Josephine
French restaurant · Old Town ·
French brasserie with cocktails, steak frites, and seafood
French brasserie with cocktails, steak frites, and seafood
"Josephine is as close to Paris as you’re going to get in Alexandria. It’s a relatively new addition to the neighborhood, but feels like it’s been in town for generations, thanks in part to the fact that it occupies a converted historic firehouse that retains some of its original brick walls. The vibe is dark, romantic, bustling, and playful—think candlelit dinner meets Moulin Rouge. Use your brunch or dinner reservation to bust out that slightly over-the-top outfit you’ve been keeping in the back of your closet, whether you’re here for breakfast with friends or an aperitif with a third date. We love their duck confit, their big cheese menu, and their rosé selection. If you come for dinner, stop for a nightcap at Bar Jo on the restaurant’s top floor." - madeline weinfield, mekita rivas
"Starting at 6 p.m., the glam Old Town bistro hosts a buffet-style French dinner in its ballroom with passed canapes in the lounge. There’s also unlimited Beaujolais Nouveau for all, with additional Cru Beaujolais bottles for VIP guests and for individual purchase at Bar Jo. Patrons can also pick up Beaujolais bottles for holiday celebrations at home. Tickets run $85-$120." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s French brasserie, which opened last year, has great atmospheric touches (it helps being in a former firehouse), including a third-floor fireplace — a great place for some Champagne and French onion soup." - Mekita Rivas
"Josephine is as close to Paris as you’re going to get in Alexandria. It’s a relatively new addition to the neighborhood, but feels like it’s been in town for generations, thanks in part to the fact that it occupies a converted historic firehouse that retains some of its original brick walls. The vibe is dark, romantic, bustling, and playful—think candlelit dinner meets Moulin Rouge. Use your brunch or dinner reservation to bust out that slightly over-the-top outfit you’ve been keeping in the back of your closet, whether you’re here for breakfast with friends or an aperitif with a third date. We love their duck confit, their big cheese menu, and their rosé selection. If you come for dinner, stop for a nightcap at Bar Jo on the restaurant’s top floor." - Madeline Weinfield
"Commemorate Bastille Day at Josephine with face painting, balloon twisting, and live violin music in the Rosé Garden at Old Town’s dreamy French newcomer. There will also be a merguez sausage cart alongside a variety of food and drink specials all day long." - Vinciane Ngomsi