Craving French food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end French restaurants around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Le Diplomate
Topping the list is Le Diplomate. Located at 1601 14th St. NW in Logan Circle, it is the most popular high-end French restaurant in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 3,470 reviews on Yelp.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Le Diplomate.
"Eva Torres is the general manager at Le DIplomate," the business writes on its Yelp profile.
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Le Diplomate pays homage to French café culture by providing a comfortable place for everything from a cappuccino and croissant on a lazy weekend afternoon at brunch to a celebratory dinner out with friends or just a drink and dessert at the close of an evening," it states on Yelp.
"The extensive menu features a variety of classic favorites, including onion soup gratinée, steak frites and escargots, as well as daily plats such as bouillabaisse and entrecôte de boeuf. A thoughtfully curated wine list and specialty cocktail program complete the experience."
2. Marcel's
Next up is Marcel's, situated at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in the West End. With 4.5 stars out of 490 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
We looked there to learn more about Marcel's.
"Marcel's features chef/proprietor Robert Wiedmaier's acclaimed French cuisine with a Flemish flair, derived from the chef's Belgian heritage," the restaurant states on its Yelp profile.
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Master chef Robert Wiedmaier orchestrates culinary miracles at this West End Belgian-French class act, where the superlative cuisine includes foie gras-enriched boudin blanc, with stellar service and a romantic Provençal setting."
3. Central
Downtown Washington's Central, located at 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant four stars out of 1,264 reviews. We looked there for an overview of Central.
"Michel Richard's American bistro with a French accent opened in 2007 to rave reviews, winning the James Beard Award for 2008 in Best New Restaurant in USA," the business notes on its Yelp profile. "Central continues to receive accolades in prominent local and national publications."
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Central is crafted with chef Michel Richard's lively, jovial style of delicious food," it states on Yelp.
Menu options include French onion soup, lobster burger and sea bass with mushrooms.
4. Mintwood Place
Mintwood Place in Adams Morgan is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 664 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1813 Columbia Road NW to see for yourself.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about Mintwood Place.
"We're a neighborhood restaurant with refined cuisine and a commitment to effortless hospitality," it states on its Yelp profile. "Now offering takeout."
Wood oven-roasted meatballs, oricchiette with rabbit ragu and monkfish with creamy corn grits are among the entrees offered.
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