Le Diplomate

We had a wonderful meal with close friends we hadn’t seen in a very long time. The server was knowledgeable and friendly and the outdoor seating was perfect on a lovely night. Cavy wait to go back !

First time back in about 14 months. Major ding was that valet parking has vanished with appearance of table pods in the street (gutter). Only outside available when I booked for five. First person at reception offered inside but was overruled by second person at reception. Brief kerfuffle. Ended up at far end of permanent porch, which was pleasant but a bit out of the service action. Wait staff seemed a bit more harried than usual in before-times. A floor person, a Starr signature, didn’t show up at table until almost end of meal. Food was all very good per usual.

One of my favorite spots on 14th street. Great food, wine and service.

Amazing service!

amazing staff!!! Food was beyond spectacular, can't wait to visit again

Always outstanding. I just wish it were easier to book reservations.

Absolutely the best! Food, service and scene are perfect!

A consistently excellent restaurant. Great food, great service, great ambiance. Everytime.

I used to come to le diplomate every chance I could while living in DC, and now that I’ve moved away every time I come back it’s a special treat.

Fantastic!

consistent quality & service. you know what you'll get is a stellar experience each & every time.

It was a great overall experience. However fir a reservation made more than a month out for a party of
7, I was a bit disappointed that they squeezed 7 on a table for 6. It was so tight . Constantly moving items to accommodate and the waitress did very little to assist. Expected a bit more for the cost of the meal and the length of time that the reservation was made.

Wonderful dinner. Food exceptional. Staff attentive and very helpful.

This was an amazing meal. We were surprised to get a free champagne for our anniversary and the wait staff was very hot and helpful. 10/10 would recommend!

A special event dinner. I had shared the details with the staff before hand and they handled it very well. Indeed, various staff members walked by and said "Happy Anniversary"

Service not as great as is has been before. Odd because there were many servers/staff/hostesses nearby. I usually come here as a treat because it’s always a special experience, but this did not feel like that.

Great service, great food. Thanks!

Not impressed. Servers were not very attentive. Food was just ok. French food is definitely overrated for its price point.

Felt welcomed and not rushed - ended up being a 3 hour meal for 1

Fabulous as usual. But turned up for Pride which I find lovely.

They are great, great table, service. So helpful w/the cake we brought, love them!!

We had an outstanding dinner, best atmosphere, fabulous server, amazing food, perfect experience. thank you!

Pleasant set up and tasty comfort food. Our waiter was excellent and very pleasant bistro like atmosphere

Typically a five star experience but not as good as usual this visit. I have a soy allergy and the restaurant uses a soy bean-based oil in almost everything they serve. This is very frustrating because this is such a nice restaurant that they shouldn’t be using a cheap mass produced refined oil that quickserve restaurants use because of the preservatives. I don’t understand why Le Diplomat doesn’t switch to pure olive oil or even canola. Anyways, they were able to accommodate me but with soy being such a common allergen, it’s just mind-boggling they don’t switch to a higher quality oil. A couple of the champagnes by the glass were sold out so they only had one option which was a disappointment. We ended up ordering a bottle which was fine but we didn’t need that much. Anyways, so a great, favorite restaurant of mine, but I need to step it up in the kitchen and use higher quality ingredients for oils!

Great food and service but noisy

Lovely place. Sat outside on 14th Street side and the traffic noise level was quite high

Everything we had was delicious and service was great!

Outdoor dining atmosphere is not good for hot day They only have very old 3 ceiling fans and it’s not really help They should make more reasonable environment for outdoor dining for that price

Love the look and feel of the place. The bread is out of this world. The burger is the best my wife has ever had. My softshell crab was not good. The fries were plentiful but greasy. The waiter was nice and very knowledgeable but had pretty bad b.o. Not a good thing for a nice restaurant.

Delicious food and great service!

Birthday brunch

Le Diplomate is consistently one of my favorite restaurants in DC. I dine here regularly and always bring out-of-town guests when they visit. The food and the service are always great. Even the dining booths they added for safety during Covid are lovely. Great French bistro fare, great ambience indoors and out. Highly recommend.

Different rooms, different atmosphere. It was very enjoyable.

Our waiter was amazing! The French toast wasn’t good we took 2 bites and left it. Everything else was delicious, the pancakes were delicious, quiche amazing and the Eggs Norwegian tasty.

Food was outstanding. We ate Escargots, Foie Gras, Tartare de Boeuf, and a Tartare de Saumon. Paired with a glass of Domaine Saint Aix and Chateauneuf du Pape. When we got to the dessert, however, it was a little disappointing. The Millefeuille is traditionally made with puff pastry. This dessert was made with Phyllo dough with its distinct ability to separate easily into little individual sheets. The pistachio cream paired with the raspberry was delicious. Overall it was a very good meal.

Food and drinks were amazing. We reserved an outside table, but were sat on the side of the building. It was a strange spot and very dark. Over all still was worth it.

Delicious food always, excellent service and a vibrant environment! I have always had great experiences here over the years at consistently high standards! Best profiteroles in DC and the yummiest nut and raisin bread!

Amazing experience. Starts with knowledgeable staff who easily walk you through the menu choices and are ready and able to answer questions. Menu choices were fantastic. Started with oysters and escargot, followed with Saint Julian Bordeaux with beef bourgeoisie. Great desserts.
Make sure to get the mushroom side. Worth it.

Wonderful night, amazing food! Service was also top notch. A DC staple, must visit.

Staff was very attentive and mentioned the special occasion several times which was nice. The food was phenomenal, and the restaurant is really cool.