Award-winning

La Bise

4.7

953 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Welcome to La Bise, a modern, bright, and colorful 21st century French restaurant in the heart of Washington, DC. Just steps from the White House, patrons can enjoy our expanded outdoor patio, inviting bar, and an engaging, open-air kitchen with two distinctive dining room options. Enjoy our unique wine list of French and American varietals featuring both old and new world selections.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American, French American
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 463-8700
Website
http://www.labisedc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Tyler Stout
Private party facilities
La Bise offers various private dining options which range from intimate private dinners to larger scale events, including cocktail receptions and office parties.
Private party contact
Sophia Florendo-Stevens: (202) 463-8700

Location
800 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20006
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
H & I
Parking details
Public transit
Faragut West (Orange, Blue and Silver Lines); Farragut North (Red Line)
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

GougèresUS$10.00
36-month aged Comté espuma
Chicken Liver Mousse CornetsUS$14.00
feuille de brick, red currant
Cucumber-Buttermilk VichyssoiseUS$13.00
potato, crème fraiche, dill
Summer Melon SaladUS$14.00
smoked Cavaillon melon, charred watermelon, roasted heirloom tomatoes
Salade JardinièreUS$15.00
local greens, pluots, fennel, feta, currant vinaigrette
Beef TartareUS$18.00
egg yolk emulsion, locally foraged greens, variation of onion, French bread
Yellowtail Hamachi CrudoUS$19.00
French radish, citrus, scallions, ginger caviar
Spanish OctopusUS$18.00
charred fennel, Kalamata olives, n'duja vinaigrette
Hudson Valley Foie Gras TorchonUS$20.00
Sauternes sabayon, peach, pistachio granola, brioche
Berkshire Pork BellyUS$18.00
maque-choux, sweet corn, puffed sorghum

Plats Principaux

Parisian GnocchiUS$29.00
ratatouille, heirloom tomatoes, charred eggplant purée
Mediterranean Sea BassUS$36.00
braised fennel, citrus, macadamia nuts
Butter-Poached MonkfishUS$36.00
merguez sausage, variation of carrots
Olive Oil Poached SalmonUS$32.00
freekeh, cauliflower, sauce mousseline
Half Cornish Game Hen au VinaigreUS$30.00
Banyuls vinegar, rice pilaf, haricots verts
Rohan DuckUS$38.00
figs, confit leg pressé, olive-almond texture, potatoes mille-feuille
Beef Cheek BourguignonUS$36.00
red wine, olive-oil whipped potatoes, bacon lardons, mushrooms
Steak au PoivreUS$37.00
russet potato, local greens, green peppercorn sauce

Petits Plats

$10

Charred Broccoli
Foraged Wild Mushrooms
French Fries

What 953 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

District of Columbia
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Bise is a delightful French restaurant in D.C., praised for its "excellent food and service." Diners rave about the "delicious and well-presented" dishes, including duck and seafood options. The elegant yet cozy ambiance is perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "friendly, professional staff" and the restaurant's attention to detail.

3,325 Reviews

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Andy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and visit. Perfect setting and service!
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Jason
VIP
Washington DC
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kitchen seems to have declined a bit. The food is good but the menu is a bit strange and the dessert menu is unappealing. But the ambiance is appealing and the service is very, very good.
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Patrick
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La Bise has the potential to be an awesome eatery. The bottle of wine we got was a good pairing for the veal and duck with orange sauce. The service was excellent this time. However, small amenities in the bathroom (men's and women's), such as hand lotion and a pleasant scent, are lacking. I guess we have been spoiled by top-notch amenities in other eateries of the same caliber. Overall, we had a decent experience, considering it was not my top choice because other choices were unavailable at the time.
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Alex
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Seated 40 minutes after reserved time for food that wasn’t worth it. Six dishes, none memorable. Go somewhere else.
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Robert
VIP
Coastal Georgia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was not a great experience had reservation weeks in advance, was 30 minute wait from our original time. Overall was not very happy decent food saved the experience.
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Michael
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service, wonderful food, classy ambience. I loved the 3 course menu.
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Mike
VIP
Washington DC
122 reviews
5.0
122 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is always a wonderful experience. For Valentine’s Day they had a fixed price menu with wonderful and yummy choices. Even had special wines for the occasion. The service was pleasant and not rushed. We live this place especially for special occasions.
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Indira
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This experience was truly extraordinary! The meal, the restaurant, the service, everything was five stars!
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Pietro
Washington DC
148 reviews
5.0
148 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite D.C. restaurants. The food and service both are always top notch. No matter whether you are a fan of fish, red meat, or chicken, there are always choices available and they never disappoint. The service is professional and the staff is warm and welcoming.
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Austin
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and experience! Second time celebrating my birthday here and I look forward to next year!
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FAQs

La Bise offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 463-8700.

La Bise is rated 4.7 stars by 953 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

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

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800 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
H & I
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American, French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public transit
Faragut West (Orange, Blue and Silver Lines); Farragut North (Red Line)
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tyler Stout
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.labisedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 463-8700
Private party facilities
La Bise offers various private dining options which range from intimate private dinners to larger scale events, including cocktail receptions and office parties.
Private party contact
Sophia Florendo-Stevens: (202) 463-8700

La Bise

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

French Fries

Spanish Octopus

Rohan Duck

Premiers Plats

GougèresUS$10.00

Chicken Liver Mousse CornetsUS$14.00

Cucumber-Buttermilk VichyssoiseUS$13.00

Summer Melon SaladUS$14.00

Salade JardinièreUS$15.00

Beef TartareUS$18.00

Yellowtail Hamachi CrudoUS$19.00

Spanish OctopusUS$18.00

Hudson Valley Foie Gras TorchonUS$20.00

Berkshire Pork BellyUS$18.00

Plats Principaux

Parisian GnocchiUS$29.00

Mediterranean Sea BassUS$36.00

Butter-Poached MonkfishUS$36.00

Olive Oil Poached SalmonUS$32.00

Half Cornish Game Hen au VinaigreUS$30.00

Rohan DuckUS$38.00

Beef Cheek BourguignonUS$36.00

Steak au PoivreUS$37.00

Petits Plats

Charred Broccoli

Foraged Wild Mushrooms

French Fries

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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