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Josephine - Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Josephine - Old Town

4.7
4.7
867 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 88 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Josephine, a French brasserie located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Inspired by classic Parisian eateries, Josephine brings the timeless charm and culinary traditions of France to the local dining scene.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Cafe Dining, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Website
    https://www.josephineoldtown.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
  • Location
    109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner at Josephine!

    US$120.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with Josephine! Start your meal off with a complimentary sparkler, and indulge in a luxurious 4-course meal that's perfect for bidding adieu to 2024 and ringing in the new year in style. Happy New Year! Please note that cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will accrue a $20 cancellation charge.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 867 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine - Old Town is a charming dining destination with "amazing food" and a "beautiful interior". Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff and the "outstanding" French onion soup. The ambiance, described as "gorgeous" and reminiscent of Paris, complements the delectable dishes. A true gem in Old Town!

867 Reviews

  1. Marsha

    VIP

    Washington DC

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My niece and I had a lovely dinner. I asked for a quiet table as it can be pretty noisy at Josephine. We were seated at the very back, and it made conversation easy. Our waiter was excellent. I have multiple dietary restrictions and he helped me to choose. I had the trout, which was very tasty. My niece had the scallops, which she loved. She had vanilla ice cream for dessert and I had the mixed berry sorbet. Both are housemade and delicious. I've been to Josephine a number of times and appreciate that the menu changes seasonally. A nice touch was the manager stopping by to check on us.

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  2. Divya

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the delicious cab franc (my all time favorite wine)! The pappardelle pasta was delicious and scallops were very weak cooked! Tender, juicy, and just a little crispy on the top!

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  3. Ben

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a date here and sat upstairs, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We ordered the french onion soup and paired it with the dirty martini special. For our mains the Coq Au Vin (Sunday plat de jour) was absolutely phenomenal. We really enjoyed the kind service and romantic atmosphere. Would totally recommend this spot to a friend or family member for their next date night or special dinner event.

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch was delicious! Excellent service, quality coffee and a piping hot basket of fresh pastry- lovely! Nice atmosphere . Omelette was made perfectly. Recommend!

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  5. Kristen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in old town! Love the quiche for brunch and dinner at Josephine is superb!

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  6. Bridgett

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for date night in Friday evening and returned Sunday for brunch. Good atmosphere and service and even better food! Get the escargot! We will be returning

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  7. Steve

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! My medium-rare steak came out medium-well. I'm not usually one to complain, but I mentioned it in passing to the waitress and before I knew it I was being offered a comped replacement cooked correctly, which was excellent! Mistakes happen so I appreciate the promptness in correcting it. Turned a disappointing meal into an amazing one and makes me eager to return.

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  8. ANANDA

    VIP

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    2.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I took my nephew and his fiancee to Josephine on Dec 7. We were quite excited about it but unfortunately the experience did not live up to the hype. Food - decent but nothing out of the ordinary. Better food at Chez Billy Sud (Georgetown) or Cafe Colline (related restaurant in Arlington) Service - fair to middling. I guess it was Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk and the restaurant had been open since 7am. One could tell because the service was haphazard. In fact, I could overhear the lady in the table next to me complain to the manager about the service. So for example, I ordered a fairly pricey bottle of Bordeaux wine to celebrate. Was was great but (1) not decanted and it should have been; and (2) and no effort to fill our glasses. I had to do it. So, to me, a case of a restaurant not trying too hard because they think they don't have to. Completely unfair on patrons, especially first-time ones. Do not believe I will go back.

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  9. kathryn

    VIP

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our brunch was delicious! Great food, expertly made cocktails, and attentive service. The restaurant itself is very pretty, and they decorate beautifully for the holidays. My family had a great time, and we were proud to take them here. The big highlight, though, was the surprise performance by the Kiltie Band of York during our meal. As wonderful as the meal would have been anyway, the live music made it even better. We will come back to Josephine’s every year after the parade, if you keep welcoming the Kiltie Band of York— worth making a tradition. My parents (who are not local) have already planned their next visit for a meal at Josephine. It’s really that good.

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  10. Calvin

    VIP

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On a very cold evening in Old Town Alexandria, VA we had a delicious dinner and outstanding service at a packed restaurant. Our server Tatianna was especially friendly, welcoming and professional. The building is a beautiful venue, especially during the Holidays. We were seated in a very cramped space, barely adequate for the number of diners in the immediate area. But once we shoe-horned ourselves in to our seats, the limited space did not affect our overall dining experience (except when we had to negotiate our exit).

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FAQs

Josephine - Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 683-1776.

Josephine - Old Town is rated 4.7 stars by 867 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 88 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Josephine - Old Town

109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Cafe Dining, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.josephineoldtown.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
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