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La Bise, Washington, DC
Award-winning

La Bise

4.5 (986)
$31 to $50
French
800 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20006

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Welcome to La Bise, a modern, bright, and colorful 21st century French restaurant with Japanese inspiration in the heart of Washington, DC. Just steps from the White House, patrons can enjoy our expanded outdoor patio, inviting bar, and an engaging, open-air kitchen with two distinctive dining room options. Enjoy our unique wine list of French and American regions along with saké, and innovative cocktails that borrow from Gallic and Japanese traditions.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French / American, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Stout
  • Private party facilities
    La Bise offers various private dining options which range from intimate private dinners to larger scale events, including cocktail receptions and office parties.
  • Private party contact
    Sophia Florendo-Stevens: (202) 463-8700
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    H & I
  • Parking details
  • Public transit
    Faragut West (Orange, Blue and Silver Lines); Farragut North (Red Line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Summer Restaurant Week 2025

    Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
    La Bise is excited to introduce you our innovative take on French cuisine that borrows heavily from Japanese traditions and ingredients. Chef Nick Sharpe has produced an inviting and approachable three-course menu for $55 per person (offering a few supplemental options for those who want to elevate the experience). We will also be offering creative seasonal cocktails and wines specifically designed to highlight Chef Nick's inventive cuisine. We invite you to join to experience this cultural collaboration during Restaurant Week 2025 presented by RAMW. August 18th-23rd.
    Summer Restaurant Week 2025 Photo

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What 986 people are saying

La Bise 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Bise offers an exquisite dining experience with "excellent food" and a "charming staff." Diners appreciate the "innovative twist on French cuisine" and the "beautifully plated" dishes. While desserts and some dishes can vary, the "service is superb" and the "ambiance is calm and elegant," making it a memorable choice.
3,338 Reviews
  1. Ladies Who Lunch

    Washington, D.C. Area36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food served by a caring and charming staff. Will definitely go again! The bluefin tuna appetizer was amazing as was the duck and salmon. One of our friends had the ramen noodles with fresh summer veggies and the restaurant’s spin on carbonara, creative and delish. Our server as well as the supporting staff were so kind and executed the meal beautifully.

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  2. Molly VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Your new chef’s menu was not to our liking. We were disappointed. We have always had fabulous dinners there and the staff is terrific.

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  3. Paul VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great French food Good drinks & menu Service was excellent

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  4. Ana

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a nice experience and pretty low key Monday night dinner. The menu had changed since my last visit and I was expecting a little more “wow” factor in flavor and item pairing. We had the octopus which frankly was rather chewy and mostly lost some of it’s flavor and texture due to it being battered which I think wasn’t necessary as well as the edamame thrown in but just didn’t fit with the dish. The white asparagus was the best part of the meal. I got the loup de mer and the tomato “Marmalade” was seemingly some watery diced tomatoes and not at all a marmalade texture and the fennel part of the dish that was supposed to be a main feature along with the fish was so hard I could barely cut it and lacked flavor, and the dish was just kind of lacking anything substantial. While it was delicate it also did not really bring anything amazing to the palette. My partners duck was good, the desserts were average. Honestly it did not really meet our expectations for a Michelin star establishment meal.

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  5. Alan

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience on a slow Monday at La Bise. The service was excellent. The food was amazing. Between the three of us, we had 4 or 5 apps and for entrees, individually and respectively, the steak frites au poivre, duck, and salmon. My salmon was incredible. Cocktails were great. Dessert was the only improvement area. The cake was a little stale, not really defrosted yet. The complementary chocolates were very good. All in all, I would return for sure.

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  6. Susan VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We first visited La Bise two years ago and made a point to return this June. It remains an excellent choice for dining in the White House neighborhood. The food and service are exceptional.

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambiance were exquisite. Definitely finding time to return soon!

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  8. Matt VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food — and a fresh, innovative twist on French cuisine. I’ll be back.

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  9. Eric VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was conscious, discrete and attentive. Food reasonable but aggressively priced for the quality. Setting very comfortable; soft furnishings, ample space. On balance of value, would not recommend with any particular vigor. Quiet.

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  10. Forrest

    Nashville18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. One of those restaurant experiences that becomes a memory

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FAQs

La Bise offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 463-8700.

La Bise is rated 4.5 stars by 986 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 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Bise

800 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    H & I
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French / American, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
  • Public transit
    Faragut West (Orange, Blue and Silver Lines); Farragut North (Red Line)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Stout
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    La Bise offers various private dining options which range from intimate private dinners to larger scale events, including cocktail receptions and office parties.
  • Private party contact
    Sophia Florendo-Stevens: (202) 463-8700
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