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Petite Cerise, Washington, DC

Petite Cerise

4.7
4.7
148 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.

Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.

If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 977-4550
  • Website
    http://www.petitecerisedc.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
  • Private party contact
    Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550

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What 148 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petite Cerise offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "great service." This French-inspired bistro is praised for its "creative and tasty" dishes, including standout items like foie gras tartine and duck entrees. The "prix fixe menu is the best value in DC," offering a "Michelin star quality" experience without the hefty price tag. While some guests noted occasional service and portion size issues, the overall consensus is that Petite Cerise provides "incredible value" and a "wonderful atmosphere," making it a must-visit destination in Washington, DC.

148 Reviews

  1. Aaisha

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic experience. the ambiance is top notch and I can't wait to come back. Everything we ordered was excellent.

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  2. Joe

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    overall, very very good. food and server were excellent. Bar was a little slow and messed up an order by using ginger beer instead of the requested ginger ale. big difference that they should have known about. Please info people about parking garage when reserving. Parking in that area is difficult. Knowing that there is a garage and how much would be appreciated.

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  3. Steven

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Petite Cherise for our anniversary dinner. From start to finish, we had a wonderful experience. We had the prix fixe dinner, which included four courses. The snacks were delicious, particularly the Oysters Rockefeller. Our three shareables — Céleri Rãpées, Black Truffle Cavatelli, and Pork Paillard — were great surprises of spices and flavors. We had the Beef Bourguigon as our entree. It was perfectly prepared. The meal was beautifully capped by Chocolate and Salted Caramel Cake and coffee. The service was as fabulous as the food. The staff is professional, friendly, accommodating, and generous. We can’t wait to return.

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  4. Francesco

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We came back as we loved our first time at Petite Cerise. However, this time we didn’t like a few things. Server continuously touching my and my wife’s back and shoulders when he approached the table, really annoying, onion soup too liquid, and s’mores donut a bit burned and overpriced for a pastry.

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  5. Laura

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our time at Petite Cerise immensely! The food and service were spectacular. Our server was warm and engaging — as were the service director and other staff members. Also, it is a beautiful restaurant with a contemporary but cozy feel.

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  6. Ronald

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening celebrating a special occasion. The food was delicious and a good overall value for the quality of the prix fixe menu. The staff were all extremely attentive and thoughtful. Would highly recommend Petite Cerise for a relaxed and enjoyable date night!

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  7. Elderidge

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was one of the more disappointing dinners I’ve had recently. Really surprising since we previously enjoyed it for drinks/snacks and we love the Dabney. But many of the dishes were poorly conceived and the service was exceedingly slow. Puff pastry was way too thick on the snapper. I love Szechuan but it didn’t go well with the scallops and grapefruit. For the service, everything was smooth at first, but after the snacks were delivered the service and attentiveness dropped off. Ultimately, a pretty standard meal took two hours with no explanation for the extended delay between courses. There are just too many good restaurants at this price point for this to be a competitive meal.

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  8. Claudio

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn’t know what to expect from Petite Cerise, it was our first time. Dinner was delicious, service was excellent and to be honest I can’t think of a negative thing to say. Prix Fixe menu is the best way to taste different options from the menu and don’t forget to try the Parisian Gnocchi, fantastic!

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  9. Lola

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Petite Cerise is a rare jewel in the District of Columbia. You will want to dine there frequently to enjoy dishes that reflect the fruits, vegetables and specialties of each season. Do not miss having a cup of Dabnog for the holidays. An absolute MUST dining experience.

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  10. Joe

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional experience. Every dish in the chef's tasting menu was delicious. Service top notch. What else is there to say?

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Petite Cerise is rated 4.7 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Google Map for Petite Cerise

1027 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.petitecerisedc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 977-4550
  • Private party facilities
    Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
  • Private party contact
    Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550
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