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La Piquette, Washington, DC

La Piquette

4.8
4.8
2936 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Dear Guests,
A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the Atlantic
Executive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Traditional French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 686-2015
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Francis Layrle
  • Catering
    From small private dinner to large functions, please give us a call at 202 686 2015 or email your request at info@lapiquettedc.com Thank you
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland Park
  • Cross street
    Between 38th St. NW and Wisconsin Ave. NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking is always available or the parking of the Giant store located next block
  • Public transit
    Bus #30,32,34,90,95 and X3, between Friendship Heights and Foggy bottom.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,936 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Piquette is a cherished French bistro in DC, celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "excellent service." With a delightful neighborhood vibe, it offers a diverse menu featuring favorites like duck confit and halibut. Guests appreciate the accommodating staff and lively yet cozy atmosphere, perfect for any occasion.

2,936 Reviews
  1. Greg

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing DC treasure! We can’t stop going back.

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  2. John

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Professional service and delicious food, drink, and wine from stat to finish. Exactly why we continue to come back over and over! Perfection!

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  3. Mark

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We dine here often and have always had a good experience and excellent food. Last night the service was terrible. We had a reservation and were seated when we arrived. After ordering drinks, the manager asked us to move our seats to allow a different party to sit at our table. We were outside (knowingly) but we were moved to a different outdoor location with less heat. Our server was rude and very inattentive. At one point I had to leave the table to ask for salt and pepper. The food delivery was ill-timed (I ordered that takes a while to prepare — not the first time, it’s a dish I like — but it was delayed further. In any case, it’s difficult to when one has this kind of experience at a spot that’s been wonderful. I did not see the owners around and wonder if there has been a change.

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  4. emory

    VIP

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. The food, the service, the ambiance. Brought some friends tonight from Rockville who had never been. They’re now converts.

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  5. Dana

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beet and grilled leek starter was excellent. The seared cod was also excellent, simply prepared but delicious.

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  6. Linda

    VIP

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to eat here. Food, service and ambiance are all very special.

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  7. Linda

    Washington DC

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As genuine Francophiles who go to France every year, La Piquette is our favorite French restaurant in the DC metro area. It’s the most authentic brasserie/bistro vibe and has the consistently good food you expect to find in Paris or any town in France. The service is so professional and friendly. The staff appreciates regular customers and we won’t ever stop going there. What to eat? It’s all good. My favorite appetizers are the pork rillettes, the artichoke, the pate, the sweetbreads, and the tomato tart. For entree’s, the steak frites, rabbit linguine, veal Milanese style, any of the fish dishes, especially when they have skate wing. The only drawback is the noise level. People just don’t know how to use their inside voices. Too bad for all of us other diners who are just trying to have a quiet conversation.

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  8. Kate

    Key West

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent luncheon menu with lots of fish options. Fabulous desserts. Wonderful wait staff. Highly recommend!

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  9. Elissa

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. The main restaurant is very noisy and energetic, but we sat in the enclosed outdoor space in order to have a conversation more easily, and that was great. Quiet, warm, there are heaters and even blankets (they weren't needed even though it was quite chilly outdoors). Overall really great restaurant!! I will be back.

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  10. Paul

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. It's a neighborhood bistro...in my neighborhood. The food is exactly what you expect, but that's not a bad thing.

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FAQs

La Piquette offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 686-2015.

La Piquette is rated 4.8 stars by 2936 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Piquette

3714 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 38th St. NW and Wisconsin Ave. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Traditional French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is always available or the parking of the Giant store located next block
  • Public transit
    Bus #30,32,34,90,95 and X3, between Friendship Heights and Foggy bottom.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francis Layrle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 686-2015
  • Catering
    From small private dinner to large functions, please give us a call at 202 686 2015 or email your request at info@lapiquettedc.com Thank you
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