Maryland is well represented on the 2026 Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants list, with 12 restaurants either located in the state or operating a Maryland location. The selections span multiple counties and cuisines, highlighting the depth and diversity of Maryland’s dining scene.
Leading the Maryland group at number 10 is 2Fifty BBQ, which operates a location in Riverdale in Prince George’s County. The Texas-style barbecue spot continues to earn national and regional praise for its smoked meats and consistency.
Coming in at number 33 is Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, a Gaithersburg favorite known for its Neapolitan-style pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven. At number 39 is Caruso’s Grocery, which has a Maryland location at Pike & Rose, bringing its Italian-American menu and concept to Montgomery County.
Silver Spring appears multiple times on the list. Ethiopian restaurant Beteseb ranks number 46, while El Viejo Central American Kitchen comes in at number 99, recognized for spotlighting Central American cuisine.
Prince George’s County is also represented by Northwest Chinese Food, ranked number 50. The restaurant is widely regarded for its authentic dishes from China’s northwestern regions. Montgomery County dominates much of the remaining list. A&J Restaurant ranks number 52, continuing its long-standing reputation for Taiwanese comfort food. Bethesda’s Aventino lands at number 60, while its sister restaurant AP Pizza appears at number 85.
Wheaton is represented by Taqueria Sabor Mixteco, ranked number 90, known for its regional Mexican cooking. Pike & Rose appears again with Melina at number 95. Rounding out the list is Kema by Kenaki in Potomac ranked number 96,
