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Bistro Cacao, Washington, DC

Bistro Cacao

4.9 (3413)
$31 to $50
French
316 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Bistro Cacao has been serving modern French cuisine to DC customers in Capitol Hill since 2009. Charming décor with velvet curtained walls in Red Room and Rouge Room gave Bistro Cacao it's fame as the most Romantic Restaurant in DC.
Serving brunch, lunch and dinner indoor and in its charming patio. Bar on the first floor is also the go-to place for the neighborhood.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Alex Merritt
  • Catering
    Please email us at events@bistrocacao.com to learn more about our catering services for your next event.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross street
    3rd and 4th NE
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Union Station red line three blocks away
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 3,413 people are saying

Bistro Cacao 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambiance

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Cacao offers a "wonderful ambiance" and impressive red wine selection. Guests rave about the "superb" scallop, venison, and filet mignon dishes. The "attentive" service enhances the dining experience. Perfect for anniversaries and family gatherings, this "delightful and cozy spot" with "amazing atmosphere" is a must-visit for French cuisine lovers.
3,413 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance and red wine collection. Well worth the visit

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  2. Emily and Thomas VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Especially good with a mixed crowd of grandparents and toddlers!!

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  3. Debi

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience for our anniversary at Bistro Cacao last night. This was our first dining experience with them. We would definitely come back! My husband and I shared the scallop appetizer, it was fabulous. He had the venison dinner and I had the filet mignon. Both were superb. Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. Creme Brulee for desert to top off the wonderful meal. Thank you Bistro Cacao!

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  4. David VIP

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, amazing atmosphere. Never did get an explanation on what the 3% surcharge covered.

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  5. Barbara

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loce Bistro Cacao. There were five of us — everything perfect. The have a great happy journey too.

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  6. Bryan VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent out 27th anniversary at Bistrot Cacao and it was wonderful. Their smoked old fashioned was amazing and we loved the salade and the cheese course, followed by the hanger steak and the special beef Wellington. Ended with a trio of sorbets! How did we not know it’s been in DC for 15 years?!

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  7. Justin VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a delicious place that I had the pleasure of visiting several times over the last few years. I am so thankful for great service, great atmosphere, and great food.

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  8. Philip VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant restaurant with good French fare and somewhat awkward service.

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  9. eileen

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful and cozy spot that will transport you to Paris. Wonderful lunch spot. Great menu selections, attentive service and delicious food. Would love to return and try dinner.

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  10. Kristen

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience overall! The food was great! Good sized portions, nice service, and pretty reasonable pricing for what you get. Would recommend!

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FAQs

Bistro Cacao does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bistro Cacao also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 546-4737.

Bistro Cacao is rated 4.9 stars by 3413 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. Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Bistro Cacao

316 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd and 4th NE
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Union Station red line three blocks away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Alex Merritt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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