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Le DeSales, Washington, DC

Le DeSales

4.6
4.6
870 Reviews
$31 to $50
French / Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Le DeSales, a restaurant located in South Dupont, across the street from the historic Mayflower Hotel. Upon reopening in December, Michelin-starred Chef Raphael François has brought back his most popular dishes while teaming with award winning Sushi Master Noriaki Yasutake (formally SEI Restaurant) presenting French/Asian cuisine, including a full sushi menu (signature Fish and Chips Roll) in an informal, cozy, and romantic setting. The specialized wine list includes diversified appellations encompassing regions as unexpected as Macedonia and Portugal, with a concise focus on France, Italy, and California. Also offering a sake menu and selections of Japanese Whiskeys. Le DeSales is available for large parties, semi-private events, and buyouts. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
No reservation is needed for Happy Hour. Please walk in and one of our friendly staff will find you a spot.

Additional information

  • Location
    1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Phone number
    (202) 450-3998
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–22:30 Brunch Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon 16:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:30 Happy Hour Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 16:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

Charcuterie

Duck Pate - Add To any Charcuterie $7

  • Board of (3)US$23.00

    duck prosciut to - cabot clothbound cheddar - salame piccante

    • Board of (5)US$32.00

      duck prosciutto - cabot clothbound cheddar - salame piccante - wheel of brie - prosciutto

      Starters

      • French Onion SoupUS$10.00

        chicken stock, caramelized onions , gruyere toast

        • Little Gem SaladUS$13.00

          poppy seed, red onion, pomegranate, french radish, champagne ranch

          • Garden SaladUS$15.00

            avocado, green dressing, pinenuts, radish, raddichio & kale, crispy quinoa, dill

            • Beef TartareUS$17.00

              aioli, capers, chips

              • Squash Blossom TempuraUS$13.00

                whipped ricotta, lemon, chili

                • Kale Pistachio SaladUS$13.00

                  pomegranate, red onion, carrot, radish, sesame dressing

                  • Shishito PeppersUS$8.00

                    • BurattaUS$16.00

                      heirloom tomato, basil, aged balsamic, olive oil

                      • Deviled EggsUS$15.00

                        caviar, watercress, mayonnaise

                        • Hamachi CrudoUS$18.00

                          red onion, soy vinaigrette, olive oil, orange

                          • Salmon TartareUS$16.00

                            cucumber, watermelon, pine nuts, cilantro

                            • Shrimp CocktailUS$17.00

                              6 pieces on ice, lemon, cocktail sauce, Armagnac

                              • Duck PateUS$16.00

                                smoked bourbon, walnuts

                                Sea & Land

                                • Roasted Salmon 7ozUS$16.00

                                  lemon, watercress

                                  • Whole BranzinoUS$34.00

                                    persillade, baby tomatoes

                                    • Fish and FritesUS$26.00

                                      tartare sauce, panko crusted beer batter, french fries

                                      • Pasture Raised ChickenUS$18.00

                                        roasted breast, tarragon, mushroom, poulette sauce

                                        • Rabbit ParpardelleUS$28.00

                                          rabbit hind leg, chicken jus, dried currant, fresh pasta

                                          • Bavette Steak 7ozUS$24.00

                                            watercress, jus, fresh thyme

                                            • Ledesales CheeseburgerUS$16.00

                                              cabot clothbound cheddar, prosciutto

                                              • New York Strip 14oz, Dry AgedUS$48.00

                                                pistou, arugula, parmesan

                                                • T-Bone 32oz, Dry AgedUS$115.00

                                                  peppercorn sauce

                                                  Specialty Nigiri

                                                  • Hamachi Teriyaki

                                                    fried ginger

                                                    • 2 PiecesUS$12.00

                                                  • Scallop Aburi

                                                    uni butter, nikiri

                                                    • 2 PiecesUS$13.00

                                                  • Miso Camembert

                                                    • 2 PiecesUS$12.00

                                                  • Beef Tartare Nigiri

                                                    truffle aioli, nori paste

                                                    • 2 PiecesUS$13.00

                                                  • Salmon Aburi

                                                    miso paste

                                                    • 2 PiecesUS$12.00

                                                  • Choco Unagi

                                                    sansho, chocolate unagi sauce

                                                    • 2 PiecesUS$12.00

                                                  Specialty Sushi Roll

                                                  • Salmon Cilantro

                                                    cilantro, spicy miso, baguette crisps

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$14.00

                                                  • Hamachi Serrano

                                                    chive, jalapeno aioli

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$14.00

                                                  • Fish & Chips Roll

                                                    red onion, white fish, olive oil, malt vinegar wasabi tartare, potato crisps

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$15.00

                                                  • Sos

                                                    salmon, strawberry, cucumber, avocado, orange miso

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$15.00

                                                  • Spicy Tuna

                                                    spicy miso, chive caper

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$11.00

                                                  • Salmon Ceviche

                                                    corn, cucumber, cilantro, onion, lemon

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$15.00

                                                  • Shrimp Beignet

                                                    orange curry tartar, asparagus, soy sheet

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$14.00

                                                  • Beets Tartare

                                                    miso, orange, ginger, garlic

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$14.00

                                                  • Smoked Salmon

                                                    avocado, arugula, yuzu hollandaise

                                                    • 6 PiecesUS$13.00

                                                  Sides

                                                  • Onion FritesUS$9.00

                                                    beer batter, tartare sauce, parmesan

                                                    • Green SaladUS$8.00

                                                      Xeres vinegar, shallots

                                                      • Charred BroccoliniUS$10.00

                                                        pinenut, ricotta

                                                        • French FriesUS$8.00

                                                          grated old parmesan

                                                          • Wild RiceUS$8.00

                                                            garlic, parsley, chili

                                                            • Roasted CauliflowerUS$9.00

                                                              green goddes, za'atar

                                                              • EdamameUS$7.00

                                                                sea salt

                                                                • Roasted Medley PotatoesUS$9.00

                                                                  shiitake mushroom

                                                                  • Roasted CornUS$9.00

                                                                    coconut cream, wild rice, lemongrass

                                                                    Last updated: 18 November 2022

                                                                    What 870 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                    4.6
                                                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.6Food
                                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                                    • 4.5Ambience
                                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Le DeSales offers an innovative French and Japanese fusion dining experience. Guests rave about the "freshest sushi in the city" and the "delicious branzino." While some mention noise levels, the "excellent service" and "fantastic food" consistently impress. Its lively ambiance and creative menu make it a must-visit in DC.

                                                                    870 Reviews

                                                                    1. Sen. Philip E VIP

                                                                      Detroit84 reviews

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      The Maître d' was welcoming. My meal was ok. $15 deviled eggs (2) were nothing special, sorry I ordered them. However, the fish & chips roll and octopus were tasty. I am hard of hearing according to my wife but the noise level was so loud it ruined my dining experience. There are plenty of other restaurants within walking distance that deserve my business and I will avail myself of them.

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                                                                    2. Mickey

                                                                      Denver3 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on 25 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      This was a most pleasant surprise. I saw high google ratings but fairly low prices so I wasn’t expecting great. This was great. Wonderfully cooked branzino with a crisp outside and soft fluffy white perfectly cooked fish inside. Good fish and chips with a kick. Fabulous onion rings. The chocolate tarts and sorbet were delicious. Service was good but also extremely helpful. I would come again … and again.

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                                                                    3. Gail VIP

                                                                      New York City28 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      both Asian & French cuisines.. ..you have to try both with plenty of opportunities to mix it up.

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                                                                    4. Lisa

                                                                      Washington DC11 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on 22 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      It was a fun lively atmosphere with a strange but enjoyable mix of French and sushi.

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                                                                    5. Mina VIP

                                                                      New York City37 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on 22 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Loved everything! Great vibe, service, interesting and delicious menu!

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                                                                    6. Nancy

                                                                      Chicago1 review

                                                                      1.0

                                                                      Dined on 21 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                      Was able to make a reservation for 6 at 7:15. Received a call at 7:10 saying they could not accommodate us until after 8:00PM. Most of the people were from Europe and already exhausted so we had to find another restaurant because of this. Ridiculous. Barely received an I’m sorry for the inconvenience from the caller. Then I the way to the new restaurant at about 7:30 they called me and t said they could fit us in. Seriously? I told them that we already had another plan because of their mix up.

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                                                                    7. Darleen

                                                                      Baltimore1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on 19 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Wonderful place with attentive service. interesting menu ordered multiple appetizers salads and sushi rolls would come here again

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                                                                    8. Stephen VIP

                                                                      Chicago47 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on 19 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Really good food and wonderful service; an interesting cross section of choices making it easy for everyone to enjoy something that they enjoyed

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                                                                    9. George VIP

                                                                      London5 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      Dined on 18 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      Service was very good. Food was extremely salty and not tasty. The noise level was unbearable.

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                                                                    10. Jim

                                                                      New York City5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on 10 February 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Interesting combo French-Sushi I've enjoyed several times recently.

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                                                                    Le DeSales is rated 4.6 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                    2 people
                                                                    19:00
                                                                    Booked 11 times today
                                                                    Google Map for Le DeSales

                                                                    1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (202) 450-3998
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–22:30 Brunch Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon 16:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:30 Happy Hour Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 16:00–20:00
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                      Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
                                                                    • Delivery & takeout
                                                                      Order direct
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