Josephine - Old Town

Josephine - Old Town reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

1. M

   Maureen

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitress Josephine (I know funny) was superb. She answered all of our questions and accommodated us every time we had a request. The Rockfish was superb, the mussels were delicious and the steak cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend dining here. The manager stopped by our table twice and we greeted him with smiles and happiness.
   

   Is this helpful?

2. W

   Whitney VIP

   Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Josephine’s is fabulous. I have yet to experience poor service - your servers are wonderful and so hospitable. Thank you for another great meal!
   

   Is this helpful?

3. E

   Echo

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time at Josephine, but expected a little more from our experience. The Good & Great: The food was fabulous, and the ambiance was incredible. We went to celebrate a master's graduate with close family and friends, and were drawn to Josephine by the great reviews and French menu, as the graduate studied French for over a decade. It made for a memorable meal to celebrate the graduate. Our waiter brought the graduate complimentary profiteroles and a sparkler at dessert. The waitstaff and hostesses were very kind and personable. The Not-So-Great: We waited 20 minutes for our table even after I confirmed 24 hours before our reservation, received a text that our table was ready 5 minutes before our reservation, and arrived with the entire party on time to our Sunday evening reservation. We chose Josephine for the extensive wine menu listed online, but were never offered a wine list besides the glasses listed on the main menu. Two in our party were gluten-free, and they were provided slices of very lightly toasted gluten-free sandwich bread in place of the bread service, but were not provided a separate butter dish to minimize gluten cross-contamination. They were also offered a gluten-free menu, which never came, so the two ordered safe gluten-free dishes off the menu. We ordered the mussels to start, but we were not provided a serving spoon, nor were there spoons at our place settings for us to dish the mussels onto our bread plates - this also led to a bit of concern about gluten cross-contamination at our table. At dessert, one in our party ordered a glass of Sauternes that never came, but we weren't charged for it. Other: The ladies' room was clean, but very dark, to the point where you had to use your phone flashlight and let your eyes adjust when you went in and out of the bathroom. Overall, I would recommend Josephine for the food, ambiance, and the personable staff.
   

   Josephine - Old TownResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're truly honored that you chose Josephine to celebrate such a meaningful occasion—congratulations again to the graduate! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, ambience, and the special touches from our staff. That said, I want to express my deepest apologies for the frustration and disappointment we caused you and your family by making such basic and fundamental service errors on what should have been a seamless and celebratory evening. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the seamless experience you were expecting—and deserve. I will reach out via email now to coordinate -- thank you so much again for your patience. Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town
   

   Is this helpful?

4. E

   Elliott VIP

   Washington DC48 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was excellent and friendly. Though the presentation was unconventional, the coq au vin was delicious, as was the rockfish provençale. All in all, a delightful early dinner.
   

   Josephine - Old TownResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed both the coq au vin and the rockfish provençale — even with the unconventional presentation. We're especially glad our team’s service made a positive impression on you. It means a lot to know your early dinner with us was a delightful one. We’d love to welcome you back again soon — whether for another relaxing evening or to try something new from the menu! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town
   

   Is this helpful?

5. B

   Brooke

   Columbus1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Just so so. I wasn’t really blown away by the food. The quiche was a weird consistency. Thought the cocktail was good though.
   

   Josephine - Old TownResponded 7 days ago

   Thanks so much for your feedback—we’re sorry to hear the quiche wasn’t quite what you were hoping for, but we’re glad you enjoyed the cocktail! We’re always working to improve, and we’d love the chance to wow you next time. If you visit again, let us know—we’d be happy to recommend a few dishes that might be more up your alley. Hope to see you back soon! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town
   

   Is this helpful?

6. L

   Lisa

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a perfect place to eat and connect with friends. Their burger is one of the best I've ever had. The atmosphere is so cool, from the decor to the vibe. Great cocktails, too!
   

   • 

   Josephine - Old TownResponded on May 18, 2025

   Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time connecting with friends and enjoying the food, especially the burger—what a compliment! We're also glad you loved the atmosphere and cocktails. We’d love to welcome you back soon for another round of great food, drinks, and good times. Don’t be a stranger! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town
   

   Is this helpful?

7. K

   Katherine VIP

   Washington DC13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Martin was wonderful! Josephine is our go-to in old town, it never disappoints!
   

   Josephine - Old TownResponded on May 18, 2025

   Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear Martin made your visit special, and we love being your go-to spot in Old Town. It means the world to us that you continue to enjoy your experiences at Josephine. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town
   

   Is this helpful?

8. L

   Lynda

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food, superb service, extremely pleasurable experience. Will definitely return! 🇫🇷
   

   Josephine - Old TownResponded on May 18, 2025

   Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience—it truly means a lot to us. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit. Until then, merci beaucoup! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town
   

   Is this helpful?

9. L

   Lisa VIP

   Washington DC15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great lunch spot in Old Town Alexandria! Menu has good variety.
   

   Josephine - Old TownResponded on May 18, 2025

   Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your lunch with us and appreciated the variety on our menu. We’d love to welcome you back soon—whether it’s for another lunch or to explore more of what we have to offer. See you again soon in Old Town! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town
   

   Is this helpful?

10. M

    Miriam VIP

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My husband and I came here for the first time to celebrate our anniversary and we had an incredible dinner! From the moment we stepped in, we were welcomed and greeted by the staff who took excellent care of us all night. Our server Noah was wonderful and made sure we had a special night by taking great care of us. He sent the sommelier over to our table and she recommended a beautiful Pinot noir. He made sure we were comfortable and relaxed every step of the way. Everything we ordered was delicious. Our favorites were the oysters, the steak, and the salmon. Lastly, they provided us with a complimentary dessert, which was so tasty. We look forward to our next visit. Thank you!
    

    Josephine - Old TownResponded on May 18, 2025

    Thank you so much for this thoughtful and generous review! We're honored you chose to celebrate such a special occasion with us, and we're thrilled to hear that your anniversary dinner was everything you hoped for. It’s wonderful to know that Noah and the rest of the team helped make your evening memorable, from the warm welcome to the wine recommendation and that sweet final touch of dessert. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to everyone, especially Noah and our sommelier. We can’t wait to welcome you and your husband back for another incredible evening—whether you're celebrating or just enjoying a night out. Until then, thank you again for sharing your experience! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town
    

    Is this helpful?