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Matisse, Washington, DC

Matisse

4.8 (1778)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
4934 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

To our dear friends and loyal customers,

During this time Matisse will continue to offer our pickup and delivery options. Starting March 30th, our restaurant will operate 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday.

To ensure availability please make your reservations now.

To continue to safely serve you, and hopefully provide some comfort and deliciousness to your home. Matisse will continue offer curbside pickup from the hours of 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday.

Orders can be placed over the phone by reaching us at (202) 244-5222 or ubereats and doordash for delivery.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fritz Siegfried
  • Catering
    Matisse Restaurant offers full catering services. Please inquire further by contacting Fritz Siegfried or Deanna Siegfried at 202 244 5222. .
  • Private party facilities
    175 seated, 2 floors; 200 cocktail style
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Cross street
    Fessenden
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), as well as Tenley AU Metro. Matisse is located in between these two stops. We are located 3 1/2 blocks south of Mazza Gallery.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,778 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matisse delivers an exceptional dining experience with its "fantastic cooking" and "outstanding service" in a "welcoming space." Guests rave about dishes like the seafood risotto, soft shell crabs, and hearts of palm salad, along with a "great wine selection." It's a "neighborhood treasure" perfect for any occasion.
1,778 Reviews
  1. Donald VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My soft shell crabs and husband’s fettuccine were excellent. Good, well priced French Chardonnay by the glass

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  2. Mary Anne VIP

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy Matisse. It has been our favorite restaurant for years. Max was our server and he was great!

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  3. Casey

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We used to dine here from time to time. Then we moved back into the area after a decade away and this was our first evening out. Not disappointed. Love the ambiance. Food was quite good. The fried green tomatoes were a perfect start, they divided the order for us to share. The seafood risotto was rich in flavor. Halibut was perfectly cooked. The stuff it rested on was nondescript/confusing flavors. Strawberry shortcake was excellent. Jay the server was very personable. We'll be back.

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  4. Noel VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area260 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Matisse! They consistently have fantastic cooking, outstanding service (thank you Kristian), in a very comfortable and welcoming space. And excellent music, too. Last night we had their Caesar salad, entrees of some wonderful soft shell crabs with succotash, and Pearl River salmon that is always outstanding. They have a great selection of wines, too.

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  5. Peggy VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious!! The service was very attentive and detail oriented. The restaurant decor is inviting and cozy. A longtime favorite that has been happily rediscovered by me and my friends!!

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  6. Avi VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great meal at Matisse and excellent service.

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  7. sunny

    Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love having the casual chic Matisse in our convenient neighborhood. The roast chicken is always comforting and reliably good. The wine by the glass is good, and the choices satisfying. I love the atmosphere of elegance. Our waiter was just the right combination of knowledgeable and charming.

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  8. Alicia

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful experience - first time there. Great dinner, service and very welcoming Atmosphere - will be back!

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  9. Laura VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area103 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and excellent service. Nice wine list.

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  10. philip VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kristen was a great server and very helpful in every way.

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FAQs

Matisse does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Matisse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 244-5222.

Matisse is rated 4.8 stars by 1778 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Tenleytown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Matisse

4934 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fessenden
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), as well as Tenley AU Metro. Matisse is located in between these two stops. We are located 3 1/2 blocks south of Mazza Gallery.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fritz Siegfried
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Matisse Restaurant offers full catering services. Please inquire further by contacting Fritz Siegfried or Deanna Siegfried at 202 244 5222. .
  • Private party facilities
    175 seated, 2 floors; 200 cocktail style
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