Best French restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

Price: Moderate (522)Price: Expensive (253)Price: Very Expensive (69)

32 restaurants available nearby

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1. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

4.0

Excellent(238)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

The best afternoon tea I’ve had, post covid! Not only was the food delicious—compliments to the chef—it was themed!! Everything tasted great. My friend had the gluten free tea and that was also very good. Price was very affordable too. The service was amazing. Our server was super friendly as well. What a wonderful place inside the Sofitel Hotel. A true hidden gem. I am going to make this my afternoon tea place! Can’t wait to experience another themed, seasonal afternoon tea here. Simply fabulous!!

2. Le Sel

4.0

Excellent(118)

Price: Expensive

• French • Dupont Circle

Booked 5 times today

Fantastic experience for me and my team, we had a variety of dietary needs and everyone was blown away.

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3. Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

4.8

Exceptional(1942)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Cleveland Park

Booked 35 times today

I made my birthday reservation last minutes as I was hesitant on doing a dinner because of law school finals and soooo I am happy I went along with reserving dinner here. Anica was our waitress, she was so kind, patient and went above and beyond to make sure we were all pleased! I will definitely be back as this was my first time ever trying medium rare! The food was great, and when the service is even better I always return! Great job Anica keep up the great work!

4. La Bise

4.6

Exceptional(726)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

La Bise has been consistently amazing since the day they opened. Food, ambiance and service were exceptional. Matt is a wonderful server who remembered my name and made me feel special as did Dina, the manager. Thank you!

5. Et Voila

4.8

Exceptional(3419)

Price: Expensive

• French • Palisades Northwest

Booked 82 times today

Wonderful food !!! Service is fantastic A pearl in DC!!

6. Lyon Hall

4.7

Exceptional(3646)

Price: Moderate

• French • Arlington

Booked 34 times today

We hadn’t been in a while but it felt festively decorated. Restaurant was packed in a Saturday night but service was great. We go drinks quickly and food felt well paced too. A little noisy but not uncomfortably so. Food was delicious!

7. Belga Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(4597)

Price: Moderate

• Belgian • Capitol Hill

Booked 16 times today

Love this restaurant! OMG the waffles are delicious, the coffee, the mimosas. The service was great, we went for January 1st brunch and everybody was very cheerful. Definitely I will come back.

8. La Piquette

4.8

Exceptional(2601)

Price: Expensive

• French • Cleveland Park

Booked 54 times today

The food & service were superb — eat in Edgar’s section if you can — and the setting outside cozy & warm. If you like lamb, try the cassoulet— it’s outstanding.

9. La Chaumiere

4.8

Exceptional(4461)

Price: Expensive

• French • Georgetown

Booked 53 times today

I ordered ris de veau and it was very nicely cooked and the sauce not overwhelming. Quenelles were light as they should be (although I though the sauce overwhelmed). Nice food. Wine list short (my interest tends to stay with French) decent, I didn't see anything really high end. Definitely worth the trip.

10. Le Clou

4.3

Awesome(166)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • NoMa

Booked 5 times today

We had an amazing dining experience. The staff took very care of us all night. The food was beyond delicious!

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Opaline Bar and Brasserie

2. Le Sel

3. Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

4. La Bise

5. Et Voila

6. Lyon Hall

7. Belga Cafe

8. La Piquette

9. La Chaumiere

10. Le Clou

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