Daru
Daru is an Indian restaurant in Washington D.C., United States, located at 1451 Maryland Avenue Northeast, 20002. It holds a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 773 reviews. Part of the American Express Global Dining Access programme.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Location: Washington D.C., United States
- Address: 1451 Maryland Avenue Northeast, 20002
- Price: $$
- Phone: (202) 388-1848
- Reservations: Reserve on Resy
- Website: https://www.darudc.com/
Amex dining programmes
- Global Dining Access by Resy (priority reservations, not a credit)
- Resy credit (US-issued Platinum and Gold cards)
Eligibility depends on your card and the market that issued it — see programme details.
Google reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 773 reviews.
Really excited to try Daru! There were some really creative and delicious dishes, especially the Malai Paneer Lasagna. Everything we got was barely...
Opening hours
- Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Nearby restaurants with Amex Dining deals
- Providencia — Cocktail Bar · 4.8★ · 2 min walk · Resy credit
- Maketto — Southeast Asian · 4.6★ · 3 min walk · Resy credit
- Stable DC — European · 4.9★ on Resy · 3 min walk · Resy credit
- SULOD Cocktail Bar x Kitchen — Filipino · 4.8★ on Resy · 4 min walk · Resy credit
Walking times are estimates from the map.
Daru — FAQ
Is Daru part of Amex dining?
Yes — Daru is on Amex Global Dining Access by Resy, which holds reservations at Daru in Washington D.C., United States for eligible American Express cardholders. The benefit is priority booking: add an eligible card to your Resy profile and book through Resy to use it. Dining at Daru also counts towards the Resy credit on US-issued Platinum and Gold cards.
Does Daru count towards the Amex Resy credit?
Yes. Daru is on Resy's list of restaurants that qualify for the Resy credit, the dining benefit on US-issued American Express cards: the Platinum Card (up to $100 a quarter, $400 a year) and the Gold Card (up to $100 a year). To use it, enrol the credit in your Amex account, then pay the bill with that card at Daru in Washington D.C., United States. It is not the Platinum Global Dining Credit that cards from other countries carry, and cards issued outside the US do not get it.
How do I get a reservation at Daru with Amex?
Daru takes part in Global Dining Access by Resy, which holds tables for eligible American Express cardholders — including reservations you would not otherwise be able to book. Add an eligible card to your Resy profile, then book Daru in Washington D.C., United States through Resy or the Resy app. Global Dining Access itself is access rather than money.
What type of restaurant is Daru?
Daru is an Indian restaurant in Washington D.C., United States, rated 4.5/5 on Google. It takes part in Amex dining, so cardholders can use their dining benefit when they eat here.
How is Daru rated?
Daru holds 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 773 reviews. It is an Indian restaurant in Washington D.C., United States on the Amex dining list.