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Le Diplomate

Le Diplomate

Shaw · French · $$$


The Vibe: Bustling

What to Get: Bread Basket

📍 1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

⏰ Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm | Fri 5pm-11pm | Sat 10am-11pm | Sun 10am-10pm

Recommended Dishes

Bread Basket Steak Frites Moules Marinières Crème Brûlée
Outdoor Seating Brunch

Le Diplomate brought Parisian brasserie culture to 14th Street and DC hasn’t looked back. The bustling dining room with its zinc bar, mosaic floors, and wicker chairs perfectly evokes a Left Bank café. Their bread basket alone is worth the visit — warm baguette, salted butter, and house-made preserves. The sidewalk seating is some of the best people-watching in the District.

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