La Chaumiere

Reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli , Ann Limpert , Todd Kliman

A charming, firelit French bistro.

La Chaumiere

2813 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202.338.1784

Cuisines:
French

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Foggy Bottom-GWU

Price Range:
Moderate

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Intimate

Reservations:
Recommended

Special Features:
Party Space

Website:
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Best Dishes
The light and wonderful quenelles in lobster sauce; delicious boudin blanc; a casserole of rabbit; tripes stewed in Calvados; calves' brains in black butter sauce; a definitive version of profiteroles.

Price Details:
Lunch appetizers, $4.50 to $7.50; entrees, $12.95 to $19.95.
Dinner appetizers, $6 to $9.75; entrees, $15.75 to $27.25.

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From January 2006 100 Very Best Restaurants

THE SCENE. At both lunch and dinner, Georgetown's foreign-service set descends on this trusty standby, whose fireplace and beamed ceiling re-create the charming, cozy atmosphere of a French country inn. The only thing more dependable than the crowd of old-timers is the remarkably consistent service and the well-handled repertoire of bistro classics.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE. The assurance of the cooking and the service. Longtime customers know to time their visits according to the daily specials, such as Wednesday's couscous or Thursday's cassoulet.

WHAT YOU WON'T. If it's trendy combinations and fashionable cocktails you want, look elsewhere.