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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Leo, our server, made a terrific dining experience simply sublime. Excellent and timely recommendations stood out as exemplars of Leo’s attentive service.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This place is a solid go-to spot that never fails to impress. Drinks, food, and vibe is always on-point no matter what night. A true DC gem.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic! Great food and drink and atmosphere! Veal is amazing

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4. LW

   LizW

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great time and the food is always amazing! We will be back again soon!

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5. RB

   RhameeB

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall1food2service1ambience3

   Bad service no bread brought until we requested it ~1hr into meal, took ~20 minutes before anyone approached table and offered us water and menus

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6. TA

   TAriaR

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Our server John was awesome! He gave my mom and I some great recommendations on items to try off the menu. The food was delicious. There were so many dishes I wanted to try so I will definitely be back.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Birmingham

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Highly recommend this restaurant. We had 12 people in our party (2 groups of 6) and everything was first class. Brunch was superb.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   26 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time experience. Everything was perfect. Atmosphere was very energetic. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and provided good recommendations! Will come back again soon.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   As always, the food was amazing, service fantastic. It was busy and noisy, difficult to talk, but its worth it:)

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10. HH

    HeidiH

    Jackson Hole

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    We were really disappointed. It was incredibly loud, both inside and out, and difficult to hear others at the same table. We were seated outside but asked the server if we could move inside because of the heat. He brusquely told me to “walk inside and ask them yourself.” I did, they said no, I went back outside. The server, Carlos, was incredibly curt the whole time - treated us like tourists that he was just cranking through the Le Diplomate factory. Talked down to me when I asked for a gin martini and couldn’t immediately name a gin that the restaurant had (no options on the menu, I’m not sure how I was supposed to know). Looked annoyed any time one of us asked for something. Put our chilled wine in some place other than our table, but didn’t return to refill empty glasses until we had to ask him to do it. The food was fine, but nothing special, and the atmosphere and service was just lousy. We spent a ton of money and felt ripped off. A little customer service would have gone a long way toward making a hot, loud, expensive dining experience better, but it just wasn’t there.

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11. JD

    JadeD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our first time here and everything was amazing. We were impressed by the service. The food was excellent, very similar to the sister restaurant Parc, on Philly. This is also a great place for special occasions.

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12. WJ

    WJReviews

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience5

    We each ordered the Gruyère omelette. They were firm/hard and tasted like they had been sitting under a heat lamp for an extended period of time.

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    Will

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    We had an excellent dinner with our toddler! Food was outstanding and service was great. They were busy at 6pm on a Friday and it was impressive to see that neither the service nor the quality suffered

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    We were excited to try Le Diplomate, and I’m glad we went, but I don’t feel the need to return to this establishment anytime soon. The food was alright, but overhyped, and our server was incredibly rude and rushed us to leave.

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    LoriA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience. The staff was very gracious. Service was very good. Excellent food. We sat outside so there was less noise than inside.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I have to say the food is very good it is kind of pricey but it’s Washington DC the server was absolutely amazing! He really went out of his way to treat each and every guest like he only had one guest. Did you recommend this place. No I did not get my hundred points for eating here and I don’t know why?

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17. SR

    SteveR

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food great staff

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18. PG

    PeterG

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our favorite restaurant in the DMV. The food and service never fails to please.

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19. PB

    PhilipB

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I'm so happy to have had a great visit to Le Diplomate. I had planned to go there at 7:00 pm for dinner, but my partner and I decided to go earlier at 2:30 pm. The restaurant was much better with fewer customers, less chaos, and more attention to detail with the food. We had snails, tuna carpaccio, steak frites, and mussels. Everything was good, and it was so nice to have a leisurely visit there as compared to the way it is on busy evenings. My tip to you is if your schedule permits, consider going there on off-peak hours to avoid an unpleasant experience.

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20. BM

    BessM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My party and I enjoyed sitting in the outdoor booths in light of the ongoing pandemic. It was cozy and safe. The cold seafood platter was outstanding and the foie gras in a glass was exceptional!

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21. AD

    AnnDC

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food and service FABULOUS as always! The trout amandine was fantastic. The service was excellent. It seemed to me that the tables were rather close together for a pandemic era, and which also made it very noisy (and it was a Wednesday evening!). So keep that in mind depending on your frame of mind. But I have never been disappointed by le Diplomate and will always go back.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    I felt rushed at the business happy hour.

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23. DW

    DavidW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Did a surprisingly good job with the harcort verts.

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24. DD

    DiningDan

    Washington DC

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Le Dip always makes for a great evening. Great food, professional personal service and a fun atmosphere. Good for gluten allergies too (except we can’t taste the delicious bread basket)….

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    Logancircledc

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Michael is an excellent addition to the team at Le Dip!

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26. F

    Foodfanatic

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Since Le Diplomate is such a DC institution, we wanted to love it. Service was top notch, atmosphere is really cute but the food was average. We were a party of 6 and had a variety of appetizers, entrees and cocktails. Per my husband the special lobster risotto was fine, not great. The veal scallopini in spring onion/morel cream sauce was below average- mostly because the veal was gray and tough. Chicken entree was ok. Escargot app was decent, French onion soup was decent, macaroni au gratin was pretty good. However, nothing blew us away. Could have been an off night considering reviews overall are stellar.

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27. RW

    RobertW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful, yet friendly, space in a residential neighborhood. Service was professional and the unique choices (cheese course, etc.) provide a chance to do something different for a special dinner.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    It was a nice Reunion of friends. It was a bit noisy but a great meal, great service

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29. F

    Franny

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding in every way. By far our DC favorite

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30. EJ

    EveJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    This restaurant has homey traditional feel. I particularly like the bread cart placed at the center. The bread basket is delicious and their deserts are superb. I ordered the lobster omelette for bunch. The omelette are smooth and tender. A nice place to have gathering.

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31. F

    Fedown

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We ate outdoors in front of the restaurant (on the 14th Street NW side) for Sunday brunch What. What a memorable experience! Le Diplomate has created "custom" food cabanas to eat in that include: fresh air from two open sides, a wall heat vent, a fan near the ceiling, lighting, a raised wooden floor, a shelf with potted plants, and glass walls on two sides, so that you can see all the outside diners. So much more private and quiet than inside! Plus, they have even created special level walkways from the street sidewalk to the food cabanas, making the cabanas safe for those with mobility issues, like Grandma. Check it out!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience5

    Terrible. Waiter forgot my order. Ordered a steak frites and received a non filet cut.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Le Diplomate had delicious food and wonderful service. The ambience was perfect. It felt simultaneously sophisticated and relaxed. I would try every dish if I could! And the walnut cranberry bread from the basket was so tasty.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    The food and drinks were amazing! The wait staff amazing along with the bartenders. However, the hosts were a bit rude and dismissive

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    msmdc

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took my daughter to Le Diplomat, we had a lovely time and the food was fantastic! The salmon and branzino were. Food came super fast, despite the fact that at 7:45pm on a Sunday the place was jammed packed. The highlight was the milk chocolate pot de creme, so decadent. Worth every bite. The service was phenomenal too. The waiter gave us great recommendations, he chose my Rose which was amazing!!! Can’t wait to come back.

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36. MS

    MelissaS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Such a great time! Not overrated at all, we enjoyed everything we ate. Some of the food presentation could be better, but service, ambiance and taste of everything was exceptional.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely place to celebrate a birthday!

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall2food5service2ambience2

    The food was good, but the waiter was just horrible. I’m never coming here again

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39. SM

    SandyM

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    What a great brunch. It’s almost always packed here, so you can’t reasonably complain about the noise level - I’m a little hard of hearing, so conversation was tougher than normal. Service was very good even though every server had a full complement of tables. The food was perfect. Everything was fresh, hot, perfectly prepared and delicious.

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40. DC

    DCShippy

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a fantastic experience. Delicious drinks and food… mushroom tart is out of this world!

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