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Matisse, Washington, DC

Matisse

4.8
4.8
1711 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions

To our dear friends and loyal customers,

During this time Matisse will continue to offer our pickup and delivery options. Starting March 30th, our restaurant will operate 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday.

To ensure availability please make your reservations now.

To continue to safely serve you, and hopefully provide some comfort and deliciousness to your home. Matisse will continue offer curbside pickup from the hours of 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday.

Orders can be placed over the phone by reaching us at (202) 244-5222 or ubereats and doordash for delivery.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 244-5222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fritz Siegfried
  • Catering
    Matisse Restaurant offers full catering services. Please inquire further by contacting Fritz Siegfried or Deanna Siegfried at 202 244 5222. .
  • Private party facilities
    175 seated, 2 floors; 200 cocktail style
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Cross street
    Fessenden
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), as well as Tenley AU Metro. Matisse is located in between these two stops. We are located 3 1/2 blocks south of Mazza Gallery.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matisse delights with its "consistently delicious" cuisine and impeccable service. Guests rave about the expertly prepared dishes like Branzino and soft shell crab, and the "outstanding" wine list. The ambiance is perfect for both romantic dinners and family gatherings. Despite occasional noise, Matisse remains a "neighborhood gem."

1,711 Reviews
  1. lynn

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to ask 3 times for a glass of wine.. Lighting so bad one needed a flashlight.. People at the bar made a lot of noise.. Restaurant was not what it was .. Will not return

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  2. Charles

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve eaten there a number and unfortunately our latest visit was not up to the standards we’ve come to expect from the restaurant. Food was unsatisfactory and service was spotty. They did make an effort to compensate, however.

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  3. debby

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really delicious as always. And the owner/ host was very gracious. It was Saturday evening- which was very busy. The server tried his best- but he definitely could have used another staff member to lighten his load. I think it’s very difficult to get enough staff in DC at restaurants now. We enjoyed our meal and plan to return. Highly recommend.

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  4. Mark

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On w of my favorites! Fritz and team are true professionals putting out amazing food and service from start to finish. 5 star!

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  5. Lois

    Charleston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fist time. Stand out charm, service, and food. Look forward to returning.

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  6. Ozgur

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and consistent as usual. This is a great neighborhood restaurant. You are always treated well with wonderful service and every dish is delicious and well presented. The wine list is also excellent and among the lowest mark ups I’ve seen in the area.

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  7. Semra

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a great experience from the moment we walked in, to sharing wine selections and specials. It was a truly wonderful time. The ambience, food quality, drinks, service and beyond. I would recommend this for any special occasion or anniversary that you have where you want to feel like you're in a true escape from all the noise.

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  8. Roy

    Washington DC

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. The Squash soup and the chocolate mousse dessert were excellent .

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  9. SR

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I have always enjoyed the food at Matisse but lately I’ve been really disappointed by the noise level in both the front and back rooms and even at the bar in the middle. The noise is so loud it disrupts the enjoyment of the experience. It also seems that they have added tables in the front which requires the waiters to constantly move around the tables in a way that is distracting and uncomfortable. The food remains delicious although the bread only comes toasted and is so dry/stale that one risks cutting gums by biting into it. I am reluctant to return.

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  10. French

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my secret favorites which is also open on Sunday evenings. Last night the menu and food were excellent and our waiter superb! Kristian was attentive and very polite. I have been going there off and on for many years, but last night was exceptional in every way! Hats off to the chef, too❣️👍👏👏

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FAQs

Matisse does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Matisse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 244-5222.

Matisse is rated 4.8 stars by 1711 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Matisse

4934 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fessenden
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), as well as Tenley AU Metro. Matisse is located in between these two stops. We are located 3 1/2 blocks south of Mazza Gallery.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fritz Siegfried
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 244-5222
  • Catering
    Matisse Restaurant offers full catering services. Please inquire further by contacting Fritz Siegfried or Deanna Siegfried at 202 244 5222. .
  • Private party facilities
    175 seated, 2 floors; 200 cocktail style
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