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La Chaumiere, Washington, DC

La Chaumiere

4.8
4.8
4864 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 338-1784
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Javier Rincon
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    28th St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $20 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • District of Columbia

    Great for fine wines

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Chaumiere in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., is celebrated for its authentic French cuisine and charming, cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a French bistro. Guests rave about the "superb food," "outstanding service," and the "warm and inviting" ambiance. Signature dishes like the Grand Marnier soufflé and pike quenelles are consistently praised.

4,864 Reviews
  1. carol

    VIP

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with our friends to celebrate a birthday. We love the decor, the stafff and the food is always divine. The trout almondine the best I have had anywhere. Fresh and moist. The scallops and sauce my husband had excellent. I love that they serve lunch. You cannot go wrong with any of the desserts. This is the first restaraunt I came to when we moved here from Manhattan 38 years ago. It was as good as my favorite ny restaraunt: Lutece! It has not changed. You will not be disappointed.

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  2. Philip

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster ravioli appetizer was outstanding! Filet of sole meunière is just about the best in the city. The soufflés are legendary, signature offerings. Scrumptious! Delicious Pouilly Fume from a distinguished and carefully assembled wine list to complement our meal. In a city with few remaining ‘Washington institutions’ on its dining scene- since faddish restaurants come and go so quickly - La Chaumiere is in a class by itself: completely comfortable from the moment you cross the threshold; always delicious; always welcoming; always reliable; totally timeless!

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  3. Mark

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best and most consistent restaurants in Georgetown and the DMV. Service is the best. Terrific food and drink offerings.

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  4. Jeff

    VIP

    Washington DC

    177 reviews

    5.0

    177 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Georgetown neighborhood classic French restaurant, great team with Rene and Peter and the food was perfect, especially on a cold night (thank you for the fireplace table!).

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  5. Kelly

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite French Food restaurant. I visit whenever I am in DC.

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  6. Victoria

    VIP

    Richmond

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my husband’s birthday. Brought some friends with us too! Their first visit and they absolutely loved the restaurant, the ambiance, our favorite Server, Marcello and of course the main attraction, the food!! La Chaumiere introduced some new specials and cocktails for 2025! We all tried a new dish and Chef did an amazing job! Thank you all for a wonderful evening. Our lovely friend and owner, Gil was missed but we will see you next time! The Kessler’s

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  7. Jeff

    VIP

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Chaumiere has one of the best menus for French cuisine in Washington, with many dishes rarely seen outside of classical restaurant's in France. Quenelles, Dover sole, Oefs en Meurette , sweetbreads, and savory soufflés, and other specials make this a treat at every visit. The service is excellent with real, adult, professional staff that enhance the experience. This cozy bistro with a center of the room fireplace is a gem.

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  8. James

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was terrific, as was the wine, and so was the service. Go and enjoy.

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  9. Glenn

    VIP

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to French restaurant in D.C. Consistently outstanding in every way

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  10. Sean

    VIP

    Cleveland

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a legitimate bistro experience with an old school menu and service.

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FAQs

La Chaumiere offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 338-1784.

La Chaumiere is rated 4.8 stars by 4864 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Chaumiere

2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    28th St. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $20 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Javier Rincon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 338-1784
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.
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