Rosemary is the closest thing to a Parisian bistro in the area. Classic French dishes (with an occasional twist!) are super. I had the Tuna Tartare, Steak au Poivre, and Floating Island -- all wonderful. Highly recommended!
DCdiner
My companions had a fish dish each--one of them was the special. Both were outstanding as were the tuna tartar appetizer. I had the burger which is always great but wish I had had one of the fish dishes. Great time had by all.
VJQW
As always, it was a wonderful experience at Rosemary. The food was truly superb (I had beet tartare and chicken breast ballotine) and the service attentive and spot on. Great atmosphere. Love this place!
Philip Haber
Great food and great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Lamb Shank with Potatoes and Leeks Puree
Taylor McDonald
My wife and I love this place. Their Valentine’s Day filet was the best we’ve ever had, ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time for me in this nice neighborhood restaurant. Friendly, attentive service and a nice menu with a good variety of choices, including those for any vegetarians in your party. That said, I had short ribs that were delicious! Definitely going back again.
utuathail
A neighborhood gem. Perfectly prepared food, artfully plated and friendly, professional wait staff, even including water and bread service. Watching the owner manage the full house was akin to watching an orchestra maestro. I fully intend to retire often...soon.
ItalianFrenchJob
Was satified with: Decor, the posters, music- upbeat, happy, party, escargot- enough garlic, oil, herbs, meat tenderness and juiciness. Wasn't satisfied with: Bouillabaisse- salmon was moist enough but less flavor than I like, shrimp were juicy enough, mussels were shriveled, less juiciness and flavor than I like/ rouille (which I love to drink after eating) gave me a lot less flavor than I like. French Onion soup- flavor and texture of cheese was a little less than I like, soup flavor was a lot less than I like- other diner described it as 'slightly salty water', which I agreed with. I liked the flavor of the french onion soups at Et Voile, Le Diplomate, et Bistrot Lepic's a lot more. Service: Server saw that I barely touched the soup, asked if I liked it, I said 'no'. She didnt show any further interest in my experience: no other questions or suggestions.
Pup P.
I've been to Rosemary several times and have had a great experience every time. The beet salad is not only delicious but unique and beautifully plated. The floating island dessert is also amazing (and I never thought I'd say that about a meringue-based dessert). For entrees, I've had the salmon which was perfect. I also tried a seafood trio dish for restaurant week with salmon, shrimp, and (I think) branzino that was INCREDIBLE. Based on that dish I'd feel confident ordering any seafood here. Drinks are always on point. And they partake in one of my favorite simple joys in life... free bread and butter while you wait. Yay. Shout out to the staff who are always awesome. They are consistently friendly and (imo) strike the perfect balance of attentive while letting you enjoy your meal. Lastly, the decor inside is a lil fun funky French bistro with cool lamps. For me that just reflects how I think of the place overall -- as a neighborhood restaurant with high quality "French-with-a-twist" food in an unpretentious atmosphere. I'll be back! :)
Mills
We have been patronizing "Rosemary" since it opened. We lived in France, so it is lovely to find a genuinely French menu well prepared. The beet salad is incredible, and if they have it tiramisu. The decomposed chicken salad took my friend somewhat aback, though. Be warned that it can get very noisy inside, at lunch and at dinner. But then Bistros in France can be too. And the outside dining is great as well, with experienced waiters. We are so lucky to have this place in our neighborhood!
LOVE!!! Fabulous onion soup! All the entrees are great. Salads are fresh and well proportioned. My favorite dessert- Floating Island - is beyond words! Service is terrific and the owner/chef comes out to see how customers are doing. Very personable place...truly a neighborhood bistro and gem!
LouiseR
I brought 2 girlfriends who were visiting me from Philadelphia. We 3 had a blast - great food, terrific ambience and lovely maître d'. I'm coming back for the bouillabaisse and the Île flottant. Great to have such a delicious spot in the neighborhood.
Mills
We have been going there since it opened and it never disappoints. The food is excellent and beautifully presented. Having lived in France for many years we have high standards. Our salads weee beautifully composed and I'm still dreaming of the tiramisu! While pricey, the restaurant has a warm buzz and is a neighborhood treasure for both lunch and dinner!
caaindc
Our favorite DC restaurant - comfortable, excellent service, outstanding food in just-right portions. Inside or outside, lunch or brunch or dinner - it's our “go to” place.
Christine Malich
Amazing salad. The risotto was perfect, and the dessert which was called I think floating island was out of this world. Wonderful atmosphere. I will go back.
Rosemary is the closest thing to a Parisian bistro in the area. Classic French dishes (with an occasional twist!) are super. I had the Tuna Tartare, Steak au Poivre, and Floating Island -- all wonderful. Highly recommended!
My companions had a fish dish each--one of them was the special. Both were outstanding as were the tuna tartar appetizer. I had the burger which is always great but wish I had had one of the fish dishes. Great time had by all.
As always, it was a wonderful experience at Rosemary. The food was truly superb (I had beet tartare and chicken breast ballotine) and the service attentive and spot on. Great atmosphere. Love this place!
Great food and great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Lamb Shank with Potatoes and Leeks Puree
My wife and I love this place. Their Valentine’s Day filet was the best we’ve ever had, ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time for me in this nice neighborhood restaurant. Friendly, attentive service and a nice menu with a good variety of choices, including those for any vegetarians in your party. That said, I had short ribs that were delicious! Definitely going back again.
A neighborhood gem. Perfectly prepared food, artfully plated and friendly, professional wait staff, even including water and bread service. Watching the owner manage the full house was akin to watching an orchestra maestro. I fully intend to retire often...soon.
Was satified with: Decor, the posters, music- upbeat, happy, party, escargot- enough garlic, oil, herbs, meat tenderness and juiciness. Wasn't satisfied with: Bouillabaisse- salmon was moist enough but less flavor than I like, shrimp were juicy enough, mussels were shriveled, less juiciness and flavor than I like/ rouille (which I love to drink after eating) gave me a lot less flavor than I like. French Onion soup- flavor and texture of cheese was a little less than I like, soup flavor was a lot less than I like- other diner described it as 'slightly salty water', which I agreed with. I liked the flavor of the french onion soups at Et Voile, Le Diplomate, et Bistrot Lepic's a lot more. Service: Server saw that I barely touched the soup, asked if I liked it, I said 'no'. She didnt show any further interest in my experience: no other questions or suggestions.
I've been to Rosemary several times and have had a great experience every time. The beet salad is not only delicious but unique and beautifully plated. The floating island dessert is also amazing (and I never thought I'd say that about a meringue-based dessert). For entrees, I've had the salmon which was perfect. I also tried a seafood trio dish for restaurant week with salmon, shrimp, and (I think) branzino that was INCREDIBLE. Based on that dish I'd feel confident ordering any seafood here. Drinks are always on point. And they partake in one of my favorite simple joys in life... free bread and butter while you wait. Yay. Shout out to the staff who are always awesome. They are consistently friendly and (imo) strike the perfect balance of attentive while letting you enjoy your meal. Lastly, the decor inside is a lil fun funky French bistro with cool lamps. For me that just reflects how I think of the place overall -- as a neighborhood restaurant with high quality "French-with-a-twist" food in an unpretentious atmosphere. I'll be back! :)
We have been patronizing "Rosemary" since it opened. We lived in France, so it is lovely to find a genuinely French menu well prepared. The beet salad is incredible, and if they have it tiramisu. The decomposed chicken salad took my friend somewhat aback, though. Be warned that it can get very noisy inside, at lunch and at dinner. But then Bistros in France can be too. And the outside dining is great as well, with experienced waiters. We are so lucky to have this place in our neighborhood!
Restaurantji Recommends
LOVE!!! Fabulous onion soup! All the entrees are great. Salads are fresh and well proportioned. My favorite dessert- Floating Island - is beyond words! Service is terrific and the owner/chef comes out to see how customers are doing. Very personable place...truly a neighborhood bistro and gem!
I brought 2 girlfriends who were visiting me from Philadelphia. We 3 had a blast - great food, terrific ambience and lovely maître d'. I'm coming back for the bouillabaisse and the Île flottant. Great to have such a delicious spot in the neighborhood.
We have been going there since it opened and it never disappoints. The food is excellent and beautifully presented. Having lived in France for many years we have high standards. Our salads weee beautifully composed and I'm still dreaming of the tiramisu! While pricey, the restaurant has a warm buzz and is a neighborhood treasure for both lunch and dinner!
Our favorite DC restaurant - comfortable, excellent service, outstanding food in just-right portions. Inside or outside, lunch or brunch or dinner - it's our “go to” place.
Amazing salad. The risotto was perfect, and the dessert which was called I think floating island was out of this world. Wonderful atmosphere. I will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5