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Name: Le Sel
Address: 1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005-2205
Telephone: (202) 234-6390
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.1

Le Sel

4.1 (177)

$50 and over

French

1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-2205

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Award-winning restaurant, Walter Silva, Executive Chef won the prestigious award for "Best Cassoulet in the World" competing with 39 other chefs. -"Cassoulet War" 2024 Edition, NYC-
Aside from that exclusive garden down the street, Le Sel is DC’s only seven-day-a-week garden party. Created for those seeking refuge, the restaurant is housed in a plush French garden setting, creating a celebration of the outside… for insiders.
At Le Sel the goal is not to be a part of the seen-and-be-seen crowd - instead, it’s an intimate refuge away from the prying eyes of DC.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, French American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 234-6390
Website
http://www.leseldc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Walter Silva
Catering
PLANNING AN EVENT? Request a Proposal Let us help you organize a custom meeting that's anything but business as usual. Just email us at Sales@thebanneker.com or call us at 202-234-6393, and an expert member of our team will be in touch to guide you through all the details to ensure your event is a success.
Private party facilities
PLANNING AN EVENT? Request a Proposal Let us help you organize a custom meeting that's anything but business as usual. Just email us at Sales@thebanneker.com or call us at 202-234-6393, and an expert member of our team will be in touch to guide you through all the details to ensure your event is a success.

Location
1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-2205
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
16th St NW & O Street NW
Parking details
O and P St
Public transit
Dupont Circle Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sea Salt Tasting $9.00
fresh baked baquette , country butter
Brie En Croute$13.00
feuille de brick, rosemary honey, pickled grapes - baked brie in pastry with picked grapes - House favorite
Hearth Baked Saint Albans $20.00
garden pickles, Baguette, sauce verte
Trios Fromage Board$21.00
homemade smoked walnut butter, winter apple butter, borage blossom -
Red Wine Poached Foie Gras $20.00
pear chutney, gelee, toasted broiche
Grilled Octopus$17.00
delicata squash, porcini mushroom broth, pickled pearl onion
Skull Island Prawns $19.00
sauce verte
Mussels Mariniere$23.00
white wine, shallots, micro chive, charred scallion, frites
Tuna Tartare$20.00
sunchoke chips, grilled shiitake, tarragon aioli, caper vinaigrette
Grilled Oysters$11.00
bone marrow butter, house pickles, sea salt
Escargots$16.00
garlic pernod butter, fresh baked baquette

Soup & Salads

Baby Gem Lettuce $12.00
parmesan vinaigrette, green olives, pistachios
Frisee Salad $13.00
bacon vinaigrette, poached egg, shaved radish
Onion Soup $14.00
emmental cheese, chives

Seasonal Specials Inspired by a French Winter Garden

Foraged Mushroom Risotto $17.00
miso jus, charred lacqured leeks
Beet Salad Polonaise $12.00
sauce gribiche, pink peppercorn oil
Duck Breast $37.00
balsamic lentils, braised fennel

Entrees

Trout Meuniere $32.00
parsnip puree, sage butter, broccolini
Steak Au Poivre & Frites $34.00
bearnaise, black pepper jus
Golden Tile $33.00
lavender butter, pomme puree, baby turnips
Coq Au Vin $32.00
amish chicken, red wine, forest mushrooms, pomme puree
Cassoulet Toulousain ** Winner of Best Cassoulet in the World - Traditional Recipe - Cassoulet War NYC 2024$37.00
duck confit, armagnac duck sausage, andouille, white beans

Sides

10.00

Frites
Braised Root Vegetables
Grilled Broccolini
Truffled Gratin
Foraged Mushrooms

What 177 people are saying

Le Sel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.0Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

177 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West10 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was amazing. It was a wonderful experience.
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RobertV VIP
Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great chef - ate there for dinner and breakfast and it was spectacular.
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MikellR VIP
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great drink selection in a beautiful and elegant atmosphere. Service was good, but for such a price point could have been better.
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MKC128
Miami - Dade3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, I cannot recommend the Cassoulet Toulousain enough. Service was a bit slow but the waiters were all quite knowledgeable and offered quality advice. The ambience is a subtle elegance and the aesthetics of the interior reflect its modern French style.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here several times during my trip to DC and every dish we had was excellent. Some of the best food we had the entire trip. The service was top notch and we never had to wait for a table. If I lived on DC I would be going back regularly.
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CHER VIP
Washington, D.C. Area27 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Exceptional service, and reasonable pricing.
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Lori VIP
New York City10 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Slow service, mediocre food. Muscles were full of sand. Just not so wonderful. Service was slow. I had to ask for a check and a menu!
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dkimmel960
New York State1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing! Some of the best French cuisine I have had since being in Paris. Service was phenomenal as well!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Portions were a bit small, and though it was 85° outside and for a half hour, we were the only party there, they brought us water only once.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Service was definite lacking where I had to hail other waiters/waitresses to bring a steak knife and refill water. I would get it if there are a lot of people but it’s only a few tables and that’s bothersome. To speak loudly to call for assistance instead of being checked upon is not good for the restaurant businesses. Also the food portion for octopus and the appetizers such as the bread sea salt is so small that it’s a joke. I think we can eat elsewhere for the price we paid. And where in the world do we get gratuity tax included into the receipt???
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1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-2205

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
16th St NW & O Street NW
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, French American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
O and P St
Public transit
Dupont Circle Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Walter Silva
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.leseldc.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-6390
Catering
PLANNING AN EVENT? Request a Proposal Let us help you organize a custom meeting that's anything but business as usual. Just email us at Sales@thebanneker.com or call us at 202-234-6393, and an expert member of our team will be in touch to guide you through all the details to ensure your event is a success.
Private party facilities
PLANNING AN EVENT? Request a Proposal Let us help you organize a custom meeting that's anything but business as usual. Just email us at Sales@thebanneker.com or call us at 202-234-6393, and an expert member of our team will be in touch to guide you through all the details to ensure your event is a success.

Le Sel

About this restaurant

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Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Sea Salt Tasting $9.00

Brie En Croute$13.00

Hearth Baked Saint Albans $20.00

Trios Fromage Board$21.00

Red Wine Poached Foie Gras $20.00

Grilled Octopus$17.00

Skull Island Prawns $19.00

Mussels Mariniere$23.00

Tuna Tartare$20.00

Grilled Oysters$11.00

Escargots$16.00

Soup & Salads

Baby Gem Lettuce $12.00

Frisee Salad $13.00

Onion Soup $14.00

Seasonal Specials Inspired by a French Winter Garden

Foraged Mushroom Risotto $17.00

Beet Salad Polonaise $12.00

Duck Breast $37.00

Entrees

Trout Meuniere $32.00

Steak Au Poivre & Frites $34.00

Golden Tile $33.00

Coq Au Vin $32.00

Cassoulet Toulousain ** Winner of Best Cassoulet in the World - Traditional Recipe - Cassoulet War NYC 2024$37.00

Sides

Frites

Braised Root Vegetables

Grilled Broccolini

Truffled Gratin

Foraged Mushrooms

Overall ratings and reviews

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