Cute place and brunch is ok but nothing out of this world. Some dishes are better than others and it's nice that they have organic wine. The salmon on brioche is out of this world but the eggs and avocado toast were very mediocre. The eggs were so medicore that we didn't eat them. The server admitted to being new but she mixed up our card payments despite coaching her how to split the check so one of us overpaid significantly. read more

Lutèce - French omelette, avocado toast, salmon on brioche - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My boyfriend and I were searching desperately for a last-minute spot for dinner in Georgetown that wasn't one of our usual suspects (Farmers Fishers, Chez Billy Sud, etc.) We were planning to eat in the back of Via Umbria but passed Lutece and decided to give it a shot. I'm a major Yelp devotee so giving this place a chance with only a two-star review was a huge leap of faith. Thank goodness! It's my new favorite spot in Georgetown. Yes, the menu is small, but each dish feels curated and well mastered. I had the Kholrabi Salad (honeycrisp apple, hazelnuts, pecorino cheese) and the Tile Fish, which was served with the most delectable potatoes (crispy on the outside, soft on the inside) and a delightful hollendaise-like sauce on top. My boyfriend wouldn't even let me try the chicken -- so it must have been perfect! Our drinks were excellent. I'm usually disappointed by restaurant cocktails but the Amer de Bonaparte and the Chanson D'Ete were on par with the city's best craft cocktail bars. We each got an appetizer, entree, and two beverages. The bill was ~$150. Definitely more than we intended to spend at the beginning of the night but the food, personable service, and lovely atmosphere all justified the price. read more

Love the food, service, and ambiance. The restaurant is tiny yet the offerings are amazing.

Hands down one of the best in Georgetown. We've eaten here twice now and every single thing has been delicious, from cocktails and starters to main course and dessert. It's a small, tight space and if you're at a table with your back to the bar, you do get bumped by waiters going by on occasion, so I guess if had one complaint, that would be it. But the food is so good I can't even really complain about that! Would definitely recommend for date night or a small group gathering. Chef's table looks like a nice experience too, but I haven't tried that yet. read more

I cannot begin to say all the things I liked about this place. From the decor and the environment to the amazing staff and food. Nothing, absolutely nothing was below INCREDIBLE! Katya was our server and she knew everything about the menu, talked about the specials like she was sure we would love them (and we did! We ordered everything). My friends and I had almost every dish on the menu and were beyond impressed. One thing that it'll be in my mind and heart for the rest of my life is a dessert we ordered made with black sesame, not sure exactly what that was but OMG. Thank you!!! This was our second time and it just keeps getting better read more

Does a whole duck cost $1000? That is the only way I could see the small amount of quite tasteless (and fatty) duck breast that I was served, being the price that it was. And as for the 1/2 inch piece of soggy courgette at the side? well.. The food was presented as though it was some rare diamond that had been mined from the deepest and most rare rock. Not only physically small portion beyond belief. Worst: pretty TASTELESS in my view and BLAND. Between us we had various dishes from the (also very small) list of choices. All mediocre. The fish? Well, yes it was fish. But bland. TERRIBLE waste of money -- I feel robbed and it ruined our night out. This restaurant (my second time visiting, and last) is a real waste of money in my view -- like Emperors New Clothes. I have been in many, many fine French restaurants across the world and US, and I have lived in France for a while. This is an absolute rip-off where the appeal of France is being exploited -- badly. And adding 22% tip automatically? And making you pay upfront for reservation (including tax which doesn't get returned) and then promising a "complementary refund" in a few days time? What a PRETENTIOUS PLACE in my view. (The above is all my opinion, but shared 100% by the other members of my party) read more

restaurants always b saying we only use the freshest ingredients from the local farmers mkt or the word "seasonal" and it never comes thru in their dishes BUT at lutece it actually DOEZ!! everything we ordered tasted like summer (esp peas and burrata , fig salad, tomato n feta) -spent 50$+ on multiple bottles of mineral water that I thought was normal water on the house biiiig L -service was ok (felt kinda rushed to make a choice) and I was secretly sad they weren't a bit more understanding of above misunderstanding Overall LOVELY addition to georgetown can't wait to come back ! read more

Excellent menu! The food is well prepared with great attention to detail. Recommend this highly

A cozy spot for brunch in the former Cafe Bonaparte space, Lutèce serves tasty twists on French classics. We ordered the Avocado Tartine, Baked Eggs, Pain Perdu, and Caramelized Grapefruit - all fantastic! As busy as it was, the service was great. I'll definitely be back to try their dinner. read more

We had a romantic greenhouse date night, and we couldn't have been happier. The greenhouse was small and romantically lit, and it each had their own heater. Between guests, the doors of the greenhouse were left open to aerate between guests. Our server was attentive, and the food and beverages all came in a timely manner... and damn, was it good! I could have had my French onion soup a bit hotter, but aside from that, the meal portions were pretty larger and filled with flavor. For a covid night out, I couldn't recommend this place any higher. read more

The food and atmosphere at this charming French restaurant are amazing. I've been several times and have never been disappointed, until our most recent experience. The restaurant has a 2-hour reservation policy and I was aware of the policy. However, when enjoying a delicious dining experience, I tend to lose track of time and would have expected the servers to monitor the time for us. Just before our 2-hour limit was up, the server took our dessert and another drink order from us. Immediately after, we were told we had to move outside to finish our dessert so they can accommodate other guests. It was drizzling at the time, so going outside was not a great option. Still, we were pushed outside with no one to help carry our drinks or dessert. I agree with Lutece's policy in order to be polite and prompt for the next diner. Nevertheless, I'm incredibly disappointed we were pushed out the door while juggling our dessert plates and drinks. This restaurant is/was one of my favorite newer restaurants in the city. Service is equally important as the food and atmosphere and I have a habit of tipping well, especially for good food and service. Because of this unfortunate incident, I am not likely to return to Lutece nor will I recommend it to others. read more

An easy Saturday morning in DC started near DuPont Circle, semi-urgent holiday shopping, and unseasonably warm, sunny warm weather led me to Georgetown where Yelp and intuition, subsequently delivered me to Lutece. Brunch was not disappointing, fan of the Comte Strata, the smoked salmon on brioche, the Rhône. Pure professionalism here. I'm coming back for dinner. read more

Delicious brunch. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience. I will be visiting again soon. read more

Lutèce - Strawberry burrata - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I love French cooking and Lutece did not disappoint. Our party of 4 had different dishes and all were excellent - from scallops to chicken to the gnocchi - everything was exceptional. read more

Lutèce was so good! Me and my gals really wanted to eat somewhere nice and cute for brunch and this place was just that! The decor was so aesthetic and the food was super filling despite the seemingly small portions. I got the baked eggs and highly recommend. read more

Lutèce - Baked eggs - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I crashed a scooter near this restaurant around midnight on a saturday night and was just looking for a napkin to clean up my blood, the man working brought me in, (while they were trying to close up, i assume,) let me clean up in the bathroom, gave me first aid, and even let me have some juice, as i tend to faint when i lose blood. overall, 10/10 service. thank you, it meant a lot. read more

Wow wow wow one of the best meals I have had in a long time! Everyone was satisfied with their meal! We have the whipped burrata and peas, caviar, octopus which was cooked perfectly, the duck, the artic char and the burger! All of it delicious! We will be back! read more

Exquisite!!!! Amazing!!! LOVed everything about it. The foccacia was AHmazing! The service was excellent. Loved that the servers can speak French! The food was really good. We will definitely be going back! This is one of our spots!!! read more

Perfectly good French/Italian food. Cute ambiance. Nothing was particularly interesting, save for the milk chocolate mousse dessert. Menu was quite short, so not sure I would return read more

Absolutely amazing meal! The food and wine are incredible we did chef's table and its a must

Had a 7:00 pm reservation on a Friday night that we made over a month ago and we weren't sat until 7:30 pm. We were patient, but we were not offered anything as an apology for the wait, which is fine. However, we were seated after people with later reservations, which was upsetting. When we were ultimately sat, the waiter offered us water and then disappeared for a long time until he came back to take our order. We had our drink and all of our dinner orders prepared for ordering before the waiter came back for the second time a while later. The food was not staggered well and it was hard to manage at a small, cramped table. The food was delicious, which was the only saving grace of this dinner. We ordered dessert drinks and our bill came out to over $280. The waiter took a long time to take our credit cards and was in the lobby speaking with the hostess. Nonetheless, we paid and used the restrooms and as soon as I came back from the restroom, we were told rudely by the manager that "our time has come to an end." When I asked were the people outside waiting for 30 minutes, she abruptly said yes. Meanwhile, the people with the later reservations that we saw were sat before us earlier in the evening weren't told to leave. It was humiliating and I am a very patient person, but this was extremely frustrating after waiting a significant amount of time for our reservation with no delay of our own. read more

Simple menu but excellent execution. Charming setting for lunch or dinner in the middle of Georgetown on Wisconsin Ave--great location to watch street life. The street seating has limited viewing but just enough to feel connected to what's happening on the avenue. read more

Service is always really good. Food was just mediocre. Last time we were here food was really good. We ordered the squash again, but no where near as good as a few weeks ago. What changed? Lack of flavor. Mussels were interesting. Not rave worthy. Overall, bleh. read more

We came here for a friends birthday and had a chance to sit in one of the outdoor houses. What a treat! The crab and asparagus starter was so incredible and the cod and chicken were beautifully prepared. To finish it off we had the ganache and we both used our fingers to lick the bowl clean. What a lovely place for dinner. read more

My wife had a fantastic night out at Lutece. The food was incredible and the service was fantastic. The duck entrée might have been the best plate of food I've had since the pandemic. Perfect date night destination in Georgetown. read more

Opened a year ago..../how very hard that must have been....but wow they have done a wonderful job! The menu is full of yummy options! read more

Lutèce - Baked eggs - delish!!!! - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Incredible experience. My wife has been eyeing this place for quite some time. We finally had an opportunity to go and we were blown away. They have a smaller menu, but it's executed to absolute perfection. My wife and I started with focaccia and the risotto. Both were incredibly fresh. The risotto was creamy and perfectly balanced with fresh fruit on top. The focaccia was perfect, baked day of, and came with delicious butter. The cocktails, Old Fashioned and Spritzer, were well put together, perfectly balanced, and absolutely delicious. The Roasted Chicken and Swordfish entrees we had we to die for. Perfect portions, well seasoned, fresh, fall off the bone type stuff...I couldn't get enough. The almond cake was unreal. I'm not a fan of licorice ice cream, but it surprisingly mild, and balanced out the almond quite nicely. The strawberries on-top were a nice touch. I absolutely loved this place and I can't wait to go back. It's quaint, the service was impeccable, and the dishes were simple, but perfect. Next time I'm back in DC, I'm coming here for dinner. read more

For those eager to dine out during the pandemic, this seems an excellent choice. The outdoor "cabins" are very attractive, and the setting on Wisconsin Ave. provides nice evening ambience. We, however, are not pandemic adventurists so got takeout. The food (charred cabbage; gnocchi; cod; side of carrots) was good - the gnocchi particularly so. For the most part, though, the food didn't sing loudly enough to linger in the mind, but I think it may be a function of some of their dishes being best consumed on-site. Their pickup scenario is also not ideal - you have to order over the phone, then enter the restaurant to pay, which requires signing a bill with a pen -- things anathema during a pandemic and things more thoughtful establishments have found ways to avoid. Overall, a good place to consider for a night out; not one I'd recommend for takeout. read more

The food was good. That said, the experience making the reservation ($25 pp non refundable fees) and the 22% "service charge" I think is outrageous. Why don't they just add 22% to all the menu items? Are they afraid people will only drink water and have a bowl of soup?? read more

Wonderful dining experience at Lutece. Our server helped in choosing some delicious wines by the glass and made some excellent menu recommendations. The Charred Napa Cabbage and homemade ricotta with stoned fruit were stand outs. The Mediterranean Swordfish was perfectly cooked with lots of flavor. Restaurant has set up outside dining and made it very charming. read more

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Great bone marrow, duck, and scallops. Worth the price. We were seated outside, and the service was good too. Definitely recommend the bone marrow read more

Shared a shortrib pastrami sandwich with a friend, and it was plenty for two. . . Especially since we also shared the dark chocolate ganache. It was WONDERFUL. Seamus was a delightful and attentive server. It was a great experience. read more

This tiny restaurant is my favorite in Georgetown. The food, drinks, and service are excellent, and the space exudes warmth and charm. And unlike many (most?) Washington restaurants, it's not ridiculously overpriced. read more

We split an appetizer of pickled mussels, which was mediocre, but the two mains were great, even if the portions were what I would have expected had a dish been split, i.e. the filet of black sea bass could not have weighed more than 4 ounces. The problem we had was with the $50 refundable reservation fee, which is applied to no-shows, i.e. we would have lost that money if we had walked out. We'd imagined that for a birthday dinner, we would sit at a table where we could look at each other. Instead, we'd overlooked the designation of our reservation as being for the bar, where there were two places set for us, immediately next to two other people, both of whom were on their devices. The food arrived quickly and we were out of the restaurant within about 40 minutes, never to return. Had it not been for the $50, we would have left and come back on another evening when we could have sat at table. As others have mentioned, the restaurant imposes a 22% service charge, which it explains with sanctimonious language about equity. I have a suggestion: Pay your employees an equitable base wage and allow your customers to tip conventionally, for good service. read more

I finally tried out lutece. The food was amazing, but the reservation experience made the experience leas enjoyable. You have to book online in advance, pay a 25 dollar deposit for each person (which you get taken out of your bill at the end) and choose to sit either inside or outside when reserving. We chose outside, but the day of the reservation was extremely hot and buggy. They didn't have room inside, and I had already paid 50$, so we decided to eat outside, even though it was really unpleasant. If I hadn't paid the deposit, I would have just gone to the slider place across the street for a more comfortable and cheaper meal. I wish either the deposit system wasn't a thing, or that you didn't have to choose where to sit when making a reservation, before you know what the weather will be. read more

Went here for brunch on a recent Sunday. Service was lackluster and the food was underwhelming and lacked balance. My partner ordered smoked salmon brioche, which came out with inedible burnt ends. I ordered the pommes paillasson with caviar. While the caviar was delicious, the potato pancake was greasy and heavy. The worst part of the experience however was the service. Our waitress couldn't have cared less about our experience and empty cups and plates were left in front of us for a long time. Also when we asked about the dessert options she rattled off one option and ran away quickly as if to say "please don't order anything else I just want to get out of here because my shift is ending." Also we witnessed another staff member stand there and literally do nothing when the restaurant was very busy. Rather, she just stood and gossiped with her friend at the bar for 15 mins. Would have been nice for her to pitch in and help our server clear plates or ask if we would like another glass of wine. We were also celebrating a birthday, which the restaurant asks about when you make a reservation but then they do nothing to mark the occasion. Then why ask? The icing on the "non-birthday" cake of this place is they automatically charge you a 22% gratuity. That is outrageous for the service and experience you will get here. My advice is to skip this place and take your hard earned money elsewhere, read more

We just had the most, most delicious meal at Lutece! Our party loved the hot and fresh sourdough foccacia with whipped, homemade butter. Then we moved on to gorgeous and delicious appetizers: broccolini with burrata and a large portion of roasted asparagus. Our main dishes were stunning: a perfectly cooked and well-seasoned steak, and a large serving of skate with fresh peas with a sauce we wanted to lick off the plate. And ... so glad we saved room for dessert! The chocolate ganache with caramel and sea salt was mouth-watering and we also loved the lighter mille feuille with strawberries and cream that came with a side of homemade pistachio ice cream. We sat outdoors and watched the Georgetown scene as we ate; we will definitely return! read more

Not impressed at the duck confit was super dry, the duck breast had no flavors. It is definitely not a restaurant I will go back to

AMAZING! My husband and I went over to Lutece for dinner last week, since we heard about their new chef, and we were simply blown away! The food was delicate, inventive but above all DELICIOUS! For dinner I had the kohlrabi as my started, (this carpaccio-like radish dish served with toasted macadamias is not to be missed) as well as their crispy quinoa greens (I never knew salad could be so tasty) folllowed by the Tile fish. Now this dish deserves a separate mention, as it was absolutely delicious! Stuffed with mussels and served with a sauce which hinted a delicate curry (I used to live in Delhi so I'm an experienced curry-er ;) Needless to say I ordered some fresh oven baked bread to savor up to the very last bite.. Husband ordered the gnocchi which came with kale and chanterelle mushrooms and all I could think was "artesanal" and "yum". Desserts were just as scrumptious. Today we went back for brunch and we are still debating which was the best dish of all ( the French toast and burger with its airy and fresh fries seem to be at a tie) or maybe the avocado tartine was the overall winner .. I guess we will have to go back to decide ;) In a few words: we'll happily be returning again and again to this new charming Georgetown gem! read more

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Great place. Nice outdoor seating setup for covid. Had sweet potato and octopus for apps. Had cod and Duck entrees. All were 4-5 star. Good service. Nice vibe. Reserve ahead since it might be full. read more