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Diners' Choice: French restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated 05 February 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall French cuisine in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2485)
$31 to $50
French
Great Falls
About the restaurant
Restaurants in Alsace traditionally have a formal main dining room as well as a casual dining room known locally as a weinstube or brasserie. At the brasserie, diners may enjoy traditional, hearty Alsatian dishes in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. These friendly establishments are immensely popular with Alsatians and visiting them is always the best part of my trips back to Alsace. I opened Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez François to bring the tastes and comforts of the Alsatian brasserie to Great Falls.
Top review
Zach
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful service, excellent food, perfect noise level so it was not silent but also not so loud it was a struggle to talk. It’s not cheap but you get what you pay for and the experience is excellent.
A photo of L'Auberge Chez Francois restaurant
4.9
4.9 (9366)
$50 and over
French
Great Falls
About the restaurant
Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 66 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings, and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail, and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.
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MaggieVIP
Dined on 29 Jan 2025
Chez Francois is a lovely French restaurant with all your favorite dishes prepared perfectly. Service staff is excellent, pre fixe or a la carte menus, white tablecloths and intimate ambiance in a charming historic home make this restaurant a “go to” for lunch or dinner and a great choice for special occasions. It has been our family favorite for many years.
A photo of La Piquette restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2984)
$31 to $50
French
Cleveland Park
About the restaurant
Dear Guests,
A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the Atlantic
Executive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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William
Dined 2 days ago
This is a neighborhood jewel in the National Cathedral area. The food it dependably superb. On busy nights, it is occasionally a little cramped and noisy but it is worth it for the fooe and service.
A photo of Cafe Colline restaurant
4.9
4.9 (865)
$31 to $50
French
Arlington
About the restaurant
Lunch is served from 11:30 am Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for lunch are not required.
Outside seating is available.

From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.
Featuring regional French-inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.
Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane

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JoannaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
DELICIOUS! A cozy favorite French neighborhood restaurant with a welcoming staff, serving yummy & beautifully prepared dishes. Pop by for an after work drink and dinner at the bar where no reservations are needed or cozy into a booth table for their perfectly prepared steak frites. Finish it off with a digestif and the olive oil cake or seasonal specialty.
A photo of Chez Billy Sud restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2994)
$50 and over
French
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Welcome to Chez Billy Sud, your classic neighborhood French bistro in the heart of historic Georgetown!

We accept reservations for dinner on a rolling 30 day basis. Reservations can be made for parties up to 6 guests for bistro dining. Our private dining room can be reserved for large parties (7-16 guests) by contacting our event coordinator at events@chezbillysud.com. For general inquiries, please contact us at info@chezbillysud.com.

Depending on the weather, our patio is available on a first-come basis. Please check with your host upon arrival for patio seating.

Our Bar à Vin (located right next door) is open for dinner and drinks 7 days a week and requires no reservations.

Please visit our website ChezBillySud.com or check us out on Instagram @ChezBillySud.

We look to hosting you!

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judithrVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Food was delicious and the service by Torrence was excellent. It was a lovely birthday celebration.
A photo of La Chaumiere restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4878)
$31 to $50
French
Georgetown
About the restaurant
La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.
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William
Dined 3 days ago
It was a great experience. The service and ambience and meal were all exceptional.
A photo of Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2655)
$31 to $50
French
Georgetown
About the restaurant
Dear guests,
Now open for Lunch, Brunch and Dinner from Tuesday to Sunday for dining in, carry-outs and delivery through Door-Dash and UberEats.
Celebrating its 29th year Anniversary, this Grand Little restaurant is definitely part of Georgetown’s culinary landscape!
We are offering classic, regional and contemporary French cuisine.
At the Wine Bar, you will feel as comfortable and relaxed as you would in your home.
For Jazz night, please request a table in the Wine Bar. The Jazz performances are every Wednesday nights, from 6pm to 9pm.
In July, a 3% service fee will be added to all guest checks and will be used to cover the increasing server wages.
This fee is not a tip.
Visit our Sister Bistrot, La Piquette on 3714 Macomb Street Nw. in Cleveland Park - Tel: 202 686 2015 - info@lapiquettedc.com

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DeborahVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Great French food at a lovely bistro-very warm and cozy.
A photo of Et Voila restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3942)
$31 to $50
French
Palisades Northwest
About the restaurant
Chef Claudio Pirollo is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary Belgian/French Bistro.

A DC staple for 15 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From Classic European Bistro Cuisine to sophisticated daily Specials! Our bar covers handcrafted creative cocktails, with a large and high hand Wine List. Enjoy our cozy and energic dining room for an unforgettable experience .
We cannot wait to see you!

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NiniVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Always a fantastic spot! Service & food wonderful.
A photo of Bistro L'Hermitage restaurant
4.9
4.9 (6466)
$31 to $50
French
Woodbridge
About the restaurant
As the Historic Occoquan Waterfront Area welcomes L'Hermitage, a Classic French Bistro, we welcome you. Long time DC restaurateur (21 Federal/Bob Kinkead (RIP),Ex Co-Owner of Marcels DC, Watergate Hotel F&B) Youssef Eagle Essakl has transformed a building and the surrounding property in historic downtown Occoquan into his vision of a Romantic French country bistro. L'Hermitage, a great escape from the hectic DC restaurant scene, promises 'relaxed good taste' with the polish and sophistication of fine dining. Join us for a very special experience.
Our Motto is:
"Hospitality is the Art of Making Others Feel Welcome, Comfortable, and at Home.
It is the Talent for Spreading Warmth and Kindness that will be Remembered Always."

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JoeVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful dinner and the best service as always! Love this beautiful bistro-truly a gem in all of northern Virginia!
A photo of Cafe Renaissance restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3109)
$31 to $50
French
Vienna
About the restaurant
For lovers of food, wine and romance,
Cafe Renaissance is your first choice in
intimate dining. Located in the heart of downtown Vienna, Cafe Renaissance
offers a quiet and charming ambiance
that will complement any dinner.




Top review
Jacob
Dined 2 days ago
Unusual, funky service, bit outdated interior but food and wine was good, exceptional desert coffee - have the flambee espresso, it’s a good show and tastes very good! We’ll come Again!
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