Le DeSales

4.6

870 Reviews

$31 to $50

French / Japanese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for business meals

Le DeSales, a restaurant located in South Dupont, across the street from the historic Mayflower Hotel. Upon reopening in December, Michelin-starred Chef Raphael François has brought back his most popular dishes while teaming with award winning Sushi Master Noriaki Yasutake (formally SEI Restaurant) presenting French/Asian cuisine, including a full sushi menu (signature Fish and Chips Roll) in an informal, cozy, and romantic setting. The specialized wine list includes diversified appellations encompassing regions as unexpected as Macedonia and Portugal, with a concise focus on France, Italy, and California. Also offering a sake menu and selections of Japanese Whiskeys. Le DeSales is available for large parties, semi-private events, and buyouts. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
No reservation is needed for Happy Hour. Please walk in and one of our friendly staff will find you a spot.

Additional information

Location
1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone number
(202) 450-3998
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
Delivery & takeout
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Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$10.00
chicken stock, caramelized onions , gruyere toast
Little Gem Salad$13.00
poppy seed, red onion, pomegranate, french radish, champagne ranch
Garden Salad$15.00
avocado, green dressing, pinenuts, radish, raddichio & kale, crispy quinoa, dill
Beef Tartare$17.00
aioli, capers, chips
Squash Blossom Tempura$13.00
whipped ricotta, lemon, chili
Kale Pistachio Salad$13.00
pomegranate, red onion, carrot, radish, sesame dressing
Shishito Peppers$8.00
Buratta$16.00
heirloom tomato, basil, aged balsamic, olive oil
Deviled Eggs$15.00
caviar, watercress, mayonnaise
Hamachi Crudo$18.00
red onion, soy vinaigrette, olive oil, orange
Salmon Tartare$16.00
cucumber, watermelon, pine nuts, cilantro
Shrimp Cocktail$17.00
6 pieces on ice, lemon, cocktail sauce, Armagnac
Duck Pate$16.00
smoked bourbon, walnuts

Sea & Land

Roasted Salmon 7oz$16.00
lemon, watercress
Whole Branzino$34.00
persillade, baby tomatoes
Fish and Frites$26.00
tartare sauce, panko crusted beer batter, french fries
Pasture Raised Chicken$18.00
roasted breast, tarragon, mushroom, poulette sauce
Rabbit Parpardelle$28.00
rabbit hind leg, chicken jus, dried currant, fresh pasta
Bavette Steak 7oz$24.00
watercress, jus, fresh thyme
Ledesales Cheeseburger$16.00
cabot clothbound cheddar, prosciutto
New York Strip 14oz, Dry Aged$48.00
pistou, arugula, parmesan
T-Bone 32oz, Dry Aged$115.00
peppercorn sauce

Specialty Nigiri

Hamachi Teriyaki
fried ginger
- 2 Pieces$12.00
Scallop Aburi
uni butter, nikiri
- 2 Pieces$13.00
Miso Camembert
- 2 Pieces$12.00
Beef Tartare Nigiri
truffle aioli, nori paste
- 2 Pieces$13.00
Salmon Aburi
miso paste
- 2 Pieces$12.00
Choco Unagi
sansho, chocolate unagi sauce
- 2 Pieces$12.00

Specialty Sushi Roll

Salmon Cilantro
cilantro, spicy miso, baguette crisps
- 6 Pieces$14.00
Hamachi Serrano
chive, jalapeno aioli
- 6 Pieces$14.00
Fish & Chips Roll
red onion, white fish, olive oil, malt vinegar wasabi tartare, potato crisps
- 6 Pieces$15.00
Sos
salmon, strawberry, cucumber, avocado, orange miso
- 6 Pieces$15.00
Spicy Tuna
spicy miso, chive caper
- 6 Pieces$11.00
Salmon Ceviche
corn, cucumber, cilantro, onion, lemon
- 6 Pieces$15.00
Shrimp Beignet
orange curry tartar, asparagus, soy sheet
- 6 Pieces$14.00
Beets Tartare
miso, orange, ginger, garlic
- 6 Pieces$14.00
Smoked Salmon
avocado, arugula, yuzu hollandaise
- 6 Pieces$13.00

Sides

Onion Frites$9.00
beer batter, tartare sauce, parmesan
Green Salad$8.00
Xeres vinegar, shallots
Charred Broccolini$10.00
pinenut, ricotta
French Fries$8.00
grated old parmesan
Wild Rice$8.00
garlic, parsley, chili
Roasted Cauliflower$9.00
green goddes, za'atar
Edamame$7.00
sea salt
Roasted Medley Potatoes$9.00
shiitake mushroom
Roasted Corn$9.00
coconut cream, wild rice, lemongrass

What 870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Le DeSales offers an innovative French and Japanese fusion dining experience. Guests rave about the "freshest sushi in the city" and the "delicious branzino." While some mention noise levels, the "excellent service" and "fantastic food" consistently impress. Its lively ambiance and creative menu make it a must-visit in DC.

870 Reviews

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Sen. Philip E VIP
Detroit84 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The Maître d' was welcoming. My meal was ok. $15 deviled eggs (2) were nothing special, sorry I ordered them. However, the fish & chips roll and octopus were tasty. I am hard of hearing according to my wife but the noise level was so loud it ruined my dining experience. There are plenty of other restaurants within walking distance that deserve my business and I will avail myself of them.
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Mickey
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a most pleasant surprise. I saw high google ratings but fairly low prices so I wasn’t expecting great. This was great. Wonderfully cooked branzino with a crisp outside and soft fluffy white perfectly cooked fish inside. Good fish and chips with a kick. Fabulous onion rings. The chocolate tarts and sorbet were delicious. Service was good but also extremely helpful. I would come again … and again.
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Gail VIP
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
both Asian & French cuisines.. ..you have to try both with plenty of opportunities to mix it up.
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Lisa
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a fun lively atmosphere with a strange but enjoyable mix of French and sushi.
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Mina VIP
New York City37 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved everything! Great vibe, service, interesting and delicious menu!
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Nancy
Chicago1 review
1.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was able to make a reservation for 6 at 7:15. Received a call at 7:10 saying they could not accommodate us until after 8:00PM. Most of the people were from Europe and already exhausted so we had to find another restaurant because of this. Ridiculous. Barely received an I’m sorry for the inconvenience from the caller. Then I the way to the new restaurant at about 7:30 they called me and t said they could fit us in. Seriously? I told them that we already had another plan because of their mix up.
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Darleen
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful place with attentive service. interesting menu ordered multiple appetizers salads and sushi rolls would come here again
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Stephen VIP
Chicago47 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good food and wonderful service; an interesting cross section of choices making it easy for everyone to enjoy something that they enjoyed
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George VIP
London5 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was very good. Food was extremely salty and not tasty. The noise level was unbearable.
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Jim
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting combo French-Sushi I've enjoyed several times recently.
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Le DeSales is rated 4.6 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 450-3998
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Le DeSales

Make a reservation

Additional information

Whole Branzino

New York Strip 14oz Dry Aged

Hamachi Crudo

Charcuterie

Board of (3)$23.00

Board of (5)$32.00

Starters

French Onion Soup$10.00

Little Gem Salad$13.00

Garden Salad$15.00

Beef Tartare$17.00

Squash Blossom Tempura$13.00

Kale Pistachio Salad$13.00

Shishito Peppers$8.00

Buratta$16.00

Deviled Eggs$15.00

Hamachi Crudo$18.00

Salmon Tartare$16.00

Shrimp Cocktail$17.00

Duck Pate$16.00

Sea & Land

Roasted Salmon 7oz$16.00

Whole Branzino$34.00

Fish and Frites$26.00

Pasture Raised Chicken$18.00

Rabbit Parpardelle$28.00

Bavette Steak 7oz$24.00

Ledesales Cheeseburger$16.00

New York Strip 14oz, Dry Aged$48.00

T-Bone 32oz, Dry Aged$115.00

Specialty Nigiri

Hamachi Teriyaki

Scallop Aburi

Miso Camembert

Beef Tartare Nigiri

Salmon Aburi

Choco Unagi

Specialty Sushi Roll

Salmon Cilantro

Hamachi Serrano

Fish & Chips Roll

Sos

Spicy Tuna

Salmon Ceviche

Shrimp Beignet

Beets Tartare

Smoked Salmon

Sides

Onion Frites$9.00

Green Salad$8.00

Charred Broccolini$10.00

French Fries$8.00

Wild Rice$8.00

Roasted Cauliflower$9.00

Edamame$7.00

Roasted Medley Potatoes$9.00

Roasted Corn$9.00

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