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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Washingtonian. Updated August 2026.
Kapnos Taverna · Arlington
Chef Mike Isabella's Greek taverna in Arlington offers five gyro varieties, spit-roasted meats, falafel, or salmon, and the lamb version comes juicy with crisp edges under tzatziki, dill, radishes, and pickled onions.
Iron Gate Restaurant · Dupont Circle
A daily-rotating lunch gyro with seasonal fillings on house-made pita in this Dupont Circle dining room, finished with yogurt sauce, tangy feta, and grilled red onion, plus a side of fried potatoes.
Plaka Grill · Vienna
A counter-order spot in Vienna the article singles out as arguably the finest gyro in the area, marinated pork shoulder stacked on a spit that spins for hours, served simply with tzatziki, red onions, and crispy fries.