Le Diplomate

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1601 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Le Diplomate is a celebrated French restaurant located in Washington, D.C., that pays homage to traditional French café culture. The establishment, situated in a historic building on the 14th Street corridor, features an extensive menu of Gallic classics such as onion soup gratinée, steak frites, and escargots, complemented by a thoughtfully curated wine list and specialty cocktails.

Offering both semi-private and enclosed terrace spaces for group dining, Le Diplomate serves as a versatile gathering place for various occasions. The restaurant has gained recognition as a finalist for the RAMMYS Best Brunch in D.C., highlighting its commitment to providing a warm, celebratory, and transportive dining experience.

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4.55,671 reviews
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Jason P.
11/9/2025

So this place is good - but Bistrot du coin is better - this place is more upscale French American vs the legit French food that is du coin. Prices also are higher - That being said, good food -...

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Hui L.
12/2/2025

I stopped by for an early 4:30pm dinner reservation in hopes to avoid the dinner rush (by the time when I left at 6, the place was packed) and luckily the place was still relatively empty. After a...

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Mikaela S.
11/4/2025

Le Diplomate was packed when we went -- even with a reservation, we had to wait about 15 extra minutes to be seated. The vibe is lively and definitely popular. We ordered the steak frites,...

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Harley S.
12/14/2025

"Le Dip" doesn't deserve to be as insanely popular as it is (scoring a table can be hard), but it's very good -- a reliable bistro with all the classic French bistro clichés, from French onion...

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James Q.
12/9/2025

You can never go wrong with this DC classic. It truly feels like I am back in Paris every time I come here. The croque madam hit the spot as usual. And I always love seeing the bread station where...

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