Le DeSales

4.7

848 Reviews

$31 to $50

French / Japanese

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Le DeSales, a restaurant located in South Dupont, across the street from the historic Mayflower Hotel. Upon reopening in December, Michelin-starred Chef Raphael François has brought back his most popular dishes while teaming with award winning Sushi Master Noriaki Yasutake (formally SEI Restaurant) presenting French/Asian cuisine, including a full sushi menu (signature Fish and Chips Roll) in an informal, cozy, and romantic setting. The specialized wine list includes diversified appellations encompassing regions as unexpected as Macedonia and Portugal, with a concise focus on France, Italy, and California. Also offering a sake menu and selections of Japanese Whiskeys. Le DeSales is available for large parties, semi-private events, and buyouts. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
No reservation is needed for Happy Hour. Please walk in and one of our friendly staff will find you a spot.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 450-3998
Website
http://www.ledesales.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
Catering
Please call us directly at 202-450-3998 or Text AVVII at 202-318-4066
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Le DeSales can accommodate all of your special event needs. Please email your inquiries to billy@ledesales.com

Location
1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Conneticut Ave
Parking details
Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
Public transit
Le DeSales is located by the historic Mayflower hotel at 1725 DeSales Street, NW. We're two blocks from Farragut North Metro accessible on the red line and four blocks from the Farragut West Metro accessible on the orange, blue and silver lines. If you are coming for Happy hour, no need to make reservation. The Bar area operates on first come first serve basis and our staff will do our best to find you a seat.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

French Onion SoupUS$10.00
chicken stock, caramelized onions , gruyere toast
Little Gem SaladUS$13.00
poppy seed, red onion, pomegranate, french radish, champagne ranch
Garden SaladUS$15.00
avocado, green dressing, pinenuts, radish, raddichio & kale, crispy quinoa, dill
Beef TartareUS$17.00
aioli, capers, chips
Squash Blossom TempuraUS$13.00
whipped ricotta, lemon, chili
Kale Pistachio SaladUS$13.00
pomegranate, red onion, carrot, radish, sesame dressing
Shishito PeppersUS$8.00
BurattaUS$16.00
heirloom tomato, basil, aged balsamic, olive oil
Deviled EggsUS$15.00
caviar, watercress, mayonnaise
Hamachi CrudoUS$18.00
red onion, soy vinaigrette, olive oil, orange
Salmon TartareUS$16.00
cucumber, watermelon, pine nuts, cilantro
Shrimp CocktailUS$17.00
6 pieces on ice, lemon, cocktail sauce, Armagnac
Duck PateUS$16.00
smoked bourbon, walnuts

Sea & Land

Roasted Salmon 7ozUS$16.00
lemon, watercress
Whole BranzinoUS$34.00
persillade, baby tomatoes
Fish and FritesUS$26.00
tartare sauce, panko crusted beer batter, french fries
Pasture Raised ChickenUS$18.00
roasted breast, tarragon, mushroom, poulette sauce
Rabbit ParpardelleUS$28.00
rabbit hind leg, chicken jus, dried currant, fresh pasta
Bavette Steak 7ozUS$24.00
watercress, jus, fresh thyme
Ledesales CheeseburgerUS$16.00
cabot clothbound cheddar, prosciutto
New York Strip 14oz, Dry AgedUS$48.00
pistou, arugula, parmesan
T-Bone 32oz, Dry AgedUS$115.00
peppercorn sauce

Specialty Nigiri

Hamachi Teriyaki
fried ginger
- 2 PiecesUS$12.00
Scallop Aburi
uni butter, nikiri
- 2 PiecesUS$13.00
Miso Camembert
- 2 PiecesUS$12.00
Beef Tartare Nigiri
truffle aioli, nori paste
- 2 PiecesUS$13.00
Salmon Aburi
miso paste
- 2 PiecesUS$12.00
Choco Unagi
sansho, chocolate unagi sauce
- 2 PiecesUS$12.00

Specialty Sushi Roll

Salmon Cilantro
cilantro, spicy miso, baguette crisps
- 6 PiecesUS$14.00
Hamachi Serrano
chive, jalapeno aioli
- 6 PiecesUS$14.00
Fish & Chips Roll
red onion, white fish, olive oil, malt vinegar wasabi tartare, potato crisps
- 6 PiecesUS$15.00
Sos
salmon, strawberry, cucumber, avocado, orange miso
- 6 PiecesUS$15.00
Spicy Tuna
spicy miso, chive caper
- 6 PiecesUS$11.00
Salmon Ceviche
corn, cucumber, cilantro, onion, lemon
- 6 PiecesUS$15.00
Shrimp Beignet
orange curry tartar, asparagus, soy sheet
- 6 PiecesUS$14.00
Beets Tartare
miso, orange, ginger, garlic
- 6 PiecesUS$14.00
Smoked Salmon
avocado, arugula, yuzu hollandaise
- 6 PiecesUS$13.00

Sides

Onion FritesUS$9.00
beer batter, tartare sauce, parmesan
Green SaladUS$8.00
Xeres vinegar, shallots
Charred BroccoliniUS$10.00
pinenut, ricotta
French FriesUS$8.00
grated old parmesan
Wild RiceUS$8.00
garlic, parsley, chili
Roasted CauliflowerUS$9.00
green goddes, za'atar
EdamameUS$7.00
sea salt
Roasted Medley PotatoesUS$9.00
shiitake mushroom
Roasted CornUS$9.00
coconut cream, wild rice, lemongrass

What 848 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

District of Columbia
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le DeSales captures the essence of a modern dining experience with its "exceptional" food and vibrant ambiance. Located in a prime downtown spot, it offers an eclectic menu that artfully blends French and Japanese cuisines. "Amazing service" and an impressive wine list enhance the dining experience, though the noise level can be high.

848 Reviews

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Anne
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service at the bar. We ordered mostly from daily specials… ingredients were high quality and preparations were excellent. Appreciated unusual combinations.
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Eric
Denver
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Foods great. Kinda uppity, finding good food is hard. This food was on point. Enjoyed it
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Dana
Washington DC
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
All 3 members of our party enjoyed dinner. Fish and Frites - good. Bavette steak - good. Fish and Chips Roll - good. I especially enjoyed the slightly spicy frites. Wednesday night after work and the restaurant was full and quite noisy.
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Charlotte
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everything I’ve eaten from the menu has been delicious and memorable. Kudos to the chef. The noise level however between 12:30 and 2p and 5:30 and 8p makes any conversation difficult. The tables for two next to the padded room divider are the only places where you can hear your companion and be heard without yelling. I’ve never been seated on the bar side or on the outside patio.
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Audrey
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my new favorite restaurant. The food is phenomenal and the service highly professional.
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Sheryl
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, and I was the hero of my group for choosing the restaurant! Everyone was impressed. The place was packed and it was quite noisy, but nobody else seemed bothered by that.
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Carol
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent! My only comment would be it was quite loud so hard for our group to talk to everyone at the table. We will definitely go back!!
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Charlotte
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The lamb shank was delicious - and memorable. Kudos to the chef.
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Michael
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great food. Staff does an outstanding job taking care of your party.
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Jim
Tampa
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere was lively and great. Service very good and attentive. Nigiri appetizer and edamame were excellent; lamb shank main course was good, salmon main course was surprisingly bland.
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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

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1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross Street
Conneticut Ave
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
Public transit
Le DeSales is located by the historic Mayflower hotel at 1725 DeSales Street, NW. We're two blocks from Farragut North Metro accessible on the red line and four blocks from the Farragut West Metro accessible on the orange, blue and silver lines. If you are coming for Happy hour, no need to make reservation. The Bar area operates on first come first serve basis and our staff will do our best to find you a seat.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.ledesales.com/
Phone number
(202) 450-3998
Catering
Please call us directly at 202-450-3998 or Text AVVII at 202-318-4066
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Le DeSales can accommodate all of your special event needs. Please email your inquiries to billy@ledesales.com

Le DeSales

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Whole Branzino

New York Strip 14oz Dry Aged

Hamachi Crudo

Charcuterie

Board of (3)US$23.00

Board of (5)US$32.00

Starters

French Onion SoupUS$10.00

Little Gem SaladUS$13.00

Garden SaladUS$15.00

Beef TartareUS$17.00

Squash Blossom TempuraUS$13.00

Kale Pistachio SaladUS$13.00

Shishito PeppersUS$8.00

BurattaUS$16.00

Deviled EggsUS$15.00

Hamachi CrudoUS$18.00

Salmon TartareUS$16.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$17.00

Duck PateUS$16.00

Sea & Land

Roasted Salmon 7ozUS$16.00

Whole BranzinoUS$34.00

Fish and FritesUS$26.00

Pasture Raised ChickenUS$18.00

Rabbit ParpardelleUS$28.00

Bavette Steak 7ozUS$24.00

Ledesales CheeseburgerUS$16.00

New York Strip 14oz, Dry AgedUS$48.00

T-Bone 32oz, Dry AgedUS$115.00

Specialty Nigiri

Hamachi Teriyaki

Scallop Aburi

Miso Camembert

Beef Tartare Nigiri

Salmon Aburi

Choco Unagi

Specialty Sushi Roll

Salmon Cilantro

Hamachi Serrano

Fish & Chips Roll

Sos

Spicy Tuna

Salmon Ceviche

Shrimp Beignet

Beets Tartare

Smoked Salmon

Sides

Onion FritesUS$9.00

Green SaladUS$8.00

Charred BroccoliniUS$10.00

French FriesUS$8.00

Wild RiceUS$8.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$9.00

EdamameUS$7.00

Roasted Medley PotatoesUS$9.00

Roasted CornUS$9.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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