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Josephine - Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Josephine - Old Town

4.7 (1125)
$31 to $50
French
109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to Josephine, a French brasserie located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Inspired by classic Parisian eateries, Josephine brings the timeless charm and culinary traditions of France to the local dining scene.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Website
    https://www.josephineoldtown.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
  • Location
    109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch at Josephine

    Multiple dates available
    Weekends are for lingering over brunch, and Josephine is the perfect settling to do just that. Join us for a refined brunch experience, where classic French technique meets brunchy flavors.
    Weekend Brunch at Josephine Photo

Private dining

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,125 people are saying

Josephine - Old Town 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine - Old Town offers a delightful dining experience with "incredible service" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious food," including traditional French dishes and a gluten-free menu. The restaurant's "beautiful setting" and "attentive staff" make it a favorite for special occasions and returning patrons.
1,125 Reviews

  1. Laura

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was good but it always took him a little longer with follow through than I expected. It could have been because we had a special dietary restriction (which he immediately asked about when he arrived at our table) and it took him awhile to get information from the chef. Otherwise, the experience was nice.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your feedback—we’re glad to hear you had a nice overall experience and appreciated your server’s attentiveness to your dietary needs. We truly value your kind words and your understanding as our team worked to ensure everything met your requirements. We’d love the chance to welcome you back for an even smoother and more seamless visit. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d be happy to personally ensure everything is just right for you next time. Warmly, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine

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  2. Stefan

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful brunch! Excellent service and elevated classics prepared with attention to detail. Delicious food, wonderful service, and beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommended!
    Josephine - Old TownResponded today
    Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed brunch with us—from the elevated classics to the attentive service and beautiful atmosphere. It means a lot to know you'd recommend us, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful experience at Josephine! Warmly, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine

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  3. morgan

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We came here for my wifes birthday and they treated us great I will definitely be coming here again.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind review! We’re honored you chose Josephine to celebrate your wife’s birthday and so glad to hear you felt well taken care of. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime—whether for another special occasion or just a great night out. Looking forward to your next visit! Warmly, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine

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  4. John

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice brunch. Food and Service was great. Staff was quite attentive and engaging. Really enjoyed the whole experience
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed brunch with us and that the food, service, and overall experience made for a memorable visit. We’d love to welcome you back again soon—whether for brunch, dinner, or just a drink at the bar. Looking forward to seeing you again at Josephine! Warmly, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine

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  5. Matthew VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were several birthdays this past weekend. The staff was attentive to each one that I saw, including my own table. The food and drink were both well presented and delicious. My entire party loved the whole dining experience. I love that Josephine’s has consistently been an excellent experience each and every time I have dined there. This past reservation was no exception.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your birthday celebration was such a success and that your entire party enjoyed the food, drinks, and attentive service. It means the world to us that Josephine continues to be a place you can count on for a consistently excellent experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon for another memorable visit! Warmly, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine

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  6. Thomas

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, great food, and a perfect bar to lounge before your table is ready.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the service, the food, and the atmosphere at the bar before being seated. It's always our goal to make every part of your visit feel special. We’d love to welcome you back again soon—whether it’s for a full meal or just to relax at the bar with a cocktail in hand! and BTW, your server's name is Sheikh, and he was so happy to hear about your review. Warmly, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town

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  7. Erika VIP

    San Antonio6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food, attentive service, noisy atmosphere
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and attentive service. We understand the atmosphere can get lively, especially during peak hours, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We’d love to welcome you back again soon—perhaps for a more relaxed visit during quieter hours. Looking forward to seeing you at Josephine again! Warmly, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine

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  8. Fred

    San Diego8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and we appreciated the birthday ‘special’ for our grandson!
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and that your grandson’s birthday felt special—it was our pleasure to celebrate with you. We’d love to welcome you all back again soon for another memorable visit to Josephine! Warmly, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine

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  9. Laura VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is lovely and we were delighted with the traditional French dishes we ordered. (Beef tartare, Lyonnaise salad, steak frites and duck confit.) The gluten-free menu was so appreciated. My husband can’t eat gluten, so I won’t have to twist his arm to come back again. The wine selection was good, although the bottle we ordered didn’t arrive until we were almost done with our appetizers. Overall, though, we loved it.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our traditional French dishes and that the gluten-free options made your experience even more enjoyable. It’s wonderful to hear your husband felt well accommodated—we’d love to welcome you both back again soon. Apologies for the delay with your wine; we’ll work to ensure a smoother flow next time. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town

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  10. Laura

    Virginia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I made a reservation at Josephine based on the recommendation of one person in our party, who had eaten here before and knew they had a gluten free menu. (Suggestion: put the GF menu on your website!) We were celebrating 3 birthdays in our party of 5, so I had called ahead to confirm it was OK to bring a bakery cake as part of our celebration. No issue there. Shortly after we were seated, the general manager came by and identified himself - a nice touch I don't often come across in restaurants. Our server was good, if a little distracted by the busy room (took a while to order our drinks once we were seated). We were in the large room upstairs, with a window facing the street. It was bustling and fairly loud. The food we ordered was good, well-prepared. Cocktails were good, though the mocktails weren't as well-received (you order a "profile" such as "sweet" & it's bartender's choice unless you have a specific flavor request). Once a few of the tables around us had cleared, the staff set up a table for 12 adjacent to ours. The dozen women seated there were extremely loud (I could repeat entire conversations, names, how they knew each other, etc., etc.), making it difficult to even converse and greatly distressing one in our party with noise sensitivity - who even tried ear plugs, to no avail. Unfortunately we had to make the decision to finish up our meal and leave, taking our celebratory birthday cake with us. The general manager came by once I notified the server that we needed to leave, and offered to put a note in my Open Table file for a quieter location next time. The server promptly brought the check & offered birthday wishes as she was returning the cake. All this is to say the staff did display their concern, though there really wasn't much else they could do at that moment. A very unfortunate situation to already be seated & in the middle of our meal then have a party of 12 set up right next to us. Hoping to try another (quiet) time

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FAQs

Josephine - Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 683-1776.

Josephine - Old Town is rated 4.7 stars by 1125 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Josephine - Old Town

109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.josephineoldtown.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
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