L'Avant-Garde
French restaurant · Georgetown
2915 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Highlights
"Partner-chef and hospitality vet Sébastien Giannini taps into his French Riviera roots at recently rebooted L’Avant-Garde, where debut lunch service brings nicoise salad, sea bass seared in olive oil, and a wagyu burger smothered in raclette to the table. Over at next-door sibling L’Annexe, a library-like cocktail lair caters to Georgetown’s stylish set at the zinc-topped bar, a back lounge surrounded with vats of colorful, glowing infusions, and a petite patio up front." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick, Emily Venezky
"Set your French restaurant in a historic Georgetown rowhouse and it’s not surprising that multiple wood-burning fireplaces are among the feature. It’s just one highlight from this acclaimed brasserie under the watch of seasoned French chef Sébastien Giannini." - Mekita Rivas, Eater Staff
"The warm glow, wood-burning fireplace, and velvet chairs of this sexy French bistro make it a textbook choice for a romantic night out—especially if you and your date are interested in women-owned wineries, which L’Avant-Garde’s chief somm at L’Avant-Garde will often steer you toward. Sip your way through the highlights, like the Maison Louis Latour Echézeaux Grand Cru, which pairs perfectly with the diver sea scallops and strawberry three ways for dessert. " - madeline weinfield
"The warm glow, wood-burning fireplace, and velvet chairs of this sexy French bistro make it a textbook choice for a romantic night out—especially if you and your date are interested in women-owned wineries, which L’Avant-Garde’s chief somm will often steer you toward. Sip your way through the highlights, like the Maison Louis Latour Echézeaux Grand Cru, which pairs perfectly with the diver sea scallops and strawberry three ways for dessert." - Madeline Weinfield
"Georgetown’s elegant French restaurant introduced a new prix fixe menu this summer. “Le Canard” (French for duck) focuses on a singular product but in various iterations. Partner and chef Sébastien Giannini’s four-course menu goes for $69 a person and is available during dinner service. Tantalizing options include duck magret and artichokes montesquieu or homemade foie gras terrine for an extra charge." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb
