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Michel Richard Citronelle

3000 M St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007-3701
(202) 625-2150
Ranked #26 of 1,337 restaurants in Washington DC
4.0 of 5 stars 172 Reviews
Price range: S$51 - S$96
Cuisines: American, Californian, French
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Good for: Romantic, Business
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighbourhood: Upper Northwest
Cross street: 30th Street
Transit: Foggy Bottom Metro
Description: Innovative French Cuisine. We request that visitors from out of town leave their local contact number in the customer notes field. We do not recommend pre-theatre dining. Reminder: Jackets are required for gentlemen in the Dining Room. Please no jeans or sneakers.
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Montreal, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

We tried the tasting menu, 10 plates, of corces the are small but you will still be full. Cost 190$ I prefer to chouse my wine but the are offering wine paring. The service was Excelent . Very good food, and while you eat, the kitchen is widely open, ask for a visit. A great experience that cost me 1300$... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Our party of five were seated on a large round table in front of the kitchen. We all ordered different first and second course. Soon we were arguing about who had better selection. I ordered (birds cage) escargot, probably the best I have ever eaten. The quantity of food was a bit overwhelming. Servers were very efficient and nice. Dinner... More

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Basel, Switzerland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We had dinner on a Sunday evening. This restaurant is highly rated and recommended. We had a preselected choice. The food was good but not something you expect from a one star Michelin. The service is very good though.

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Arlington, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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There was a time when I liked Citronelle and dined there often. But either the prices started to outstrip the quality, or we simply sat back and realized it. The food is good. Not great. The servings are sparse and the atmosphere can be pretentious. It's a fun thing to experience, but if you have limited time or funds there... More

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nashville
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This was just visit to the lounge for appetizers and drinks, both excellent. The service was good, we actually had two different servers, the food was delicious. The atmosphere is nice, perhaps in need of a little update but the music and the awesome food make you forget about it. We will definately make a stop at Citronelle next time... More

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Carrboro, North Carolina
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I love the food at Citronelle but my wallet does not. I suspect the expense is what keeps the restaurant a pleasant dining experience. Citronelle's cuisine always surprises in a pleasant and adventurous way. The presentation is excellent and with respect to desserts, often humorous. The service is outstanding.

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somewhere
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Restaurant feels very French and it is. Because it is our country, we immediately felt special as the Maitre d' immediately recognized our accent. Our table was well placed in the restaurant. At first our waiter felt a bit unprofessional and awkward but later on in the dinner we warmed up to him and found him to be fun and... More

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Arlington
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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My wife had pasta, sablefish, and pear; I had foie gras, shortribs, and berry cheesecake. The food was tasty and perfectly cooked, and the generous portions (including an enormous portion of foie gras) left us full. The service was cool, correct, and mostly attentive. However, my wine glass was left empty for quite a while until I reached across the... More

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Kuwait
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

A must for connoisseurs, a culinary experience, the food, taste, presentation. Not to mention the ambiance and the service. I agree though that its a bit overpriced.

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Arlington, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The food at Citronelle is a real work of art but it is hard to justify the prices especially as the service last time I went was definitely not up to par, you will need your credit card here for sure, food is divine and photo worthy

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