in Washington has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Naan, Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch and Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Rania
Rania in Washington has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch, Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe and Winter Restaurant Week Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rania
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chef's Tasting Menu | 73.3 g | 25.4 g |
| Lamb Keema | 31.6 g | 21.8 g |
| Dal Fry Kolhapuri | 0 g | 13.2 g |
| Curry Kick (Spirit-Free) | 22.2 g | 13.1 g |
| Beef Short Rib | 44.4 g | 9.1 g |
| Ghee-poached Ora King Salmon | 23.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Butter Chicken | 8.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Kashmiri Pulao | 9.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Rang Birange | 49 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Prix-Fixe Menus
- Four-Course Prix-Fixe Menu - $90: Artfully crafted four-course dining experience Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Chef's Tasting Menu - $175: Sumptuous seven-course affair Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe - $55: 3 Course Price Fixe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch
- Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch - $35: 3 Courses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, lunch
- Winter Restaurant Week Dinner - $65: 3 Courses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Appetizers
- Gobhi Manchurian: Tomato, ginger, shishito peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amish Chicken Kofta: Truffle Malai, pickled wild mushroom Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Koliwada: Sweet pepper chutney Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prince Edward Island Oysters: Amritsari hollandaise, citrus podi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Murruku Chaat: White pea ragda, sorrel chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Kulcha: Goat cheese, pickled onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Butter Chicken: Grilled thighs, cashew makhani Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Keema: Pao, spring peas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Short Rib: Saffron nihari, shiitake mushrooms escabeche Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ghee-poached Ora King Salmon: Moilee, spinach kaipu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Long Island Peking Duck Vindaloo: Potato Terrine Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides, Breads & Rice
- Dal Fry Kolhapuri: Smoked black dal Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anar & Avocado Raita: Pomegranate and avocado yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kashmiri Pulao: Fragrant rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan: Traditional leavened bread with garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Rang Birange - $20: Mezcal infused with kaffier lime, lulo juice, Zirbenz, fresno syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Golden Mantra - $25: Toki Whiskey, 24 Karat Gold Leafs, Passion fruit, coconut caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Layla & Majnun (Cocktail for Two) - $45: Vodka, cherry, rosemary, sparkling Rose, Gin, pineapple, Campari Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Curry Kick (Spirit-Free) - $12: Tangerine juice, cardamom, rose water, curry leaves, club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Bottomless Mimosa - $20: 90 Minutes Limit
Frequently Asked Questions about Rania
- Is Rania dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rania has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch, Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe and Winter Restaurant Week Dinner.
- What can I eat at Rania on a dairy-free diet?
- Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch, Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe and Winter Restaurant Week Dinner carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rania have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Winter Restaurant Week Brunch/Lunch and Sunday Brunch Prix-Fixe.
- Is Rania gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rania?
- Chef's Tasting Menu, at roughly 25.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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