Wow, probably the best place I've eaten in the last year.  Service was incredible, too.  

We had 12 courses with all kinds of ingredients I had never tried before.  Very creative and when they heard I don't like seafood they made up new dishes for me from scratch that were really good.  Waiters were great to talk to and kept bringing us cool things to try for free.  Each dish was something I had never had before and the experience as a whole was really awesome.  Will be back again soon :)

I can't believe I never wrote a review on Komi. It just came back to my mind as I looked up Michelin-starred restaurants in DC. It was during the spring of 2017 that I surprised my guest with a trip here. This was honestly the most incredible food experience I have ever had. To have dinner here without the wine pairing would be an injustice. The food was beautiful and joyous. Every detail of each course was incredibly intentional and imaginative. I know what it is like to eat art because of Komi. Hopefully, the future will provide another opportunity to dine here!

Komi was an absolute joy. My partner and I went there for an anniversary dinner, and we had been nervous before we went because we never do fancy dinners. Well, we loved every minute of it! It was the most wonderful restaurant experience we've ever had.

We emailed them before we booked to check if they could meet my partner's very complex dietary needs -- and we were very impressed that they said could accommodate them! They even asked detailed follow-up questions to make sure that the meal they would be serving would work well for her.

When we arrived at the restaurant, we were surprised by how homey it felt -- it was like walking into a good friend's country dining room. All the servers who assisted us were warm and friendly, but in a very down-to-earth and natural way that didn't make us feel out of our element.

The food was extraordinary. Like others said, the courses started off small and got bigger until the eventual very hearty main course. However, many of the dishes before the main course were quite large -- much larger than we expected (some were entree-sized!). We got SO full but in the most wonderful way. Komi puts in painstaking effort into each of their dishes, and you can definitely taste it.

They also did a wonderful job of accommodating my partner's dietary needs in the various courses -- they often made some modifications on some of the dishes they gave me, but always in a very creative way that stood beautifully on its own.

The service was very quick. We were there for 4 hours, which seems really long, but it went by super quickly for us. Once we finished a course, we were given the next one within a couple minutes. I think it took that long because we wanted to savor our dishes and enjoy the experience, but other diners were quicker than us. We didn't feel rushed at all, though.

There was quiet music playing, the room was slightly on the darker side with some warm mood lighting, and there were about 12 tables in the restaurant, none with more than 4 seats each. Everything was perfect. Afterwards, our server let us check out the kitchen and even offered to mail us a menu of the dishes we'd been served.

If you are looking for world-class, extraordinary food and service in an intimate, homey atmosphere, with knowledgable and friendly servers, and have time to truly enjoy the moment, I cannot recommend Komi enough. Just go!

Ok my photos are terrible because the lighting is dim in there.

Even about a month in advance, four of us couldn't get a reservation for a saturday night until 9pm. This place is pricey but definitely worth it esp. for a special occasion. We were stuffed silly by the end and treated like royalty.

every course was delicious and imaginative. I liked the many little bites. Although once the main course came with pork, lamb and ribs... we were all stuffed already. I got to eat many things I hadn't had/ heard of before.

I brought my boyfriend here for our 5th anniversary, and it was a pretty nice experience! We got a great seat right by the window, the servers were amazing, friendly, and they noticed everything- they made sure our glasses were always full, folded our napkins when we went to the bathroom & discretely gave me a fresh napkin when I accidentally dropped mine on the floor.

The only reason why I wouldn't recommend this place is because of the food & the fact they don't serve liquor- only beer & wine.
There was a total of about a dozen courses, and the first 2-3 courses that came out were not great. My boyfriend and I aren't picky eaters (especially not me, I'll eat just about anything) and we didn't like first course at all- which was a poor start to the night.
The couple sitting at the table next to us were receiving the same exact courses; they didn't seem too thrilled about the ones we didn't like either, so it wasn't just us. The courses progressively got better, but it was unfortunate that the first few dishes were hard to eat.
On the bright side, everything seemed very clean and healthy. The servers were knowledgeable about every dish and presented them well. The entire dinner took about 2.5hours (time flew by!) so it was a pretty neat experience. They even let me send them a special note before the meal, which they printed out and gave to my boyfriend at the end.  

I was hoping to bring my boyfriend to a place that we'd be dying to go back to (we went to Métier last year & it was phenomenal) but unfortunately, Komi just wasn't it.

I came to Komi for the tasting dinner with 2 friends on a Friday evening in September 2019. We had made reservations for 6 PM shortly after the restaurant reopened after its summer holiday, so were able to get a table just a few days in advance. Before coming here, I'd heard about Komi on 2 separate, independent occasions, so I had pretty high expectations. I really enjoyed my meal here, and felt that my expectations were exceeded.

It should be understood that dinner here is a special occasion, and will run you about $200 a person at the very least (if you don't order alcohol). This is really steep, but given the quality and even quantity of the food we got, I felt the price was reasonable, even before considering the excellent, thoughtful service. The meal consisted of 10 or so small plates (some were just 1 bite per person, others were a bit bigger), followed by 1 large main course and then dessert. I was comfortably full by the end of the meal. My friends opted to split a wine tasting to go along with the meal. They're quite knowledgeable and passionate about wine, and it seemed they were very impressed by both the selection of wines and the server's ability to speak about it.

I was very happy with the flavors of the different courses. There were some unique combinations, such as mini brioches topped with caviar, mini arancini with cheese sauce, and watermelon slices topped with a balsamic-based dressing. My favorite small course was probably this Greek yogurt-filled ravioli served in a sweet corn sauce. I would have happily eaten a full entrée-sized bowl or 2 of that; the natural sourness of the Greek yogurt filling was beautifully offset by the sweetness of the sauce.

I also really loved the main course, which consisted of big portions of goat and steak served with pita and fixings in a build-your-own-gyro setup. The goat was absolutely delicious, but the steak was the real star; it was so tender and buttery, it practically melted in my mouth. The pita bread and tzatziki sauce were also amazing; I've had perfectly good pitas and tzatziki sauce at various Mediterranean places (from fast casual to fancy sit-downs), but Komi really brought these to another level. I appreciated they were able to give us additional bread and sauce as needed. The main course was truly a very generous portion, and the fact that it was handheld food made it seem much more approachable and unpretentious.

The service was really fantastic. When making the reservation, my friend had mentioned it was a celebratory dinner; when we were seated, our server asked us for more details on that and my friend let him know we were celebrating my having gotten a job offer in Paris, France. Later in the meal, our server handed me a small slip with handwritten recommendations of bars and restaurants in Paris, and also left a lovely little note with me after dessert to wish me luck on my trip. I really got the impression the restaurant made a genuine effort to make its service as thoughtful as possible, which is reasonable given the price point and reputation of the restaurant.

The restaurant is conveniently located within walking distance of the Dupont metro station; I'd avoid driving in if you can help it. I would not recommend Komi for anyone with serious dietary restrictions; for me, the highlights of the meal did tend to be the meat-based items. I think it's definitely worth coming here at least once in your life for a beautiful dining experience.

My experience with this place was awesome as well as memorable time would be. Getting to with right person who would love to try new dishes beside has patience to stay at lease 3 hrs.
It has excited experience since you would be waiting for the next provided dish as well as getting bigger with gorgeous decoration. Excellent service and explanation. Dark ambiance and cozy place.
Thanks Komi management.

Celebrated our wedding anniversary at this fabulous restaurant and it was fantastic. Compared to another Michelin ranked establishment with two stars (Pineapples&Pearls), this one was much better, hope the critics will award it a second star it deserves. We had tasting menu with wine pairings. Knowledgeable, friendly, professional staff made the experience seamless and warm. Compared to P&P, we never had to ask for a water refill or wait to get attention of a waiter. Also, unlike P&P, all food was served at perfect temperature and there was a lot of food. Not all dishes were mindblowing, but all we solid and well done. My favorite are the fish, the ravioli, and the lamb shoulder. Oh, that lamb shoulder! With crispy skin, tender, and perfectly seasoned, it was delicious.  Thank you!

Great service and delicious food. Decided to check out Komi for my boyfriend's birthday. There is no menu, the staff just explains each item as it comes. Every single thing we had was delicious, especially the ravioli dish. We left full and satisfied, but not overly stuffed the way you sometimes leave a tasting menu. We opted for the wine pairing, and the staff had no problem switching out a beer selection for wine for me. Atmosphere is laid back and not pretentious at all. Pace is leisurely and there is time between courses to enjoy your wine, we were not rushed at all. Total price for 2 with wine pairing came to about $675, including the tip they automatically add. An expensive meal, but the quality of food and service makes dinner here a treat.