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Rosemary Bistro Cafe, Washington District of Columbia, DC

Rosemary Bistro Cafe

4.7
4.7
381 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Rosemary Bistro Cafe is a restaurant based in Washington, D.C. that serves classic French-based cuisine. All our menu offerings prepared using the freshest ingredients. If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience in the D.C. area, come by our restaurant today.


Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-5961
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries please contact us directly and we will discuss our Private Event options and ensure we are following health guidelines. We can have up to 20 people, however, it must be a family event only.
  • Neighborhood
    Friendship Heights
  • Cross street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 381 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Contemporary American

  • District of Columbia

    Contemporary American

381 Reviews
  1. ClaudiaF

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Duck was tough, difficult to cut and eat comfortably. Dessert was excellent.

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  2. alanm

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rosemary always leave you happy!

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  3. FoodieBrit

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Poor service made this a disappointing experience - quality of the food was let down by complete inattentiveness of the serving staff

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  4. Mudge

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had eaten here when this restaurant first opened and felt lukewarm about its food and presentation..This time we sat inside, the service was excellent, the food was a unique blend of herbs and spices and tasted great. I would eat here again.

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  5. CuriousCarnivore

    Washington DC

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great neighborhood eatery with outstanding food and service.

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  6. Phyllida

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go here all the time and it's always excellent.

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  7. BarbaraN

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rosemary Bistro Cafe has become one of our favorites. The service is excellent and the food is always very, very good.

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  8. AlanA

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rosemary always delivers—an inventive menu, well-prepared food, and an experienced, congenial staff.

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  9. AnnG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always a wonderful place to go unless it’s too noisy inside.

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  10. JACC

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great meal at Rosemary Bistro! Three of us had a terrific lunch. The service was friendly and attentive, but respectful of not interrupting our conversation. There was a good diversity of choices, from salads, to sandwiches to full entrees. I'll be returning soon!

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  11. FloridaVisitor

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding and creative restaurant that serves beautifully plated and delicious food which never disappoints. It is our favorite go to neighborhood place for special occasions and everyday dinning.

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  12. drew

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A stunning show of force. Every aspect was perfect. Every entree was brilliant, including one of the best salads (the frisee avec lardons) I've every had. Wonderful blending of flavors in every dish Perfect service. A true neighborhood gem.

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  13. AndreaR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    What an incredible find! The food was delicious and served beautifully and at proper temperatures. I will definitely be going back!

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  14. DCGourmet

    Washington DC

    349 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    349 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Echt-French bistro cuisine and atmosphere! Highly recommended, and a tremendous value. The sweetbreads and Boeuf Bourguignon are wonderful dishes, and the Floating Island is a sublime dessert!

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  15. AlexM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delightful. Excellent service and delicious food!

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  16. Kochers

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a great dining experience here! It was our first time and the food was very good. Beautiful presentation and loads of options for all. We also ordered cocktails that were well executed. We ate outside so I can’t comment on indoors, but it’s a nice patio and we had good service. I really appreciate being able to make reservations, especially when dining with a group. We ordered carrot cake to go which didn’t hold up great. Might have been better if the server recommended something that traveled well. We will definitely go back!

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  17. Soozie

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Rosemary Bistro was a wonderful choice for taking my friend for her birthday dinner. I've been there several times, but it was her first time, and she was very pleased. We got one of the two tables next to the deck, which at first was a bit close. (We were closer to them than each other!) but we got used to it. I miss having the use of the sidewalk next door, but better than sitting in the street during rush hour traffic! The drinks were great (my vodka, her Chardonnay). That the food was great goes without saying! The surprise dessert was a real plus. The weather was perfect, too, since we never know what's going to happen these days. But if it had rained, the inside is charming, and I love the French posters. I also found it easy to park, which is unusual in Washington, DC! I'll be back.

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  18. AnandA

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Have been several times. All menu items are great. Had lamb and brancino last time...succulent and tasty. We shared an onion tart, sea food salad with Israeli cous cous and scallops. Everything was excellent. The service was excellent and the waiters and maitre d were friendly and helpful.

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  19. OlyVivi

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Hi, Didn’t like the branzino dish—very cheap and sloppily presented and ordinary or underwhelming tasting.

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  20. Antara

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a great time. The food and drinks were excellent.

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  21. MichelL

    Washington DC

    76 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The "salade frisee" and the poached halibut were stand-outs. We enjoyed our dinner.

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  22. Local

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in all respects. Great neighborhood venue. Lovely owner and staff. Great food.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always reliable and comfortable, never pretentious.

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  24. MarciaG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Host was exceptionally accommodating. Food and atmosphere was wonderful. Rosemary’s Bistro will be our local go to place for good food.

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  25. Novadancer

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    So I booked this for 10:45 on Father’s Day. We got there about 10 minutes early and they were still setting up and no one approached us. Then another family showed up and they immediately seated them so I went over and said we also had a reservation. No one asked for my name. There was not a single occupied table on the patio (and only 3 the entire time we were there) and instead of putting us at a table for 6 they squeezed us onto a table for 4 and put my daughter at the end of the table. The table for two beside us sat unoccupied the entire time!! Our waiter was beyond terrible. Due to the few tables he should have been all over us. He never checked in on us after our food was delivered and our drinks sat empty. We just moved back to DC (we used to live in Bloomingdale) so let’s just say this is a one and done for us even though it’s walkable to us.

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  26. Georgia

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It's very nice that the Bistro offers reservations for outdoor seating, but if you go, make sure to ask for a table nearer the building. We were on the street (Conn. Ave), and traffic was pretty noisy. That said, the food is delicious and the staff were excellent, knowledgable, friendly, but not intrusive. Super value.

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  27. BarbaraN

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All four of us praised the food and the service. We will go back.

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  28. DavidF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Superb tuna tartare. Great flavor combinations in the entrees. Overall, an excellent evening.

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  29. MarcosC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very cute place, great decor, excellent service, food was quite good but absolutely overpriced.

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  30. noname

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great and it’s a great place to linger.

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  31. DinerT

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Rosemary is among our favorite restaurants. Saturday evening’s exceptional meal was the most recent among many we have had here. A true Paris bistro experience.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We had some amazing dishes (savory appetizer tart, the kids beef tenderloin tips) but some other dishes lacked seasoning. We will return though, the dishes that were good, were great.

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  33. DCGourmet

    Washington DC

    349 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    349 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The closest thing to a Parisian bistro to be found in Washington! Wonderful venue with authentic, but inspired cuisine, friendly service, and a lovely ambiance. Highly recommended. I especially loved the sweetbreads and, for dessert, the Floating Island!

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  34. DCdiner

    Washington DC

    251 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    251 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great French food at a lovely neighborhood restaurant. Be sure to get their filet mignon burger--outstanding. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. A really fun, good restaurant.

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  35. AngelaL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sitting outside is wonderful, except for the noise on Conn Ave. Feels like Paris, and tastes like Paris. Love it!

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  36. Dcnancan

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and atmosphere are great. I am always welcomed with a smile and/or hug. Mussels and fries are a favorite along with the wild mushrooms topped with a poached egg. You can’t go wrong with Sweetbreads, octopus and tuna tartare. I can’t wait to go again to get the warm onion tart which is new on the menu. You can’t go wrong at Rosemary’s Bistro

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  37. DCFoodie

    Washington DC

    61 reviews

    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Recently had a terrific brunch with friends at Rosemary's. The Chesapeake entree -- basically an eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and asparagus -- was wonderful. We were the only ones at an inside table, so the restaurant was quiet (which we enjoyed), but the hard surfaces and narrow space probably indicate that the noise level would be quite high when the restaurant is busy. The service was just fine, and all the items on the menu looked appealing. A neighborhood gem, for sure.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with a menu and service that makes it a destination!

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  39. NYCReviewer

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely evening. Salmon was delicious. White win was nice and cold. Service was great.

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  40. MeganM

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks and very kind staff. The floating island is a unique and yummy dessert.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Rosemary Bistro Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-5961.

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 381 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rosemary Bistro Cafe

5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington District of Columbia, DC 20008-2023

Additional information

  • Cross street
  • Neighborhood
    Friendship Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-5961
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries please contact us directly and we will discuss our Private Event options and ensure we are following health guidelines. We can have up to 20 people, however, it must be a family event only.
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