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La Piquette, Washington, DC

La Piquette

4.9 (3078)
$31 to $50
French
3714 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Dear Guests,
A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the Atlantic
Executive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Traditional French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Francis Layrle
  • Catering
    From small private dinner to large functions, please give us a call at 202 686 2015 or email your request at info@lapiquettedc.com Thank you
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland Park
  • Cross street
    Between 38th St. NW and Wisconsin Ave. NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking is always available or the parking of the Giant store located next block
  • Public transit
    Bus #30,32,34,90,95 and X3, between Friendship Heights and Foggy bottom.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,078 people are saying

La Piquette 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Piquette is a charming French bistro in DC's Cathedral Heights, praised for its "authentic Parisienne Brasserie vibe" and "excellent food and service." Guests love the "delicious duck confit" and "best fries in town." Despite occasional noise, its cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a neighborhood favorite.

3,078 Reviews
  1. Phil VIP

    Washington DC65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our favorite go to for anything Francaise. Thanks Edgar for the hospitality, great as usual. Soft shell crab was perfect, along with everything else.

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  2. George VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Anniversary dinner at this neighborhood standout. I'll confess I judge a French bistro by its steak and frites and mussels. Last night was the steak and frites and the medium rare was just right and an excellent tasty cut. Frites were thin and bountiful. My wife's sea bass disappeared quickly too.

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  3. John VIP

    Washington DC29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner last night was delicious. Delicious cocktails, salads and fish. All perfectly prepared, and paired with the perfect wine. Always a pleasure to dine at this gem of a bistro! Thank you, thank yiu, All

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  4. karen VIP

    Washington DC30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Table outside was perfect ! Inside is far too loud. Our server was very nice but seemed to have disappeared later on…..

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  5. Siobhan

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this wonderful restaurant! Best short rib dinner in town.

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  6. Brian

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    La Piquette is a great neighborhood restaurant for French food. The service was also great. They recognized my note in the reservation that we were celebrating an anniversary and brought out a celebratory drink and put a candle on our dessert at the end of the meal. The food was also great. We ordered escargot and the asparagus salad to start. The escargot was done in a different style than I was used to, but still delicious. The asparagus was a little too simple, (blanched and served with olive oil and some citrus) and a little bit of a disappointment. But the mains (duck breast and steak frite) were excellent. The proteins were perfectly cooked with really great sauces. La Piquette is the place for a solid meal and experience if you're looking for French food in DC.

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  7. Cintia

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming restaurant with good food and nice service.

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  8. Deb

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about La Piquette is great. Food is consistently good. Staff are outstanding from recognizing repeat customers, accommodating requests and remaining pleasant and professional.

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  9. Embry

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely Cleveland Park French restaurant, with good ambience and good food. The service is also excellent.

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  10. Rodney

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was terrific. The service was excellent as was the food!

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FAQs

La Piquette offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 686-2015.

La Piquette is rated 4.9 stars by 3078 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. Cleveland Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 23 times today
Google Map for La Piquette

3714 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 38th St. NW and Wisconsin Ave. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Traditional French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is always available or the parking of the Giant store located next block
  • Public transit
    Bus #30,32,34,90,95 and X3, between Friendship Heights and Foggy bottom.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francis Layrle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    From small private dinner to large functions, please give us a call at 202 686 2015 or email your request at info@lapiquettedc.com Thank you
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