Le Diplomate
Consistently always a wonderful meal, there’s never a miss.
Great steak and fries at a great price, largest French wine list I've ever seen, sommelier was great to talk to and very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone.
Stunning. Impeccable service, which at this point we’re looking for if we’re going to take the trouble to go out on a date, beautifully prepared and presented food, unpretentious and unpatronizing suggestions about wine that didn’t suggest we were morons or neophytes, uniform good humor from staff, and an easy, unhurried pace. Really one of my top twenty meals out, anywhere, ever.
The food is good but when I ordered the wine on the low range from the wine list, which is $60 a bottle wine, the waiter asked me if that was my range price and I said yes, then he said that it’s cheap, I did not say anything as I did not want to make trouble and had a birthday celebration but I thought, if a $60 bottle of wine is cheap why are they serving that cheap wine I at this great restaurant.
Food was amazing. We were there to celebrate a job promotion and as far as food and service, Le Diplomate certainly delivered. Where it fell short was in our seating. We came early for our reservation. After being given the option, we opted for outside. Unfortunately, we were seated on the perimeter. There was no heater above us nor was there one beside us. During dinner, we realized we were the only ones. Everyone who came after us was seated under a heater. We dined with our coats on. I would never do this again. Please put a heat lamp above those tables so no one has to endure what we did. Thank you.
Very pricey for what I was served. I wasn’t as impressed as all the recommendations had labeled it. I don’t have a desire to go back. Just wasn’t a top pick. Food wasn’t bad - but not for the price I was charged!
Wonderful French brasserie. Bread, oysters, beef Bourgogne, steak frites, and cheese selection were all terrific. Extensive wine list. When they didn’t have the initial wine I selected, the sommelier recommended an alternative and discounted it to the same price as my original selection.
Loved it! Amazing food, service, and atmosphere.
The food was superb, the service was impeccable and the whole experience made for a memorable birthday celebration.
Best brunch place in the City. If you go, you have to get their cheese board!
The food was great as always, but the service was really phenomenal this time! All of the staff was very friendly and helpful even once our server had a large group too!
I don’t understand the reservation system
They seem to show preferential treatment to select customers
I live in the neighborhood and can never seem to get a decent reservation through Open Table
Wonderful first visit to this restaurant after weeks of waiting to get the perfect reservation (its a very popular spot). The server was very attentive and personable from beginning to end. I started with Gougères, they give you quite a few of them and pretty much melt in your mouth - so good. I enjoyed the Steak Frites for my entree. Steak was perfectly seasoned with maître d’butter, accompanied by a load of crispy fries. There was no room for dessert this time but I'm looking forward to my next visit.
Incredible food and service!
Fabulous and excellent! The most perfect Sunday brunch experience!!
We had a very nice dinning experience at Le Diplomat with friends. Amazingly like a Bistro in Paris. Bob Citron
May be my favorite restaurant in DC. Reliably very good food, but I'm probably even more impressed with the exceptional service, from hostesses to servers to floor managers. The overall atmosphere is wonderful, really consistently lively and festive. I like that it's absolutely not stuffy formal, but almost a hyper-Disney version of an idealized French bistro, and they successfully pull off that illusion.
Always appreciate Le Dip's dependable menu. Food was great and service was great.
We were there Sat. Jan. 18, 2020. Arrived at 6:30 p.m..
Le Diplomate appeared to be full as usual even for a holiday weekend.
The noise level seemed higher than normal; was very difficult to carry on a conversation.
The food was scrumptious! Our server was outstandingly attentive! The ambience was reminiscent of Paris.
The only negative I have is the hostess who served us couldn’t hide her lack of patience with me. She seemed annoyed to take my coat to check and at the end of the meal was equally disengaged. I’m chalking it up to it being a busy night.
Delicious! I would recommend getting a reservation. It’s a fun place for a girls night out.
Amazing brunch. The food, service, and atmosphere all were outstanding. Monica was so lovely with service and made it a festive and memorable morning!
Once again, we all had great meals and great service.
Always excellent!
So much fun and great people. Great wine and food. Enjoyed the mussels.
Work event
Best hamburger in DC - Lobster bisque was excellent. Great deserts.
LE Diplomate was great as always. It’s a routine spot for my wife and I but this was the first time we did a large group for her birthday and the restaurant was extremely helpful, service was excellent and the food is always top notch. Can’t wait to go back.
This place does not disappoint from great service to the delicious food. My server Matt, made great recommendations and everything I had was delicious. I can’t wait to go back.
We always have an excellent meal. Never disappoints.
Went for brunch and had was blown away by the food and the service!
absolutely amazing! the sea bass was an absolute hit!
Food was good but not impressive, service was average, but warmed up to satisfactory. Meals were delivered promptly, bread was very good and support staff responsive. Prices are reasonable but overall impression and total package left me indifferent.
Everything was great but we did feel rushed.
Wonderful!
Lovely restaurant and experience! Food is high quality although quite expensive - but worth it.
Really great experience. We came with two little kids and the server did a really nice job of taking care of us. Not really a family Resturant so it’s really up to the server to make you feel welcome and he did a great job. I just felt that the chairs were falling apart and uncomfortable.
Servers are incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. They're great with recommendations and pairings. Each dish on the menu belongs there, and the range of options is outstanding.
The service was horrible. Our waiter was very nice but inexperienced at best. This was our first time to the restaurant so wasn’t that impressed.
Always exceeds expectations every time. Do not miss the chance to dine at this Washington, DC institution.
I’m a regular for the inception of the restaurant. You will never be disappointed with the food, just make sure the hostess knows who you are and what you are wearing once you check in for a reservation, it may be crowded.
