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Josephine - Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Josephine - Old Town

4.7
4.7
992 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Cockrell

Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch at Josephine

    Multiple dates available
    Weekends are for lingering over brunch, and Josephine is the perfect settling to do just that. Join us for a refined brunch experience, where classic French technique meets brunchy flavors.
    Weekend Brunch at Josephine Photo

Private dining

What 992 people are saying

Josephine - Old Town reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine - Old Town offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "wonderful service," and a "charming atmosphere." Highlights include their "amazing brunch," standout dishes like the "trout almondine" and "opera cake," and attentive staff like Noah and Daisha. While some mention slow service, the overall impression is of a warm, inviting restaurant that many plan to revisit.

993 Reviews
  1. Elaine VIP

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely top notch for brunch! Tatiana was the best server ever!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic brasserie! Amazing pastry basket, top notch latte, excellent French toast.

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  3. Destiny

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Friendly, professional server and host. The food and drinks were wonderful but the dessert was not good at all. The cake was very dry and stale. Flavorless. Everything else was amazing though. We enjoyed ourselves, thank you!
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the service, food, and drinks, and that you had a great time overall. We’re sorry to hear that the dessert didn’t meet your expectations—this is definitely not the experience we want for our guests. We appreciate your input and will make sure to address this with our team. We hope to have the chance to serve you again soon! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town

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  4. Ankit

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, especially the pastry basket. Good coffee selection as well. Service was slow but could have just been my table. I noticed other tables had more attentive service. Very cool interior and would probably go back.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the pastry basket, and our coffee selection. We appreciate your honesty about the service and will take this into account to ensure consistency for all our guests. It’s great to know you liked the ambiance, and we’d love to welcome you back for an even better experience next time! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious! The mussels are top notch !
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of our restaurant and found the food delicious. So glad you loved the mussels—they’re definitely a favorite! We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon. Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town

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  6. Joseph VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good drinks, friendly service, and a romantic/historic atmosphere. What more do you want? Appreciated sitting upstairs where it was a little quieter and easier to talk but without sacrificing the charm.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and friendly service, as well as the romantic and historic ambiance. It’s great to hear that the upstairs seating provided the perfect balance of charm and a quieter setting for conversation. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town

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  7. Regina

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat upstairs in the lounge area where the ambiance was warm and inviting. Since it was not yet crowded, the main bartender had time to explain various drinks and anticipate our needs. The Moules-frites was outstanding. Highly recommend for food, ambiance, and service.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the warm and inviting ambiance of our lounge and that our bartender made your experience even more special. It’s great to know the Moules-frites stood out for you—we appreciate the recommendation! We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic visit soon. Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town

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  8. Jim VIP

    Dallas25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience overall, but we thought the food would be better. The worst escargot I have ever had. Steak so so. Duck aka Orange tasted premade. I would go again, but it was not as good as I thought it would be.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad to hear you had a good overall experience, but we're sorry that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We take comments like yours seriously and will share them with our team to ensure we’re always improving. We truly appreciate your willingness to give us another try and hope to provide a better dining experience next time! Thank you, Stewart Shoemaker General Manager Josephine Old Town

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  9. Eric VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, tasty food. We ate here twice - once on our way south to Florida, and again on our drive back north. They have a nice menu of French dishes, and very good wines by the glass. Our waiter, Jay, was really good.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded on March 4, 2025
    Thank you for stopping by Josephine twice during your travels—we’re so glad you enjoyed both visits! It’s great to hear that you found the service great, the food tasty, and appreciated our menu of French dishes and wine selection by the glass. We’re especially pleased that Jay made your experience stand out with his excellent service. We’d love to welcome you back the next time you’re passing through—safe travels until then! Cheers! David

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  10. Anne VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here numerous times. I love the ambience and interior. In the spring the patio is lovely. The only downside is that the service is spotty. They always make it right after the fact but I’ve had the order go wrong pretty much every time I’ve been here. I give it 5 stars because they try very hard to fix anything that isn’t okay and the overall vibe here is solid.
    Josephine - Old TownResponded on March 4, 2025
    Thank you for your continued visits and for sharing your thoughts! We’re delighted that you love the ambience, interior, and the lovely spring patio (almost here) —it means a lot that the overall vibe keeps earning your 5-star rating. We’re truly sorry, though, that the service has been spotty and your orders have gone wrong consistently. While we’re glad we’ve been able to make it right after the fact, we’ll work harder to ensure your experience is seamless from the start. We really appreciate your patience and kind words about our efforts, and we’re looking forward to getting it perfect for you next time! With regards, David

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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 992 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 94 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Josephine - Old Town

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Cockrell
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