Le Diplomate
Restaurant · Logan Circle
1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
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Highlights
French bistro serving classic fare, brunch staples, & drinks
French bistro serving classic fare, brunch staples, & drinks
"Diners can lounge at Stephen Starr’s ever-busy brasserie and sidewalk cafe for a long time: Le Diplomate serves brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Check out the raw bar selections, beef bourguignon, and the popular “Burger Americain.” Guests also come flocking for its “Les Oeufs” section of seven egg dishes. Go with the poached eggs basquaise, served with prosciutto and creamy polenta, or a lobster omelet. Starr’s booming Union Market district portfolio includes three brunch-worthy picks: American tavern St. Anselm, Mexico City-themed El Presidente, and buzzy brasserie Pastis." - Tierney Plumb
"A brasserie whose matchboxes are visually striking: they "have an eye-catching yellow and red cover featuring the brasserie’s logo and matching red-tipped matches inside," using color and logo to make the tiny objects an extension of the restaurant's aesthetic." - Hannah Yasharoff
"Price: $$ Le Diplomate’s “burger Americain” is Stephen Starr’s French-ified take on a Big Mac, complete with two patties, American cheese, pickles, onion, special sauce and, of course, pommes frites. Best for: This perennially packed place is sure to impress out-of-town guests." - Tierney Plumb
"Recommended for brasserie fare and listed among standout brunch and classic French dining options in the city." - Eater Staff
"It really doesn’t get more “DC brunch” than Le Diplomate. This recreation of a traditional French brasserie is always packed, so definitely do make that reservation. The 14th Street staple has a ton of seating options, both inside and out, and a brunch menu that, naturally, includes steak frites. Get an order of that as you debate whether you also need some buttermilk pancakes or a croque madame for the table." - mekita rivas, omnia saed, tristiana hinton
