Causa (Causa | Amazonia) is a Peruvian restaurant located in Blagden Alley (920 Blagden Alley NW), Washington, D.C., led by chef Carlos Delgado.[2]
Overview
The official website introduces the restaurant as "Causa | Amazonia," positioning it as a Peruvian dining experience built around a tasting menu paired with a rooftop bar.[2] In November 2023, the MICHELIN Guide held its first combined ceremony for New York, Chicago and Washington; Washington had 25 starred restaurants out of a selection of 123. International Director Gwendal Poullennec said Causa and Rania brought international flavors to the Washington selection, "blending tradition with innovation to deliver a delicious meal and memorable experience."[1]
Dishes & Highlights
- A tasting menu that journeys through the flavors of Peru's coast, Andes and Amazon
- The rooftop bar Amazonia offers a companion drinking experience
Honors
The MICHELIN Guide Washington 2023 starred list names Causa a one-MICHELIN-Star restaurant, with the official table listing the address as 920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, 20001. That edition marked it as a newly starred restaurant of the year.[1]
Practical Information
- Address: 920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Cuisine: Peruvian (tasting menu)
- Facilities: rooftop bar Amazonia
- Website: https://www.causadc.com/
[1]: MICHELIN Guide, “MICHELIN Guide 2023 - New York, Chicago and Washington - A new three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant,” 2023-11-08, linked PDF, pp. 6, 14-15.
[2]: Causa official website, retrieved 2026-10-30.