Best French Restaurants in Washington DC | Elegant Dining & Wine
Indulge in French cuisine at DC’s best restaurants offering fine dining, wine pairings, and classic French dishes in romantic settings.
13 Places in Best French Restaurants in Washington DC | Elegant Dining & Wine
Rich sauces, warm bread, and courses that don’t rush you. French food isn’t fast—it’s a slow conversation between flavors.
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La Bonne Vache
Le Sel French Bistro
La Piquette
Glam French bistro with a classic menu. Convivial Gallic-themed bistro with a chalkboard menu featuring classic French fare & wines.
La Bise
Et Voila !
French-Belgian bistro fare & beers. Long, narrow bistro offers hearty French-Belgian dishes & an extensive list of Belgian beers.
La Grande Boucherie DC
Convivial
Classy spot for French-American fare. Classy, hip spot with colorful accents serving imaginative French-American fare & craft cocktails.
L'Avant-Garde
Bistrot Du Coin
Buzzy space known for buckets of mussels. Bustling bistro with vintage posters, mussels by the bucket & other classic French & Belgian fare.
Bistro Bis
Classic French bistro. The Capitol crowd frequents this upscale bistro for its classic French fare & cherry-wood decor.
Le Chat Noir
Bistro fare in a neighborhood eatery. A selection of wines, crêpes & other bistro fare in a neighborhood setting with an upstairs lounge.
Central Michel Richard
Casual spot for French classics. Convivial bistro offering riffs on tradition, from New American to French food.
Brasserie Liberté
Chic French eatery with outdoor dining. Classic French fare served in a stylish & spacious restaurant that has outdoor seating & a bar.