French Restaurants near Arlington, VA

“Great Happy Hour specials on Oysters and the Steak Tartare is Amazing!“

“Friendly, accommodating and great options for food and wine. Also a great spot for happy hour!“

“What a lovely experience. I’m writing this review because the staff were amazing. As someone who has been in the food industry, it was really cool to see staff that worked really well together, had a really great flow, and paid attention to the little details. I’ll admit I only had a drink and no food but the menu shows relatively good prices for an airport bar and restaurant. I highly recommend.“

“We had beef burgundy, beef cigars and rack of lamb. The food is amazingly good. Authentic and well prepared. I consider the best in this area. Their service is also excellent. This is our 5th time and we will come back soon.“

“Great space, loved the food.“

“The food was fresh and delicious! The service was excellent and the owner came around to talk to us! He was so sweet!! He made us feel like family! I will definitely recommend this lovely establishment to my family and friends! I should have taken more photos, but I forgot- it was as sooo goo!!“

“Cafe Colline is spectacular. I had a toddler with me, was dressed in an adidas track suit, and wanted real food as we waited for someone working in the area. Most of the customers were much better dressed and without a child. Nothing wrong with this, just painting the picture. The staff could not have been nicer and more professional. We were greeted with open arms, sat immediately, and served with absolute professionalism. My food (the fish) was so good I considered licking the plate. They don’t necessarily have a kid’s menu but offered numerous things to make a toddler. I went with the burger and fries. They complimented this with numerous dipping sauces and made the burger to order. The charge was minimal and fair. I always clean up after him as toddlers can be messy and they insisted on letting them clean up (I did it anyway). Restrooms were spotless and the kitchen area you pass was very clean and well organized. It’s a small spot full of big talent. This will be a regular for us. A must dine.“

“my 11 yo daughter went here for a business trip with her grandma and they went here for brunch. she ordered a brunch burger and said it was the best burger of her life. it was so good that she had to call them all the way from IL to ask how they made it!!“

“Good and service was exemplary“

“Great food in a great location in Georgetown. Parking right down the street.“

“The elderly lady at the restaurant reception should be more friendly and welcoming to guests. She is the first person we encounter in the morning before breakfast, and unfortunately, her attitude feels more like she’s working at the White House than in a hospitality setting. I hope she can be more warm and smiling like the rest of the staff at the restaurant.“

“Truly fantastic food and a first rate professional staff. Always a pleasure to dine at La Bise. Amazing service, very interesting and upscale interior, and a great meal, what else could you ask for?“

“Restaurant Review: Le Sel French Bistro Le Sel French Bistro near Logan Circle delivers a delightful mix of classic French cuisine with modern flair in a cozy, chic setting. The Escargots were indulgent, with garlic Pernod butter enhancing their tender richness, while the Onion Soup transported me to Paris with its flavorful broth and golden, cheesy crust. The Steak au Poivre & Frites was a standout, perfectly cooked with bold black pepper jus, creamy Béarnaise, and crispy frites. Each dish balances tradition and creativity, making for a memorable dining experience. For an authentic taste of France in DC, Le Sel is a must-visit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #LeSelFrenchBistro #FrenchCuisine #LoganCircleEats #DCFoodies #FineDining #FoodieFavorites“

“Nous avons passé une superbe soirée au Convivial. Merci à toute l’équipe et tout particulièrement au jeune serveur très gentil fan de dimitri Payet ainsi et surtout au chef toulonnais qui a régalé nos papilles en côtoyant l’excellence avec son poisson au pistou et les côtes d’agneau. Une petite famille du sud de la France, allez l’OM et le RC Toulon 😉.“

“Bistro Cacao was an outstanding choice to cater lunch for a very important business meeting. The food was AMAZING, from appetizers, salad, main course and dessert! Highly recommend them for your next event, meeting or just a fine place to dine!! Great Service, Great Food, Great Presentation!“

“Everything about our experience was amazing—from the food to the service. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. What truly made the night special was the hospitality. Meti, the manager, was incredible—she went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcome and cared for. We'll definitely be coming back!“

“Overall lackluster experience. There are better French-style restaurants in DC. Cute place, great location, food was just ok. We've had better similar dishes elsewhere locally. Wait staff was attentive but seemed disinterested. Might try brunch one day. Not sure we'd return for dinner.“

“Superlative tasting menu, top notch wine parings, outstanding service, from a staff that outnumbers the clientele, what’s not to like? Yes it’s small, so leave the soccer team meetup for the pizza place. For Lutece, bring your favorite couple or 1 or 2 very special friends“

“Best French restaurant in DC. The prix fixe menu is innovative, delicious, copious, and fairly priced. We went to celebrate a birthday and the chef really made it special. The attention to detail is wonderful and the food is majestic. Best bouillabaisse outside Marseille. 10/10 recommend and will be back, merci!“

“The food, ambiance and service were spectacular. I can’t say enough good things about this place!!!“

“Love the foods and place . All employee are very good .“

“A cute and cozy bistro with delicious food and fabulous service!“

“For years, I was an absolute fan of Le Diplomate. It reminded me of the charm of old Europe—Paris, Vienna—something I missed after moving to the U.S. The atmosphere was always inviting, the restaurant beautiful, and the food consistently good. As a bread lover, I was particularly fond of their bread basket. I often asked for a second round because I could never get enough of this delicious treat, made in countless ways over thousands of years.
A couple of weeks ago, my friends recommended a new French restaurant, Amélie. We decided to try it one evening, and what a treat it was! While the ambiance isn’t as old-world European as Le Diplomate, the modern vibe was refreshing. The open kitchen, with the crew moving around preparing dishes, added an exciting touch. But what I truly must highlight here is the food. Every single dish was bursting with flavor, expertly prepared, and utterly mouthwatering.
I was genuinely surprised to find that the food at Amélie surpassed even Le Diplomate and Pastis DC, which I had visited just a few weeks earlier. All four of us—who had visited both Le Diplomate and Pastis together—agreed that Amélie was the winner! The two desserts we shared were also fantastic, and the receipt presented to us in an old French book (ours was a classic Diderot) was a charming and thoughtful detail.
Amélie is now absolutely my go-to spot for exceptional French food, fantastic service, and a fun, lively atmosphere.“

“Wonderful date night. Fantastic, attentive service and absolutely perfect food. Highly recommended.“

“Dinner at Pastis was good, but I won’t try the duck confit again. This is was my second visit to Pastis. The onion soup and calamari were very good. My friend’s steak frites were excellent. The crème brûlée was great. But I feel sorry for the poor duck that gave up its life for the duck confit I was served. Duck confit if supposed to be rich in flavor with meat that falls off the bone at the slightest touch. This was a tough duck leg that resisted most of my efforts to cut off a few bites of meat. It was not good. Oh, well.“

“A friend treated me to birthday dinner at Rosemary’s. Neither of us had been before and we were so happy to discover it. Start to finish every morsel was fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. We will be back!“

“We dined there this evening and we’re very impressed. My husband is a Steak tartare lover and he said it was the best in the DC area. The trout almandine was ver good we highly recommend Josephine’s.“

“Nice brunch with a French tilt. Benedict was great, avoid the chicken and waffles.

We recently had dinner. Very nice experience. Good relatively inexpensive wine selection. Bouibase special was very skimpy and overpriced. Other entree were fine. Excellent chocolate dessert.“

“Nice wine pair with mussels. Reasonable pricing.“

“A cozy and intimate space with warm lighting and vintage decor. The service and staff go beyond and above for you to spend a lovely time. Unfortunately the food is not up to the standards of the place. The steak was hard to cut and chew. The frites where plain and a little bit saggy. Even the filet mignon was hard.

Make sure to have a reservation. Another option is the bar, first come first serve.“

“Best mushroom soup ever with all the good wines!“

“Great brunch, cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff!“

“Make a reservation! This was the best "meal" of our entire 11 year marriage! Made for a wonderful anniversary setting; service was exceptional. Cheers to the entire staff!“

“Today was my 1st time eating here and I came with my father for Fathers Day. My father had eaten here several times and wanted me to try it. I liked Le Chat Noir and would come back again. Reasonably priced for higher quality French food.“

“The tagine was excellent. Central has a fantastic wine list, and it so pleasant to sit outside on Pennsylvania Avenue and people watch.“

“I truly enjoyed our Mother Day's Lunch at Cafe Tatti last week, food was sooo delicious, specially Risotto with Scallops and Baked Oysters.. staff was very attentive and welcoming, ambiance was very cozy and warm.. I knew Cafe Tatti for a long time but with new owner Chef Giovanni the restaurant provides next level French Cuisine Experience.. I certainly will be back soon.“

“Great service and amazing food“

“Catching up with old friends and it was a wonderful setting. Comfy booth, not too loud, we could really talk. Food was delicious. The only thing that was a little off putting was that they were out of things on the wine list-one white was completely not available and second choice only had one bottle left. At least our server was honest with us. This was a Thursday night. Hopefully, a shipment was arriving the next day.“

“The asparagus soup has interesting tastes, like the Parmesan pudding blended so well with soup! The zucchini cake is another unexpected presentation too, didn’t expected it to be like a quiche and omelette texture. A star off for the bread, the bread came cold and the butter is frozen. Butter can’t melt in the bread. Also the bread is hard to bite. It charges $8 for a basket, expecting something better. Ordered shrimp risotto and duck confit for main courses, they are too salty for us. It’s an open kitchen dining area at first floor. Seats beside the kitchen will have smells for cooking.“

“Beautiful place, excellent food!“

“We had a great lunch! Highly recommended! 😋😋😋“

“I was very impressed with Brabo. The drinks were very good and the food was excellent. The service was off the charts though! Exceptional service. This was for a wedding rehearsal dinner and they were very accommodating but just seemed to be naturally good at this type of event. Well done!“

“Fantastic food, attentive service, and ambient setting. Such a fantastic spot“

“Good food, perfect portions, and good cocktails!“

“Grace was our server and she was truly so kind!! We are not really wine drinkers and she took the time to ask us questions and recommend us a good and affordable bottle. At the end of the night she brought us some rose on the house which was so sweet. Overall 10/10“

“Macarons are what they are known fa!“

“This place was wonderful. The food was just the right portion for trying a little bit of everything paired with a couple of glasses of very reasonably priced wines.“

“We visited with friends and thoroughly enjoyed every dish we tried. The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful—elegant and beautifully designed. I loved the overall vibe of the place. The food, coffee, and the entire experience were simply fantastic. Highly recommend!“

“Trope fantastique. Always prepared perfectly“

“The vegetables on the vegetarian platter were delicious-- crisp and fresh and beautifully seasoned. The mozzarella and tomato came with perfect pieces of crostini. The sangria was wonderful.“