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10Best French
Marcel's
(Restaurants - French)
2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington  20037 • 202-296-1166
Distance: ~709 ft *
        Description: FOGGY BOTTOM. Warm, burnished tones with accents of wrought iron and terra cotta envelop diners at this elegant establishment. An exhibition kitchen takes a position of prominence, serving notice of the wonderful things that await. These "things," French and Flemish in nature, include saddle of rabbit stuffed with foie gras, pan-seared duck with couscous, and veal osso bucco with wild forest mushrooms and pomme purée. Appetizers like gratin of PEI mussels also titillate the senses. Service is impeccable, and the wine list is divided by region. METRO: Foggy Bottom
        User Rating: 9.5 / 10
       

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La Chaumière
(Restaurants - French)
2813 M St NW, Washington  20007 • 202-338-1784
Distance: ~0.32 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. Escape the hectic pace of everyday life, and relax in this award-winning restaurant. Amid rush-seated chairs and hanging copper cookware, a central stone fireplace blazes during winter months and adds to the traditional atmosphere of this charming French inn. Menu selections include an enticing cassoulet, veal piccata, and salmon in puff pastry with champagne-dill sauce. More adventurous diners may opt for tripe stewed in Calvados liqueur or calf's brain sautéed in brown butter and capers. Daily specials. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. METRO: Foggy Bottom
       

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Pesce
(Restaurants - French)
2016 P St NW, Washington  20036 • 202-466-3474
Distance: ~0.42 mi *
        Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Pesce, a fresh fish market and café run by chefs Roberto Donna and Jean-Louis Palladin, ensures that guests receive only the best, both in service and cuisine. Specials change frequently and feature impeccably fresh seafood flown in from multiple locations. Among the great options are Carolina shrimp, grilled monkfish, soft-shell crabs, and oysters on the half shell. The menu changes constantly, based on what's fresh and seasonal. Dress is business casual to casual. Dinner often requires a wait. METRO: Dupont Circle
       

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La Madeleine – Georgetown
(Restaurants - French)
3000 M St NW Ste 205, Washington  20007 • 202-337-6975 • 800-975-2623
Distance: ~0.43 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. A cozy interior complete with exposed rafters, hardwood floors, and sturdy pottery greets guests to this charming café. Upon entering, you'll be tempted by freshly baked croissants, quiche, and French toast made with crusty, thick-sliced bread. A variety of American-styled favorites can also be had, including granola, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal. If you're really hungry, try the full French country breakfast (sausage, eggs, potatoes, and pastry). METRO: Foggy Bottom
       

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Michel Richard Citronelle
(Restaurants - French)
3000 M St NW Latham Hotel, Washington  20007 • 202-625-2150 • 800-528-4261
Distance: ~0.43 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. Renowned chef Michel Richard serves thoughtfully prepared dishes to dignitaries and celebrities who frequent his restaurant. Service is professional and unhurried, and meals are impeccably presented. Accompany the multicourse extravaganzas with a vintage from the 8000-bottle, glass-enclosed wine cellar. Creative main courses range from dorade royale with fingerling potatoes to Asian-style duck with spring rolls and potato fried rice. A tasting menu is available at $150 per person; more exclusive is a seat at the Chef's Table, which runs around $275 per person. METRO: Foggy Bottom
        User Rating: 6.75 / 10
       

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Montsouris
(Restaurants - French)
2002 P St NW, Washington  20036 • 202-833-4180
Distance: ~0.46 mi *
        Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. Sophisticated digs and tasty Continental fare – not to mention featured wines sold by the glass – make this neighborhood bistro an appealing choice.
       

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Café La Ruche
(Restaurants - French)
1039 31st St NW, Washington  20007 • 202-965-2684
Distance: ~0.52 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. This narrow, elegant café, open since 1979, sports contemporary artwork in a 19th century building. Its terrace overlooks cobbled streets, and the whole place has a settled, comfortable feel. The menu features traditional French favorites, such as potato and leek soup, croque monsieurs, and crab-meat quiche. You can also choose from salads, pastas, and vegetarian dishes. On the sweet front are tartes of all varieties, perfectly accompanied by a range of coffee drinks. "La Ruche," translated as "beehive," aptly describes the cafe's busy atmosphere.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Bistro Francais
(Restaurants - French)
3128 M St NW, Washington  20007 • 202-338-3830
Distance: ~0.56 mi *
        Description: GEORGETOWN. Classic French cuisine is the mainstay at this charming bistro, which is open until the wee hours of the morning. It's especially good after a late theater show or when you have an insatiable craving for pommes frites at 1am. Seafood, poultry, and pork are favorites, as are stews, couscous, and roast lamb or pigeon. They also have great appetizers, such as crab-stuffed avocados or baguettes spread with minced duck. The townhouse setting is comfortable and relaxed, perfect for leisurely dining. Make sure to ask about the prix fixe menu from 5pm-7pm each day. It's a great value.
       

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Cafe Dupont
(Restaurants - French)
1500 New Hampshire Ave NW Dupont Hotel, Washington  20036 • 202-939-9596
Distance: ~0.58 mi *
        Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. A modern design aesthetic greets diners at this restaurant in the Dupont Hotel building. Boasting a mango and black interior and a large glass-enclosed pavilion, the restaurant exudes a sophisticated, comfortable feel. The eclectic menu draws on Cajun, Asian, French, and American cuisines for inspiration, and the pork chops and quail elicit rave reviews. Sunday brunch available. Large wine list. Smart casual dress. Reservations accepted.
       

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Bistrot Du Coin
(Restaurants - French)
1738 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington  20009 • 202-234-6969
Distance: ~0.65 mi *
        Description: DUPONT CIRCLE. You'll feel as if you've stepped into a café on the Champs-Elysée when you enter this bistro. Feast – beneath pressed tin ceilings and amid vivid French prints – on classic steak frites, salad Nicoise, open-face sandwiches, curried mussels, and smoked duck salad. The long bar, constructed of zinc like those in Parisian cafés, is a popular stop, with its variety of drinks and excellent wine list. Located next to an art theater, the bistro is a great place to dine before or after a show.
        User Rating: 5.5 / 10
       

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