La Piquette

I came here on a Friday night by myself. I initially wanted to be seated at the bar, but it was full, so I was promptly seated at a table. The inside is small and cozy. On the menu, they have a pretty large selection of entrees as well as desserts and alcohol. I ordered: House red wine: very good for $12. Steak frites: excellent. The steak was tender, and the red wine sauce was delicious. Gateau l'orange: highly recommend- the cake was soft, warm, and citrusy, and came with a creme anglaise for dipping.The meal came with bread and olive oil, which was also really good. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall, I really enjoyed my entire meal and I will definitely be back. I might like this place better than Le Diplomate....

food and setting was so great that i felt compelled to give a shout out to La Piquette. it started with the french baguette slices served warm with a bit of olive oil. crusting on the bread was delicious. added some salt and pepper to the olive oil and was in heaven. i ordered the trout meuniere mainly because Julia Childs raved about it in her book and boy did it deliver so simple yet full of flavor. we hadnt booked in advance but they had several tented areas which were unexpectedly nice and cozy even on a cold evening. the desserts were top notch as well. we ordered an apple tart a la mode as well as creme brulee which were both delicious as wellwait staff was prompt and pleasant. i couldnt recommend this restaurant more if youre in the mood for french cuisine. La Piquette is one of my favs now!

La Piquette is one of those rare restaurants that hits a perfect trifecta of great food, service and ambience. The food was authentic French, comparable to some of the best food I've had in Paris. There were four of us and each one of us enjoyed all three courses we ordered. That's 12 dishes total and they hit it out of the park on all 12. Can't remember the last time that happened. The service was everything you might want it to be: attentive, friendly and efficient, but without being intrusive. And the atmosphere was lively without being oppressively loud.

We dropped in for Christmas dinner and did not leave disappointed. The ambiance was cozy and inviting. We were seated outside (by choice) where they had blankets and heat lamps. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and jovial. There was a special Christmas menu, but they were out of a few options once we arrived. However, they were happy to make minor substitutions. None of the dishes disappointed and their commitment to quality is notable.

Delicious food and ambience reminds me of being in Paris. The bread is amazing and the service is great. I loved the care they took for celebrating my sister's birthday.

This restaurant is just spectacular. I've gone on many occasions whether it's because my family is visiting or I want an intimate and special date night. It is a small restaurant that almost at first glance seems unassuming, but the food is out of this world! Seriously. If you go, you have to get the Canard Rôti à L'Orange. The potato is buttery, the duck is rich, and the sauce is so balanced. The chocolate mousse is decadent... I could go on and on. But if you want authentic and delicious French food, you need to go to La Piquette. The service is always quick and good and the servers have always given really great suggestions on dishes to try. I would argue this is the best French restaurant in the DC area.

If you want a great French food experience go here. The staff was great and accommodating to menu changes. Of course the tables were close so be prepared to sing happy birthday to the table next to you if that happens. The salmon tartare was excellent. I love it when you have a few avocados left over when you have been trying to match up your bites. The mushroom app was straight forward and tasty. I would not get it again unless I am there with a mushroom lover. The fresh baked bread is totally carb-worthy. Just do it and don't think about it. If you like duck, get the confit dish. Few things beat a perfectly cooked duck leg with a crispy skin. Why don't chefs find more ways to use lentils? They are such a great side, especially when they are paired with a rich and thoughtful sauce as this chef presented.

As during past visits, we loved the ambience here. Very French & very charming. We had 2 appetizers for the table & neither was a hit. The shrimp ceviche wasn't great & the calamari was entirely forgettable. I had the trout for my entree. It was fine, but not nearly as good as I've had elsewhere. Not memorable. The highlight of the food we ordered were the French fries.

I had an excellent dinner here. The menu was extensive with some wonderful dishes like Cassoulet. The ambiance is especially nice. They add a 3% service charge so patrons can augment the wages of servers. I disagree with this, but it is far less than the outrageous 22% fee charged at other DC restaurants, such as Moon Rabbit.

One of the few places in DC that feels authentically French. You can find a lot of classics here that aren't served elsewhere like rabbit and sweetbreads. They have excellent bread and a nice bar. There's also great people watching here. It's one of the places where it feels like locals have been going forever. A little on the pricey side, but a nice treat.