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Petite Cerise, Washington, DC

Petite Cerise

4.8
4.8
118 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.

Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.

If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 977-4550
  • Website
    http://www.petitecerisedc.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
  • Private party contact
    Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550

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What 118 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petite Cerise captures the essence of a charming French bistro with "creative, sumptuous" dishes and an attentive service team. Diners rave about the "fabulous food," particularly the prix fixe menu, which they find to be "great value." The ambiance is "relaxing and intimate," making it a delightful dining destination in DC.

118 Reviews

  1. joseph

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very nice casual lunch. The service was quick and efficient, the lunch food was delicious and I look forward to enjoying a dinner at Petite Cerise.

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  2. Laura

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, vibes always 10/10. One of our favourites in DC.

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  3. electa

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time at petite cerise! The people, the food, and setting were inviting, comfortable, and delicious!

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  4. Todd

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When my wife and I left dinner, Chef asked how was everything. I sputtered the word “wonderful” about five times because I simply could not figure out where to begin. The food, ambiance and service was incredible. And more on the food…Chef put on a masterclass of technique. We can’t wait to go back and explore more of the menu. We had the 4-course prix fixe. Finest foie gras dish I’ve ever had, lightest gnocchi I’ve ever had. And how in the world did he get the chicken skin so thin and crispy while the bird reminded so juicy and perfectly cooked? Yea, I’m sure briny was part of the process but seriously, that was incredible chicken. The beverage offerings were as well thought as I’ve ever seen. My non-alcoholic sparkling Rose was perfect with dinner as was my wife’s Chenin Blanc. Thanks all for such an unexpected delight. We will see you again soon.

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  5. David

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful Very unique menu and great way to try so many different things Service was super friendly !!

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  6. david

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Used to love coming here for lunch and dinner. Very disappointed at the new limited dinner menu. Very little to choose from, now only two entrees. Will continue to come for lunch (and full lunch menu), not so much for dinner

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  7. Rick

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for brunch. It was solid. No complaints. The service and food were good. Great atmosphere as well.

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  8. Franz

    Kyoto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and delightful, carefully crafted food.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible meal and incredible value for a tasting menu + bottle of wine at this quality of dining. We will be returning. Can’t decide if the Foie or the Gnocchi took the crown for the night.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Great service and favorite place to bring friends to for brunch or dinner

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Petite Cerise is rated 4.8 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Petite Cerise

1027 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.petitecerisedc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 977-4550
  • Private party facilities
    Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
  • Private party contact
    Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550
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