The 15 Best French Restaurants in Washington

Washington Post: Le Diplomate, under the care of executive chef Adam Schop, executes a perfect omelet, an expert steak au poivre, a divine apple tart, everything delivered by some of the best servers in the city.

Washington Post: Critic Tom Sietsema was “most surprised by Le Diplomate’s reliability” saying it’s one of the hardest qualities to achieve. 265 seats w/ patio. 25 cooks are behind the scenes here. 3/4 stars. Read more.

Food Network: Table 28, in a curtained-off nook in the main dining room, is perfect for an extra-romantic and ultra-private evening. Via CityEats.com Read more.

Tanner Holbrook: ALWAYS get the pan-seared foie gras (if available). Chef Wiedmaier is absolutely amazing.

Eedee Stephens: The food here was beyond incredible! The atmosphere was lovely, the decor was gorgeous and our server (Felipe) was a hoot! Absolutely loved it!

Bobby: The Roasted Cornish Hen was delicious. Perfectly cooked and the jus was a great complimentary sauce.

Alexandra Dunbar-Fernandez: If it’s in season, the soft shell crab is divine. La Piquette has THE BEST beef tartar in Washington, DC. There is nothing that Chef Francis and his crew don’t do well!

Cassy: The best drunk food in the city!

Julia Bella: So tasty and service is great! Always ending up here after a long night out 🙂

Ian Bryant-Smith: Get the number 3 combo: one sweet, one savory, and a drink. You’ll hate yourself a little bit after realizing that you ate it all, but it’s so worth it.

Behrad Eats: Un je ne sais Quoi…de Mythique is a delectable Merveilleux pastry made of meringue, white chocolate ganache, and white chocolate whipped cream coated with shavings of white chocolate.

Ron Levinson: This place is great! Probably the best pastries I’ve had in DC

AJ Siegel: Brunch is fantastic. I got the omelette with piperade and it was amazing.

Adnan Manjal: Great place. Busy and loud. The burrata was great. Try the rackets burger. And leave space for dessert!

Karen Dorst: Tasting wine upstairs with brilliant appetizers is a great way to while away many a pleasant hour.

Joel Nova: Raymond is the best waiter try to get his section.

Juan Felipe Rincon: It’s nice to go to a French restaurant that believes delicious food doesn’t have to be pretentious and fussy.

Womply: Bistro Cacao has partnered with Womply to offer $30 cash back after 3 visits Read more.

Anthony Cheng: everything is mediocre. but their souffle is to die for!!! must try if you are here

Martha Zuluaga: The Pasta was really good a day La Vaca De Oro coctail excellentThe service was awesome.

Ryan Josephson: It was good but not great… great waiter but flavors and plating simply ok

Eric Andersen: The starters are all excellent — especially the summer squash and beets!

14. Café du Parc

7.6

French Restaurant

· Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 51 tips and reviews

Katie Willard: Wonderfully French. Great place to go when you’re missing Paris.

TBD: DC Wrapped Dates was not impressed. “I just did not find that it was up to the quality of food and service that its price and location and reputation merits.” Read more.

Washingtonian Magazine: No matter where you sit, you’ll find well-executed pâtés and terrines, exquisite salads and soups, and main courses that are models of elegant simplicity. If only the service had the same polish.