Jônt — Two Michelin Star Tasting Counter in Washington DC
Chef Ryan Ratino's 16-seat tasting counter in Logan Circle. Two Michelin stars, Japanese-inflected contemporary cuisine with the world's rarest ingredients.
Opened in 2020 directly above Bresca on 14th Street, Jont is Ryan Ratino's 17-seat tasting counter that earned two Michelin stars — making Ratino the youngest US chef to achieve the distinction. A member of Relais and Chateaux and Les Grandes Tables du Monde, Jont draws from Ratino's training at WD-50 under Wylie Dufresne and his deep study of Japanese culinary philosophy.
Ryan Ratino's 16-seat counter is DC's most coveted reservation — two Michelin stars, Japanese-inflected tasting menu built on the world's rarest ingredients. Pure theater.
Jônt is Ryan Ratino's 16-seat tasting counter above Bresca on 14th Street in Logan Circle — DC's only two-Michelin-star restaurant, where a Japanese-inflected progression of courses featuring Hokkaido uni, kaluga caviar, and rare-sourced proteins runs nightly.
Jônt is a two-Michelin-star, 16-seat Japanese-inflected tasting counter above Bresca in Logan Circle, opened in 2020 by Chef Ryan Ratino — the youngest American chef to earn two Michelin stars — serving a 20-plus-course progression built on kaluga caviar, Hokkaido uni, King Crab in shellfish consommé, and dry-aged duck.
At a glance
- Address
- 1904 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, Washington, DC
- Price range
- $$$$
- Cuisine
- Japanese, Tasting Menu, Contemporary American, Seafood
- Phone
- (202) 773-9989
Common questions
What kind of venue is Jônt?
DC's Only Two-Michelin-Star Tasting Counter
Where is Jônt located?
Located in Washington DC. See contact details for the full address and neighborhood.
Do they accept reservations?
Reservations are strongly recommended and typically open through Resy or OpenTable. Walk-ins are unlikely to be seated for prime hours.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual to business attire. Some rooms request jackets for evening service — check the venue's site.
Does the venue accommodate dietary restrictions or accessibility needs?
Most dietary restrictions and accessibility requests can be accommodated with advance notice. Please notify the venue when booking so the team can prepare.