It's pricey, like everything now. I had lunch, onion soup, a cheeseburger, and a bottle (large) of sparkling water. With the automatic 20% gratuity it was $51. For $51 I would have liked for my French onion soup to be larger, and not good but great. I also would have liked the burger to be more astounding. I'm not sure for instance that the burger at Duke's Grocery on 17th Street in Dupont Circle isn't better. The staff were lovely. I will go back and try something else. read more

Loved that there was lively chatter and the mood was joyful! I had the escargot to start. It was tasty but I wasn't keen on the puff pastry. I think a serving of their bread would have been a better accompaniment. The portion was huge for 1 so try to have table mates to share this appetizer. I was pretty full before my duck came; however ate almost half of it and happily ate the rest for lunch the next day. The duck was moist on the inside, crispy on the outside. Delicious. Dessert for our table was a sample of 3 desserts. All were excellent but I'd have to say, their rice pudding was the most decadent I've ever had! I'll be back just for the French pressed coffee and rice pudding!!!! read more

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Amazing restaurant with quality dishes, good wine and cocktails, and great atmosphere. Need to make a reservation in advance, but you can often find seats at the bar for dinner as well. read more

Absurdly Overpriced, food not great, charge $7.00 for sparkling water and add a gratuity to every check on top of regular tip. Giant ripoff!!! read more

Ok - if I could give cafe Colline more stars I would! The ambiance is so lovely - it's a hidden GEM nestled into an unremarkable strip mall. The service is excellent! Friendly knowledgable and attentive. All the stars.... And the food? The food is to die for. Mwah! Run don't walk to this crown jewel of Arlington. read more

Finally made it in here after hearing such good things. Went for lunch, the seating process was a bit chaotic (no one talking to us, just people hovering about). The other patrons and I figured out it was first come, first serve for lunch. Fine. Finally sat down and menu is pretty legit. Food was fresh, well made, our salads had an authentic French vinaigrette that was pretty amazing. Restaurant was buzzing, good people watching. Will come back for dinner. read more

Super cute spot for date night! Came here with my husband and the food was really good! He ordered a whiskey sour and he wasn't a fan, and the other drinks didn't look great to me so I skipped. For food he got the streak and frites, cooked properly and really good sized portion! He was stuffed. I got the duck, and it literally fell off the bone. So juicy, tender, flavorful, just delicious!!!! Our waiter was super nice and friendly. I will say the tables are a tad too close for my liking...I could tell you all about the conversation the people next to us had, not the greatest on a date. read more

Cafe Colline - Steak + frites - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Food was excellent. Service was not very attentive. We had to ask for plates for our appetizer. When we went there for our anniversary last time they treated us to a dessert and sparking wine for us both. So thoughtful! I put it on our reservation it was our 25th anniversary and nothing this year. They didn't even say a word sadly. It was such a lovely gesture last time. Being a local restaurant for us we felt like they couldn't care less we celebrated with them this time. Will be going elsewhere for our next special occasion. read more

Very delicious French bistro food in an easy-to-miss strip mall. I had the mussels with frites, French onion soup, and a frisee salad. It's a meal you'd expect at some chic gastropub in Georgetown. Everything was well seasoned and flavorful. The frites were thin and crispy, and the egg on the salad was beautifully poached. As of May 2021 there are two tables outdoors at the front of the restaurant. I think they are planning to open a space in the back. The outdoor dining is first come first serve. I went on a weekday afternoon after the lunch rush and had no problem being seated. The menu was accessible via a QR code, which I really liked. I only wish I'd been eating my meal with a view in the distance of the Eiffel Tower, but alas! read more

Cafe Colline - Mussels and beer - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

What a cool little French restaurant in Arlington! Great menu and service- had the mussels and they were delicious! Price a tad high but such a fun and comfortable French cafe! read more

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One of our favorite restaurants in Arlington. We have gone with kids and without and enjoyed it both ways. Their wine list is superb and reasonably priced. The food has been consistently great. I can't think of something we didn't enjoy but their cassoulet is my favorite. read more

This place was on our list to check out. It was always full on the weekends when I attempted to book. We lucked out on Friday night and found a table. The restaurant is vertically long, and many tables are inside. As a drink, I had a French Martini. I enjoyed how light/smooth it was and how easy it was to drink. As an appetizer, we enjoyed Escargot and French Onion soup. They were both nicely seasoned. My husband had Steak Frites. It was a pretty large portion of steak with a thick cut. I had a loup de mer which is a sea bass. In one Yelp review, someone complained that it was very salty. I was afraid of that, but it turned out to be nicely seasoned. I tasted a faintly lemony flavor. I enjoyed it. The service was excellent. There were many locals and regulars dining at the restaurant, which is a good sign. I would love to come back again. read more

This was a kind of random place that we saw walking by, and from the outside it looked OK, and things seem like it might be tasty on the menu, but... No. I was really expecting something better. The food was not good, the service was not good, and getting slapped with a 20% mandatory gratuity just felt like a slap in the face. We couldn't wait to just get the hell out of there. read more

They were out of French onion soup the day we went which was the main reason we went so that was sad but otherwise we had a great meal. Shared the croque madam as an appetizer. And then we had the steak frites and the bucatini pasta with the butternut squash. My very carnivorous fiancé really enjoyed the pasta as did I. The steak was a perfectly cooked medium rare and had a good crust. Definitely want to go back to try the soup! read more

Poor service BECAUSE 20% tip is automatically included is inexcusable. The waitress was totally into her phone and would not explain the menu unless you specifically asked her questions at which point she would just answer very curtly. To tell you about the food, she said the burgers were cooked medium, but the burger came completely overdone. Well done! Finally, you don't even know that the 20% tip is mandatory until you receive the check. This is really too bad because it used to be a very good restaurant. read more

Where to begin! We had the kindest server ever. Unfortunately we did not get her name but she had short blonde hair and glasses and was just the best! She was so attentive and friendly it made me feel taken care of. She even gave us a free dessert to go when we were leaving which was incredibly kind. The food was so delicious. I got the escargot and the bucatini Provençal which were both amazing. All around a great experience but made even better by our wonderful server. read more

Cafe Colline - Escargot - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The space is lovely, and there's plenty of parking in front, on the side, and in the back. The staff was very attentive though our waiter didn't seem familiar with their menu. I ordered a Croque Madame, and it was very good. the bread was toasted and not too soggy, the ham was tasty, the cheese was sharp, the... Well, you get it, all the ingredients fit together nicely in terms of taste and texture. The fries that came with it were a disappointment. They were cold and flaccid. If I lived within walking distance, I could see stopping by occasionally. Because, they do have a nice "vibe." However, since I would have to drive and could go to any number of places, convenient parking aside, there was nothing about this place that stood out sufficiently to draw me back. read more

Cafe Colline - A tasty sandwich, accompanied by some flaccid fries. - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Cute little French restaurant off of Lee Highway. Recommend a dinner reservation if you want Indoor seating but bar and outdoor seating were wide open when I went. Pros: Service and ambience was fantastic. Steak Frites , garden salad and chocolate cake were delicious! Cons: Inside was freezing and I'm usually hot! Seabass was way too salty. 20% service charge included. I'll probably go again but will be ordering a different entree. Overall a solid 4 stars. read more

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I had an amazing lunch here--every dish was incredibly creative and exceeded all my expectations!

Everything was delicious! The Loup de Mer was the best I've ever tasted! The sea bass was fresh and cooked perfectly topped with almond-caper beurre noisette and served with an aromatic fennel purée. The appetizer - recommended by our server - made with leeks was exquisite. My only complaint was the temperature that night. It was way too cold. Good thing I had a sweater. read more

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This I a a classy place with great food, service, and ambience! The staff is knowledgeable and courteous. The food is better than Hell's kitchen! Pork chop is FIRE! It's worth the wait. Please consider making a reservation! Beautiful bartender...makes the best cocktails and the cooks are on it!!! Cafe Colline is a great place for a date and is such an amazing experience for diners who have a passion for dining! read more

Great French food at reasonable prices. Great service. You can always tell a good French restaurant by their onion soup and it is great here. read more

The French onion soup was on point and delicious. Worth making the trip to this fine establishment. The madame croque is exactly the way it should taste but for a novice like me, I would have liked a little more flavor to it or a tomato on it. The tartine was fire and my friend who doesn't like smoked salmon actually enjoyed a taste of it. read more

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A cute out of the way bistro. The service was stellar. Marta was attentive, knowledgeable and fun. I had the Moule frites. The mussels were fresh and flavorful. The preparation in fennel was a bit overwhelming in the fennel but still good. I would highly recommend this fun place! read more

love this place. Cute french bistro vibe, excellent cocktails, good appetizers. Good service and super convenient. Have been a few times just to sit at the bar and have some drinks and apps. read more

Craving hearty French cuisine after a 2.5-hour performance of Les Mis at the Kennedy Center: Appetizers: Escargot: burgundy snails, mushroom duxelles, parsley-garlic butter, and puff pastry. For her, the best French l'oignon soup we've had in all our years, including France! We did have to ask for bread, which is served by request and always love to sop up the garlic butter. Entrees: Steak frites and confit canard for her -- crispy duck leg, braised chard, wild rice, carrot purée, and sauce à l'orange. Both were magnifique! Normally don't have dessert, but since Cafe Colline was on a roll, Riz au let -- rice pudding with salted caramel sauce; and sorbet maison for her -- passion fruit sherbert. All of the above paired well with a carafe of the Cotes du Rhone, a generous two-bottle equivalent. We're recommending to all and returning soon. read more

Cafe Colline - CONFIT CANARD= crispy duck leg, braised chard, wild rice, carrot purée, sauce à l'orange. - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

As others noted, the restaurant is charming and offers a nice vibe for what I hope will be a long term neighborhood fixture. Regarding the quality of the food, it was overall good. The surprise for us was that the star attraction was le poulet rôti. We generally skip over roasted chicken (although there are exceptions- see our Chloe review). This chicken was expertly prepared (crispy enough on the outside and juicy on the inside). The seasonings were just right without overpowering the meat. The chicken itself is worth another visit. Also, the moules frites sans crème fraîche was enjoyable and well seasoned (without overdoing it) allowing the quality mussels shine. Before eating it, I had my doubts since the dairy had to be removed to accommodate our lactose allergy. While letdown is being dramatic, we both expected more from the duck. I know duck confit requires a lot of time to prepare but this one seemed to be overdone. Since we both like duck, we may try again to see if this was a one off or may try something else next time. We did have a few challenges navigating and selecting our meal given our lactose allergy, even though I sent a heads up to the restaurant both by separate email and noted in the reservation. It was resolved, and given the price point, certainly forgivable. Also ,to be fair in the end, I compliment the kitchen for offering some reasonable workarounds with side dishes. My note is that if you do have food allergies is to be prepared to do a little work with the staff to get what you want and not just hope it will all work out. For the wine, the syrah by the glass was the best. We also tried the two on tap wines but we were disappointed. Of course, wine is a personal choice and what you eat with it. The white wine on tap may pair ok with a bitter salad for example. The overall price for three principal plats, one starter, one dessert, one after dinner coffee, and four glasses of wine including 22% tip was $205. Given the overall good service and quality of the food, this is worth a repeat visit for us. However, the restaurant is small, so it takes some planning with reservations if you want to eat a weekend dinner. We think it was a good value and hope you do as well. read more

The restaurant has such a nice, cozy neighborhood vibe, and I enjoy dining here. We enjoyed the beets and la cachat to start. The onion soup was also quite lovely. We all ordered the loup de mer, and while it was tasty, it was a bit salty this time. Not sure why, but that was the only issue. I look forward to coming back. read more

A busyness Saturday night but we were seated promptly for our early evening reservation. Water (still or sparkling) was quickly poured by the bus staff , our waitress then took our drink and appetizer orders and asked if we wanted to order our meals. We got the chèvre with figs for our appetizers- good but cumbersome to eat, cheese was cold and barely spreadable on the crunchy bread whose crust disintegrated leaving crumbs everywhere. Our waitress was in a hurry, pleasant enough but clearly didn't want to be there and was hurrying us along in the process. We ordered bib salad to share with- excellent but we had to split it up at the table, as the salad arrived our waitress informed us there was a communication problem with the kitchen and that our entrees were ready-after specifically asking her to stage the meals. My wife's steak frites was excellent as well as my pork chop. Rice pudding for dessert was good but seemed tired , a complimentary glass of champagne topped off the night. In short, great food-decent service but a noticeable "move along" environment that put a damper on an otherwise great experience read more

Absolutely lovely food. It is hard to find french onion soups with poultry broth and harder to find one that uses the broth to elevate the flavor. Coming from someone who believes beef broth overwhelms a subtle and a comforting soup and poultry is the way to go! You guys got that just right and i hope you keep it like that, thank you! The Gruyere and bread was adequately portioned, leaving one longing for just a little more and not that icky heavy feeling onion soups often leave you with. The golden beet salad with the labneh and fennel is another genius, it is like a little ray of spring on a cold winter day. Would be back for more. read more

Went for Saturday lunch April 20th. Sat outside on a lovely day. Except for the burger the food was pretty average. My husband was disappointed with the Croque Madame. He said it needed salt. I noticed as we were walking to the deck that the bread appeared to be purchased and not made. Would have expected house made bread. As I said, I thought the burger was excellent. Messy and beefy and rich. Fries were great. We tried two desserts - rice pudding and pot de creme. Both were sorely lacking in flavor. Rice pudding lacked vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon.....something to make it more flavorful. The chocolate pot de creme was really. REALLY, lacking chocolate flavor. Both were not as creamy as others I've had. Service was ok. Adding 20% to every bill is ridiculous. read more

I was first referred to Cafe Colline by my work colleague and since I had an open spot for brunch on my calendar, figured why not. I booked a table online fairly easy for the following day so my fiance and i could enjoy this together. I was very happy with the overall esthetic of the cafe and the serving staff was friendly and attentive. The cafe is much smaller than i'd expected and the chairs for the tables were a bit too stiff for me, but we had a great time nonetheless. I had completely forgotten about the squash and opted for the Tartine, which I was a fan of except the excessive use of boursin spread. It was just a little thicker than i'd have liked. I doubt the cafe had an control over the parking lot in the back of the building, so this is just a heads up to potential customers to look into taking an uber so as to avoid that lot. I could see us returning for future meals as the menu did seem to have a good selection to choose from. read more

While the food was excellent, the service was awful! Our server was rude and so was the manager/owner. This restaurant is not French! They kick you out if you stay over 90 mins. Very unfriendly vibe and such a disappointment. read more

Had a great lunch at the bar with my husband - the sole and mussels were delicious as was dessert (French apple cake and chocolate caramel almond custard). The food tasted like we were in Paris. Great ambiance. Rachel at the bar was friendly and made great recommendations. We will definitely be back. read more

Love this place. We have gone twice and I got the sea bass both times. Hubby got the salmon. I would go every day for the house salad or asparagus salad. Will we go again? I am positive we will go again for a special occasion. We would try to go when they might be less crowded because I don't like close seating. Nice patio in the back - small but I am glad it is there. read more

Lovely French bistro in Arlington, Cherrydale area near Arrow Wine. Came here to celebrate 20 years with this amazing woman. read more

Cafe Colline - Francessa! - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great French food. Tiny and cute restaurant. Def will come back again to try some dinner options.

I've been here once for lunch and more recently for dinner. Both wonderful. The restaurant has a really nice Parisian bistro feel abs the food is fantastic. They even take reservations for dinner which is a huge bonus and there is ample free parking right out front at night as the retail stores next door are closed. Steak frites, mussels with fried, frisée salad, salmon and cream puffs were all outstanding. Onion soup was just ok -- broth was a little too sweet and cheese was not sufficiently melted? Just not the best I've had and I was surprised given how good everything else was. As another bonus, this restaurant is located in suburbia so no need to go into DC. read more

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Always love coming here for Sunday brunch or weeknight dinner, great food and wine. Bartenders are excellent

So delicious, for dine-in or carry-out (easy online ordering, has always been ready on time). Love the ambience.