About our rating systemLe Diplomate looks the part of a Parisian brasserie, right down to the red banquettes, large mirrors, zinc-topped bar, little lace curtains, and windows opening to the sidewalk. And it tastes the part, too, with its menu of Gallic staples, from escargots and steak frites to trout amandine and crème brûlée. And the bread! Le Dip’s house-made baguettes, cranberry walnut boules, multigrain boules, and brioches are said to be the best breads in the city. Le Diplomate is big and loud and fun, and though I wouldn’t call it romantic myself, others obviously do; it's frequented by couples, including May-December types, and there's lots of hand-holding going on.
Washington, D.C.› Restaurant
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St. NW (at Q St.)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
U & 14th St Corridors
Hours
Sat–Sun 9:30am–5pm; Sun–Thurs 5–11pm; Fri–Sat 5pm–midnight
Transportation
Metro: U St./Cardozo (13th St. exit)
Phone
202/332-3333
Prices
Main courses lunch and brunch $12–$31; dinner $14–$38 (most around $27; daily specials go as high as $52)
Cuisine Type
French
Web site
Le Diplomate
Other
Reservations recommended
Neighborhood
U & 14th St Corridors
Hours
Sat–Sun 9:30am–5pm; Sun–Thurs 5–11pm; Fri–Sat 5pm–midnight
Transportation
Metro: U St./Cardozo (13th St. exit)
Phone
202/332-3333
Prices
Main courses lunch and brunch $12–$31; dinner $14–$38 (most around $27; daily specials go as high as $52)
Cuisine Type
French
Web site
Le Diplomate
Other
Reservations recommended
Map
1601 14th St. NW Washington, D.C.Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
