Rosemary Bistro Cafe

Name: Rosemary Bistro Cafe
Address: 5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC, United States, 20008-2023
Telephone: (202) 506-5961
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (561)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008-2023

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is a restaurant based in Washington, D.C. that serves classic French-based cuisine. All our menu offerings prepared using the freshest ingredients. If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience in the D.C. area, come by our restaurant today.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Asian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 506-5961
Website
http://www.rosemarydc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact us directly and we will discuss our Private Event options and ensure we are following health guidelines. We can have up to 20 people, however, it must be a family event only.

Location
5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008-2023
Neighborhood
Friendship Heights
Cross street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$16.00
Soup of the Day$14.00
Grilled Octopus GF$19.00
Diced tomato, grapes, confit shallots, shishito peppers, scallions, basil, white wine, chili sauce
Escargot Gratinee$18.00
Classic garlic butter and bread crumbs
Warm Onion Tart$16.00
Crispy brussel sprouts, apples, caramelized onions, bucheron goat cheese, cranberries, red pepper coulis, sweet chili sauce
Belgian Endive Salad$18.00
Apples, candied pecans, blue cheese, rosemary mustard dressing, in a spring roll bowl
Local Farmers Beet Tartare GF$16.00
Bijou goat cheese brûlée, orange zest, pistachios, fresh herbs
Classic Caesar Salad$16.00
Anchovy, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese
Pan Seared Dumplings$14.00
Choice of Pork or Vegetables

Gourmet Plates

Mussels and Fries GF$28.00
Classic Mariniere (white wine, shallots, herbs) -Provencale (tomato, onions, herbs) -Diablo (chorizo, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, Tomato, lobster broth)
Grilled Hokkaido Scallops GF
Cauliflower couscous and celery root puree, with mango foam
- 4 oz$28.00
- Main$38.00
Grilled Bronzino Filet GF$36.00
Quinoa, julienne snow peas, Orange cardamon sauce
Filet Mignon GF
With truffle mashed potatoes roasted cherry tomatoes, red pepper coulis, pepper sauce
- 4 oz$28.00
Pork Tenderloin GF
Wrapped in bacon, creamy polenta, malted spinach, confit garlic pork sauce
- 4 oz$26.00
- Main$36.00
Fresh Veal Sweet Breads
Sautéed mushrooms, spinach, truffle potato puree and madeira sauce
- Main$42.00
Grilled Faroe Salmon$28.00
Israeli couscous, vegetables brunoise smoked chili tofu cream, orange foam
Traditional Basque Calamari GF
with tomato sauce, onions, piment d’espelette black squid ink, served with rice
- GF$26.00
- Main$36.00
Pan Seared Trio Seafood
Spinach Israeli couscous, and ginger orange turmeric sauce
- Main$36.00
Hudson Valley Duck Leg Confit GF$32.00
Grilled orange, spicy tahini sweet potato puree, savoy cabbage, cherry duck sauce
Rosemary Burger and French Fries$26.00
Filet Mignon medallion, caramelized onions Tomato, aged cheddar cheese, white truffle oil, chipotle cream on Brioche Bun
Jerk Chicken Leg GF$24.00
Bean puree, braised Swiss chard, kimchi fennel
Grilled Green Zucchini GF$27.00
Stuffed with quinoa, brunoise vegetables, chives pesto, smoked chili tofu cream

Sides

French Fries$10.00
Vegetable of the Day$10.00
Sautéed Spinach$10.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$10.00
Mixed Green Salad$10.00

What 561 people are saying

Rosemary Bistro Cafe 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Neighborhood gem
District of Columbia
Neighborhood gem
District of Columbia
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is a delightful neighborhood gem offering "great food and excellent service." Patrons rave about the "delicious and creative dishes," including the duck confit and sweetbreads. The atmosphere is welcoming, enhanced by attentive staff and outdoor seating. With consistently "wonderful dining experiences," it's highly recommended for those seeking authentic French cuisine.

561 Reviews

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Leslie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and attentive service at a reasonable price.
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leah
Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
for the money, the food could be better. the onion tart was slightly greasy and way too much cheese. Soup very good.
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Christine VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always! Gazpacho was delicious and refreshing, duck was beautifully crispy with savory and sweet accompaniments, and the petite filet was perfectly cooked. Warm onion tart is a delightful appetizer with surprising combinations. The menu has changed from a month or two ago, but I can always count on a delicious meal made with attention to detail, reasonably priced cocktails (for DC), and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely try this place if you haven’t.
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John VIP
Greater Boston28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful neighborhood place Terrific food. Could up the ambiance
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Francois VIP
Washington, D.C. Area372 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rosemary's owner Frédéric is a joy to interact with, as are all his staff. We enjoyed octopus, sweetbreads, veal cheeks, and the famous Floating Island dessert. We dine at rosemary regularly, and have a wonderful experience every time. Highly recommended!
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Teresita
Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all had different meals. French Onion Soup was delicious - rich broth, great melted cheese. Warm onion tart also a winner. Grilled Bronzino excellent.
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Deborah VIP
Washington, D.C. Area293 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always great! One of the best neighborhood restaurants in DC.
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David VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The kitchen can cook. However, the service front of the house is clueless. Dishes sit for five minutes or more with waitstaff walking by oblivious. You pour your water here. No a/c does not help on a hot Washington D C summer day.
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Jeri Y VIP
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our dinner at Rosemary Bistro. It had been a while since we’d Ben there. I had this delicious fried Brussels sprouts dish. Fantastic, creative and yummy. My husband had a fish and pasta dish that he loved. We’ll go again. Service was excellent.
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Deborah VIP
Washington, D.C. Area293 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service, nice outside tables for quiet talks and atmosphere. A great neighborhood restaurant for the whole city!
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FAQs

Rosemary Bistro Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-5961.

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 561 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008-2023

Additional information

Cross street
Neighborhood
Friendship Heights
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rosemarydc.com/
Phone number
(202) 506-5961
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact us directly and we will discuss our Private Event options and ensure we are following health guidelines. We can have up to 20 people, however, it must be a family event only.

Rosemary Bistro Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

French Onion Soup

Pork Tenderloin GF

Rosemary Burger

Starters

French Onion Soup$16.00

Soup of the Day$14.00

Grilled Octopus GF$19.00

Escargot Gratinee$18.00

Warm Onion Tart$16.00

Belgian Endive Salad$18.00

Local Farmers Beet Tartare GF$16.00

Classic Caesar Salad$16.00

Pan Seared Dumplings$14.00

Gourmet Plates

Mussels and Fries GF$28.00

Grilled Hokkaido Scallops GF

Grilled Bronzino Filet GF$36.00

Filet Mignon GF

Pork Tenderloin GF

Fresh Veal Sweet Breads

Grilled Faroe Salmon$28.00

Traditional Basque Calamari GF

Pan Seared Trio Seafood

Hudson Valley Duck Leg Confit GF$32.00

Rosemary Burger and French Fries$26.00

Jerk Chicken Leg GF$24.00

Grilled Green Zucchini GF$27.00

Sides

French Fries$10.00

Vegetable of the Day$10.00

Sautéed Spinach$10.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$10.00

Mixed Green Salad$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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