Compass Rose
9 expert reviews
“Mixing two great things together doesn’t always result in something with twice the greatness (case in point: vodka gummy bears), but for Compass Rose, it does.”
– The Infatuation
Washington Post
Editors' Pick
"You'll find a little bit of everything at this international street foods-themed restaurant." Full review
Zagat
4.4
"“charming” street-food specialist in the 14th Street Corridor offers a “tour-of-the-world” menu and has put khachapuri – a “decadent” Georgian pizza bread – on DC’s foodie radar screens." Full review
Time Out
"Inspired by her extensive travels with her husband, an NPR reporter, Rose Previte opened this neighborhood spot to bring global flavors to curious DC diners." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Compass Rose feels like a secret garden, set in a discreet townhouse a whisker from 14th St's buzz." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Menu is eclectic, but more like a food travelogue."
Where
"Colorful converted rowhouse with a well-attended bar and step-down dining space." Full review
Fodor's
"Take a trip around the world at Compass Rose, a restaurant celebrating global cuisine. Inspired by her travels, owner Rose Previte features many of her favorite dishes" Full review
Time Out
"The space is intimate, so you’re bound to bump into someone and start a conversation. There’s also karaoke on the first Sunday of every month, and delicious food inspired by Previte’s travels." Full review