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La Chaumiere, Washington, DC

La Chaumiere

4.8
4.8
4931 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
La Chaumière is as close as it gets to dining in a French country inn. Celebrating 48 years, La Chaumière features traditional dishes like escargots en coquille, boudin blanc, quenelles of pike, cassoulet and Grand Marnier souffle. Chef Javier's specials reflect a modern approach to seasonal produce, seafood and game with favorites like baked oysters, Dover sole and our speciality, housemate Boudin Blanc. La Chaumière has won the 100 Best Restaurants award 29 times since 1978! We will be serving Al fresco as soon as the weather permits, please reserve, outdoor space is limited. Parking is available at the Four Seasons Hotel for $30 with validation stamp.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Javier Rincon
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    28th St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $20 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,931 people are saying

La Chaumiere reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • District of Columbia

    Great for fine wines

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Chaumiere is a cherished Georgetown gem offering authentic French cuisine in a cozy, elegant setting. Guests rave about its "superb dining experience" and "impeccable service." Signature dishes include cassoulet, baked oysters, and soufflés. With a "friendly, attentive staff" and extensive wine list, it's perfect for special occasions.
4,931 Reviews
  1. Leah

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved our dinner! Traditional elevated French cuisine.

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  2. sisi

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful menu and dining experience. Our waiter, Peter was such a professional and a gem.!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good experience for me and my wife. The wait staff was very attentive. The owner was clearly present the entire evening and very friendly.

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  4. William VIP

    New York City91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Chaumiere was excellent and typical, but perfectly prepared French cuisine. The waitstaff were authentic and very efficient. Only downside is the restaurant is extremely crowded with too many tables shoved together and the noise level prevents much conversation. Not sure how the fire marshal allows this many patrons at one time.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant The food is always interesting and has choices that you don’t find in other French restaurants. Service is very good and professional. We never feel rushed

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  6. Jeff VIP

    Washington DC182 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rene, Peter and the team are always excellent and very friendly/knowledgeable, and provided a nice historic background as well.

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  7. Pierre VIP

    Washington DC115 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I went to La Chaumière with my wife for my birthday dinner. We both had a three-course meal. The food was very good and plentiful, from the sweetbreads to the trout. We also had a glass of rose sparkling wine. My only disappointment is that the restaurant did not do anything, knowing if was my birthday. They could have least put a candle on my souffle, or even given us an extra glass of sparkling wine for free.

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  8. Defne VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is truly a real France experience. Best in DC!

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  9. Resha VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Compliments to the Chef for the superb cuisine, even though portions are relatively smaller. The staff however could benefit from learning about the basics of the menu items offered and not up-sell as frequently or rush to collect plates when food is still on the plate/being consumed.

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  10. Sarah

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time with family and I highly recommend this restaurant. It was lovely to be together!

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FAQs

La Chaumiere offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 338-1784.

La Chaumiere is rated 4.8 stars by 4931 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 22 times today
Google Map for La Chaumiere

2813 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    28th St. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking. We offer valet parking at the Four Seasons Hotel for $20 when you bring your valet check to us at your lunch or dinner.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Javier Rincon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Two private rooms: Terrace/front room seats up to 15 guests, and upstairs/2nd floor seats up to 40 guests. Customized menus available upon request.
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