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Petite Cerise, Washington, DC

Petite Cerise

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4.7 (261)
$31 to $50
French
1027 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.

Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.

If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 977-4550
  • Website
    http://www.petitecerisedc.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremiah Langhorne
  • Private party facilities
    Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
  • Private party contact
    Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550

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What 261 people are saying

Petite Cerise reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petite Cerise offers a delightful dining experience with a "prix fixe menu" that is a "great deal" and "full of surprises." The food is described as "exquisite and flavorful," with dishes that are "imaginative and delicious." Though some reviews mention slow service, the "warm and friendly" staff and "relaxed ambiance" make it a popular choice for special occasions.
261 Reviews

  1. Catherine

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service for a relatively moderate price. Friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere. An upscale bistro. Would definitely like to return.

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  2. Frank VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food full of unexpected and delicious flavors. Noise level a bit too high. Very good service. We’ll be back!

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  3. M.E. VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even through Petit Cerise was crazy busy at lunch with regulars and convention attendees, the service was attentive and never rushed. James, our server, provided great advice on menu choices. The leek quiche was light and full of flavor. A great experience.

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  4. Alison VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to Petite Cerise and The Dabney many, many times and unfortunately this was by far our worst experience. The service was incredibly slow. Our pastry alone took nearly 30 minutes to get to the table. My food was cold when it arrived. They forgot one of our orders. They offered but never brought coffee refills TWICE. The list goes on. Very disappointed and hope this was a one off.

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  5. James

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC! Excellent food and service with a laid back French vibe.

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  6. Alexandra

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant atmosphere and service is excellent. Everyone was really nice and prompt to help with anything. They even charged my power bank for me at the front desk. The food however... is mediocre for the price. It was good, but not great. Small portions are acceptable if the flavor is truly exceptional, but it was not. Very high prices are small amounts of food that was just OK. The best thing we got was the French Gnocchi.

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  7. Audrey VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great but the service was unfortunately lacking.

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  8. kim VIP

    Washington DC45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was to die , pancakes were awesome. Will definitely return

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  9. Jennie

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Went here as a solo diner, and the server didn't make an effort to check on me for over 30mins at a time between each course, which is a shame as I would have wanted to order more. Because of this, I was sat for nearly 3 hours before I could wave my server down for the check, which includes an automatic 20% gratuity.

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  10. Nikolaos

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prix Fixe was a great deal and the food was wonderful and very seasonal

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Petite Cerise is rated 4.7 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Mount Vernon Square

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Petite Cerise

1027 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Jeremiah Langhorne
  • Website
    http://www.petitecerisedc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 977-4550
  • Private party facilities
    Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
  • Private party contact
    Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550
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