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La Piquette, Washington, DC

La Piquette

4.9
4.9
2918 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Website
    http://lapiquettedc.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    3714 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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What 2,918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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 charming French bistro in DC, celebrated for its "authentic French atmosphere" and "fabulous food." Diners rave about the "outstanding service" and "wonderful wine list." It's a favorite for locals and visitors alike, offering "delicious meals" and a "cozy, lively ambiance." Despite being "noisy inside," the outdoor seating provides a more serene experience. Perfect for any occasion, La Piquette promises "a consistently delightful dining experience."

2,918 Reviews

  1. Amy

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great and food was wonderful . Love the neighborhood feeling

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  2. Dinner42

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This feels like one of the last, authentic French bistros in town. It’s a bit crammed, very lively, but the food is the star. We had the lentil salad and the merguez main. Both were great and transported me right back to France. The menu is comprehensive and varied. There are so many tempting choices, all expertly executed. I have to say, as delicious as was the meal, the homemade apple tart was the star. Shattering, thin, thin puff pastry, with razor thin apple slices, standing up, slightly fanned out and baked expertly. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream, of course! So often, simplicity is best. I’d come here for that alone.

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  3. Jeremy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have found that anything on the menu is always very good!

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  4. frank

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasure to eat here...from the very beginning (glorious crusty bread and olive oil with a bite) to dessert (a generous creme brûlée that was a work of art. Also, and important, I rarely order wine from the list: the house reds and whites always are superb and reasonably priced. My wife adores the duck bread a l'orange and last night I feasted on the maguez sausages. La Piquette brings me back to Paris. Our sincere thanks, Frank Van Riper and Judith Goodman, Washington, DC

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  5. Sam

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Open Table booked our reservation for 4 people. La Piquette refused to seat us inside, saying they had a reservation for only 2 people. Something is broken.

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  6. Emilie

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in NW DC. Great food, great service. Lots of noise, so I try to sit on the terrace.

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  7. Esme

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice evening among friends is a great environment.

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  8. sharon

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always perfect. Never disappoints.

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  9. Joseph

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food never disappoints but they really need to do something about the bug problems. The last two times I have been there, there were either gnats or flies in the restaurant. The first time I was seated at the bar, and it was very noticeable. The second was in the dining room and only slightly noticeable.

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  10. Alejandro

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven't been here in a long time. Great to see the quality, all across the board, remains high.

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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 4.9 stars by 2918 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 36 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Website
    http://lapiquettedc.com/
  • 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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