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Cafe Colline, Arlington, VA

Cafe Colline

4.9
4.9
889 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Lunch is served from 11:30 am Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for lunch are not required.
Outside seating is available.

From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.
Featuring regional French-inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brendan L’Etoile
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Parking details
    Ample Front and Back Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 889 people are saying

Cafe Colline reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    French

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Colline offers an enchanting French bistro experience with "delicious food" and "attentive service." Guests praise its "warm atmosphere" and "excellent wine selection." Signature dishes include the "potato-crusted salmon," "duck confit," and "onion soup," all consistently delightful. Though reservations fill quickly, the "lovely neighborhood gem" is well worth the wait.
889 Reviews
  1. Eva

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Service and food are consistently amazing.

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  2. Jennifer VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely night at Cafe Colline! We are so happy to have this wonderful restaurant near by, the food is always spot on and the service attentive. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been

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  3. Junaidah

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We lived in France many moons ago and are always on the lookout for good French restaurants. Pleasant dining experience with very good food. Staff was friendly and attentive. We had Soupe a l'oignon, Soupe de Poisson, Confit de Canard and Potato crusted Saumon, all were very good. Will be going back.

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  4. Hyun

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Colline offers a fantastic dining experience with excellent service, a warm ambiance, and beautifully plated dishes. The food is flavorful and well-prepared, with standout options like the crispy duck leg and potato-crusted salmon.

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  5. Patty VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here and it was great! Food was delicious as well as several specialty cocktails. Service was genuinely warm and atmosphere was elevated. We will return. Thank you!

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  6. gfpair VIP

    Washington DC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my go-to spot for every kind of occasion. Reliably delicious across the board. Pleasant bistro atmosphere. Attentive service (though my waitress seemed a bit stretched thin on my most recent visit, she was still lovely and orders were perfect). Fabulous fries. Brilliant onion soup and soup de poisson. Perfect omelets. Messy but delectable burger. Lovely wines by glass and bottle. Yummy desserts. And my absolute favorite - the amazing Bibb lettuce and herb house salad. The fresh tarragon touch in there adds so much. Honestly, you just can’t go wrong here. Run, don’t walk. You won’t regret it.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Colline is one of the best dining experiences in the area. I had to make reservations three weeks out but it was worth the wait. The house salad, mussels and burger were superb. I will gladly dine there again.

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  8. Elaine VIP

    Baltimore118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a lovely meal of escargot, potato encrusted salmon and Mocha crème caramel for dessert. Adam, my server, was attentive and knowledgeable. I will definitely return when I’m next in town!

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  9. Cheryl VIP

    Washington DC48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Classic French bistro dishes done extremely well in a pleasant neighborhood atmosphere. Poulet Roti, Cassoulet and Confit Canard all met a high standard. The Cassoulet was particularly welcome as we've had bad luck at other places in the area where it's often been dry and pasty. This one was rich, creamy and hearty (as it should be!) Service is attentive but unobtrusive. Sadly it's a little too pricey to be a weekly staple, but we'll definitely be back!

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  10. Michael

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and attentive staff. Looking forward to seeing the menu updated for spring—bring back the pork with hen of the wood mushrooms!

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FAQs

Cafe Colline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 567-6615.

Cafe Colline is rated 4.9 stars by 889 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Cafe Colline

4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample Front and Back Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brendan L’Etoile
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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