Sam the bartender and the entire staff is amazing. We have. Even there several times during all seasons and it always is 5 star service and food. I highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Gilmore
Fantastic duck and beef Wellington! Perfect service and a beautiful place. The best!! One of our favorite places in DC!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast a La Provencal, Escargots Au Beurre D'Ail, French Onion Soup
shalanda gerald
Been going here for years, love the drinks and cheese plates lol, but good menu... I can never decide on what to eat... trout almondine was great, escargot...lamb rack, seafood stew, cheese late selections... All
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tobias Souza
Nadia was the most attentive, caring, and personable waitress I’ve ever had the pleasure of being served by. If you’re ever lucky enough to have her as your server you’ll know exactly what I’m taking my about. Beautiful environment, the second floor in particular has the perfect level of ambience for an any romantic occasion. You will be looked after like family.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options, plus the staff is so accommodating you could request any animal products to be removed or substituted in many of dishes upon request.Dietary restrictions: You may specify add any dietary restrictions or preferences when booking your reservation, staff is very thoughtful and will be sure to abide by your specifications.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Mushroom Ravioli, French Onion Soup
Michelle Venero
Amazing food, my boyfriend and I loved it. Our favorites were soupe à l’oignon , coq au vin and duck breast .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast a La Provencal, French Onion Soup
Erin Cadwalader
Lovely interior. The brunch was good but the serving sizes were very much French. Our server also kind of rushed bringing the check which doesn't bother me but offended some of our party. But I'd definitely go here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elena Walczyk
Great restaurant! We absolutely like cozy “old Paris “ interior with warm light of chandeliers, table lamps and candles! Food was delicious ( we ordered appetizer, soup, lamb and bass with assorted vegetables). Hot bread and whipped butter are to die for! Service was superior, very nice owner and staff. Definitely worth money to enjoy excellent food and have a relaxing evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb, French Onion Soup
William Brown
A perfect place for a romantic evening for two. Authentic French food and even a French Maitre d' Anthony who was very funny. Atmosphere was definitely the highlight. If you go early, you can get some cheaper apps at the bar then go to your table for your meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast a La Provencal, Escargots Au Beurre D'Ail, French Onion Soup
Rachael B.
Came for brunch and was NOT disappointed. Their 3 course brunch menu for $35pp is an underrated DC restaurant deal. Apps: French onion soup - get this. It's a classic and they do it well. Very delicious. Smoked salmon app - this one was a bit disappointing, it was pretty small and the bread wasn't my favorite. Pastry basket - I wish this was a thing at all restaurants. it was $8 and so good. The jam tasted homemade. Loved this. Entrees: Veggie omelette - this was meh. I don't love omelettes in general but thought a french place was the place to try again. Didn't like it. If I go back for brunch, I'll get the smoked salmon benedict. Croque monsieur - my partner got this and loved it. Dessert: French toast - get this. It was definitely the best dessert. Creme brulee - this was the second best dessert. 3 mini brulees with different flavors. The coffee and chocolate flavors were so good. Crepes - really delicious but quite small. We didn't do drinks this time, but they also have a $25pp bottomless mimosa/bloody deal. Loved this place and would return!
Shari McMahon
Went here for a ladies-only brunch and wasn’t disappointed! We all got the $35 brunch special and my goodness, everything we ordered was super tasty! We all enjoyed our food and time there throughly.
Perfect spot with my fiance, we were delighted with the atmosphere, the service, the food and even the music in the background! The servers are top notch and deserved every penny for their efforts. We will surely be back again...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carré D'Agneau Aux Herbes, Creme Brulee Trio
Cecelia M.
Very romantic and private interior design. We went the week of Valentine's Day and they had rose petals all over the table.
Leigh R.
Bistro Cacao is a stylish and elegant restaurant with extraordinary French cuisine. The cocktails are unique and the staff is kind and attentive. Thank you Bistro Cacao for a beautiful evening.
Fadel M.
The food, service, and ambiance were absolutely amazing. However, I noticed there was a cockroach splatted to the wall where my table was which took us by surprise. To add to that, I had put in a note in my reservation that it was my girlfriend's birthday. Unfortunately, nothing was prepared nor were we given a seat that fits the mood. Instead, we got the seat with the cockroach and got charged $7 for tap water. Great meal but disappointed.
Anon A.
Went for Valentine's day and their menu pre fix was extremely overpriced and underwhelming. It was busy yes but we waited 45 min for our entrees. Here's my review: We both go the two options of soup and salad as 1st course, very bland and simple. 2nd course was scallops and they were small and had no sear 3rd course was our main "entrees" and they were ok. We waited over 30 min. 4th course was small bites of pear, and chocolate mousse, and a hard cake like pastry. Paid $400 for very bland meal.Would never recommend
Sam the bartender and the entire staff is amazing. We have. Even there several times during all seasons and it always is 5 star service and food. I highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic duck and beef Wellington! Perfect service and a beautiful place. The best!! One of our favorite places in DC!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast a La Provencal, Escargots Au Beurre D'Ail, French Onion Soup
Been going here for years, love the drinks and cheese plates lol, but good menu... I can never decide on what to eat... trout almondine was great, escargot...lamb rack, seafood stew, cheese late selections... All
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nadia was the most attentive, caring, and personable waitress I’ve ever had the pleasure of being served by. If you’re ever lucky enough to have her as your server you’ll know exactly what I’m taking my about. Beautiful environment, the second floor in particular has the perfect level of ambience for an any romantic occasion. You will be looked after like family.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options, plus the staff is so accommodating you could request any animal products to be removed or substituted in many of dishes upon request.Dietary restrictions: You may specify add any dietary restrictions or preferences when booking your reservation, staff is very thoughtful and will be sure to abide by your specifications.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Mushroom Ravioli, French Onion Soup
Amazing food, my boyfriend and I loved it. Our favorites were soupe à l’oignon , coq au vin and duck breast .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast a La Provencal, French Onion Soup
Lovely interior. The brunch was good but the serving sizes were very much French. Our server also kind of rushed bringing the check which doesn't bother me but offended some of our party. But I'd definitely go here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant! We absolutely like cozy “old Paris “ interior with warm light of chandeliers, table lamps and candles! Food was delicious ( we ordered appetizer, soup, lamb and bass with assorted vegetables). Hot bread and whipped butter are to die for! Service was superior, very nice owner and staff. Definitely worth money to enjoy excellent food and have a relaxing evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb, French Onion Soup
A perfect place for a romantic evening for two. Authentic French food and even a French Maitre d' Anthony who was very funny. Atmosphere was definitely the highlight. If you go early, you can get some cheaper apps at the bar then go to your table for your meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast a La Provencal, Escargots Au Beurre D'Ail, French Onion Soup
Came for brunch and was NOT disappointed. Their 3 course brunch menu for $35pp is an underrated DC restaurant deal. Apps: French onion soup - get this. It's a classic and they do it well. Very delicious. Smoked salmon app - this one was a bit disappointing, it was pretty small and the bread wasn't my favorite. Pastry basket - I wish this was a thing at all restaurants. it was $8 and so good. The jam tasted homemade. Loved this. Entrees: Veggie omelette - this was meh. I don't love omelettes in general but thought a french place was the place to try again. Didn't like it. If I go back for brunch, I'll get the smoked salmon benedict. Croque monsieur - my partner got this and loved it. Dessert: French toast - get this. It was definitely the best dessert. Creme brulee - this was the second best dessert. 3 mini brulees with different flavors. The coffee and chocolate flavors were so good. Crepes - really delicious but quite small. We didn't do drinks this time, but they also have a $25pp bottomless mimosa/bloody deal. Loved this place and would return!
Went here for a ladies-only brunch and wasn’t disappointed! We all got the $35 brunch special and my goodness, everything we ordered was super tasty! We all enjoyed our food and time there throughly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Perfect spot with my fiance, we were delighted with the atmosphere, the service, the food and even the music in the background! The servers are top notch and deserved every penny for their efforts. We will surely be back again...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carré D'Agneau Aux Herbes, Creme Brulee Trio
Very romantic and private interior design. We went the week of Valentine's Day and they had rose petals all over the table.
Bistro Cacao is a stylish and elegant restaurant with extraordinary French cuisine. The cocktails are unique and the staff is kind and attentive. Thank you Bistro Cacao for a beautiful evening.
The food, service, and ambiance were absolutely amazing. However, I noticed there was a cockroach splatted to the wall where my table was which took us by surprise. To add to that, I had put in a note in my reservation that it was my girlfriend's birthday. Unfortunately, nothing was prepared nor were we given a seat that fits the mood. Instead, we got the seat with the cockroach and got charged $7 for tap water. Great meal but disappointed.
Went for Valentine's day and their menu pre fix was extremely overpriced and underwhelming. It was busy yes but we waited 45 min for our entrees. Here's my review: We both go the two options of soup and salad as 1st course, very bland and simple. 2nd course was scallops and they were small and had no sear 3rd course was our main "entrees" and they were ok. We waited over 30 min. 4th course was small bites of pear, and chocolate mousse, and a hard cake like pastry. Paid $400 for very bland meal.Would never recommend