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Cafe Colline, Arlington, VA

Cafe Colline

4.8 (914)
$31 to $50
French
4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Lunch is served from 11:30 am Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for lunch are not required.
Outside seating is available.

From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.
Featuring regional French-inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.
Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brendan L’Etoile
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Parking details
    Ample Front and Back Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 914 people are saying

Cafe Colline reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Colline is a "neighborhood gem" known for its "consistently excellent" food and service. Offering a cozy French bistro atmosphere, it features standout dishes like "smoked trout rillette," "crispy duck leg," and "potato-crusted salmon." The attentive staff and inviting ambiance make it perfect for special occasions or casual dining.
914 Reviews
  1. Marc

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Cafe Colline for our anniversary. Our entrees were wonderful and the service was attentive. We had a very nice time and enjoyed our time there.

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  2. Tom

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and outstanding service. Looking forward to my next visit!

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  3. Laura

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful French cuisine, lovely staff, cozy atmosphere!

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  4. ELAINE HEUMANN VIP

    Washington DC38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A small neighborhood restaurant with the best food in Arlington and attention to detail. Save for your best events.

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  5. julie

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Colline is a gem - nearly disguised by a suburban strip mall. It is delightful in every way - including perfectly executed menu and mouth watering French cuisine

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  6. Whitney

    Washington DC9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was excellent. Service was not very attentive. We had to ask for plates for our appetizer. When we went there for our anniversary last time they treated us to a dessert and sparking wine for us both. So thoughtful! I put it on our reservation it was our 25th anniversary and nothing this year. They didn’t even say a word sadly. It was such a lovely gesture last time. Being a local restaurant for us we felt like they couldn’t care less we celebrated with them this time. Will be going elsewhere for our next special occasion.

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  7. Elizabeth VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a neighborhood gem! We have visited many times and it is definitely one of the best in Arlington. All of the fish dishes are beautifully prepared and we have many favorite starters -- the chèvre with honey, the smoked trout rillette, and so much more. The house salad is perfect from the bib lettuce to the excellent vinigarette.

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  8. Chris

    Washington DC14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice neighborhood restaurant. Small, tables were all filled, so a bit noisy. Prices are reasonable. Have a few gluten free options and can adjust other items. Food was basically good to very good, but a couple little off-notes. Smoked trout appetizer was too salty. Cod entree had a nice sauce ,but was supposed be accompanied by leeks but instead came with spinach with no warning. Creme brulee was well done with nice sugar crust. My spouse enjoyed the onion soup and potato crusted salmon entree. However, said the raspberry sorbet was very bland.

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  9. Brian VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on a Monday night and it was quieter than usual which was nice. The service was good. I had the special dish of the month which was a roast cod - it was excellent. My wife had the mussels which were good. We had the Bibb salad which was very large - you could share one salad. The only thing we missed was bread - kind of unusual for a French restaurant not to provide a nice crusty bread.

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  10. Steve

    Washington DC6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistently excellent food and service since it opened!!

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FAQs

Cafe Colline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 567-6615.

Cafe Colline is rated 4.8 stars by 914 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 25 times today
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4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample Front and Back Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brendan L’Etoile
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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