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- AAnnieNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a fantastic experience. Multiple staff said happy anniversary to us. We got free champagne as soon as we sat down. The servers and waiter were very attentive. The atmosphere was very festive during Christmas. I would definitely recommend this place.More infoLa Grande Boucherie - DCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Washington•4.4
- JJimVIPWashington, D.C. Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent food and service and not too crowded on Christmas Eve for lunch. Definitely enjoyed the meal.More infoEt VoilaPrice: Expensive• French• Palisades Northwest•4.8
- CCaraNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat atmosphere and delicious food! Almost canceled our 9:30 pm reservation but so glad we didn’t. The place was packed but the service was efficient. We had both kinds of gnocchi, vegetable frites, Caesar salad and fusilli with three kinds of meat- it was all excellent!More infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- WWalterWashington, D.C. Area •54 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOnce again, Old Ebbitt Grill was great! Even though crowded due to Xmas, they were super organized and handled reservations well. The food, steak frites, stead salad, and bowl were perfect and the brownie sundae couldn't have been better. Our server Alexa made it even more fun with her efficiency and adept handling of the many things going around us.More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
- GGiselleWashington, D.C. Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI’ve eaten at Bistro Aracosia many times since it opened, and love bringing friends for their first experience with Afghan-influenced food and tastes. I keep coming even after moving to Takoma Park, and am always glad to return!More infoBistro AracosiaPrice: Moderate• Afghan• Palisades Northwest•4.8
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Child friendly restaurants in Palisades Northwest include Claudio's Table, Bistro Aracosia and Lupo Verde Osteria Palisades
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