Beignets with foie gras?! Mon dieu! Lovely intro to this chic bistro. Bellinis, pastries, tempting menu, kind service. Can’t wait to return. Merci!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parfait & Pastry
Chloe Kirk
A favorite dc patisserie!! I bring my out of town friends here, and probably go myself at least once a month just to have a savory crepe or New York style circle croissant. Everyone who works there is so lovely.
Highly recommend getting a New York circle croissant, personal favorite filled with pistachio and raspberry but their seasonal ones are always phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelsey Jenkins
Perfect spot for a quick pastry and coffee, or for a long brunch. I was pleased by the exquisite quality of the pastries and cappuccinos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brinlee Frazier
I’m so happy I found another place to add to the brunch rotation! I ordered the quiche and the chai latte, and both were delicious, and I could tell that they were made with quality and taste at the forefront. The restaurant had a peaceful atmosphere which allowed for relaxed dining. The staff was friendly and service was excellent. I’m excited to return to check out their dinner menu.
Daniel Parmelee
Service just a tad slow but very friendly and helpful. Perfect amount on the menu. Something for everyone but not overwhelming. The pastries were excellent along with the Petite Cerise burger and French onion soup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Christina Boldrick
Absolutely excellent! Delicious and creative menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee Zink
Attended a private dinner in their upstairs dining room. Amazing space, service and food. Brunch is also a must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monika
Loved everything that we tried. The food vibe and service is all really good. We tried the pastries (fruit danish) along with the quiche and the crepe and loved it all. Will definitely be back to try other options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Benn
Incredibly knowledgeable service (Lily!) and insanely delicious and beautiful food, with a hand written wine list. Best restaurant in DC. Waiting for this place to get its Michelin star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christa Machado
I absolutely love it here. The food here is nothing short of Michelin-star worthy with thoughtful presence of seasonal ingredients. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted by an inviting, energetic atmosphere that is both sophisticated and lively.
One of the best surprises about Petite Cerise for me is the price point. For a restaurant delivering such high-caliber dishes, the prices are super reasonable. It feels like you're getting an extraordinary culinary experience without the steep costs often associated with fine dining.
I'm a big foodie and a snob when it comes to restaurants and this is by far one of my favorites in the DMV area.
I’ve been here a number of times—each one has been positive, but I don’t know if I’ll be so quick to return after my last visit. The food was excellent, without question. The night we visited, the owner’s wife and her friends sat next to our table. We had the same server, whose attention was largely focused on their table. There seemed to be some serious timing issues coming from the kitchen, which I had a direct view of. Our first two courses came out rather quickly, but we waited and waited for the main to arrive (probably a gap of 30 minutes between course two and the main). From my viewpoint, the kitchen was focused on perfecting the first course for the owner’s wife and friends over expediting courses to all the other tables. The chef was becoming notably frustrated with wait staff who were inquiring about dishes that had been sent to the kitchen. I work in the restaurant industry in the city, so I understand that there are pressures to get things perfect when you have “VIPs”, but I also know you have to strike a balance between that and your other customers who make up the balance of the business for the evening. A disappointing experience this past visit—I hope they evaluated service that evening and have made necessary corrections.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
K. Purcie Bennett-Nickerson
We had a great time and a fantastic meal at Petite Cerise! The food was impeccable - so so delicious and unique. The cocktails and wine were also amazing. The service was attentive, informed, and thoughtful. And the atmosphere was lively and fun! We will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amelia Thomas
Fabulous latte's and truly amazing fall harvest pastry with delicious cream and fresh fruit. Best part of my conference in DC was coming here every morning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica D
As a frequent visitor to DC, we're always looking for a new favorite restaurant - something delicious, unexpected, beautiful, stellar service - and this last trip we found exactly that in Petite Cerise. We opted to sit at the bar for lunch and ordered a series of plates to share - each was a standout dish with perfectly executed flavors and presentation (who knew crepes could be so delicious!) The service was polished yet friendly, warm and casual. We couldnt get enough and even ordered more pastries to go - Petite Cerise is truly a do-not-miss restaurant in DC and we cant wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Magsamen
A wonderful dinner! Honestly one of the best meals I have had in a while.
Beignets with foie gras?! Mon dieu! Lovely intro to this chic bistro. Bellinis, pastries, tempting menu, kind service. Can’t wait to return. Merci!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parfait & Pastry
A favorite dc patisserie!! I bring my out of town friends here, and probably go myself at least once a month just to have a savory crepe or New York style circle croissant. Everyone who works there is so lovely.
Highly recommend getting a New York circle croissant, personal favorite filled with pistachio and raspberry but their seasonal ones are always phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect spot for a quick pastry and coffee, or for a long brunch. I was pleased by the exquisite quality of the pastries and cappuccinos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m so happy I found another place to add to the brunch rotation! I ordered the quiche and the chai latte, and both were delicious, and I could tell that they were made with quality and taste at the forefront. The restaurant had a peaceful atmosphere which allowed for relaxed dining. The staff was friendly and service was excellent. I’m excited to return to check out their dinner menu.
Service just a tad slow but very friendly and helpful. Perfect amount on the menu. Something for everyone but not overwhelming. The pastries were excellent along with the Petite Cerise burger and French onion soup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely excellent! Delicious and creative menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attended a private dinner in their upstairs dining room. Amazing space, service and food. Brunch is also a must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved everything that we tried. The food vibe and service is all really good. We tried the pastries (fruit danish) along with the quiche and the crepe and loved it all. Will definitely be back to try other options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredibly knowledgeable service (Lily!) and insanely delicious and beautiful food, with a hand written wine list. Best restaurant in DC. Waiting for this place to get its Michelin star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love it here. The food here is nothing short of Michelin-star worthy with thoughtful presence of seasonal ingredients. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted by an inviting, energetic atmosphere that is both sophisticated and lively.
One of the best surprises about Petite Cerise for me is the price point. For a restaurant delivering such high-caliber dishes, the prices are super reasonable. It feels like you're getting an extraordinary culinary experience without the steep costs often associated with fine dining.
I'm a big foodie and a snob when it comes to restaurants and this is by far one of my favorites in the DMV area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I’ve been here a number of times—each one has been positive, but I don’t know if I’ll be so quick to return after my last visit. The food was excellent, without question. The night we visited, the owner’s wife and her friends sat next to our table. We had the same server, whose attention was largely focused on their table. There seemed to be some serious timing issues coming from the kitchen, which I had a direct view of. Our first two courses came out rather quickly, but we waited and waited for the main to arrive (probably a gap of 30 minutes between course two and the main). From my viewpoint, the kitchen was focused on perfecting the first course for the owner’s wife and friends over expediting courses to all the other tables. The chef was becoming notably frustrated with wait staff who were inquiring about dishes that had been sent to the kitchen. I work in the restaurant industry in the city, so I understand that there are pressures to get things perfect when you have “VIPs”, but I also know you have to strike a balance between that and your other customers who make up the balance of the business for the evening. A disappointing experience this past visit—I hope they evaluated service that evening and have made necessary corrections.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
We had a great time and a fantastic meal at Petite Cerise! The food was impeccable - so so delicious and unique. The cocktails and wine were also amazing. The service was attentive, informed, and thoughtful. And the atmosphere was lively and fun! We will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous latte's and truly amazing fall harvest pastry with delicious cream and fresh fruit. Best part of my conference in DC was coming here every morning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a frequent visitor to DC, we're always looking for a new favorite restaurant - something delicious, unexpected, beautiful, stellar service - and this last trip we found exactly that in Petite Cerise. We opted to sit at the bar for lunch and ordered a series of plates to share - each was a standout dish with perfectly executed flavors and presentation (who knew crepes could be so delicious!) The service was polished yet friendly, warm and casual. We couldnt get enough and even ordered more pastries to go - Petite Cerise is truly a do-not-miss restaurant in DC and we cant wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful dinner! Honestly one of the best meals I have had in a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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