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La Piquette, Washington, DC

La Piquette

4.8
4.8
2531 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 686-2015
  • Payment options
    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
  • 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, 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 2,531 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    French

2,531 Reviews
  1. AngelaG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love to cook so I find it hard to justify going out to eat if the food is something I can make as well or better myself. Well, at La Piquette I felt completely inspired by their dishes and cocktails, and totally spoiled by the amazing food and service. Thanks for making it fun to go out again. Nice to be in a place where you can hear yourself and your friends talking. Too many restaurant interiors are sparse and loud, not this one. The omlettes are fluffy and the croque madame tasty and crusty. And oh, the bread! Our server suggested splitting the creamy cauliflower soup while waiting for our main dishes. Lovely place, easy to park on the street on a Sunday or at the National Cathedral. On Sundays stroll over to the Cathedral to hear the bells peal.

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  2. PKCB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been going to La Piquette for many years now, and it remains one of our favorite restaurants. The standard is always excellent, and we always have a wonderful time, and immediately can’t wait to go back.

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  3. KathyT

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal, food was delicious, service was great!

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  4. NOLAinATL

    Atlanta Metro

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are new to DC and have a number of great meals here and have found it the best French restaurant in the area. Unpretentious and warm with great service, food, cocktails and wine. Exceptionally good for larger parties as well.

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  5. Gardensalot

    Washington DC

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never a disappointment. It’s as close to a Paris bistro as you can get without flying there. Atmosphere is lively and loud on weekends, a bit quieter mid-week. Food anytime is outstanding and so is the service. Highly recommend.

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  6. MangoMa

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend the restaurant.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner for our anniversary! Bruno was fabulous and the food was delicious. We will absolutely be coming back.

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  8. PatriciaA

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great experience as usual. Great food and service. That why we come back often.

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  9. JohnM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attractive space - great food - champignons in butter and coq au vin was mighty good - good bottle of Bordeaux at reasonable price - spouse liked the steak and frites too - bartender and staff are very professional and cordial. Will go back soon. Overall reasonable price for superior food and service.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Without doubt, one of the top 10 meals I’ve ever enjoyed. It is an exceptional dining experience, and we will definitely return!

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  11. ngmknox

    E. Tennessee

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined outside and thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, service and food. We were joined by family who are regulars there. Thanks.

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  12. Cook4me

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Specifically ordered omelette with NO CHEESE, but it came loaded with melted cheese, which I ate by mistake until I realized it was cheese, not all soft egg. This should not happen at a good restaurant. They quickly offered to replace omelette and did so. As I was dining with someone who also couldn’t eat cheese and who had planned to split it with me, I took replacement. But restaurant seemed totally unaware that I had just eaten something certain to make me ill. Their fault. No apology. No offer to remove charge. If you have allergies, be careful here!

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  13. delchino1

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding experience as always. Service was leisurely, but the restaurant was slammed. Food was executed perfectly. Such an excellent neighborhood spot.

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  14. timh

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful neighborhood bistro. Good value. Food delicious.

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  15. ibljc

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Great food and service. The issue becomes if you eat inside it is impossible to hear. Poor acoustics.

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  16. GeorgeC

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The grilled daurade (seam bream) was a deliciously, light lunch entree. The apple tart a la mode dessert had a buttery flakey crust with slightly dehydrated apple slices baked just right. I will be back.

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  17. AnyaT

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in every way, as always. Our perennial favorite.

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  18. JessicaG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food is amazing. Out of this world. Hands down better than le diplomat that everyone raves about. Authentic dishes, great cocktails, and the ambience makes us feel like we’re back in France. The service was not good. Had to wait for everything (to order, for water, the tab) by trying to catch their attention. This is the third time we have eaten there and the prior two times the service was impeccable. I don’t know what happened but this time it was horrible!

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  19. Gunnar

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. Always a good experience every time we go there.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Really nice birthday greeting from host when we walked in. Server was a bit slow (too many assigned tables?) and a little disinterested. Goat cheese and beet salad was delicious, as was the short rib entree. Wonderful preparation and flavors. The cheese plate was the only disappointment food-wise (no bread included, no real variety, soft cheeses, or color/garnish (jams/spreads). The orange cake with candle was a nice touch at the end. Overall, loved the food and will be back!

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  21. Francisco

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Después de vivir dos años fuera de DC, volvimos y la pasamos y comimos muy bien, como siempre.

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  22. CarolR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a last minute reservation and everything about the experience was delightful. We sat outdoors, the weather was wonderful and the food was delicious. Look forward to the next time. Live in the neighborhood and have wanted to go for a long time. Glad we did.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food always good. Lord of choice on menus. Drinks superb. Service very good

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  24. PhilipM

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent, except the coffee "cream" was 2% milk.

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  25. SusanO

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A friend from Florida visits DC occasionally and remarked that she would most definitely return to La Piquette. We loved our dishes, dessert, quieter seating outside, and service that allowed us to linger. It was a fantastic lunch. Both of us will return.

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  26. Sharon

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and the service was great, even though it was packed at lunch time during the week. The staff always makes diners feel appreciated and well attended to, regardless of how busy the restaurant is.

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  27. Mikey

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, the service courteous and helpful. We ate outside, and it was lovely!

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  28. rlknpb50

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu, the service and the food are quite wonderful. La Piquette is one of my favorite places to go in all of Washington.

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  29. Lareine

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience -- like a real neighborhood bistro in Paris. Friendly, not pretentious. Authentic menu items you rarely find in other DC bistros. Very good food. Noisy inside but quiet at outside tables.

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  30. Noel

    Washington DC

    244 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    244 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    As always, CONSISTENTLY great food. Every one of the dishes for all 6 of us was terrific. Service was very good, though it took 4-5 asks to get some butter--not the usual for this restaurant. The noise level was OK when we arrived at 6:00, but by the time we left--after some very good deserts--it was way too noisy for everyone in our party. Next time we will book a table on the deck outside where it the noise is not much of an issue. We didn't book there this time because of the very high heat and the severe thunderstorm warnings, but I wish we had.

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  31. SusanD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. I like La Piquette for lunch because you can hear one another speak. In the evening, the noise level is much too high which is why I don't go there for dinner.

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  32. IsabelleT

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I absolutely love this restaurant, the food, the service etc., but the noise level was almost unbearable.

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  33. ChristopherB

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very good and interesting food with a wide range of choices. We were there with a group and everyone had a great time. Probably one of the best restaurants in DC that is open on Monday nights.

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  34. JohnT

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dining experience! Always a place that you can count on for a memorable evening! Simply, everything is the best!

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  35. MikeinDC

    Washington DC

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always reliable - fantastic food and service - a great value!

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  36. FrancoisM

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening at La Piquette. The staff is welcoming. The food is delicious. All at a great price point.

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  37. Bday

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is excellent. The staff is helpful and so nice.

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  38. NealY

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good place to celebrate. A true neighborhood bistro. I

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  39. karld

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good. Friendly service, delicious food.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Francis was attentive to our désir, our waiter was very friendly and respectful of our space and knowledge of the menu . The food is amazing and so many choices. Best rapport quality price 👌🏻

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from La Piquette using the Order Online button. La Piquette also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 686-2015.

La Piquette is rated 4.8 stars by 2531 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francis Layrle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, 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
  • Phone number
    (202) 686-2015
  • 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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