Lovely impromptu dinner with friends. Thankful to find ambiance, food and service wonderful as I had remembered it. Will certainly return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soufflés, Truffle Fries, Grand Marnier Souffle, Sautéed Calf Liver, Les Raviolis Aux Champignons Sauvages, Seafood Risotto
Liyang “Leon” Sun
Nice charming French restaurant in the heart of Chevy Chase. Good for a romantic date and for baguettes, souffles, and food overall. French onion soup was good, but I thought it was too pricy. I did not like the pate. Good service and nice ambiance rounds out the experience. However, this place is definitely for those who prefer a older feel to their ambiance, and have a deep pocket.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soufflés, Grand Marnier Souffle, French Onion Soup, Seafood Risotto
Thomas Whitcomb
Real pleasant location and restaurant as well as staff, the food is top notch and you have a choice of two or three courses and they allow time in between to enjoy the company you’re with and definitely recommend for family, romantic or whatever occasion with others!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BD Garber, Ph.D.
I would rate my recent experience at La Ferme in negative stars if I could.
My wife and I traveled from New England to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. She chose La Ferme. I do not know why.
The setting is attractive. Beware numerous steps inside and out which can challenge elderly walkers. Staff were friendly but are very poorly trained. Our waiter recorded my wife's entree order incorrectly. He delivered the wrong entree. He apologized when the wrong dish was delivered along with our other meals and said he would bring the correct dish in 6-8 minutes. Okay. Accidents happen. 45 minutes and many loud complaints and bad excuses later, after all other meals had been eaten, after many diners around us had arrived and received their meals, finally her dish arrived. No, it was not complicated. She ordered chicken.
Our complaints to one staff person were met with "I'm not your waiter." Another staff person rolled his eyes and gossiped with his peer about our complaints within earshot.
To his credit the owner manager comped our food but not our drinks or my mother's pre-ordered birthday cake. My elderly mother was in tears. My wife was hungry but put on a good face for my mother. I am furious.
Train your staff! get the order right the first time and -if an error occurs- it is the restaurant's responsibility, not one waiter. Splitting ("not me! it was him!")" is what third graders do on the playground. Responsible professionals do not smirk, roll their eyes, gossip, or blame others. Advise customers on your website that inside and outside stairs without ramps may be challenging or even dangerous and finally, when you piss off a 90-year-old or her birthday with her loved ones present have the grace to comp the entire event.
I will never return to La Ferme and my mother will never again have the opportunity to celebrate turning 90.
Wheelchair accessibility: NONE.
do not go to this restaurant especially of you or your loved ones have any limits of ambulation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lee Davies
I love this restaurant, and I am amazed by the consistency over the 30 years I have been going there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
William West Hopper (DC Car Guy)
Great spot, old style restaurant. Not noisy. Very quaint. With good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elmer Mendoza
Excelente ? service , food very delicious. Great restaurants ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sissymach Ji
The food was okay. very small portion for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Edin Mendoza
One the best places to eat and have a wonderful time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Edward Yanowitz
We had a superb dining experience at LaFerme. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. We very much appreciated how attentive Pino was to us and our dietary needs. We highly recommend LaFerme and we will be returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup Gratinée, Desserts
An intimate atmosphere with live piano music. Staff are professional and friendly. The food is on another level. My date and I tried the veal medallions and roasted lamb loin and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The desserts, both the chocolate soufflé and honey bourbon crème brûlée, were some of the best we’ve ever had. Overall an incredible experience and we will be returning!
Joshua Martin
Excellent food and service, highly recommend the French onion soup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup Gratinée
Heike Yates
A little treat for date night at this long establish French restaurant. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good service, and delicious French country cooking.
A little light piano music on the side. A delightful evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Soufflé
Steven Ziegler
Poor to mediocre. We went here for our 12 year wedding anniversary and were very disappointed. We had the special appetizer with a scallop and puff pastry. The scallop was tough and overcooked. My wife had the lobster bisque, which had been sitting so long that it had a skin on top when it was served and tasted burnt. The beef tenderloin for two was bland and the soufflé was raw. When we asked about it we were told the chef didn’t agree but the table next to us had three soufflés with the top still in tact, whereas the one we were served collapsed at first bite. The waiter threw our check at us and didn’t even mention the experience. At no time did the waiter ask if we enjoyed our food. The bus boy chatted with us more than the wait staff. I did ask for the manager on the way out but was told one wasn’t available. Please save yourself the time and money.
Elizabeth Leigh
I had heard so much about the restaurant, was looking forward to the great meal. While the service was great, the food was mediocre at best. The presentation was terrible for the main dishes. I had the soft shell crab which was terrible. The food was served cold and tasted as if it were cooked a day earlier. Absolutely terrible for a $49 dish. My companions were equally disappointed with mussels, steak and chicken.This is the first negative review I have posted for a restaurant ever.
Lovely impromptu dinner with friends. Thankful to find ambiance, food and service wonderful as I had remembered it. Will certainly return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soufflés, Truffle Fries, Grand Marnier Souffle, Sautéed Calf Liver, Les Raviolis Aux Champignons Sauvages, Seafood Risotto
Nice charming French restaurant in the heart of Chevy Chase. Good for a romantic date and for baguettes, souffles, and food overall. French onion soup was good, but I thought it was too pricy. I did not like the pate. Good service and nice ambiance rounds out the experience. However, this place is definitely for those who prefer a older feel to their ambiance, and have a deep pocket.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soufflés, Grand Marnier Souffle, French Onion Soup, Seafood Risotto
Real pleasant location and restaurant as well as staff, the food is top notch and you have a choice of two or three courses and they allow time in between to enjoy the company you’re with and definitely recommend for family, romantic or whatever occasion with others!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would rate my recent experience at La Ferme in negative stars if I could.
My wife and I traveled from New England to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. She chose La Ferme. I do not know why.
The setting is attractive. Beware numerous steps inside and out which can challenge elderly walkers. Staff were friendly but are very poorly trained. Our waiter recorded my wife's entree order incorrectly. He delivered the wrong entree. He apologized when the wrong dish was delivered along with our other meals and said he would bring the correct dish in 6-8 minutes. Okay. Accidents happen. 45 minutes and many loud complaints and bad excuses later, after all other meals had been eaten, after many diners around us had arrived and received their meals, finally her dish arrived. No, it was not complicated. She ordered chicken.
Our complaints to one staff person were met with "I'm not your waiter." Another staff person rolled his eyes and gossiped with his peer about our complaints within earshot.
To his credit the owner manager comped our food but not our drinks or my mother's pre-ordered birthday cake. My elderly mother was in tears. My wife was hungry but put on a good face for my mother. I am furious.
Train your staff! get the order right the first time and -if an error occurs- it is the restaurant's responsibility, not one waiter. Splitting ("not me! it was him!")" is what third graders do on the playground. Responsible professionals do not smirk, roll their eyes, gossip, or blame others. Advise customers on your website that inside and outside stairs without ramps may be challenging or even dangerous and finally, when you piss off a 90-year-old or her birthday with her loved ones present have the grace to comp the entire event.
I will never return to La Ferme and my mother will never again have the opportunity to celebrate turning 90.
Wheelchair accessibility: NONE.
do not go to this restaurant especially of you or your loved ones have any limits of ambulation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
I love this restaurant, and I am amazed by the consistency over the 30 years I have been going there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot, old style restaurant. Not noisy. Very quaint. With good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excelente ? service , food very delicious. Great restaurants ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was okay. very small portion for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
One the best places to eat and have a wonderful time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We had a superb dining experience at LaFerme. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. We very much appreciated how attentive Pino was to us and our dietary needs. We highly recommend LaFerme and we will be returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup Gratinée, Desserts
Restaurantji Recommends
An intimate atmosphere with live piano music. Staff are professional and friendly. The food is on another level. My date and I tried the veal medallions and roasted lamb loin and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The desserts, both the chocolate soufflé and honey bourbon crème brûlée, were some of the best we’ve ever had. Overall an incredible experience and we will be returning!
Excellent food and service, highly recommend the French onion soup.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup Gratinée
A little treat for date night at this long establish French restaurant. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good service, and delicious French country cooking.
A little light piano music on the side.
A delightful evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Soufflé
Poor to mediocre. We went here for our 12 year wedding anniversary and were very disappointed. We had the special appetizer with a scallop and puff pastry. The scallop was tough and overcooked. My wife had the lobster bisque, which had been sitting so long that it had a skin on top when it was served and tasted burnt. The beef tenderloin for two was bland and the soufflé was raw. When we asked about it we were told the chef didn’t agree but the table next to us had three soufflés with the top still in tact, whereas the one we were served collapsed at first bite. The waiter threw our check at us and didn’t even mention the experience. At no time did the waiter ask if we enjoyed our food. The bus boy chatted with us more than the wait staff. I did ask for the manager on the way out but was told one wasn’t available. Please save yourself the time and money.
I had heard so much about the restaurant, was looking forward to the great meal. While the service was great, the food was mediocre at best. The presentation was terrible for the main dishes. I had the soft shell crab which was terrible. The food was served cold and tasted as if it were cooked a day earlier. Absolutely terrible for a $49 dish. My companions were equally disappointed with mussels, steak and chicken.This is the first negative review I have posted for a restaurant ever.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
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