Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
| Address: | 1736 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-333-0111 |
| Site: | bistrotlepic.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM |
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robert mahl
Petit restaurant français, avec de la nourriture française traditionnelle du terroir (genre salade de chèvre chaud, pâté en croute salade cornichons, foie de veau, escalope à la crème). Déconseillé aux amateurs de viandes coûteuses et de pommes de terre. Excellent rapport qualité/prix, surtout pour la capitale américaine ! Un conseil toutefois : si le chef nest pas là, ne sortez pas de la carte, ne demandez pas un "plat du jour". A létage, des sofas, vous buvez un verre ou dégustez un plat avec un ou deux jazzmen qui viennent 2 fois par semaine.
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Klaus von Grebmer
We were with friends in Bistro Lepic on Saturday January 24, 2015 and the food and wine were excellent. However: It was Restaurant Week in DC: the Bistro was packed and the three courses of the menu were served with a speed that would make any fast food chain proud. Once you had finished your course, two seconds later your plate was removed even if others at the table were still eating. And a couple of minutes after all of us had finished, the next course would be served. The whole dinner for the party of four lasted slightly more than an hour and we felt rushed through our wine and the whole menu so that the table could be used again. On a cold and busy winter day - like the day we went - you are exposed to a lot of cold air when you sit next to the door which is very displeasing. Next time we know in advance and order another table. Yes, we will go there again and give it another try as the food was excellent. We hope that this speed-feeding-attitude was really caused by the extraordinary conditions of Restaurant Week in DC.
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A Private User
Was there yesterday for a birthday lunch and, unlike other times, the dining room was half-full. And everything was just a little off, starting with the liver, which is the reason to go to Bistro Lepic. This time it was thick, stringy, coated with a heavy (albeit flavorful) sauce and plated in best banquet style -- a far cry from the silken creation of visits past. Service was off and, I hesitate to accuse anyone of bad intentions but I think the waiter hustled us on the wine -- the champagne was delicious but, when the bill came, discovered that may have been because it was not the house wine that we had ordered.
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A Private User
Un petit établissement qui fait honneur à la restauration français dont il est un parfait ambassadeur. Une cuisine et un acceuil (presque familiale) qui redonne le gout du pays à tout expatrié. Trés bon rapport qualité prix. Un français le recommande aux français et aux autres aussi.
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Wm Deutermann
We had our annual reunion with our much loved cousin and niece last night. Excellent service at the bar, and also at table where we enjoyed our starters of pate, beet and brie terrine, and the soup of the day. Unfortunately, we had to pass up on our mains when a gas leak shut down the kitchen. The manager and staff reacted quickly and calmly, evacuating the restaurant in an orderly manner and summoning the FD. Their care for our safety reflected their care for our dining experience. We could not be more pleased, and will definitely return.
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David Roth
What is a surprise is the commitment to classic French cuisine, a la 1950s-bisque, escargot, kidneys, veal cheeks. Old style but not stodgy, done with exacting care and impeccable taste. No new ground broken here, but why kick when the Lobster Bisque tastes as fresh as on the boardwalk in Marseilles, the escargot balanced with a perfect parsley and garlic butter sauce, the Rockfish nicely seared on a bed of spinach. Polite, proper and delicious.
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Andrew Dickinson
Really Bistrot Lepic was an excellent venue for my grandmothers recent 90th birthday celebration. The food was definitely some fo the best Ive had in awhile. I had the magnificent onion tart as an appetizer and I am trying to find a recipe for a similar one because it wowed me so much. I also highly recommend the salmon tartare.The beef medallions were pleasantly tender and well seasoned. The chocolate tart for dessert was a nice end.
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A Private User
This is truly an outstanding restaurant with wonderful food, pleasant and welcoming ambiance, great staff and outstanding wines. Recently I went to one of the most touted restaurants in Washington and ended up paying three times what a meal at Bistrot Lepic would have cost and it was not even 1/3 as good. They are always gracious. I use it often for business lunches and it never fails to please my guest or me.
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Dan Meier
The seating is cool but pretty uncomfortable if you have more than two people seated (no leg space under the table) and pretty uncomfortable to eat the big meals dripping with the delicious sauce because the tables are very low. Food was great, service was knowledgeable but a bit inattentive for the fact that it wasnt crowded, and the space was tight.
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Amy Ward
I ate a quick dinner myself here a few weeks ago and was not disappointed. The Salmon was fantastic, cooked perfectly and nicely crusted. The bartenders take on the last word was also excellent and his secret was not leaving the chartreuse in the glass (which I usually find overpowering). The service is always great and it is a solid spot.
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Michael Griffey
Nice ambiance, very good attentive service. We split the onion tart which was very good, a little salty. We shared both the trout and risotto and quail entrees. While fresh they just lacked in depth of flavor, particularly the fish. Good but a little pricy for the quality.
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ezra mcnamara
Came in for the first time on Wednesday for jazz night and it was superb. The food was so pretty that I didnt want to eat it. The service was personal and friendly. Cozy setting great for a semi romantic evening or a chill night with friends.
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A Private User
We love Bistro Lepic! The food is always great, as is the atmosphere! The wine bar tables are close together but has a good vibe. The veal cheeks and cassoleut are our favorites. Bon Appetite!
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Joseph Briant
Restaurant français. Jai goûté au foi de veau ... bien. Service attentionné.
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Kritika Khurana
First dinner of summer restaurant week 2017- escargots, veal kidney, and salmon, with live music Service was top notch, even though it was a busy night, and food was delicious!
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Kenneth Sprang
Enjoyable meal. Less a "bistro" it seemed to me than a decent French restaurant. Service was excellent and the decor comfortable with a touch of elegance.
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Nathanael Martin
The little wine bar upstairs is not just a hidden gem, its a zen garden with great wine, food and conversation. One of the best spots in the entire city.
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M Sams
Pal mal. We tried the half priced wines at the wine bar during happy hour and found it enjoyable. The pleasant lounge atmosphere also promotes the wine.
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A Private User
Very snobby, pretentous attitude by waiter. We were there for lunch, and orderd no wine or dessert. he dropped our check on the table, and said ,Thanks
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Olivier DC
One of my fav French restaurant in town. The owners are very nice and the food is good. Traditional French food.
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Christie Dietz
Good but pretty unremarkable food for the price (bar an excellent Ile flottante); slow but friendly service.
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Pedro M. Burelli
mostly good, but it has lost its past touch on all fronts. food is now just good, no longer great.
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Wendy Stengel
Love it. Great neighborhood French restaurant. Particularly fond of the wine bar upstairs.
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David Bew
great food, but the service has the most attitude youll find this side of paris.
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Michael Stockelman
Nice intimate venue for jazz. Comfortable sound volumes even near the front.
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Christopher LaPointe
Have come here twice for special occasions, and had a great meal both times.
