What a cute restaurant! I loved the vintage vibes and upbeat music in the background. Shortly after being seated, our server Fidel W. informed us they were sold out of a few things, including their Steak Frites. I wasn't in the mood to drink. I liked how they had a variety of mocktails to choose from. My favorite mocktail was their Ginger Pomegranate Smash! It was quite refreshing.While waiting for our appetizers, we were given semi-sliced baguette and butter. It was a bit harder than what we were used to. Our table shared several appetizers, including Escargot, Moules, Le Cachat, and Chef's Trio of Fine Cheese. It wasn't your typical Escargot dish you'd get at most French restaurants. It had great flavor, but there were only like three burgundy snails, and the rest were mushrooms, which was kind of disappointing. Among the four appetizers, the Moules were my favorite! You can't go wrong with steamed mussels in a creamy white wine sauce. I didn't get a chance to try the La Cachat. One of my friends was intolerant of cheeses made from cow's milk, and it was nice that they were able to offer a variety of goat and sheep cheeses.I'm glad I didn't order the Bueof Bourgoignon or the Duck Confit. They had a smoky flavor, but they were a bit dry. I'm glad I got the Lamb Chops. They were nicely seasoned, had great flavor, and were cooked to perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Moules Frites, Cheese Plate
Jithmi Wickramatillake
Went for brunch and the service is slow. Food was a bit bland and not flavorful. Way too expensive for the the food we received. Ordered a drink and received the wrong one. Wouldn't go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Michael DiAndrea
3 stars for food because they change what used to be great Steak and Frits meal to a tuff and cheaper cut of meet. Un-eatable. Everything else on the menu has always been good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Peter Barcher
Excellent food, service and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Jack
Came for brunch and everything was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BetsyS
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Washington. It is ALWAYS excellent in terms of food and service I eat here often and have never experienced an off night. The menu is classically French and a joy.
lvt06
Automatic Gratuity = End of Good Service. We've come here regularly since they opened, even through Covid. Once a trusty place for great food, drinks and service, there has been a noticeable decline. Waiter was a near-ghost until delivering the bill (with an overcharge). Drink refills were just as ghostly. But the food piled up when arriving all at once. (PS, this is the third local restaurant to go the "Tip Included" route and the terrible service reflects the non-hustle incentive)
LauraR
From the moment I stepped through the doors, the ambiance exuded a perfect blend of classic elegance and contemporary flair. The sunlit interior, adorned with tasteful decor, created a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the stage for a memorable dining experience. Thank you!!!
Christopher
My family of three celebrated my wife's birthday at Parc on Sunday, 18 February. We enjoyed the ambience; the restaurant's high ceilings and open kitchen gave the dining room a fun French feel. However, we all thought the service was very slow and we had to actively try to get our waitress's attention throughout our meal. The food tasted fine, but not great. The French onion soup was slightly sweet and lacked a depth of flavor. The duck was crispy, but overwhelmed by a one-note sauce. The beef bourguignon was melt-onto-the-fork tender, but dry. My wife enjoy her French martini a lot. None of us felt that the experience was worth the cost; it was a very expensive meal for average food and inattentive service. We are unlikely to return to Parc.
Brian Ostar
First came here Dec 2019 when they opened, and haven’t been back since as they were closed for quite some time during the pandemic. It was as good as I remembered. Sat at the bar and ordered chicken liver app, bucatini, and steak frites. Plus crème brûlée and cheesecake. Great service and great ambience. Perfect for a date night or just a relaxing night out.
The menu is limited but there is a selections for everyone. This is an adult menu so little children may not appreciate the pate'. I have had several entres and all of them were great. A bit pricey but quality is #1.
UnhappyCustomer
We asked multiple staff including the manager to move seats but they refused, okay if we left rather than accommodate us when there were many other open seats available. They made no effort at all, obviously didn't care if we left. The online menu wasn't accurate. One items we really wanted wasn't available and the other one was different than previously.
NICHOLAST
Normally has great service but waiter tonight pretty much ignored us all night and talked to coworkers. Luckily a manager come over and took our order but wait continued to ignore us. Food was great as always.
RichardM
I've been going to Parc de Ville ever since it opened. The food has been consistently excellent, but I was disappointed this time because the dinner menu was more limited than before. Notably, their excellent burger was no longer an option. That said, the ambience, service, etc., remain high quality.
ScottG
Promptly seated, initial service was a bit chaotic as they were down a team member. Starters arrived before our first round of drinks, but food was hot and tasty. Everyone enjoyed their main courses - Bronzino, Poulet, two Steak-Frites, accompanied by a nice Beaujolais. A couple Dame Blanche and drinks to wrap - a very nice evening!
What a cute restaurant! I loved the vintage vibes and upbeat music in the background. Shortly after being seated, our server Fidel W. informed us they were sold out of a few things, including their Steak Frites. I wasn't in the mood to drink. I liked how they had a variety of mocktails to choose from. My favorite mocktail was their Ginger Pomegranate Smash! It was quite refreshing.While waiting for our appetizers, we were given semi-sliced baguette and butter. It was a bit harder than what we were used to. Our table shared several appetizers, including Escargot, Moules, Le Cachat, and Chef's Trio of Fine Cheese. It wasn't your typical Escargot dish you'd get at most French restaurants. It had great flavor, but there were only like three burgundy snails, and the rest were mushrooms, which was kind of disappointing. Among the four appetizers, the Moules were my favorite! You can't go wrong with steamed mussels in a creamy white wine sauce. I didn't get a chance to try the La Cachat. One of my friends was intolerant of cheeses made from cow's milk, and it was nice that they were able to offer a variety of goat and sheep cheeses.I'm glad I didn't order the Bueof Bourgoignon or the Duck Confit. They had a smoky flavor, but they were a bit dry. I'm glad I got the Lamb Chops. They were nicely seasoned, had great flavor, and were cooked to perfection.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Moules Frites, Cheese Plate
Went for brunch and the service is slow. Food was a bit bland and not flavorful. Way too expensive for the the food we received. Ordered a drink and received the wrong one. Wouldn't go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
3 stars for food because they change what used to be great Steak and Frits meal to a tuff and cheaper cut of meet. Un-eatable. Everything else on the menu has always been good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Excellent food, service and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Came for brunch and everything was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Washington. It is ALWAYS excellent in terms of food and service I eat here often and have never experienced an off night. The menu is classically French and a joy.
Automatic Gratuity = End of Good Service. We've come here regularly since they opened, even through Covid. Once a trusty place for great food, drinks and service, there has been a noticeable decline. Waiter was a near-ghost until delivering the bill (with an overcharge). Drink refills were just as ghostly. But the food piled up when arriving all at once. (PS, this is the third local restaurant to go the "Tip Included" route and the terrible service reflects the non-hustle incentive)
From the moment I stepped through the doors, the ambiance exuded a perfect blend of classic elegance and contemporary flair. The sunlit interior, adorned with tasteful decor, created a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the stage for a memorable dining experience. Thank you!!!
My family of three celebrated my wife's birthday at Parc on Sunday, 18 February. We enjoyed the ambience; the restaurant's high ceilings and open kitchen gave the dining room a fun French feel. However, we all thought the service was very slow and we had to actively try to get our waitress's attention throughout our meal. The food tasted fine, but not great. The French onion soup was slightly sweet and lacked a depth of flavor. The duck was crispy, but overwhelmed by a one-note sauce. The beef bourguignon was melt-onto-the-fork tender, but dry. My wife enjoy her French martini a lot. None of us felt that the experience was worth the cost; it was a very expensive meal for average food and inattentive service. We are unlikely to return to Parc.
First came here Dec 2019 when they opened, and haven’t been back since as they were closed for quite some time during the pandemic. It was as good as I remembered. Sat at the bar and ordered chicken liver app, bucatini, and steak frites. Plus crème brûlée and cheesecake. Great service and great ambience. Perfect for a date night or just a relaxing night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The menu is limited but there is a selections for everyone. This is an adult menu so little children may not appreciate the pate'. I have had several entres and all of them were great. A bit pricey but quality is #1.
We asked multiple staff including the manager to move seats but they refused, okay if we left rather than accommodate us when there were many other open seats available. They made no effort at all, obviously didn't care if we left. The online menu wasn't accurate. One items we really wanted wasn't available and the other one was different than previously.
Normally has great service but waiter tonight pretty much ignored us all night and talked to coworkers. Luckily a manager come over and took our order but wait continued to ignore us. Food was great as always.
I've been going to Parc de Ville ever since it opened. The food has been consistently excellent, but I was disappointed this time because the dinner menu was more limited than before. Notably, their excellent burger was no longer an option. That said, the ambience, service, etc., remain high quality.
Promptly seated, initial service was a bit chaotic as they were down a team member. Starters arrived before our first round of drinks, but food was hot and tasty. Everyone enjoyed their main courses - Bronzino, Poulet, two Steak-Frites, accompanied by a nice Beaujolais. A couple Dame Blanche and drinks to wrap - a very nice evening!