Everything in this space is the greatest representation of hospitality I've ever experienced. It's…read moreall so carefully thought through. From the bread to the decorum to the cocktails to the warmth you feel as soon as you walk in. It's unmatched. The Mushroom Tart is perfection. The Foie Gra brings an actual tear to my eye. Pick an item on the menu and I would gladly order it as my last meal. As someone in the industry it's places like this that make me proud to be apart of it and the ENTIRE staff of Le Diplomate deserves a damn Nobel Peace Prize.

Le Diplomate is a little slice of Paris in downtown DC. Gorgeous decor and amazing chill vibe…read more Went with a group to celebrate a major win at work. The cocktails were spot on, especially the Fro-sze! We had a good selection of small plates and absolutely devoured the bread basket! Everything was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Only minor nit to pick was some of the wait staff were a little pretentious, but hey when in Paris....!

Would love to start my review by saying many thanks to manager Michael, our most amazing server…read moreRevo for saving our anniversary dinner. I originally booked Omakase room by Tadayoshi for August 15th dinner at 5:30. To my shock it turned out Omakase room is closed that day but my reservation was still active and I confirmed it as well the day before. My husband wanted to try this Omakase place for a while and I thought the day was perfect for it. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed and I was taken by surprise as I didn't have any alternative plans or reservations. We first spoke with General manager at Boucherie and she kindly offered us to take a look at the menu and see if we wanted to dine there instead. I was very upset that the planned and anticipated reservation didn't work out. I said yes at first because I didn't know what else to do but we got an amazing server Revo who lightened the mood and Manager Michael was very kind to us and understanding. While dinner started not on a great note, it ended up the best outcome we could have had. Everyone we interacted with was kind and great. I would love to come back again but now specifically for Boucherie and in a much better mood. I totally understand that reservation issue is not Boucherie's responsibility and I still don't know how this all happened. But we hey made our anniversary dinner a fanatic experience. Many thanks to them and also to the sommelier. Wine list was great and we received great recommendations. Thank you, Boucherie team for everything, I was ready to start crying at the omakase room after seeing it was closed but now I will be back specifically for you and the great food. Beef bourgonion was the best I have ever had.

This was such an odd dining experience; I think I had a good time but it was so strange…read more My husband and I happened upon La Grande Boucherie after we were deterred from our original dinner plans. We arrived at 7:45 on a Saturday night to see if there was room for two or at least room at the bar. I wish the hostess had told us that we could wait at the bar for a table to open up, as we saw that's what many other patrons did, but she told us there was bar seating and high tops and so my husband and I went on up. We easily had our choice of two seats at the bar or a high top, and we selected a high top. After 5 minutes of no one acknowledging us, my husband and I told each other we would wait two more minutes before we would bail. Right as we were about to jump ship, a server came by and asked if we wanted menus. We said sure but it was just strange that no one greeted us, it was just "you want menus?" Lol. Another server brought us menus and asked if we would like water and a breadbasket. We said yes and after about 15 minutes, bread arrived. We chatted with the server about what drinks we should order; I ordered a French 75 and my husband ordered a special Sazerac. We also ordered the tuna carpoacio. After about 10 minutes, the server came back and to confirm if I wanted the soft side cocktail and if my husband wanted an old fashioned. We said we did not and corrected him. Then, a server tried to give our drinks to the table next to us and our server corrected him and brought steak tartare. And then he goes "oh wait, did you order this?" We said no and he asked if we wanted it because if not he had to throw it away lol. And then 5 seconds later, the tuna came. Both the tuna carpaccio and the steak tartare were delicious. But this was the entire evening: we ordered something, something else came. I ordered a glass of sparkling rose, and an espresso martini appeared on the house. We had to ask for our bill twice and when we got our bill, it was definitely someone else's. Finally, as we were preparing to go, the original server comes back and goes "here's your espresso martini." Like bro we asked you originally for the check and we are clearly leaving. Luckily, my husband and I had plenty of time before our show, it was a great atmosphere, and the food was super delicious. It was just such a comically bizarre experience and I feel like they are definitely losing money. I think we paid for half of what we ate and drank and probably ate and drank other people's food! Maybe we will go back? Maybe not lol

What a delightful brunch! I met coworkers here and was able to share some appetizers and more. We…read moreagreed to share escargot and this goat cheese ball. We received two lovely bags of bread... I will say, I thought there was more in the bags than there actually was, but I loved that presentation haha. I decided to branch out from brunch norms and get this Manhattan ... The Ba'Nanhattan. The notes were very nutty and it had dried bananas in it, I loved it! I tried my coworker's cucumber drink, and as someone who does not like cucumbers, I couldn't deny how refreshing and summery that was. I was on the fence about a couple of entrees, but I decide to get the BECC... Bacon egg & cheese croissant. WHEW! That thing was so flaky and every ingredient was simply delicious. I was the only one at the table that didn't get potatoes with my entree... I went for the fruit instead. Little did I know that it was going to be all melons. I only started liking watermelon last year, and that was fine, but the cantaloupe?? I still don't like it. I could have asked to swap out but I didn't want to be difficult. And I didn't ask what kind of fruit it was, so that is on me. After this brunch experience, I'll be curious to come on other occasions. Happy hour, dinner.... I usually don't go for French food, but I liked what I had and I would definitely return.

Came here to meet some former work buddies I hadn't seen in at least a year. The setting is nice…read morewith some varied seating. The service was great and attentive. The food came out pretty quickly; I just wasn't impressed with it. I ordered a happy hour cocktail - the tequila honeysuckle. I was told it is tequila with ginger, honey and a touch of lime juice - it tasted really watered down. no bite from ginger or tart from lime at all. I should've went with the wine which my companions had and enjoyed, after all it is a wine bar. They offered a DC restaurant week menu even though restaurant week hasn't officially started so that was a nice surprise. For my three courses. I had the tomato and peach salad, the steak frites and the Peach Melba. The fruit seemed to be under ripe, so the tomatoes and peaches in both dishes were very firm and not sweet. In fact, I could barely cut the peach in the Peach Melba with a spoon and so I took two bites of it before I called it quits. The frites were very good. I ordered the steak medium but it was a little overdone, not juicy and underwhelming in flavor. Overall, I enjoyed the visit because it was a great opportunity to catch up with my companions, but if I come again, I think I'll just stick to wine.

Everything was awesome. Service, food, company, the fact that the server never rushed us into…read moreanything realizing we are a group of friends catching up. Sure, we ordered expensive things including bottle of bubbly for $149, but we also enjoyed our time and felt take care of all in the right time. We know this place and always had good experience, so it is awesome to know some things remain perfect as they are. And we got there at 16:00 so quieter time to give us more time to talk even loud without (I hope) disturbing other patrons. Definitely will be dining there again.

Bistrot du Coin is a fantastic French restaurant and easily one of my favorite French dining…read moreexperiences in DC. The food is full of flavor and has that comforting, authentic bistro feel. We ordered a huge spread including the escargot, mussels, mushrooms, salmon, ravioli, roast chicken, and rib eye. Every single dish was fantastic, but the escargot and mussels were particular standouts. Everything tasted fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with lovely French flavors. We paired the meal with Chimay beer and red wine, both of which worked beautifully with the dishes. Service was attentive, friendly, and efficient, with everything arriving fresh and well prepared. The atmosphere is what you'd hope for from a traditional French bistro--cozy, lively, and authentic. After trying several French restaurants in DC, this one stood out for me. Highly recommend if you're craving a proper French bistro experience!

Terrific sit down dinner with friends and colleagues at the 2026 international cleaning advocacy…read moremeeting. A fine variety of foods to choose from so kicked things off with a nice healthy green salad, including mixed greens, asparagus, snap peas, chives, with green goddess dressing. Tonight's entrée was the beef bourguignon. short rib that melted in your mouth. Add in mushrooms laden with pommes purée. served from a super friendly waiter who paid just the right amount of attention to us. They had a house favorite dessert, which was flourless chocolate cake. It doesn't go with my eating healthy, but based on the healthy dinner tonight, I indulged. The dessert... decadent

The atmosphere is lovely, but unfortunately the food fell completely flat. We started with the…read moreToutes Les Bouches. The deviled eggs were good, although there was barely any caviar. The cheese puffs and artichokes were mediocre, and the macarons were fine but nothing memorable. The tarte flambée was slightly below average. It tasted mostly like cheese and fat, with none of the depth or balance I expected. The biggest disappointment was the steak au poivre. We ordered it medium rare, which our server specifically said was also the chef's recommendation, but it arrived somewhere between medium and medium well. More surprisingly, it was one of the toughest steaks I have ever eaten. At $49, that is unacceptable. The mashed potatoes were equally disappointing: bland, not buttery, and nothing like the rich French pommes purée I expected. We also ordered the carrots, but they never arrived. At least we were not charged for them. The crème brûlée was good, but a good crème brûlée could not redeem the meal. The service was attentive and polished. The restaurant was also nearly empty at 5 p.m. on a Friday, with only one other table occupied inside and a few people outside, which in hindsight may have been a warning sign. Beautiful room, decent service, deeply disappointing food. I would not return.

Excellent recommendations from the bartender and a perfectly sized meal for two people. Loved the…read moreFrench wines on the wine menu and again took recommendations from the bartender for these. The duck main was superb and we loved the accompanying sauce. Would come back next time in DC.

First, let me just say that the food here is top notch. If that's all a restaurant were evaluated…read moreon, this would be a 5-star review. The problem with Lutèce is that they don't give a single crap about their customer's experience. We booked a 6 PM table. My friend and I arrived at 5:55, and were seated by 6. The waiter IMMEDIATELY told us we had the table for 2 hours and then had to leave. He then got us water and eventually (10 min in) took our drink orders. He then told us again that we had the table for only 2 hours. Our other friend was 15 minutes late. She arrived, and we looked at the menus. One was the regular menu, and one was a five course tasting. We discussed for ~5 minutes, and then told the waiter we all wanted the tasting menu. His response: "Sorry, it's too late for that now. The kitchen can't do it in the amount of time you have remaining." This for a $125 menu with an $80 wine pairing. We ended up ordering far less food, which was unceremoniously dumped on our table with no regard for coursing in an obvious attempt to hurry us along, and several times wait staff attempted to pick up plates that were clearly still full of food while we were clearly still eating. By the time we received the dessert menu we felt scared to order it, and completely unwelcome. And of course, you guessed it: they automatically add a 20 percent service charge so there's no market correction to their piss-poor service. The attitude at this restaurant is everything wrong with fine dining in general in this day and age, and in DC in particular: You should be so lucky to dine here, you lickspittles. Eat up and get out. Thanks, but no. Never again. You'll find me at the bar at Chloe where they take the time to know your name and never make you feel unwelcome.

The three of us caught up over a meal at La Bonne Vache this past Thursday. LBV doesn't accept…read morereservations; it is walk-in only. We arrived shortly after 7 PM and waited a few minutes before being seated. Despite being a weekday, the restaurant was lively and packed. Our server took our orders quickly and everything began trickling out within 10 minutes AVAL FRENCH CIDER ROSÉ - 9 I'm not usually one to order drinks at a restaurant, but I wanted something sparkling and not too sweet. The AVAL French Cider's Rosé was perfect. It was a crisp, semi-dry cider that paired well with the food we ordered. GOUGÈRES - 11 I initially thought the sauce was paprika butter, but it's actually the most airy cream cheese I've ever tasted. It's essential with the Gruyère cheese puffs, which were light and fluffy with a subtle cheesiness. BŒUF BOURGUIGNON - 23 The burger was incredibly stacked, standing mighty and tall. Sadly, the bottom patty was pretty soggy from all the sauce and grease, so I had to tackle it with a fork and knife. There was a generous amount of short rib, which was tender and flavorful. I appreciated the caramelized onion and smoked bacon, which added a bit of sweetness to balance the rich and savory flavors. Overall, it was a solid, filling, and satisfying burger. FRITES AU FROMAGE - 10 The fries were fine, but nothing out of the ordinary. I did enjoy the fries being drenched with the Gruyère fondue, but the cheese quickly solidified. I wish there were a way to keep the cheese soft and melty. LBV has been on my list for a couple months after one of my friends raved about it. After I told her what I ordered last week, she informed me that their Gazpacho Vert and Choux à la Mango are absolute must-orders. I guess I'll have to go again!

Interesting 'french' cafe/burger restaurant in Georgetown area. Overall glad I went but may or may…read morenot be back. Probably will only visit again if I'm craving a good burger and a beer. Got in on a random Sunday. There was a like out the door but within 5 minutes my party had a seat at the bar in the back. The bartender was a short, buff dark haired man. He was prompt in greeting us and getting the drinks out. 2 mimosas and 1 aperol spritz. They were fine. The burgers were excellent. Solid, slightly greasy and kinda small. Make sure to get an app or have someone in the party get a chicken sandwich (huge). The fish sandwich was tiny so the saving grace was half the chicken sandwich which a girl in our group couldn't finish. Lastly, the AC was struggling to keep up since the place was packed in the July summer. Overall a cute and cozy 'french' spot but not sure how authentic it is per my wife

My girlfriend's was in the mood for French food..she loves the food here…read more Our service was amazing. Food was amazing

I came here for National Oysters Day because I am an oysters lover. I called the day before to make…read moresure it would plenty of oysters & the male hostess confirmed it. I stopped by earlier during the tail end of HH to grab steak tartare & made a reservation for 7pm for my friends & I. I am unsure what the issue was with the female hostess today (likely under pressure from stress), but I do not think it is an excuse to be rude to customers. Additionally, when I returned back for my 7pm reservation, she told me "something happened" in the system & I would have to wait 45 mimutes. I asked was my reservation not in the system already since she rudely insisted that I make a reservation in advance. She said they were at capacity, but she still did not give a clear answer as to why my reservation was not in the system already. So I waited 45 minutes & an additional 5 to be seated. Upon being seated and set to finally place my order, I am being told that the oysters and the frozen cocktail are out for the day, at 8pm.... I had other friends coming far away thinking they would have the oysters & cocktail specials for National Oysters Day; one friend was coming 40 minutes away (from further out MD) & the other coming 26 minutes. Imagine if I wouldn't have contacted them immediately to let them know that the special we wanted ran out. They would have wasted their time coming far away for nothing. I am IMMENSELY & deeply disappointed in the rude service, lack of professionalism, and lack of communication with this establishment. I shouldn't have to wait until I am all seated to find out items ran out, especially for an "All Day" special. I waited an hour for absolutely nothing. I cleared my evening, thinking I would have a great time celebrating National Oysters Day, for nothing. Whole evening gone & time was wasted, left on an empty stomach. I will likely not return again and do not recommend others to come. This is my first time & absolutely last time.

Wow wow wow! From the cozy yet intimate ambiance that makes you feel like you're dining in Paris,…read moreto the food and excellent service! I couldn't recommend Bistro Cacao more! Downstairs you'll find the bar, outdoor seating and a more casual yet still beautiful setting. Then you walk upstairs and it's absolutely stunning with red curtains draped around making it very romantic and perfect for date night. I really loved everything I tried but some standouts for me was the French onion soup, I can't think of any place that I've had better and the steak frites was cooked perfectly and the herb butter it is paired with added sooo much flavor. Wow is all I have to say! Ronna our waiter was amazing. She was attentive, very helpful with menu and super friendly. Add this place to your DC date night list

We love this place,…read more But one item I won't order again is the grilled octopus. I also wasn't really thrilled with the duck. The chocolate lava cake, on the other hand, was excellent!

The decor is kind of cool. Dark, carpeted, with lots of faux old paintings on the walls…read more The bartenders are masters at their trades. I am very impressed with their technique, recommendations, and professionalism. We were there as part of a wedding party that took the place over on a Sunday night. The table service was first rate, and the food was fantastic. I almost cannot recommend it enough. Whoever is in the kitchen at the top has their shit wired. I had a wonderful red snapper, and sampled my girlfriend's seafood bisque.A+. Will definitely go again next time I'm in town.

Took the team here for dinner while in DC. It was recommended by locals…read more A little variety on the menu. Duck was the special which I usually don't pass up but they also had lamb chops. I went with lamb. It was quite good. It had a spinach puree and something else but could have used a potato or something. Everyone enjoyed their meals. It's a really neat old building and atmosphere. Service was ok but nothing extraordinary. Do the dessert!!! Would recommend!!!