Le Diplomate

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Delicious food and fun outdoor dining. We enjoyed our experience.
   

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   PaulS

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This restaurant never disappoints. Excellent menu, presentation and quality food. The bread is phenomenal.
   

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   ChristinaH

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was fantastic! The neck clams, steak frites, pea soup, tuna Niçoise salad were all great!
   

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   foodie

   Washington DC

   39 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Awesome food and excellent service. Will definitely come back
   

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   dcfoodie

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience4

   Hostess was extremely rude and set a poor tone for the staff of an evening. No excuse for that at a 6:00 reservation before the busy dinner rush IMO.
   

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   Sarah

   Richmond

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 12, 2023

   overall1food4service2ambience2

   When I booked the reservation then a few days ahead of my date I called and requested to sit in the greenhouse room. They said that shouldn’t be a problem and put a note on my reservation. When I got there the requested room was nearly empty but the hostess began taking us to a different area. I let her know I had requested the other room since it was a special occasion, she pretty rudely told me her print out said this table (in the wrong area). I asked if we could go back to the hostess stand to double check as I had requested a different table and the area I requested had many open tables. She just straight up ignored me and wouldn’t speak to me or explain anything. If she had even attempted to explain why they were not able to seat us in the requested area I would have understood, but she didn’t. She was just rude and refused to explain or fix the error. The food was very good as usual but the customer service was awful. I understand if something came up and they weren’t able to sit us in the requested area, but she shouldn’t have been so rude about it and should have at minimum offered any explanation as to why instead of just ignoring me. There are too many restaurants with good food and good customer service to waste time coming back here.
   

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   keithh

   Washington DC

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on May 9, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Perfect venue & cuisine to celebrate a birthday with friends & the service was perfection.
   

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   AmyS

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food - great place to celebrate a birthday. The best burger I have ever had.
   

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   SusanW

   Orlando

   63 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. We always make it a point to dine here while in town visiting. The food is consistently fantastic! The complimentary bread basket is reason enough to go. They offer a variety of breads - baguette, cranberry walnut, etc. I had a peach bellini and Florentine quiche with the potato side. YUM! My husband had the egg white omelet with goat cheese and ratatouille which was terrific. Our server was quite knowledgeable about the food and beverage offerings. She also offered some locals advice for touring the area. Great tips!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very enjoyable meal, nice ambiance. Have visited several times and have not been disappointed.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service and great ambiance. It felt like we were in France!
    

    Le DiplomateResponded on May 9, 2023Awesome! thanks for visit us!
    

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    OliviaG

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Le Diplomate was amazing! We sat outside on the patio and the weather was perfect. I had the Pasta Primavera and it was super good! It was pretty expensive though. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
    

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    vemillion

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The noise level made it difficult for us to hold a conversation but overall we had a great experience — a genuine French bistro in both ambience and food. I would return just for the escargot and the opportunity to dip their excellent French bread in the garlicky escargot oil.
    

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    TravelDoc

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I felt transported to a polished Paris bistro. What a trip!
    

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    ThomasB

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious and fun dinner. Had a great server who advised us about food items very well.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, ambiance and authentic fare - best French bistro in DC for sure !
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Definitely will return.
    

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    DfromCT

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved the escargot and steak tartare apps. The steak Au Poivre was one of the best I’ve had. Beef Bourgogne was delicious as was the whole branzano. The last two with garlic spinach - also great! I’m looking forward to leftover steak and spinach tonight. The Baba Armagnac dessert was unexpectedly delicious- light and flavorful but not overwhelming. We got it by default because we were unimpressed with the dessert menu. The carafe of red wine was a wonderful blend that worked with all of the food. Our waiter, Roger, was great, as was the other staff who served us.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1

    We have been to Le Diplomat a number of times, but it is clear the quality of experience is slipping. This last visit was to celebrate a birthday, which I put in the reservation notes. The server seemed to have no knowledge of the note, but moreover didn’t ask whether we were celebrating anything. I had also booked a “standard” reservation (indoor seating), but we were sat outside in a sidewalk booth. It was a cold windy evening. Overall our server seemed distracted and reluctant to be outside, which I can understand given the weather. Food was overall good, though uninspiring. Surprised Le Diplomat continues to be ranked in the Washingtonian top 25 with so many other exciting restaurants to choose from with better service.
    

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    AlcioneS

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Delicious food and amazing service. Unfortunately they removed the windows facing 14th street from the outside booths, so it was extremely noisy and dirty with the cars passing by, as well cold and humid because of the rain, very poor experience. They should put the windows back.
    

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    RonA

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience1

    We were so looking forward to our return trip to DC so that we could go to Le Diplomate. Other than our waiter Marino, who was friendly and efficient, the evening was a big disappointment. There were no tables available indoors and so we took what we could outdoors being told the cute little booths were heated. The heat at the floor level was minimal and not adequate to counter the wind and cold blowing through the windowless space. The Fois gras parfait, which we loved when we had it last, was pre made and served in a canning jar with a layer of jelly on the top. It was way too whipped and the fois gras flavor diluted. The coq au vin was two chicken legs and was tasty, but wished for some chicken breast too. The accompanying noodle was more fitting for a German dish than a French meal. The cheese plate had about a tablespoon or less of each cheese at $6.50 per slice. The wine was good, but a 300% mark up. All in all, if we come back, it will only be in hopes that things will improve, dramatically.
    

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    Matt

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience1

    Server was wonderful, food was great as usual, but host was awful!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Busy Saturday night and service was flawless. Food was great, and drinks too.
    

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    DCDINKS

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    1st visit, and nothing like the reputation. I had high expectations, and was disappointed. Nothing awful, but no one in our party thought the food was better than ok. Desert and Prosecco for a birthday was a nice touch.
    

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    Denion

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great place, cool atmosphere and fabulous service
    

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    AJXIGamma

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server Walter is outstanding! He deserves to be rewarded. And of course we rewarded him with a good tip. Food is outstanding. Onion soup is second to none! The foies gras is excellent. Trout is perfectly cooked. Beef is heavenly. Those bread and whipped butter are killers. We will be back for sure!!!
    

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    sofiam

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best burger in DC! Never disappoints! Love the ambiance
    

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    MatB

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The food was great and the atmosphere was very Parisian!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely great Birthday meal! Delicious cocktails, chilled oysters & clams on the half shell, yummy mussels in broth, and a scrumptious profiterole dessert! Thanks to the General Manager for the white Burgundy recommendation!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Entree arrived over 45 minutes late. Server was very apologetic and the meal was still enjoyable.
    

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    BiancaV

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a great restaurant! Will be returning!! The food was good and the service was excellent
    

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    JamesK

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Always reliable for great food, friendly service and lively atmosphere.
    

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    Primus2k

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Enjoyed and one of the greats in DC. Food and ambience was phenomenal as usual.
    

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    TimL

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Long-time Le Diplomate customer. I can't recommend this place highly enough. Food, service, price, altogether a great, delicious value
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Mushroom tart was dry. Cocktails had minimal Ice so clearly sat in bar a long time bf getting to us. Staff was very pleasant but all seemed crazy overworked.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Drinks weren’t the greatest but the food and service was top notch! I would highly recommend the restaurant to anyone.
    

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    Glenn

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Atmosphere of a Parisian bistro, top-quality food to match the warm atmosphere. Service started very well, but faded as the evening progressed, likely due to a nearby large party that arrived midway through our dining experience. The ambient noise was nice until a very loud party was swayed next to us - not Le Diplomate’s fault, and we did not allow it to spoil our otherwise excellent evening. We will be back!
    

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    ArinW

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waiter was the best part of this exquisite dining experience. He was so attentive and we were there for 3 hours!! The food was beautiful.
    

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    Meetstoeat

    Omaha

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Jake was a great server. The food was wonderful. I am from out of town and had not been in many years and will not stay away so long again.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was delicious. The bread and farmer’s cheese appetizer were both amazing. The steak frites and scallops entrees were spectacular. The staff was lovely and very attentive. The decor was gorgeous, and the atmosphere was electric.
    

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