We love Josephine and they did a great job again last night. Place looks great and food and service were superb, will be there again!
Kathie
Always a great time at Josephine's. I'm grateful for all the glutten free options. Never have had an issue.
Jamie
This place is GORGEOUS. Great for a celebration with a wonderful classic French menu. Service was quite heavy handed, inconsistent but friendly. We were constantly asked how we were doing to a point of annoyance, like not sure if they were rushing us out. But had to ask for our champagne and then we had to flag someone down to get the bill. Great burger, and truly a stunning place.
Mary
Service and food were great. Celebrating a birthday with a friend and catching up . We weren't rushed and had an amazing time.
Valerie
The staff was extremely polite and caring and when they made a mistake on our order they apologize and went above and beyond to correct it. Lovely experience, will come back.
L F
Extremely overpriced food, but nice atmosphere and service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Phillip Sullivan
I picked this restaurant for my dad's birthday while I was back home. I decided to pick a French place as it was the type of restaurant where my parents had their first date, and it is coming up on the anniversary of her passing/their anniversary. The ambience inside was great, and the food was reasonably priced for what you got. However, we were put under the stairs in a cramped area, which was not the best, but more private. The servers came by the table with good frequency but lacked solid knowledge of the menu. They did not know the set (sauce/other ingredients not listed on the menu) of the night's special (duck à l'orange). The more frustrating part was that I ordered the fruit lambic beer, the most expensive beer on the menu. I had fond memories of first discovering a lambic at a brasserie on K Street. I was delivered what I thought was the exact same beer as my previous order. When I pointed that out to my server, she assured me that was what I ordered. After tasting again, I was certain it was the saison I had initially ordered. After some back and forth, she returned to show me the bottle, open, and poured me a new beer, which was indeed a different color and taste. I got to keep the previous beer as a bonus beer, I guess, to rectify the situation, which is why I didn't complain about the gnat on the rim when it was delivered. I wasn't going to leave a review until I noticed that the tip amount was charged differently than what I indicated on the receipt, not by a lot, but by the exact amount of the tip left by the other person the bill was split with. Great food, not so good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Steak Tartare
Kelly Caldwell
My husband and I went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The service and staff were wonderful! They gave us two glasses of complimentary champagne. The food was amazing as well. We had a tour of the restaurant and learned about its history. The overall atmosphere and vibe was excellent! Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Molly Berdan
I want to specifically thank our server Daniel and the manager on duty. They were attentive, excited to explain all offerings, recommend based on our preferences, and made a wonderful experience.
We had the “Lighter 75” and the “Josephine Old Fashioned” to drink. And started with the Macaroni and added bacon - very pleased. The brunch was great with the Burger and Eggs Benedict.
The manager, sorry to not catch his name, checked on us periodically and sent us the Crème Brûlée as a little surprise. Absolutely marvelous. We will surely be back for the dinner service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bill Shafer
Fantastic experience! Came here for my wife’s birthday and did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the service was spot on! We had a damn good time
Great French bistro vibes. Such a gem in Old Town. Love the interior. Stellar French wines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deja Rothschild
Amazing place. Great food and atmosphere We celebrated our two year anniversary and Jordan treated us very well. We had complimentary champagne and dessert. We will absolutely be returning. they were highly aware of allergies and dietary restrictions. Also, 50% wine wednesdays! heck yeah!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Nichols
Came here for the first time in many years - since it was Portners I think. Excellent food and hospitality and service. I did have a small issue with my order but my server and manager were quick to take care of it and made me look forward to eating here again. Everyone should come here at least once even if you’re not hungry! It is the most beautiful building I have seen in Old Town Alexandria. Many dining rooms are available and lots and lots of space and floors to explore. The atmosphere was lively and inviting and very busy for a rainy Tuesday night. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to come here since they told me they have been open for two years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yulia Shegai
We absolutely loved our experience here! It was our first time visiting while working around Alexandria, and we decided to treat ourselves to French food for an early Sunday dinner. Dinner service starts at 4pm, so we sat on the patio and enjoyed a beautiful evening.
We tried the escargot, foie Gras mousse, steak tartare And the duck confit, and finished with coffee, profiteroles and crème brûlée for dessert—every single dish was amazing. The bread alone is to die for, and the coffee was rich and bold.
The service was excellent, and the atmosphere made the whole evening even more special. We can’t wait to come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Nicoletti
My first time at Josephine and certainly will not be the last. Food was exquisite prepared with elegant detail. Service was excellent as was the atmosphere and drinks. A real Alexandria gem.
We love Josephine and they did a great job again last night. Place looks great and food and service were superb, will be there again!
Always a great time at Josephine's. I'm grateful for all the glutten free options. Never have had an issue.
This place is GORGEOUS. Great for a celebration with a wonderful classic French menu. Service was quite heavy handed, inconsistent but friendly. We were constantly asked how we were doing to a point of annoyance, like not sure if they were rushing us out. But had to ask for our champagne and then we had to flag someone down to get the bill. Great burger, and truly a stunning place.
Service and food were great. Celebrating a birthday with a friend and catching up . We weren't rushed and had an amazing time.
The staff was extremely polite and caring and when they made a mistake on our order they apologize and went above and beyond to correct it. Lovely experience, will come back.
Extremely overpriced food, but nice atmosphere and service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
I picked this restaurant for my dad's birthday while I was back home. I decided to pick a French place as it was the type of restaurant where my parents had their first date, and it is coming up on the anniversary of her passing/their anniversary. The ambience inside was great, and the food was reasonably priced for what you got. However, we were put under the stairs in a cramped area, which was not the best, but more private. The servers came by the table with good frequency but lacked solid knowledge of the menu. They did not know the set (sauce/other ingredients not listed on the menu) of the night's special (duck à l'orange). The more frustrating part was that I ordered the fruit lambic beer, the most expensive beer on the menu. I had fond memories of first discovering a lambic at a brasserie on K Street. I was delivered what I thought was the exact same beer as my previous order. When I pointed that out to my server, she assured me that was what I ordered. After tasting again, I was certain it was the saison I had initially ordered. After some back and forth, she returned to show me the bottle, open, and poured me a new beer, which was indeed a different color and taste. I got to keep the previous beer as a bonus beer, I guess, to rectify the situation, which is why I didn't complain about the gnat on the rim when it was delivered. I wasn't going to leave a review until I noticed that the tip amount was charged differently than what I indicated on the receipt, not by a lot, but by the exact amount of the tip left by the other person the bill was split with. Great food, not so good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Steak Tartare
My husband and I went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The service and staff were wonderful! They gave us two glasses of complimentary champagne. The food was amazing as well. We had a tour of the restaurant and learned about its history. The overall atmosphere and vibe was excellent! Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to specifically thank our server Daniel and the manager on duty. They were attentive, excited to explain all offerings, recommend based on our preferences, and made a wonderful experience.
We had the “Lighter 75” and the “Josephine Old Fashioned” to drink. And started with the Macaroni and added bacon - very pleased. The brunch was great with the Burger and Eggs Benedict.
The manager, sorry to not catch his name, checked on us periodically and sent us the Crème Brûlée as a little surprise. Absolutely marvelous. We will surely be back for the dinner service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fantastic experience! Came here for my wife’s birthday and did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the service was spot on! We had a damn good time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great French bistro vibes. Such a gem in Old Town. Love the interior. Stellar French wines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place. Great food and atmosphere We celebrated our two year anniversary and Jordan treated us very well. We had complimentary champagne and dessert. We will absolutely be returning. they were highly aware of allergies and dietary restrictions. Also, 50% wine wednesdays! heck yeah!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for the first time in many years - since it was Portners I think. Excellent food and hospitality and service. I did have a small issue with my order but my server and manager were quick to take care of it and made me look forward to eating here again. Everyone should come here at least once even if you’re not hungry! It is the most beautiful building I have seen in Old Town Alexandria. Many dining rooms are available and lots and lots of space and floors to explore. The atmosphere was lively and inviting and very busy for a rainy Tuesday night. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to come here since they told me they have been open for two years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We absolutely loved our experience here! It was our first time visiting while working around Alexandria, and we decided to treat ourselves to French food for an early Sunday dinner. Dinner service starts at 4pm, so we sat on the patio and enjoyed a beautiful evening.
We tried the escargot, foie Gras mousse, steak tartare And the duck confit, and finished with coffee, profiteroles and crème brûlée for dessert—every single dish was amazing. The bread alone is to die for, and the coffee was rich and bold.
The service was excellent, and the atmosphere made the whole evening even more special. We can’t wait to come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first time at Josephine and certainly will not be the last. Food was exquisite prepared with elegant detail. Service was excellent as was the atmosphere and drinks. A real Alexandria gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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