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Alexandria, VA
Best French (Restaurants)
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Bastille Restaurant |
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1201 N Royal St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-519-3776 |
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Charming and relaxed, this neighborhood bistro specializes in European cuisine with a contemporary twist. Small plates, such as artisanal cheeses or grilled sausage with raddichio and endive salad, are available for nibbling, and enviable mains include Scottish organic salmon with braised fennel and orange and balsamic vinaigrette. Diners enjoy the casual atmosphere, fun wine list and comfortable patio. |
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Bistrot Lafayette |
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1118 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-548-2525 |
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An Old Town favorite, Bistrot Lafayette serves French Provincial fare in a casual environment. The interior consists of a series of narrow rooms with close-spaced, dark oak tables. Unpretentious and tasty, the menu offers traditional cuisine with a few surprises. Start with portobello fricassee with garlic butter and confit or a bowl of homemade soup. Dinner includes rack of lamb, beef bourguignon, grilled salmon, and pork. A prix fixe option is available for mid-day diners. |
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User Rating: 8 / 10
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Chez Andrée Restaurant |
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10 E Glebe Rd, Alexandria 22305 • 703-836-1404 |
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A romantic spot for an authentic French meal, Chez Andrée combines fine cuisine with a relaxed, casual atmosphere. In French tradition, each dish is prepared with high quality ingredients and is given beautiful presentation and great taste. Thanks to reasonable prices and spacious seating, the restaurant is a popular choice for groups and does a brisk lunch business. Representative entrees include grilled rack of lamb, broiled filet mignon, roasted half-duck, and sauteed rainbow trout. Sweetbreads, calf's brains, and veal kidneys delight true francophiles. |
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User Rating: 8.75 / 10
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La Bergerie |
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218 N Lee St Crilley Warehouse, 2nd Floor, Alexandria 22314 • 703-683-1007 |
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OLD TOWN. The peaceful atmosphere of this suave restaurant is complemented by the tasteful decor and professional, tuxedo-clad waitstaff. Menu selections are inspired by the cuisine of southern France and include such dishes as garbure (vegetable soup) and pork normande. Meals are carefully prepared and beautifully presented. For a delightful end to a terrific dining experience, make sure to try the hazelnut soufflé. METRO: King Street |
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La Madeleine – Alexandria |
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500 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-739-2854 |
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This French-style bakery is a convenient place to stop for a fresh cup of coffee and a meal or snack. Great desserts include pies, pastries, cookies, and tarts. The casual, cafeteria-style dining room is full of quaint decor and French posters, and the full lunch menu offers tasty options like tomato basil soup and baguette sandwiches. Regulars particularly enjoy the complimentary French bread promptly brought to each table. |
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Le Gaulois |
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1106 King St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-739-9494 |
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This Old Town favorite offers country French cuisine as comforting as it is delicious. Top menu choices include bouillabaisse, cassoulet, and a hearty pot-au-feu, a pleasing combination of beef, vegetables, and savory spices. The appealing place includes a lovely garden patio and a rustic, French interior. The wine list is full of little-known French offerings, along with local wines, and desserts are as you'd expect, with rich French pastries, mousses, and tarts. |
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Le Refuge |
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127 N Washington St, Alexandria 22314 • 703-548-4661 |
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ALEXANDRIA. Le Refuge's cozy dining room provides a romantic backdrop for fine country French fare – even amid an always-bustling crowd. Pink accents, fresh flowers, and decorative wine bottles evoke a Parisian brasserie, and the cuisine continues the theme. Not fancy but heavy on flavor are dishes like classic French onion soup, garlicky leg of lamb, beef Wellington, and hearty potatoes Lyonnaise. The prixe fixe menu offers a particularly good deal. Plus, classic French desserts like profiteroles and fruit-filled tarts serve as an excellent grand finale. |
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Tempo |
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4231 Duke St, Alexandria 22304 • 703-370-7900 |
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The idea of a "filling station" takes on new meaning at this bustling restaurant, a former gas station that now fuels its large clientele with a blended French and Italian cuisine. Large windows and lofty ceilings make for a pleasant, surprisingly elegant dining room, and the cuisine is sophisticated without being complicated. Favorite dishes include swordfish in lobster sauce, medallions of beef au roquefort, and mahi mahi with cilantro and lime juice. Look, too, for great pasta dishes and wines, along with homemade desserts like white and dark chocolate mousse cake. |
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