WASHINGTON — There’s no shortage of places to get a great burger in D.C.
Whether you’re looking for a no-fuss classic patty topped with American cheese, or something a little more exotic, WTOP’s food contributor Nycci Nellis can point you in the right direction.
Here’s a rundown of her top picks for where you can find the best burgers in the D.C. area.
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Courtesy Nycci Nellis
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Photo: Greg Powers, courtesy Taco Bamba
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Dukes-1254x1254.jpg)
Courtesy Duke’s Grocery
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Alta-Strada-977x1254.jpg)
Courtesy Alta Strada
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Red-Aprong-1880x1252.jpg)
Courtesy Red Apron Burger Bar
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Requin-1672x1254.jpg)
Courtesy Requin
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Fare-Well-836x1254.jpg)
Courtesy Fare Well
![Here's a run-down of her top picks for where you can find the best burgers in the D.C. area. (Courtesy Bourbon Steak)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bourbon-Steak-1880x1250.jpg)
Courtesy Bourbon Steak
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Mirabelle-1254x1254.jpg)
Courtesy Nycci Nellis
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Le-Dip-1044x1254.jpg)
Courtesy Le Diplomate
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Osteria-Morini.jpg)
Courtesy Nycci Nellis
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SaltlinePicture-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Taco-Bamba-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Dukes-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Alta-Strada-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Red-Aprong-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Requin-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Fare-Well-260x174.jpg)
![Here's a run-down of her top picks for where you can find the best burgers in the D.C. area. (Courtesy Bourbon Steak)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bourbon-Steak-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Mirabelle-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Le-Dip-260x174.jpg)
![](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Osteria-Morini-260x174.jpg)