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Josephine - Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Josephine - Old Town

4.7
4.7
842 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Josephine, a French brasserie located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Inspired by classic Parisian eateries, Josephine brings the timeless charm and culinary traditions of France to the local dining scene.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Website
    https://www.josephineoldtown.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
  • Location
    109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119
  • Neighbourhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    US$65.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Josephine is hosting our first Thanksgiving Dinner from 11AM to 6PM. We will be offering a Special Thanksgiving Feast at $65 per person in addition to our Dinner Menu all day. The Special will include Turkey breast with gravy, cranberry sauce, pomme puree, brioche stuffing, haricot vert, glazed carrots and pie for dessert. This will be ordered individually and served family style.
    Thanksgiving Dinner photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 842 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine - Old Town captivates with "quaint and romantic" charm. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is "beautiful," making it ideal for special occasions. Menu highlights include French classics with a twist, and the extensive gluten-free options impress. A true "local gem," perfect for both casual and celebratory dining experiences.

842 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant with great drinks and kind / attentive staff. Escargot, steak frites, and espresso martini are probably the top appetizer / entree / missed drink in our opinion (as semi-regular customers) but everything is reliably good!

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  2. Debra

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has one of the best colonial interiors in Old Town—very cozy in an elegant way. The bar area is a great place for happy hour. The seating area on the left side (not the bar side) was quite chilly, although it was a very cold night. I eventually had to put my coat on. The food was a bit disappointing—somewhat bland, especially the gougere appetizer. (We had Beef bourguignon.) Would like to have seen more options for French red wine by the glass. (Did not view the full wine list.) Service was not up to par—had to ask for several things such as water refills, desert menu. We will try one more time and order something else—the ambience will bring us back for another try.

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  3. Jean

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Drinks and food. The staff was wonderful and amazing. Can’t wait to go back!

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  4. Mike

    Washington DC

    146 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    146 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I was looking forward to this outing, unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. The service was great but the food was not. Atmosphere was energetic.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very good. Food was tasty but didn’t have that wow factor.

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  6. Fran

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had lunch/brunch to celebrate a birthday. Great service; very attentive and friendly. Surprised with a birthday dessert that was perfect. I do like Joesphine and recommend highly.

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  7. Allan

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spectacular and the service was great. Definitely will be going back sooner than later.

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  8. Larry

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service very good Food was mixed Josephine salad was very disappointing Didn’t taste fresh Escargot was good though I prefer no puffed pastry on them Pate was just ok The scallops were not what I expected (I preferred them made as Le Gaulois did when it existed) but were quite good Others with me liked their mussels and trout dishes

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  9. Maciej

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing dinner. Wonderful service, food was great and the ambiance really transports you to France.

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  10. Arthur

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Requested a quiet table. I think it doesn't exist. Very noisy. However, service was excellent, and of course the food was perfect.

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FAQs

Josephine - Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 683-1776.

Josephine - Old Town is rated 4.7 stars by 842 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 p.m.
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Josephine - Old Town

109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Neighbourhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.josephineoldtown.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
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