Le Diplomate

Excellent!

Good basic French fare in a bustling, typical bistro atmosphere.

Never have gotten something I don’t like. My favorite restaurant in DC!

Another terrific meal at Le Diplomate. Sarah, my server was friendly, gracious, efficient, and had impeccable timing.

The atmosphere is full of fun, and I appreciated the extra touches of hospitality from the maitre d’.

We had made a reservation for 8pm but we’re made to wait for 20 mins after arriving on time because there was a backlog. We basically stood there without a table. What was the point of making a reservation then?

Loud but a fun vibe. Good bar.

Such a wonderful time celebrating my parents 38th anniversary. Our server - Douglas - was amazing! so attentive without being over bearing. He anticipated our needs and made the meal that much more special. excellent food, wine and dessert. We will all be back.

Service was amazing

Continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in DC... breakfast, brunch/lunch, and dinner! It never disappoints!!

The food was all amazing and the service was excellent! We will definitely come back next time we are in DC.

Excellent atmosphere and food. Service is exceptional. Reservations a must

Our food was terrible. Fries were overcooked. Steak was rare, although we asked for medium. Garnish was scraggly. I was on a business dinner, and not able to complain. I will never go back, and would rate this food as unacceptable. Very disappointing, as I have been to the original restaurant in Philadelphia.

Amazing as alway! Great way to celebrate a birthday!!

Everything was perfect - exactly as I’d hoped to celebrate a special birthday,

Le Diplomate is always amazing. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top notch. They even called to let us know that someone in our party forgot their boxed leftovers.

We had a lovely birthday brunch and our server was wonderful. The reason I gave service a three ( our server deserved at 5) is because we asked another server close by to take a picture of us and he very rudely said "Im busy". Of course our server came and took our picture. Everything else was fabulous.

Perfect Sunday Brunch to celebrate a Birthday!

Always one of our favorites for brunch!

We had a wonderful dinner. The food was delicious! The ambiance was boisterous and fun which was perfect for our bachelorette group. Armando provided impeccable service. Our dining experience could not have been better!

The waiter was very attentive and provided great recommendations on the appetizers, entree, wine, and dessert. The meal was outstanding.

Le Diplomate is simply incredible. We had an unbelievable meal from start to finish. We were freezing from the walk there, so we ordered the hot cider with bourbon right away. It was perfect, not sweet, served with a cinnamon stick and orange peel. We then had the escargot and French onion soup. So much flavor! My husband had the duck and I had the 1/2 roasted chicken for dinner. We were gushing!! They were cooked perfectly. We were so stuffed, but needed to try the apple tart and have another hot cider. The apple tart is the BEST DESSERT I HAVE EVER HAD! The ice cream perfectly complimented the delicate, soft apples and crust. I can not wait to go back!!

Great. Would like to see more wines by the glass

My wife and I love Le Diplomate. It is a go to when friends or family visit but also just a casual dinner for the two of us. The food and service are top notch. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Fantastic meal, great ambiance, the BEST creme brulee, great cocktails. My only complaint was that people kept bumping into me every time they walked by. The space was right and it's one thing at the bar, but not great when you are sitting down for a special meal

Late lunch @ 3:15 p.m. Service was impeccable. French onion soup was delicious.

Always delicious! Very crowded on the weekends but it's always a fun scene there.

Lively atmosphere and great food. Make reservations 28 days out.

Food was really good, the steak tartare amazing and the bouillabaisse was good- I wouldn’t choose it again though. It needed more flavor to it. What I didn’t like was that we received the food way to quickly. So no time to relax between the courses.

Impeccable. Luxurious. Beautiful.

Hot spot in DC! We had a fantastic experience at LeDiplomate. We were surprised at the lovely holiday decorations and fun crowd on a Thursday night. The food was fantastic and the service was also quite good. We enjoyed the mussels and steak frites - YUM! Also recommend a champagne cocktail at the bar - a great touch!

Dinner was great as always. Still my number one restaurant in DC.

Noise was a little loud in the front but seated level dropped. Great service and the oysters were really good. Steak Frites was best I’ve had in a while

This restaurant is the Gold standard for Washington dining scene. I have driven by this location for decades, and watched a run-down metal shop converted to the current gem, complete with items from Europe, such as tile, windows, tables, bar, even the vivid display of photos and cycling memorabilia. Food is tops!

We went to Le Diplomate with high hopes but our experience was tainted by a lack of professionalism by the hosts and manager. We arrived at the restaurant 5 minutes prior to our reservation and told we would be seated as soon as a table became available. To keep the story short, after a couple of rude "scoldings" from the hostess about being patient I asked for the manager. We were finally given a table 45 minutes after the reservation time (and we had not requested any special seating arrangements). The manager was unapologetic about the delay. I might add that walk-in customers without reservations were being quoted a 45-minute wait - what was the point of making a reservation when I could have walked in and been served in the same amount of time I waited? We did enjoy our food and the table service was excellent but the experience was clouded by the less than ideal treatment at the front end of the restaurant.

Always an excellent experience. been here several times and never a disappointment. Everything is tasty. Love their onion soup, veal, trout, duck, meat, etc. Great fries too! Service is always attentive and everyone is nice. Bread is fantastic.

Exceptional all around. As a bartender at a restaraunt with similar flair, I was more than pleased.

I ordered the mushroom soup and the ravioli, and both of my dishes were inedibly salty. The service and atmosphere were good though.

We had booked our table one month in advance and still we were seated in the outdoor area which has a temporary cover these days. It was very cold in the room. After complaining we were seated in the other area. It is OK place for casual dinner but not for birthday or any other special celebrations.

Great food, wonderful service and great ambiance. Always a fantastic experience.

Celebrating my engagement!