What a wonderful place to have lunch. We ate the 3 course prix fixe for $25 and it was a lot of delicious food. Chilled cucumber soup, hot mussel soup, the baby shrimp with avocado as a main course was perfect. We would definitely return and probably try dinner. Real French cuisine. The ambiance is kind of old, but the service was exceptional. read more

Went to LCD for the first time on a date during Arlington Restaurant Week. The waitstaff were attentive and friendly. Large menu with many choices. Started with an uninspiring glass of white wine and quickly switched to Bordeaux that was much much better. We got the French Onion Soup & Deviled Eggs as appetizers, Chicken Cordon Bleu & Beef Bavette as entrees, and the Pavlova for dessert. The French Onion Soup was delicious, we ate the whole thing. I enjoyed the Beef Bavette, but the Cordon Bleu was missing some moisture and seasoning. The highlight was the Pavlova. Cool presentation and an excellent pairing with the berry sorbet. read more

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We came for the first time and did their 3 course brunch - the frittata and basque style breakfast were delicious and staff's service were amazing. We came as early as they opened on a Saturday so the restaurant was quiet, but I would recommend a reservation regardless. There is a small parking lot attached to the restaurant. read more

I love coming here and everything went well. Tonight I ordered the $55.00 three course meal. An extraordinary Caesar salad fully loaded, Norwegian salmon with a saffron cream sauce , and Jacque' s beautiful white chocolate lemon cake. Bliss!!!! Have a sweet new year. It's really nice too because they have special cocktails on the weekends- French 75 at a French restaurant. Great food. And so many people from the neighborhood. Jacque has special menus this week - and some set dinners next week. Please join.! It's so nice here.. read more

LCD - La Côte D'Or Café - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A very reasonable $40 set menu for restaurant week allowed me to sample a truly delightful assortment of flavors. The Avocado vinaigrette salad had a light mustard dressing that set the palette for the meal to come. I have never tried a Swai filet before, and was surprised by how not "fishy" it tasted. Absorbing the flavor of the butter and breading more than anything, it was both filling and delicious. The floating island was a perfect way to round out the meal, hitting the sweet spots and leaving me satisfied. The seating was comfortable, with delightful art lining the walls. Some close quarters within, but enough space to have private ish conversations. The service was prompt and lovely, despite charging for the wrong table's order at first (which was quickly corrected). read more

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Wonderful classic French restaurant in Falls Church. Cozy atmosphere with dark wood floors, nice lighting and white tablecloth tables. Comfortable yet the feel of a more formal special occasion location. There are 3 price fix options but you can order à la cart if you prefer. The food is outstanding- fresh and delicious. Service is outstanding. Parking is to the left of the entrance. Why the 4 stars?! I thought the 2 times I've been there the desserts have been dare I say average/ok and maybe even disappointing? I'll still return as I believe it to be a high quality meal and experience if you want French cuisine. read more

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Outstanding, cozy French restaurant with high quality, tasty appetizers, entrees and desserts. Wonderful service, too. read more

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Came for restaurant week. I was promptly seated. I had the paté to start which was salty and could have almost been canned. My server recommended a cote du rhone wine which was HOT/above average room temperature. I had to get them to chill it and yes, I know a red wine can be served at room temp (though 65 is the max recommended) and am usually fine with a room temp red wine, but this was hot. My second dish was their beef bourguignon. It came out looking dry and was even drier to eat. The gnocchi was mushy and felt more like a runny mashed potato. The sauce of the dish was amazing so I packaged the meat and gnocchi so I could use bread to eat the sauce (the waiter almost lost his hand trying to take my plate while I was getting bread to get the sauce). I had another glass of the cotes du rhone as the waiter said he had some chilling for me and then I had a glass of burgundy which I ordered early for them to serve it at an acceptable temp. I finished with the Pavlova. The pavlova itself was tasteless and like eating air. It really needed the fruits that came with it to give it flavor. I would not go out of my way to dine here again read more

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La Cote D'Or is a French jewel in an unlikely setting. Meals are pre-fixe which some patrons may not like, but my husband and I loved ours. He had a delicious Mesclun salad, perfectly cooked lamb chops, and bread pudding. I ordered deviled eggs, an incredible vegetarian risotto with spinach, mushrooms, and carrots, and a melt-in-your mouth chocolate mousse. Service was excellent and prompt. read more

One of our favorite hidden gems!! We've been dining at La Côte D'Or for over 10 years, and it continues to be just one of our very favorite places. The cozy atmosphere and incredibly attentive staff make every visit feel warm and welcoming. The pâté is consistently exceptional and they have a wide selection of French wines that round out the whole experience. After a decade of visits, the food, service, and charm remain unmatched. read more

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We have eaten here twice. Nice French cuisine but not super fancy. Friendly staff. I enjoyed the chicken cordon beau very much. Well made. The warm Brie appetizer was very nice. The French onion soup had way too much cheese on top. It overpowered the bowl. My wife had trout. It was ok. We loved the bread, of course, and the bread pudding for desert. Parking is difficult in this area read more

Great resterant Awsome meals and try the escot And the three course is also awesome read more

I have been here on several previous occasions. The service is individualized. There are signature dishes such as the swai fillet and floating island desert. The staff make you feel comfortable and never a long wait for food delivery. Very cozy atmosphere. read more

Is actually very good classic French cuisine the restaurant was purchased by the French chef from another French chef wife who the the chef passed away so the guy continue French tradition it's kind of close by to Mclean it's Washington boulevard but considered like you know right off 66 exit it is fantastic and I think that the chef eats from south of France and his son was like her or something but working for another place but this is really nice quality good quality food good french food which is hard to find in Northern Virginia without going to Washington DC or going to Great falls far away to expensive restaurant chef Francois read more

At age 59 I finally had my first proper experience with French cuisine. I never knew that familiar ingredients could could provide such a magical taste sensation. After driving passed the restaurant for 30 years, we finally entered its doorways were presented with a memorable experience. Whether you have a special occasion or you simply want a warm atmosphere in a cozy setting, La Côte D'Or is a fabulous. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and extremely helpful. It has been over a decade since I enjoyed a meal to such an extent that we discussed it for days afterwards, but Chef Jacque did just that. My wife and I can't stop talking about the experience, especially the "Floating Island" dessert. The menu has a variety of reasonably priced dishes and each will wake your taste buds with delight. read more

I came here for RW this past Sunday with six friends who were all enthusiastic to try the $25 3-course, brunch menu. So why is this a 2/5? Here's the tl;dr - 1. Our reservation was at 1 PM and we all showed up within 10 minutes, but the service and food came out so slowly that we left at 3:10 PM (and no, it's not because we sat there after we got all of our food). 2. Majority of the food were aggressively mediocre, at best. 3. Most of us were unimpressed with our experience - even my one friend who isn't picky and eats practically anything. First thing I noticed was that a couple of us had a place mat but didn't have any utensils. Flagging a server down took awhile, but hey, at least I didn't have to eat with my bare hands. The one thing that was really good is the complementary baguette and butter (and fortunately, we were able to get multiple baskets of bread that filled our stomachs while we waited for our food). The baguette was warm, toasty and fluffy. I'll give LCD this one, and our whole table had high expectations for the meal to come because of the baguette. APPETIZER: SOUP OF THE DAY: SQUASH SOUP Besides the bread, the squash soup was creamy and filling, with lots of squash pieces. It was a nice vegetable soup and I honestly would order it again. My friends who got this also enjoyed it and we all dipped the baguette in the soup which was a great combination. ENTREE: STEAK HACHÉ So there was at least 20-30 minutes in between our appetizer and entree. Most of us ended up choosing the steak haché. If you don't know what that is, it reminded me of a ground beef patty that you'd find in a high-end burger. The steak was thick and I had high hopes for it because it was topped with parsley and seemingly a lot of seasoning. However, I found that the texture was dry and the taste was boring and lacked depth. It sat on mushroom and white wine cream sauce, which was equally bland. The meat did not soak up much of the sauce since it was quite thin and loose, yet there's not enough sauce to really scoop up. There were also a side of fries, which had the perfect texture but it was under-seasoned like everything else. Overall, it was an uninspiring entree, and most of us who ordered this would agree. DESSERT: BREAD PUDDING Sadly, they were out of the poached pear in red wine, so I chose the bread pudding instead. This took so long to come that a couple of us forgot that there were dessert to begin with. I think we had waited at least 45 minutes after getting our entree. Presentation was OK but the bread pudding was pretty bland. There were a couple pieces of nuts and some sort of dried stone fruit within, but it didn't enhance the bread pudding whatsoever. It tasted store bought and not in a good way. Overall, I was unimpressed with what I got except for the squash soup (which I still think was delicious). My friend who got the BREADED SWAI FILET enjoyed his choice except that it was pretty greasy. Another friend got the MONTE CRISTO, and it was rich and heavy, but definitely a better choice than the steak haché. In general, we left pretty disappointed, given that the food was subpar and the service was slow and unresponsive (except they did refill our baguettes a couple times!!) read more

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This was so delicious! Everything was delightful! I plan on coming back tomorrow night. My son had the cock au vin and and my husband had the rainbow trout almondine, I had the soup of the day, asparagus soup and a Caesar salad, and some of my son's apple tart and my husband's creme caramel. Next time can't come soon enough. read more

First, 5 stars for the attention to detail ability to the reservation. We wrote in the request for a high chair. It was set up and ready upon arrival. This is a big deal for us because 90% of businesses don't read the reservation requests. Lovely wine list and excellent service. Food was delicious and kids food were plentiful. Really enjoyed this place!!! read more

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A small, intimate French restaurant in Falls Church. Cozy ambiance and great authentic food.

My husband brought me in for a special occasion. First time trying this spot and we will not be going back. 1. The food is flavorless and the meat was dry. 2. When we told the waiter that the food was overcooked he took it back and returned saying that the chef said that's how it was supposed to be. That was all. Didn't offer to remake it, an apology or anything. 3. After telling the waiter we didn't enjoy the food his demeanor towards us for the rest of our meal changed. 4. The dessert was decent but not worth returning for. We spent $180 for two people with tip and it wasn't a pleasant experience. Really unfortunate because we love French restaurants. read more

I came here for restaurant week few weeks ago. I've already had food here for dinner but decided to try their brunch menu. It was around $20 something for three courses which is nice - but their portions are super generous too in my opinion. For the appetizer, I don't remember the name but it was basically similar to thick fries with Dijon mustard and it was great! Reminds me of Yuca fries. It's definitely filling - I was already feeling full after eating it. The entrée I got was the pork shoulder. The meat was soft and tender - if you pressed on it a bit, the meat would fall apart basically. It was flavoured well alongside the veggies and potato. I REALLY liked the potato that came with it - it was a good level of salty and buttery. I was also able to try some of the seafood omelette/crepe (can't remember which one it was) and it was so good! There's a variety of different seafood in it like shrimp, and the sauce in it that coats all the seafood meats went so well with the dish. It was creamy and tasty on the inside. I had the simple ice cream for dessert - tasted like simple vanilla but not the sweet and was very light. Also had a bit of the floating island too, which I always enjoy here. Overall, this is a great place to eat at; everything tastes good, seasoned well, filling, and worth the prices. They also have 3-course options outside of restaurant week for decent prices too (basically the same as restaurant week prices). The interior is small but cozy with nice French vibes to it. Service is very nice and friendly here. There's parking at the hotel that's next to, but there's also a neighborhood nearby you could park at given you're going at specific times where free parking is allowed. read more

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I hosted a luncheon today. The owner, Jacque planned a menu for my 20 guests. The café has a lovely sunny private dining room Ideal for a gathering of up to 30. The customized menu (without pricing) was especially prepared for my guests. Very elegant. Jacque was very accommodating. 3 salads, 4 entrees, 3 desserts... All my guests complimented the fabulous french cuisine. The presentation and excellent professional service made for a relaxing special afternoon. This little restaurant is a perfect choice....table for two or hosting an event. This cozy gem would make a lovely little wedding gathering or birthday/graduation party. Going back for dinner soon. In addition, they have a lovely well priced wine selection. read more

We came here for brunch and luckily it was restaurant week so they had a 3 course brunch and 3 course lunch option. I am dairy-free so there wasn't a ton on the menu for me to eat, but i was able to eat a delicious watercress and arugula salad and also a smoked salmon lunch option. My grandma loves the escargot and french onion soup. The service was really friendly, although they did forget to bring out a children's meal we had ordered for my nephew but they fixed it right away when we pointed it out. They do take reservations which I highly recommend if you have a larger group because they don't have many tables that can seat more than 2 people. read more

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The ambiance at La Cote D'Or is very nice. Unfortunately our lunch today was not good. I will not speak for the other 2 at the table but my lunch was not worth the time or money. The best thing I had to eat was the bread service. I ordered a Croque Monsieur. If I had wanted just a grilled ham and cheese sandwich I would have made it at home. There was no bechamel sauce which is what makes the sandwich. Even the plating was unappetizing. For dessert I ordered the Floating Island, which was just so-so. The service was terrible. We were the first ones in the restaurant and it took about an hour to get our food. I will not be rushing back. read more

This is a very high "three star" score. Let me preface by saying my experience in French cuisine is next to nihil, and while I found the food to be decent, for me it was not memorable. Ordering from the fixed menu (a set price and you choose from a list of items) I had the ESCARGOT as a starter. It *is* stated on the menu, but as this was my first time ever eating snails, I was surprised to find the escargot ensconced within puff pastry. Everything was swimming in butter and garlic, so I probably still don't even know what snails taste like, but it was a nice dish. My mother got the FRENCH ONION SOUP and she found the cheese to be too indigestible and it was definitely quite greasy. My main was the BOUILLABAISSE, a tomato broth sort of 'stew' which I found to be okay. No overwhelming flavors, but fish was cooked nicely. My mother got the RAINBOW TROUT and she liked it. I tried a piece and I liked it better than the bouillabaisse. For dessert I had the PROFITEROLES and oh my it was really nice. I'm not much of a dessert guy, but it was just right. Not too sweet. My mom's CREAM CARAMEL on the other hand, she claimed was too sweet... and she *does* have a sweet tooth! I had a CAFE AU LAIT with dessert, and the coffee is Julius Meinl brand. Good stuff. It was surprisingly not busy on a Friday (maybe people are still afraid of Covid) but the staff was charming and pleasant. Food was maybe slightly slower than a typical restaurant, but at no bother to us. Though I only gave it three stars, I'd be willing to try it again in the future. You can park in the adjacent Econo Lodge lot without getting towed. read more

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Went for Valentine's 2025 dinner. Menu was price fixe at $86 for appetizer, entre, and dessert. My how this place has tanked since we first went in 2001. The appetizers were both uninspiring and bland. My wife's veal entre was inedible with a portion size to make up for the lack of quality. She had to take it home and throw it out. My beef tenderloin was better, but served with McDonalds grade french fries. Very disappointed at the cost and quality of the food. This is very likely our last visit. Caveat emptor, you have been warned. read more

Wonderful restaurant. Delicious food. Attentive and charming staff. Beautiful décor. Authentically French. I feel at home eating here. Like many European restaurants, you do not feel rushed. There are no sports televisions blasting in the background, it's just peaceful, intimate, and about the food. I highly recommend the Bouillabaisse, the chicken Cordon bleu, the profiteroles, and a bottle of wine. Enjoy! read more

This was a nice neighborhood restaurant. I had the three course and so did my wife. She did not like her picks as much as I did. The portions are generous. We went on a Wednesday night and it was quite busy. Service is friendly and efficient, but not white linen, and neither is the restaurant. I had the watercress soup to start, the steak and fries (Salisbury steak with a pepper cream sauce) and the cream caramel to end. I liked all my food. My spouse had the seafood crepes. She did not like the rice in the crepes, but the dish was good. She had the pate appetizer. She thought the portion could have been smaller, and should have come with crackers or toast. She also thought the pate could have been smoother. She liked the flavor. Finally, she picked the apple tart, and she says she should have picked a different dessert. We'll go back to see if she likes it better next time. read more

I came here for lunch during restaurant week with 2 of my friends. They have put plastic barriers up between tables to abide by social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The staff wore masks and I noticed that they were spreading out the seating during the lunch rush. They have complimentary parking, which they share with Econo Lodge next door. The service was great! Our server was so kind and polite! Atmosphere...was a bit outdated. The lunch for restaurant week was $22 for 2 courses, it's normally $22.95--so not much of a difference, but it's still something! I got the Avocado salad, Coq au vin, and the floating island dessert. To be completely honest, wasn't impressed with the food. The avocado salad was good and fresh, but underwhelming. The coq au vin was bland, but the chicken was very tender...it just need salt and seasoning. The floating island was actually pretty good (and a huge portion-would definitely recommend). I actually got restaurant week to go for my parents and they charged me the regular price of $22.95 instead of $22-not a big deal, but just FYI. My parents LOVED the seafood crepe-which seems to be one of their more popular dishes. They weren't impressed with the corn/jalapeño fritters. The lemon tart was recommended by the waiter and was very good! TLDR; Service was great! Food at the restaurant was not all that, but recommend Seafood Crepe, Floating Island Dessert, and Lemon Tart. read more

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We came here for restaurant week, our son is running on a I want to try French food kick. They had two menus for the event and they were cool about trading between the two. Apps: Pate - okay seasoning could've been stronger French Onion Soup - Very good Cesar Salad - okay pretty standard Mains: Bavette steak - (peppercorn sauce) This was a classic play on steak frites Cooked perfectly the sauce was well seasoned and overall very nicely done. This is what our 10yo ordered and he housed it all. Chicken Cordon bleu: this is what my wife ordered. Overall it was okay but it was not a good as the steak. Arguably could've had more seasoning. Rack of lamb: my choice this was also solid the mustard and herb crust was nicely balanced. The cook was perfect just slightly past the point of the fat rendering so it was just how I like it. Desserts: Chocolate mousse Apple tart Profiteroles Of all of these, hands down the chocolate mousse was the best. Service was decent nothing over the top but they were generally pleasant and timing for food was good. Atmosphere was pleasant. We would definitely be back should we be in the area. read more

Street parking available. Sat down at our table when we arrived without reservations. Nice cafe with very good food. Good prices as well. read more

LCD - La Côte D'Or Café - French Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came with my friend and sister during restaurant week and enjoyed my visit. The other patrons were a very diverse crowd, with many people wearing dress shirts and suits, while others were in more casual clothing. For my appetizer, I ordered the Potage Bourguignon and it was okay. Not the tastiest item but it helped lower my hunger. Now my entree is the reason why I gave this place 4/5. I ordered the seafood crepe and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. There was plenty of seafood (aka they didn't skimp) and the sauce was light and delicious. The crepe itself was perfectly fluffy too. It was a delight to eat. Now my dessert (dark chocolate mousse) was just okay. It tasted average. Overall, the entree made the entire trip worth it. The service was slow but it was a busy time so that's fine. P.S. When we went, they had one of the steaks listed on the online restaurant week menu but I think that was from 2018 and they forgot to update it. No worries cause the seafood crepe was a good choice. read more

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We've been to LCD a number of times and it's always been pleasant and a bit of a hidden gem in this area of Arlington, if you like traditional French food. We were a group of four for dinner. One of my friends at dinner is from Chamonix and he also enjoyed his meal. The atmosphere and decor is French country and charming. We were there for Saturday dinner and service was attentive. We had French onion soup and country pate for appetizers. For mains: bouillabaisse soup, grilled pork chop and seafood salad app made into an entree at special request. Desserts: profiteroles, floating island, apple tart and crème caramel. Everything was delicious but the French onion soup, bouillabaisse, floating island and profiteroles were big hits. Sometimes we wish the menu could be expanded a bit (so we could go back more often) but we still enjoy the standards here! Thank you for a lovely meal - our French friends enjoyed it too! read more

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I had an outstanding lunch with three colleagues here. We order the three course lunch and it was quintessential French food. It was full of flavor and rich in presentation. The service was great, and the ambiance was welcoming. read more

EDIT: This review has been edited after I was able to reach restaurant management and resolve my issues. Appetizers were good. We had the smoked salmon and the onion tarte and both were flavorful. However, an issue arose during the entree course. My partner ordered the steak bavette with fries and requested it cooked medium. It was served to him incredibly rare. We returned the steak to be cooked again and when it was returned, it was still medium rare, harder to cut, and chewy. Our waiter suggested we bag it up and throw it on the grill at home, but we couldn't salvage it. Management later explained to me that plates were mixed up in the kitchen and we indeed received a "rare" plate that was meant for another customer. I cannot speak to the quality of the dish when it is served as ordered. A prior version of this review mentioned an issur with the tarte tatin. After speaking to management, I was informed that the style of tarte offered at the restaurant was changed in the past year. My photo comparison to previous versions of the dish on yelp and online are inaccurate, and I have removed them. A redeeming aspect of the meal was the lamb chop entree, which was delicious. They were really tender and the potatoes on the side were tasty too. The service was also kind and attentive, and were not at any fault for our negative experience. It seems as though quality control in the kitchen was not at its best during my visit. read more

A very nice cozy country french cafe right off the hwy 66. Parking is available on the adjunct street and also a private parking on the left side. For dinner tonight, we got a very good 3-course meal from the Christmas Eve menu. It's a very good deal and the foods were very well prepared and tasty. For appetizer, we had Veal pate and Flounder with shrimp quenelle; followed with beef tenderloin and rack of lamp as main courses, then chocolate & mousse cake and grand marnier with vanilla ice cream for desserts. There was a good selection of house wines as well. Highly recommended. read more

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Best French food I've ever had in this hemisphere, the steak frites were superb, and the apple tart to die for. All even better due to their amazing service. The Ambiance was really authentic and I loved their use of the rooster!! read more

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Five-star quality food (especially during DC's Restaurant Week; prix-fix is such good value), four-star service (spotty; sometimes warm and attentive; sometimes goofy). Do give their trout a try. Delicious with almond. And seasonal ingredients. Their home made pâté is also wonderful as was the complimentary French baguette at the beginning. The onion soup was very well done. Service: They took one menu away after we placed our order but totally neglected the other menu. We tried to get the waitress and then the waiter's attention to no avail. They did not come to collect our plates after we finished our main dish, but cleaned up the table right next to us (collecting used glasses and so on), all the while not paying attention to our table. It was a bit of a let down. The chef-owner greeted us upon arrival in French and he was very nice. That's a plus. read more

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I could almost taste my food under the salt, but mostly I just tasted salt. The bread was good.

We came for Arlington restaurant week 2021. The ambience is really nice and the staff are friendly. We ordered the preset menu for Brunch. I really liked the food from appetizers to dessert and the price was reasonable. We definitely will come back. read more

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