Rosemary Bistro Cafe

4.7

533 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Asian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
Phone number
(202) 506-5961
Website
http://www.rosemarydc.com/
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.

Location
5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008-2023
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Rosemary Bistro Cafe offers an inviting atmosphere with "delicious food, excellent service" and a neighborhood charm. Guests rave about the "authentically French" dishes and "superb" service, making it a favorite spot for both regulars and newcomers. The menu features creative offerings, and the staff's attentiveness enhances the dining experience.

533 Reviews

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Ted
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Love this place. It has a neighborhood feel and great service. The food is as good as any high-priced chic restaurant but better. I can't say enough good things about Rosemary. I've been there 20 times and never had a bad experience. Go there soon. They also have nice outdoor seating.
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Karen L
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Because it was Valentine’s Day, it was a very busy evening. The options available on the 3 courses for $95 menu were diverse. We both started with the high quality lobster broth soup. My main was a tasty scallop dish, but if the waitress had told me it was only 4 scallops, I would have picked something else. (My “neighbor’s” blue fish dish intrigued.) My husband had the beef tenderloin, which he raved about, although we honestly couldn’t identify the 2 sides. Dessert was the — wow! — chocolate raspberry tart. No one offered coffee or after-dinner drinks before dessert appeared. Staff responded enthusiastically to preparing our requested decaf cappuccinos, however, they arrived with almost no foam on top.
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Kristin
Washington DC
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Valentine’s dinner. Food delicious and service outstanding.
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Jorge
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here to celebrate my wife’s birthday with our elementary-aged children. The food was absolutely dynamite. The cocktail we ordered was on point. The server was just so kind and warm. We were talking about the great experience for days afterwards.
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Sophie
VIP
Washington DC
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal from start to finish, and very kind waiters who let carry on our conversation until closing.
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Rosy
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent service, charming ambience. Highly recommend Rosemary Bistro.
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Emily
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food here is almost always stellar. This time I was disappointed in the tasteless winter tomatoes and the fact that the salade Nicoise didn't replicate the classic recipe. But my kir was one of the best I've had anywhere, and the rest of the salade was delicieuse, especially the seared tuna.
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Claire
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The branzino is fabulous and the vegetable soup special of the day was great, but the onion tart and endive salad starters were odd and unappealing. I would definitely go back for the branzino and would happily try other dishes, but the food was not uniformly good during my first visit. The service was excellent, the vibe was nice, and the location across from Politics and Prose is a big plus.
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carolyn
VIP
Washington DC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
V nice Liked the food, the service, the atmosphere Wait staff are excellent Food is creative and tasty
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Tim
Washington DC
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood restaurant! The food and its presentation are sublime.
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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 533 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008-2023

Additional information

Cross Street
Area
Friendship Heights
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
Price
$30 and under
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rosemarydc.com/
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.

Rosemary Bistro Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup

Rosemary Burger

Petit Filet Mignon

Menu

Main

Beef Tenderloin Tips Choice FF or VeggiesUS$9.00

Chicken Fingers Choice of FF or VeggiesUS$9.00

Spaghetti Choice of Plain, Butter, or Tomato SauceUS$7.00

Kid's Dessert

Ice Cream or Chocolate MousseUS$4.50

What 533 people are saying

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