Petite Cerise

4.7

159 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.

Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.

If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 977-4550
Website
http://www.petitecerisedc.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
Private party contact
Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550

Location
1027 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access

What 159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
French

Review summary

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Petite Cerise enchants diners with its "divine food," "top notch service," and "cozy atmosphere," evoking a Parisian vibe. Guests rave about the "excellent prix fixe menu" and "creative, sumptuous dishes." The restaurant's dedication to "value" and "attention to detail" makes it a must-visit in DC.

159 Reviews

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Kathy
Washington DC
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious - had the escargots and the risotto. My friend had the fluke and loved it. Nice ambiance. Got loud as we were near a very loud table but the rest of the restaurant was probably fine. My only complaint is the per glass wine list - tiny and sad. Only one red - a very meh Cab Franc.
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Todd
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another perfect meal. The quality of food and service and the attention to detail are second to none. Dine here. You'll be happy you did.
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Sue
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Petite Cerise was outstanding. We ordered the prix fixe menu and every item was delicious. We had time to enjoy each course and never rushed. The food quality was superior and service very attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant for small parties.
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Pegah
VIP
Washington DC
87 reviews
3.0
87 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very small portions for the price. Basic bistro food. Service was very slow considering there is an automatic 20% service charge.
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Rebecca
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing! The food and service was spectacular! I highly recommend the burger and the avocado croast and you can’t go wrong with any of the pastries!
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Denise
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the perfect place to leisurely catch up with an old friend on a cold day. This was her first visit and she will definitely return!
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Forrest
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, gorgeous restaurant and perfect service!
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Ken
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time visiting Petite Cerise, and we plan to dine there many more times. Petite Cerise is a new favorite thanks to its outstanding menu, staff, wine list, and overall culinary experience. The chef's tasting menu is fantastic. 5/5 Stars!
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Ellen
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Petite Cerise is one of our favorites in DC. The ambiance is lovely, warm, and inviting; the service is top notch; and the food is divine. On one visit to DC, we ate at Petite Cerise three times: twice for dinner and once for brunch. We have never been disappointed or even "meh." Always delighted!
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Claire
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! My husband and our two friends made a reservation for a New Year’s Day brunch, we got a great table, but every table has adequate space between so you won’t be on top of another party no matter where you sit. There were coat hangers conveniently around all the tables. The staff is super attentive, professional, knowledgeable, while being kind and upbeat. Just like the ambiance and the staff, the food is incredible! From the coffee, the pastries, the mains, the drinks, the sides, there’s not a single bad bite, in fact, you’re more likely to say “this may be the best thing I’ve ever tried.” Couldn’t recommend this spot enough! Plenty of options that will impress those who like a special dish, but many familiar options that allow anyone to enjoy a delicious meal in a beautiful and wonderfully run restaurant. I hope the staff is compensated well and their value is well known. This place wouldn’t have the level of charm it does without them!
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Petite Cerise is rated 4.7 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

1027 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.petitecerisedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 977-4550
Private party facilities
Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
Private party contact
Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550

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