Josephine - Old Town

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   Marsha

   VIP

   Washington DC

   83 reviews

   5.0

   83 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My niece and I had a lovely dinner. I asked for a quiet table as it can be pretty noisy at Josephine. We were seated at the very back, and it made conversation easy. Our waiter was excellent. I have multiple dietary restrictions and he helped me to choose. I had the trout, which was very tasty. My niece had the scallops, which she loved. She had vanilla ice cream for dessert and I had the mixed berry sorbet. Both are housemade and delicious. I've been to Josephine a number of times and appreciate that the menu changes seasonally. A nice touch was the manager stopping by to check on us.
   

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   Divya

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had the delicious cab franc (my all time favorite wine)! The pappardelle pasta was delicious and scallops were very weak cooked! Tender, juicy, and just a little crispy on the top!
   

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   Ben

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went on a date here and sat upstairs, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We ordered the french onion soup and paired it with the dirty martini special. For our mains the Coq Au Vin (Sunday plat de jour) was absolutely phenomenal. We really enjoyed the kind service and romantic atmosphere. Would totally recommend this spot to a friend or family member for their next date night or special dinner event.
   

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   Lisa

   VIP

   Washington DC

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sunday brunch was delicious! Excellent service, quality coffee and a piping hot basket of fresh pastry- lovely! Nice atmosphere . Omelette was made perfectly. Recommend!
   

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   Kristen

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My favorite restaurant in old town! Love the quiche for brunch and dinner at Josephine is superb!
   

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   Bridgett

   VIP

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for date night in Friday evening and returned Sunday for brunch. Good atmosphere and service and even better food! Get the escargot! We will be returning
   

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   Steve

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service! My medium-rare steak came out medium-well. I'm not usually one to complain, but I mentioned it in passing to the waitress and before I knew it I was being offered a comped replacement cooked correctly, which was excellent! Mistakes happen so I appreciate the promptness in correcting it. Turned a disappointing meal into an amazing one and makes me eager to return.
   

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   ANANDA

   VIP

   Washington DC

   49 reviews

   2.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I took my nephew and his fiancee to Josephine on Dec 7. We were quite excited about it but unfortunately the experience did not live up to the hype. Food - decent but nothing out of the ordinary. Better food at Chez Billy Sud (Georgetown) or Cafe Colline (related restaurant in Arlington) Service - fair to middling. I guess it was Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk and the restaurant had been open since 7am. One could tell because the service was haphazard. In fact, I could overhear the lady in the table next to me complain to the manager about the service. So for example, I ordered a fairly pricey bottle of Bordeaux wine to celebrate. Was was great but (1) not decanted and it should have been; and (2) and no effort to fill our glasses. I had to do it. So, to me, a case of a restaurant not trying too hard because they think they don't have to. Completely unfair on patrons, especially first-time ones. Do not believe I will go back.
   

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   kathryn

   VIP

   Washington DC

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our brunch was delicious! Great food, expertly made cocktails, and attentive service. The restaurant itself is very pretty, and they decorate beautifully for the holidays. My family had a great time, and we were proud to take them here. The big highlight, though, was the surprise performance by the Kiltie Band of York during our meal. As wonderful as the meal would have been anyway, the live music made it even better. We will come back to Josephine’s every year after the parade, if you keep welcoming the Kiltie Band of York— worth making a tradition. My parents (who are not local) have already planned their next visit for a meal at Josephine. It’s really that good.
   

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    Calvin

    VIP

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    On a very cold evening in Old Town Alexandria, VA we had a delicious dinner and outstanding service at a packed restaurant. Our server Tatianna was especially friendly, welcoming and professional. The building is a beautiful venue, especially during the Holidays. We were seated in a very cramped space, barely adequate for the number of diners in the immediate area. But once we shoe-horned ourselves in to our seats, the limited space did not affect our overall dining experience (except when we had to negotiate our exit).
    

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