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Le DeSales, Washington, DC

Le DeSales

4.7
4.7
848 Reviews
$31 to $50
French / Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Le DeSales, a restaurant located in South Dupont, across the street from the historic Mayflower Hotel. Upon reopening in December, Michelin-starred Chef Raphael François has brought back his most popular dishes while teaming with award winning Sushi Master Noriaki Yasutake (formally SEI Restaurant) presenting French/Asian cuisine, including a full sushi menu (signature Fish and Chips Roll) in an informal, cozy, and romantic setting. The specialized wine list includes diversified appellations encompassing regions as unexpected as Macedonia and Portugal, with a concise focus on France, Italy, and California. Also offering a sake menu and selections of Japanese Whiskeys. Le DeSales is available for large parties, semi-private events, and buyouts. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
No reservation is needed for Happy Hour. Please walk in and one of our friendly staff will find you a spot.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 450-3998
  • Website
    http://www.ledesales.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
  • Catering
    Please call us directly at 202-450-3998 or Text AVVII at 202-318-4066
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Le DeSales can accommodate all of your special event needs. Please email your inquiries to billy@ledesales.com
  • Location
    1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Conneticut Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
  • Public transit
    Le DeSales is located by the historic Mayflower hotel at 1725 DeSales Street, NW. We're two blocks from Farragut North Metro accessible on the red line and four blocks from the Farragut West Metro accessible on the orange, blue and silver lines. If you are coming for Happy hour, no need to make reservation. The Bar area operates on first come first serve basis and our staff will do our best to find you a seat.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Charcuterie

Duck Pate - Add To any Charcuterie $7

  • Board of (3)$23.00

    duck prosciut to - cabot clothbound cheddar - salame piccante

    • Board of (5)$32.00

      duck prosciutto - cabot clothbound cheddar - salame piccante - wheel of brie - prosciutto

      Starters

      • French Onion Soup$10.00

        chicken stock, caramelized onions , gruyere toast

        • Little Gem Salad$13.00

          poppy seed, red onion, pomegranate, french radish, champagne ranch

          • Garden Salad$15.00

            avocado, green dressing, pinenuts, radish, raddichio & kale, crispy quinoa, dill

            • Beef Tartare$17.00

              aioli, capers, chips

              • Squash Blossom Tempura$13.00

                whipped ricotta, lemon, chili

                • Kale Pistachio Salad$13.00

                  pomegranate, red onion, carrot, radish, sesame dressing

                  • Shishito Peppers$8.00

                    • Buratta$16.00

                      heirloom tomato, basil, aged balsamic, olive oil

                      • Deviled Eggs$15.00

                        caviar, watercress, mayonnaise

                        • Hamachi Crudo$18.00

                          red onion, soy vinaigrette, olive oil, orange

                          • Salmon Tartare$16.00

                            cucumber, watermelon, pine nuts, cilantro

                            • Shrimp Cocktail$17.00

                              6 pieces on ice, lemon, cocktail sauce, Armagnac

                              • Duck Pate$16.00

                                smoked bourbon, walnuts

                                Sea & Land

                                • Roasted Salmon 7oz$16.00

                                  lemon, watercress

                                  • Whole Branzino$34.00

                                    persillade, baby tomatoes

                                    • Fish and Frites$26.00

                                      tartare sauce, panko crusted beer batter, french fries

                                      • Pasture Raised Chicken$18.00

                                        roasted breast, tarragon, mushroom, poulette sauce

                                        • Rabbit Parpardelle$28.00

                                          rabbit hind leg, chicken jus, dried currant, fresh pasta

                                          • Bavette Steak 7oz$24.00

                                            watercress, jus, fresh thyme

                                            • Ledesales Cheeseburger$16.00

                                              cabot clothbound cheddar, prosciutto

                                              • New York Strip 14oz, Dry Aged$48.00

                                                pistou, arugula, parmesan

                                                • T-Bone 32oz, Dry Aged$115.00

                                                  peppercorn sauce

                                                  Specialty Nigiri

                                                  • Hamachi Teriyaki

                                                    fried ginger

                                                    • 2 Pieces$12.00

                                                  • Scallop Aburi

                                                    uni butter, nikiri

                                                    • 2 Pieces$13.00

                                                  • Miso Camembert

                                                    • 2 Pieces$12.00

                                                  • Beef Tartare Nigiri

                                                    truffle aioli, nori paste

                                                    • 2 Pieces$13.00

                                                  • Salmon Aburi

                                                    miso paste

                                                    • 2 Pieces$12.00

                                                  • Choco Unagi

                                                    sansho, chocolate unagi sauce

                                                    • 2 Pieces$12.00

                                                  Specialty Sushi Roll

                                                  • Salmon Cilantro

                                                    cilantro, spicy miso, baguette crisps

                                                    • 6 Pieces$14.00

                                                  • Hamachi Serrano

                                                    chive, jalapeno aioli

                                                    • 6 Pieces$14.00

                                                  • Fish & Chips Roll

                                                    red onion, white fish, olive oil, malt vinegar wasabi tartare, potato crisps

                                                    • 6 Pieces$15.00

                                                  • Sos

                                                    salmon, strawberry, cucumber, avocado, orange miso

                                                    • 6 Pieces$15.00

                                                  • Spicy Tuna

                                                    spicy miso, chive caper

                                                    • 6 Pieces$11.00

                                                  • Salmon Ceviche

                                                    corn, cucumber, cilantro, onion, lemon

                                                    • 6 Pieces$15.00

                                                  • Shrimp Beignet

                                                    orange curry tartar, asparagus, soy sheet

                                                    • 6 Pieces$14.00

                                                  • Beets Tartare

                                                    miso, orange, ginger, garlic

                                                    • 6 Pieces$14.00

                                                  • Smoked Salmon

                                                    avocado, arugula, yuzu hollandaise

                                                    • 6 Pieces$13.00

                                                  Sides

                                                  • Onion Frites$9.00

                                                    beer batter, tartare sauce, parmesan

                                                    • Green Salad$8.00

                                                      Xeres vinegar, shallots

                                                      • Charred Broccolini$10.00

                                                        pinenut, ricotta

                                                        • French Fries$8.00

                                                          grated old parmesan

                                                          • Wild Rice$8.00

                                                            garlic, parsley, chili

                                                            • Roasted Cauliflower$9.00

                                                              green goddes, za'atar

                                                              • Edamame$7.00

                                                                sea salt

                                                                • Roasted Medley Potatoes$9.00

                                                                  shiitake mushroom

                                                                  • Roasted Corn$9.00

                                                                    coconut cream, wild rice, lemongrass

                                                                    Last updated: November 18, 2022

                                                                    What 848 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                    4.7
                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.6Food
                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • District of Columbia

                                                                      Best Value

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Le DeSales captures the essence of a modern dining experience with its "exceptional" food and vibrant ambiance. Located in a prime downtown spot, it offers an eclectic menu that artfully blends French and Japanese cuisines. "Amazing service" and an impressive wine list enhance the dining experience, though the noise level can be high.

                                                                    848 Reviews

                                                                    1. Anne

                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on December 17, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Great service at the bar. We ordered mostly from daily specials… ingredients were high quality and preparations were excellent. Appreciated unusual combinations.

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                                                                    2. Eric

                                                                      Denver

                                                                      20 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      20 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Foods great. Kinda uppity, finding good food is hard. This food was on point. Enjoyed it

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                                                                    3. Dana

                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                      62 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      62 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 11, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      All 3 members of our party enjoyed dinner. Fish and Frites - good. Bavette steak - good. Fish and Chips Roll - good. I especially enjoyed the slightly spicy frites. Wednesday night after work and the restaurant was full and quite noisy.

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                                                                    4. Charlotte

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                      20 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      20 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 10, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      Everything I’ve eaten from the menu has been delicious and memorable. Kudos to the chef. The noise level however between 12:30 and 2p and 5:30 and 8p makes any conversation difficult. The tables for two next to the padded room divider are the only places where you can hear your companion and be heard without yelling. I’ve never been seated on the bar side or on the outside patio.

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                                                                    5. Audrey

                                                                      Baltimore

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 5, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      This is my new favorite restaurant. The food is phenomenal and the service highly professional.

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                                                                    6. Sheryl

                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 4, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      The food was amazing, and I was the hero of my group for choosing the restaurant! Everyone was impressed. The place was packed and it was quite noisy, but nobody else seemed bothered by that.

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                                                                    7. Carol

                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 14, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Food and service were excellent! My only comment would be it was quite loud so hard for our group to talk to everyone at the table. We will definitely go back!!

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                                                                    8. Charlotte

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                      20 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      20 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 13, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      The lamb shank was delicious - and memorable. Kudos to the chef.

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                                                                    9. Michael

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 7, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent service and great food. Staff does an outstanding job taking care of your party.

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                                                                    10. Jim

                                                                      Tampa

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 4, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Atmosphere was lively and great. Service very good and attentive. Nigiri appetizer and edamame were excellent; lamb shank main course was good, salmon main course was surprisingly bland.

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                                                                    FAQs

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                                                                    Le DeSales is rated 4.7 stars by 848 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                    Booked 15 times today

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    Google Map for Le DeSales

                                                                    1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                      Conneticut Ave
                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                      Downtown
                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                      Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                      Le DeSales is located by the historic Mayflower hotel at 1725 DeSales Street, NW. We're two blocks from Farragut North Metro accessible on the red line and four blocks from the Farragut West Metro accessible on the orange, blue and silver lines. If you are coming for Happy hour, no need to make reservation. The Bar area operates on first come first serve basis and our staff will do our best to find you a seat.
                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive chef
                                                                      Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      http://www.ledesales.com/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (202) 450-3998
                                                                    • Catering
                                                                      Please call us directly at 202-450-3998 or Text AVVII at 202-318-4066
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Le DeSales can accommodate all of your special event needs. Please email your inquiries to billy@ledesales.com
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