Le Diplomate – French
This bustling brasserie transports guests to the heart of Paris, where the hum of lively conversation and the clinking of wine glasses fill a space adorned with timeless, soulful charm. Shimmering towers of chilled seafood take center stage, showcasing everything from briny oysters and succulent lobster to delicate hamachi crudo and velvety caviar served over beds of crushed ice. It is a destination where the art of the raw bar is celebrated with effortless sophistication, offering an indulgent escape that feels both classically elegant and vibrantly contemporary.
1601 14th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009 https://lediplomatedc.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its tender, well-prepared dishes, guests love visiting for special occasions and frequently recommend the delicious sandwiches. Reviewers highlight the warm and attentive service that complements the cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for a memorable meal with friends.
Menu
Fruits De Mer
- Petit Plateau - $125: Serves 1-3 persons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grand Plateau - $195: Serves 4-6 persons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 1/2 Chilled Lobster - $24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Tartare - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Jumbo Crab Cocktail - $31 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Hamachi Crudo - $25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Shrimp Cocktail - $23 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
- Top Neck Clams - $13: Half dozen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Assorted Oysters - $25: Half dozen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Royal Baika Caviar (30g.) - $105: Traditional accoutrements Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Hors d'Oeuvres
- Escargots à la Bourguignon - $19: Garlic-parsley butter, baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mushroom Soup - $16: Roasted maitake mushrooms, truffle oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Ricotta Ravioli - $16: Plum tomato, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tuna Carpaccio - $27: Leek vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Charcuterie - $25: Gem salad, mustard vinaigrette, cornichons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Gougères - $12: Gruyère, pâte à choux, fleur de sel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steak Tartare du Parc - $21: Hand-chopped steak, capers, quail egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Onion Soup Gratinée - $19: Crostini, sherry, gruyère Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Foie Gras Parfait - $19: Red wine gelée, brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Macaroni Au Gratin - $15: Cavatelli, gruyère, thyme breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mushroom Tart - $20: Pioppino mushrooms, truffle pecorino, chive Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pâté de Campagne - $15: Pistachios, pickled cipollini onions, cassis mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Parisian Ham - $19: Cornichon, brown butter, baguette Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Crispy Artichokes - $19: Garlic aïoli, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Salads & Sandwiches
- Salade Verte - $15: Haricots verts, radishes, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Warm Shrimp Salad - $29: Lemon beurre blanc, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Country Chicken Club - $25: Avocado, bacon, rosemary aïoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salade Niçoise - $29: Confit tuna, red bliss potatoes, haricots verts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich - $17: Cranberry walnut bread, curry mayonnaise, almond Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Jambon-Beurre - $15: Parisian ham, comté, cornichon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Boeuf Roti - $26: Horseradish cream, salted caraway baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Figs & Burrata - $23: Arugula, rye-wheat toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Steak Frites - $41: Maître d’ butter, pommes frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Trout Amandine - $36: Toasted almonds, haricots verts, lemon brown butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Moules Frites - $27: Marinière-style mussels, pommes frites, sauce mayonnaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Burger Américain - $29: Cheeseburger, pommes frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Bourguignon - $45: Cremini mushrooms, lardons, red wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Grilled Branzino - $43: Tapenade, roasted peppers, gigante beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Half Roast Chicken - $36: Rosemary, pommes purée, chicken jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roasted Salmon - $34: Le Puy lentils, red butter sauce, mirepoix Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Steak Au Poivre - $48: Black pepper crusted New York strip, garlic spinach, cognac demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Duck à L'Orange - $40: Sautéed spinach, roasted red potatoes, orange supreme Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Braised Lamb Shank - $45: Couscous, citrus yogurt, harissa vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Veal Escalope - $40: Spring onion, wild mushroom, mushroom cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Pasta & Eggs
- Rabbit Pappardelle - $29: Riesling, tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghetti with Périgord Truffle - $30: Périgord truffle, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Gruyère Omelette - $19: Saunders farm eggs, gruyère, fines herbes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Eggs Benedict - $19: Ham off the bone, sauce hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Eggs Norwegian - $24: Smoked salmon, sauce hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Avocado Toast - $18: Poached eggs, espelette, multigrain toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Sides
- Pommes Frites - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Haricots Verts - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Pommes Purée - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Garlic Spinach - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Moroccan Glazed Carrots - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- A Selection of Cheeses - $6.5: Per cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Galette des Rois - $13: Traditional French king cake, puff pastry, almond frangipane Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée - $14: Warm madeleine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Milk Chocolate Pot De Crème - $13: Crème chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Profiteroles - $14: Praline, banana, vanilla ice cream, bittersweet chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tarte Bourdaloue - $14: Pear & almond tart, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pistachio Raspberry Millefeuille - $12: Caramelized puff pastry, pistachio custard & raspberry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baba Armagnac - $11: Crème chantilly, prune compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Artisanal Sorbet & Ice Cream - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Le Diplomate
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for Le Diplomate do not mention any specific concerns, instead focusing on tender dishes, delicious sandwiches, and attentive service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Le Diplomate is currently operational, with its website and menu details available for this expensive French brasserie.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This Parisian-style brasserie is unique for its shimmering chilled seafood towers, sophisticated raw bar, and cozy atmosphere perfect for special occasions.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Le Diplomate is a bustling, cozy French brasserie featuring a lively atmosphere with soulful charm, perfect for special occasions and friends.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This expensive ($$$) French brasserie is highly recommended for special occasions, featuring a cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and tender dishes.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This expensive ($$$) French brasserie stands out for its 4.0/5 rating, celebrated seafood towers, and exceptionally diverse dietary menu options.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features a diverse raw bar, classic French entrees like Steak Au Poivre, and accommodates over thirty-five dietary preferences.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for special occasions or a memorable meal with friends to enjoy tender dishes, delicious sandwiches, and attentive service.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, whole30, pescatarian, low-carb, and high-protein across various French dishes.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include seafood plateaus, chilled lobster, escargots à la bourguignon, steak au poivre, mushroom soup, and various tartares and carpaccios.