The food was perfect. Steak frites, french onion soup, warm shrimp salad. Friendly and fast service. Love paying at the table!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rich M
Le Diplomate is an incredible spot for date night. It’s right on 14th Street and perfectly captures that classic European brasserie atmosphere. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but absolutely worth it for a special evening.
I highly recommend the steak frites, escargot, and duck. The duck, in particular, has a subtle orangey note that’s unlike anything I’ve ever tasted — rich, balanced, and memorable. We’ve also tried the artichokes before, which weren’t really my favorite, but everything else has been consistently excellent.
The indoor dining room is elegant, but we’ve only ever sat outdoors, where the ambiance is just as lovely.
We love this place and will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophia
One of the must go restaurants in DC if you like French food. The atmosphere is great and the restaurant is busy most of the time. The food is really good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Latrice Stevenson
Food was amazing, price matches the atmosphere and service. If you go during peak hours be prepared for to wait, but still have great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pragna Gaddam
The service and the wine list is extraordinary
Jay Scott
Awful business, with horrid ethics.
Kevin Kirksey
I thought I loved Starr's Pastis the most, but Le Diplomate is another level of rustic French dining. We had the lobster risotto, and I think it was the nightly special, along with the farmer's cheeses that had honeycomb and hazelnut and ended with the vanilla bean creme brulee and millefeuille
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HAKAN T
One of the best places in town for breakfast, brunch or dinner. All are good. Prompt service, good food and drinks. My only complaint is about the chairs, not very comfortable to sit on them during a long dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ron H
Still, the place to go in DC. The food The drinks The ppl watching.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Bread Basket for Two, Oysters on the Half Shell, Steak Tartare Du Parc, Steak Au Poivre, Frites
Kevin
The food was good but it wasn’t Michelin quality or anything. Because this place is so popular and famous, the service quality suffered a little. The atmosphere is louder than ideal for a date or an in-depth conversation, but if you’re just going for a drink it’s perfect.
Service and food were “meh” at best. I’ve been eyeing this place for months because it was all over social media and it truly was such a disappointment. It is so overhyped. Will not be coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Nate Skaggs
Have been before and the food is fantastic, but had a very frustrating experience trying to coordinate a dinner for a larger group. The restaurant outsources to a 3rd party and requires a price fixe. When inquiring with the restaurant about possible other options, they were fully unhelpful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Mary Claire Danowitz
Great food and superior service. Always a great choice for any nice night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Battikha
No notes. Great vibe in the heated outdoor space. House wine was delicious and so was the burger. Recommend profiteroles for dessert
The food was perfect. Steak frites, french onion soup, warm shrimp salad. Friendly and fast service. Love paying at the table!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Le Diplomate is an incredible spot for date night. It’s right on 14th Street and perfectly captures that classic European brasserie atmosphere. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but absolutely worth it for a special evening.
I highly recommend the steak frites, escargot, and duck. The duck, in particular, has a subtle orangey note that’s unlike anything I’ve ever tasted — rich, balanced, and memorable. We’ve also tried the artichokes before, which weren’t really my favorite, but everything else has been consistently excellent.
The indoor dining room is elegant, but we’ve only ever sat outdoors, where the ambiance is just as lovely.
We love this place and will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the must go restaurants in DC if you like French food. The atmosphere is great and the restaurant is busy most of the time. The food is really good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was amazing, price matches the atmosphere and service. If you go during peak hours be prepared for to wait, but still have great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service and the wine list is extraordinary
Awful business, with horrid ethics.
I thought I loved Starr's Pastis the most, but Le Diplomate is another level of rustic French dining. We had the lobster risotto, and I think it was the nightly special, along with the farmer's cheeses that had honeycomb and hazelnut and ended with the vanilla bean creme brulee and millefeuille
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best places in town for breakfast, brunch or dinner. All are good. Prompt service, good food and drinks. My only complaint is about the chairs, not very comfortable to sit on them during a long dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Still, the place to go in DC.
The food
The drinks
The ppl watching.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Bread Basket for Two, Oysters on the Half Shell, Steak Tartare Du Parc, Steak Au Poivre, Frites
The food was good but it wasn’t Michelin quality or anything. Because this place is so popular and famous, the service quality suffered a little. The atmosphere is louder than ideal for a date or an in-depth conversation, but if you’re just going for a drink it’s perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Excellent traditional French bistro.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Trout Amandine
Service and food were “meh” at best. I’ve been eyeing this place for months because it was all over social media and it truly was such a disappointment. It is so overhyped. Will not be coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Have been before and the food is fantastic, but had a very frustrating experience trying to coordinate a dinner for a larger group. The restaurant outsources to a 3rd party and requires a price fixe. When inquiring with the restaurant about possible other options, they were fully unhelpful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Great food and superior service. Always a great choice for any nice night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No notes. Great vibe in the heated outdoor space. House wine was delicious and so was the burger. Recommend profiteroles for dessert
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Frites
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