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La Chaumiere

2813 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20007 | 202-338-1784 | Web site »
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Neighborhood:

Georgetown

Cuisines:

French

hours:

Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 5:30-10:30pm

Atmosphere:

For Special Occasions, Romantic, Private Room

Price:

$$

Quick Take

This cozy restaurant with a welcoming central fireplace serves rustic French fare.

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Editorial Review

This Georgetown French restaurant, three decades old, is a wonderful choice for a wintry day when you crave a cozy atmosphere. The cuisine is hearty and nostalgic with choises like cassoulet stew, escargot and bouillabaisse. The menu regularly features tripe or rabbit or brains, and often serves dishes that require braising or stewing, the long cooking methods that have been upstaged by grilling.

The restaurant has an extensive and thoughtful wine list, but allows diners to bring a bottle for a $15 corkage fee.

 
 
 
 
 

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A classic

Posted by j.hermias | Sep 04, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

Not many places in this city have a lived-in, graceful patina that imbue everything they do. La Chaumiere has it in spades. The food is old-school, but confident and on-point. The service is controlled but not stuffy.

Very Romantic

Posted by MaryFed | Apr 27, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

Snag one of the tables in front of the fire place -- fresh fish special of the day; a perfectly prepared mousse for dessert; and a stellar (and reasonable) wine list -- you'll feel you're in a comfy little seaside place in the South of France. The servers are attentive, French, discreet, and helpful. Go ahead -- propose to her!

Always pleasant

Posted by james1942 | Apr 06, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

La Chaumiere is what the editorial review says it is, a welcoming, convivial place with fine food served promptly. The clientele tends to be a prosperous, friendly group that enjoys good food and wine in bare-brick walled environs with the fireplace providing a cheery touch. This place is difficult to fault!

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