Great little space upstairs for about 20 people. Service was impeccable. They really went above and beyond with the story telling and theming tho! Went for the Miyazaki event and sad we've missed the others now. Will be back pending theme. Thanks to Dave K
G. Andriani
The vibe, the place and food were wonderful. The caviar was delicious, but really for that price with chips … where are the blinis! Great selection of wine etc … but needs a better sommelier.
Rosey Pasco
Went for the Miyazaki tasting menu and I could not believe the quality of the atmosphere and the food! I had an amazing time, genuinely the best restaurant in DC.
Rachel Ritchhart
Absolutely loved this spot. Very unassuming for the quality of food you're getting. Might seem on the more expensive side but I got two glasses of wine, the martini service (martini, oyster, bump of caviar, herbal olives), two additional oysters because holy crap they were delicious, and their cheese board which was a good size for two and all of that was $112 including tip. 10/10 would recommend.
Kim S
La Bohème is one of those rare restaurants that feels exciting every time you walk through the door. This was our third visit, and what keeps us coming back—aside from the excellent food and atmosphere—is the way the menu is always evolving which gives them tons of replay value! They rotate through seasonal, themed menus that feel fresh, intentional, and genuinely inspired. It’s never just a gimmick; you can tell there’s real thought behind each shift.
Each time we’ve dined here, we’ve experienced something completely different, yet it always feels true to the restaurant’s identity: refined but approachable, creative without being showy. The current Miyazaki menu is rich and deeply flavorful—full of unexpected combinations that work beautifully together. It’s the kind of food that makes you slow down and pay attention.
The space itself is warm and intimate, perfect for a date night or a small dinner with friends. The staff strike that ideal balance of knowledgeable and relaxed—always attentive, but never hovering. It’s the kind of service that makes you feel well taken care of without drawing attention to itself.
La Bohème has quickly become a favorite of ours. It’s the kind of place that keeps you curious and coming back. Highly recommend for anyone who loves thoughtful food in a beautiful setting.
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This was our third visit to La Bohème, and each time feels like a new favorite. The space is intimate and stylish with just enough mood to make it feel like you’re dropping into the themes they embrace, but still relaxed and welcoming.
One of our favorite things about dining here is the cocktail pairings. It’s such a refreshing alternative to the usual wine pairings you see at most restaurants. The bar team clearly puts thought into how each drink complements the food, and the result is something really unique—you get bold, creative flavors that enhance the meal in surprising ways. It’s not just a pairing; it’s an experience.
The food itself is exceptional. The Miyazaki menu especially stands out—every dish is beautifully balanced, layered, and packed with umami. There’s obviously great precision behind the scenes, but it never feels fussy. You can tell the kitchen knows exactly what it’s doing and has fun doing it.
Service is consistently great—friendly, attentive, and informed, without being overbearing. Everyone we’ve interacted with has been warm and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu, which makes the whole experience feel even more special.
La Bohème is one of those rare places that sticks with you. It’s inventive but grounded, elegant without the attitude, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.
Liana Sinnott
I went here last weekend for the themed courses meal. I really enjoyed the food, wish I looked more carefully at which meals were vegetarian! Overall they did a great job decorating and putting effort into the themed menu. It was very fun to try for a date night!
William Moukarzel
Had the pleasure of dining there for the Miyazaki - Studio Ghibli themed dinner. It was lovely! We also decided to do the cocktail and wine pairing, and everything was perfectly executed.
The dishes were creative, in-line with the theme, and absolutely delicious. The presentation/plating was impressive and unique. And the explanation tying the food to the movies were detailed and researched.
The wine pairing was poured by their sommelier Dave who was attentive and descriptive.
Highly reccomend this to anyone wanting a thematic, delicious meal. With an above average price point, I would personally go back for special occasions
E R
THE top reason to come here. Now. One Nog to Rule Them All - Rudy's seasonal egg nog is DELICIOUS! And, yes, the croissant eggs benedict. The brunch is a stand out 💗. Love the creative menus and welcoming staff.
We dined at La Bohem during the Prince themed menu. The food was excellent with a playful Prince-inspired twist. Our server was exceptional, and he explained how each course honored Prince or his music. We will be back for the next themed menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vikram Prakash
The wine list here is fantastic. Food was good but not great. Service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
STEPHANIE MEALS
I'm not a native of DC nor have I ever dined in your restaurant, but I wanted to thank u 4 celebrating and honoring our man Prince with having your culinary celebration of him cuz he is purple worthy.
Replying to the owner: I can't give 0 stars and I thought 1 star would've looked bad. I gave U 3 stars 4 having such an event celebrating Prince and I really liked that U had his album covers on the restaurant's website.I was applauding U. My city isn't doing anything like this and thank U alone would've been nice without the explanation.
Merrill H
Charming place with excellent Michelin Star food and service. Went there to celebrate our anniversary, and it is the perfect place for a date because you don't have to talk over loud music or other noise, and the service is perfect - knowledgeable and proper, yet friendly and knowing when to come by or when to just let you talk. They don't care if you share plates and will split salads for you. We tried several dishes and they were all awesome. I really appreciated ordering individually from a menu when so many other Mich-star places are going to high-priced meals with way more food courses than you actually want. Apéro is awesome, you should go there. With so many good restaurants in DC, we rarely go anywhere twice, but we will definitely be back before our next anniversary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sigrid moland
Nice and cozy little restaurant. Good selection of wine. The dishes varied in quality and the portions were very small, which is frustrating considering the prices. It was also annoying that the waiter took my drink when I had only finished half. Otherwise, the service was pleasant
Great little space upstairs for about 20 people. Service was impeccable. They really went above and beyond with the story telling and theming tho! Went for the Miyazaki event and sad we've missed the others now. Will be back pending theme. Thanks to Dave K
The vibe, the place and food were wonderful. The caviar was delicious, but really for that price with chips … where are the blinis! Great selection of wine etc … but needs a better sommelier.
Went for the Miyazaki tasting menu and I could not believe the quality of the atmosphere and the food! I had an amazing time, genuinely the best restaurant in DC.
Absolutely loved this spot. Very unassuming for the quality of food you're getting. Might seem on the more expensive side but I got two glasses of wine, the martini service (martini, oyster, bump of caviar, herbal olives), two additional oysters because holy crap they were delicious, and their cheese board which was a good size for two and all of that was $112 including tip. 10/10 would recommend.
La Bohème is one of those rare restaurants that feels exciting every time you walk through the door. This was our third visit, and what keeps us coming back—aside from the excellent food and atmosphere—is the way the menu is always evolving which gives them tons of replay value! They rotate through seasonal, themed menus that feel fresh, intentional, and genuinely inspired. It’s never just a gimmick; you can tell there’s real thought behind each shift.
Each time we’ve dined here, we’ve experienced something completely different, yet it always feels true to the restaurant’s identity: refined but approachable, creative without being showy. The current Miyazaki menu is rich and deeply flavorful—full of unexpected combinations that work beautifully together. It’s the kind of food that makes you slow down and pay attention.
The space itself is warm and intimate, perfect for a date night or a small dinner with friends. The staff strike that ideal balance of knowledgeable and relaxed—always attentive, but never hovering. It’s the kind of service that makes you feel well taken care of without drawing attention to itself.
La Bohème has quickly become a favorite of ours. It’s the kind of place that keeps you curious and coming back. Highly recommend for anyone who loves thoughtful food in a beautiful setting.
This was our third visit to La Bohème, and each time feels like a new favorite. The space is intimate and stylish with just enough mood to make it feel like you’re dropping into the themes they embrace, but still relaxed and welcoming.
One of our favorite things about dining here is the cocktail pairings. It’s such a refreshing alternative to the usual wine pairings you see at most restaurants. The bar team clearly puts thought into how each drink complements the food, and the result is something really unique—you get bold, creative flavors that enhance the meal in surprising ways. It’s not just a pairing; it’s an experience.
The food itself is exceptional. The Miyazaki menu especially stands out—every dish is beautifully balanced, layered, and packed with umami. There’s obviously great precision behind the scenes, but it never feels fussy. You can tell the kitchen knows exactly what it’s doing and has fun doing it.
Service is consistently great—friendly, attentive, and informed, without being overbearing. Everyone we’ve interacted with has been warm and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu, which makes the whole experience feel even more special.
La Bohème is one of those rare places that sticks with you. It’s inventive but grounded, elegant without the attitude, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.
I went here last weekend for the themed courses meal. I really enjoyed the food, wish I looked more carefully at which meals were vegetarian! Overall they did a great job decorating and putting effort into the themed menu. It was very fun to try for a date night!
Had the pleasure of dining there for the Miyazaki - Studio Ghibli themed dinner. It was lovely! We also decided to do the cocktail and wine pairing, and everything was perfectly executed.
The dishes were creative, in-line with the theme, and absolutely delicious. The presentation/plating was impressive and unique. And the explanation tying the food to the movies were detailed and researched.
The wine pairing was poured by their sommelier Dave who was attentive and descriptive.
Highly reccomend this to anyone wanting a thematic, delicious meal. With an above average price point, I would personally go back for special occasions
THE top reason to come here. Now. One Nog to Rule Them All - Rudy's seasonal egg nog is DELICIOUS! And, yes, the croissant eggs benedict. The brunch is a stand out 💗. Love the creative menus and welcoming staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the Prince Experience dining! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We dined at La Bohem during the Prince themed menu. The food was excellent with a playful Prince-inspired twist. Our server was exceptional, and he explained how each course honored Prince or his music. We will be back for the next themed menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wine list here is fantastic. Food was good but not great. Service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
I'm not a native of DC nor have I ever dined in your restaurant, but I wanted to thank u 4 celebrating and honoring our man Prince with having your culinary celebration of him cuz he is purple worthy.
Replying to the owner: I can't give 0 stars and I thought 1 star would've looked bad. I gave U 3 stars 4 having such an event celebrating Prince and I really liked that U had his album covers on the restaurant's website.I was applauding U. My city isn't doing anything like this and thank U alone would've been nice without the explanation.
Charming place with excellent Michelin Star food and service. Went there to celebrate our anniversary, and it is the perfect place for a date because you don't have to talk over loud music or other noise, and the service is perfect - knowledgeable and proper, yet friendly and knowing when to come by or when to just let you talk. They don't care if you share plates and will split salads for you. We tried several dishes and they were all awesome. I really appreciated ordering individually from a menu when so many other Mich-star places are going to high-priced meals with way more food courses than you actually want.
Apéro is awesome, you should go there. With so many good restaurants in DC, we rarely go anywhere twice, but we will definitely be back before our next anniversary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice and cozy little restaurant. Good selection of wine. The dishes varied in quality and the portions were very small, which is frustrating considering the prices. It was also annoying that the waiter took my drink when I had only finished half. Otherwise, the service was pleasant
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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