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La Chaumiere, Washington, DC

La Chaumiere

4.9 (4966)
$31 to $50
French
2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Javier Rincon
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    28th St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,966 people are saying

La Chaumiere reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Chaumiere is a Georgetown gem that offers "exquisite French country cooking" with "authentic French cottage feel." Guests rave about the "spectacular food" and "impeccable service," complemented by a cozy ambiance featuring a fireplace. Known for its soufflés and diverse menu, it's a "must visit" in DC.

4,966 Reviews
  1. jody

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing, from the food, wine and top notch service.

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  2. Vern

    Boise7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We have a history at La Chaumiere. Several important moments we have shared here. So we chose to celebrate our anniversary here this year. It started out so well. The foie gras (don’t judge!) was lovely, extraordinary! Then, despite a $70 price tag, the wine was only fine. My husband‘s beef dish was so, so good! Again, we were encouraged. However, the duck in a currant sauce was so tough that I could not cut it with a steak knife. I thought it was interesting that they brought me a steak knife when they brought my husband’s. Perhaps they already knew that the duck was going to be very tough? I told our waiter that I thought he would want to know that it was not good. He said he will let the kitchen know. That was the end of the matter. No one came to talk to us. I would suggest if you come here that you NOT order this dish.

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  3. Beth VIP

    Baltimore151 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with the charming decor and atmosphere. We also appreciated our seating in the area, which we desired. All of our food choices were well prepared and very enjoyable.

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  4. Barry

    Dallas34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful, extraordinary experience at La Chaumiere! The atmosphere helped us feel like we were in France. It was hard to choose from the large menu. Our choices were excellent. Our server was efficient, friendly and offered great wine suggestions. We'll be back!

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  5. Betsy

    Washington DC33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Better and better - just love it! go and enjoy it and you will not regret it…

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  6. caryn VIP

    Washington DC28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent. Will return soon for another fabulous experience

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  7. Oscar

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Nice service, great food and very nicely decorated. Highly recommended

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  8. Patrick

    Montreal1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a place that does not shy away from proposing well-prepared traditional French cuisine. Quality products, thorough preparations, good fonds make for a very pleasant moment.

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  9. Robert VIP

    Orlando26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good outdoor street seating. After 0730pm it quiets down and is nice. Weekday and not tourist season Food and service great. Veal Scalapini and Venasom were good

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  10. Robert VIP

    Orlando26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over many years the experience had never degraded. Even with the change in ownership the service, food and experience has remained excellent. While the menu has some changed it improves as the world changes. It still make us feel that we are in a restaurant in France. The wine selection is excellent and priced appropriately.

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FAQs

La Chaumiere offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 338-1784.

La Chaumiere is rated 4.9 stars by 4966 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for La Chaumiere

2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    28th St. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Javier Rincon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.
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