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   DoctorB

   Washington DC

   39 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Out first visit since BC (before COVID). While this is mainly a small neighborhood restaurant, we were frequent diners as we often stopped for dinner here after Sunday concerts. We’re so happy that they survived without us and were there to welcome is back now that concerts are pretty much 100% in-person. The menu has changed a bit from 30+ months ago, but the gold and red beet salad with whipped goats Cheese is still on the menu, and that was my selection. Excellent and topped with crunchy pistachios. My wife opted for fried green tomatoes atop a bed of minced tomatoes and cilantro. Also excellent. My main was seasonal special: soft shell crabs. Crunchy and tasty, but the base was simply kernels of corn—a bit pedestrian an accompaniment. The best course was my wife’s main: fettuccine with mushroom crema and lots of garlic. We’ll be back again when our concert season starts again in the Autumn.

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   Rosie40

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent for and service. Gluten free options on food. Deserts were great as well as speciality drinks.

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   Cangeles

   Washington DC

   94 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   94 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Whether dining in or out, Matisse offers a lovely setting for a nice meal.

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   john

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always reliable neighborhood gem. Great for all occasions.

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   foodfans

   Washington DC

   56 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   56 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Brunch at Matisse is always a pleasure. We highly recommend this dining experience.

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   LMcA

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food: fried green tomatoes, halibut, soft-shell crab, and crème brûlée definite winners. Comfortable, elegant restaurant for a gathering of four good friends.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was good.

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8. AW

   AdornaW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We loved the entire experience from walking in the door to leaving the restaurant! Great atmosphere, service, and the food was delicious!

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   trynewthings

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Matisse consistently delivers great food and excellent service.

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    SandraV

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Matisse is a favorite. The food is exceptional, as is the service. Never misses a step.

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    BarryB

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding meal from start to finish. Noise level was low since we were outside. Service was impeccable, not rushed, well timed.

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    peterr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Matisse is our favorite restaurant in DC, and perhaps anywhere! The food is consistently outstanding and the staff are second-to-none.

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    LindaG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Very nice restaurant in the neighborhood. Excellent service. Good food. A little pricey.

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    john

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food and service very good. Neighborhood gem. Always reliable.

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    NativeWashingtonian

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary

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    myrap

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful pink cherry blossom branches added much to the decor and perfect for Easter. Great meal and service.

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    LarryP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Eating at Matisse is always a special experience. The ambiance communicates elegance, the service is professional, and the food Is delicious. Matisse is one of Washington's finest restaurants.

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    Dudley

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great meal, great location, got noisy later as more customers arrived

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    LindaL

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    A neighborhood gem, nice environment, friendly service, great menu and wine options and I have always had excellent meals there.

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    DGDC

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent a d friendly service and delicious food

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    Anacapri

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Luscious food, always, in a very pleasant room with very good service. Not show-off-y, but seemingly simple dishes -- e.g. an appetizer of smoked salmon with endive, a few capers & tiny blood orange slices -- are so, so good that if I every win the lottery (though prices not unreasonable) I'll eat there every night.

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    SamW

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Good menu, excellent service, pleasant surroundings - who could ask for more?

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    JamesR

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was excellent, and the service was perfect. However, the noise level was so high that my dinner companion and I had to shout in order to hear each other.

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24. DC

    DCDiner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We had a later reservation (8:45) so some diners were just finishing, but the energy was good. Service was excellent as was the wine recommendation. I ordered the Branzino and was expecting both sides of the fish for the price, but was served just one half. It was excellent though.

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    RodF

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always fantastic food and service. Easy parking

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    Bebe

    Washington DC

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always wonderful in every way. Fritz is a gracious host and it feels like a private party.

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    Gail

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Superb restaurant - my favourite - food always consistently excellent . Not an every day place but for special occasions .

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    LeeL

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    It is a very good restaurant. My main course was not very good but my friend's was. Salad and dessert delicious.

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    SueD

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2022

    overall5food2service5ambience5

    Cold shrimp dish with salad had all of 4 shrimp. Not fair!

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    charlotteg

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    food delicious....server was lovely in every way.....had out of town guests and Matisse was the perfect choice.....

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    foodfans

    Washington DC

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant continues to be a favorite of ours as it has been for about 20 years.

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    Crouton

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Farewell dinner

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    john

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Matisse always reliable and good choice for dinner with friends!

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    lindylou

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    It was a wonderful brunch and the food was superb.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Would return. Nice neighborhood place with two floors, lots of space. If upstairs, make sure to reserve table next to windows. Good food, excellent wine menu. Service a bit weak but post Covid, everyone short staff, and this restaurant is huge and needs more staff and a sommelier. But, if you are patient and don’t mind spotty service, this is a great easy option for a nice meal and good neighborhood feel.

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    GSCMJOE

    Washington DC

    218 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    218 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Never disappointed with the quality, service and price at Matisse. Wine list is abundant and adequately priced. I had the fettucine pasta with mushrooms and she had the jumbo shrimp puttanesca. Both entrees superb!!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It is a beautiful restaurant! They have delicious dishes with beautiful presentation. Also a wide wine list and wonderful desserts. I will definitely be coming back and recommend! Our waiter Jaime made our experience great and took very good care of us.

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    Satisfied

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Matisse violated Covid-19 protocols, creating an uncomfortable, possibly dangerous environment. Vaccination proof was not requested or checked. Patrons, almost uniformly, were unmasked. Tables were close together. One table with twelve guests had people shouting from end to end to hear each other. It took over 30 minutes to have the preparation of food completed after the check was requested so that we could leave. We have long loved Matisse. It was an extremely disappointing experience.

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    TimT

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Valentines Day dinner with my partner of 10 years. Our first visit and definitely not the last. The fixed menu and the selections were incredible. Great, great food!

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    Anacapri

    Cleveland

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All good: superb food, lovely low-key ambiance, attentive but never intrusive service and warmly welcoming staff. When I win the lottery I'll dine there every night.

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