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My fiancé and I chose La Chaumière to celebrate our engagement, and it was an experience we'll cherish forever. This restaurant is a rare gem that truly captures the essence of French cuisine and culture in the heart of the DC area. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly special. A huge shoutout to our waiter, Rene, who went above and beyond to ensure our evening was memorable. His service was impeccable, striking the perfect balance between attentiveness and giving us our space to celebrate. The menu was a delightful surprise, brimming with authentic and traditional French dishes. As lovers of adventurous eating, we were thrilled to find a variety of dishes featuring organ meats – a rarity in the States and a testament to the restaurant's commitment to genuine French culinary traditions. Each dish we tried was more delicious than the last, prepared with skill and presented beautifully. The ambiance of La Chaumière added to the enchantment, whisking us away to a charming French countryside inn. We're already looking forward to our next visit to the DC area, as a trip to La Chaumière will undoubtedly be at the top of our list. For anyone seeking an authentic French dining experience, this is the place to go. Thank you, La Chaumière, for making our engagement celebration so extraordinary! 🍽️💍🇫🇷🥂 *edited for grammar

Great restaurant!! Came here for Valentine's Day, love the location kind of tucked off. The food and service were good. I just had an issue with seating even tho we had reservations we still had to wait I would say about 25 mins but maybe it was because of the occasion. Another issue I had was my lady ordered her streak medium and they brought it out well done but quickly changed it without an issue so that was good. The Lamb chops were amazing which was a great choice, the wine was amazing we both enjoyed it, and the lobster bisque was good as well. I recommend giving this restaurant a try for sure. 👍🏽

Best food I’ve had in DC, no competition. But be prepared to be judged. The waitstaff will be affable to some and throw plates down at others. Not to mention, if you’re not dressed “enough” (by whatever unwritten rules this restaurant abides by) you’ll never get a seat. Dress up and beware! Food is kind of worth the treatment, somehow.

My fiancées family has been coming here since before she was born, and they have always talked about it as one of their favorite restaurants and I now know why. Everything was incredibly flavorful and very authentic to true French food. The quenelles are a must try, along with the soufflé (I preferred the chocolate but the grand marnier was a huge hit). Highly recommend. *Tip* the Four Seasons hotel across the way has valet parking for the restaurant, and the restaurant will validate your ticket so that it is free.

Restaurant Week is one of the best seasonal deals for foodies like me. There were some places I had in mind. Unfortunately, every place I wanted to attend was booked. I frantically searched for other places and finally stumbled upon La Chaumiere in Georgetown. It's a restaurant I've never heard of before and decided to explore. The Atmosphere: I honestly did not know what to expect. We arrived there and noticed that it was quite intimate, yet lively and very full. I really loved the rustic, French ambiance/atmosphere that added more to the intimate feel. The use of phones is not allowed (as in talking on your phone), which is an understandable rule considering the way the restaurant is set up and aim to accomplish for customers' ultimate dining experience. There is a fireplace in the middle of the restaurant. I am unsure if it's ever utilized. The Food: We immediately reviewed the Restaurant Week menu. - We both ordered the mussels, Moules Provencąle, for the appetizer. The garlic butter used to season the mussels was very tasty. We dipped our bread in the butter. Two of my mussels had some shells stuck in it but were manageable. - For my entrée, I ordered Steak au Pouivre, medium. I must say I can give the dish the chef's kiss 💋🤌🏾👨🏾‍🍳. It was yummy and very flavorful. The black peppercorn sauce sent it to another realm. The steak was cooked perfectly, and I was upset that it was gone. I ordered a glass of Restaurant Week wine to compliment my steak dish. The wine was really good, too. My friend ordered the Truite Armandine. Her dish was phenomenal, but she did say it was a couple of bones in her trout. - For desserts, I ordered the Gâteau au Chocolat. I must say it was the least favorite of the meal entirety. It was merely okay & not worth raving about. The waiter refused to allow me to change my desserts out. My friend ordered the Tarte Aux Pomme & it was so good that she practically finished it in under 5 minutes. I wish I ordered it instead of the dessert I ordered. Things that could improve: - Though the wait staff was nice, our waiter seemed too rigid & honestly rude. I would prefer a more friendlier and patient waiter if I come back. It felt like we were being rushed with our dish transitions (the reason why I gave Service 3 out of 5 stars). We were seated late, which made no sense as to why the waiter was seemingly acting impatient. - For the seafood dishes, it would be nice to double-check for bones and shell fragments. We shouldn't have to crunch on shell/bones nor pick through our food. Overall, we loved the atmosphere & rustic French ambiance. It certainly felt like we were somewhere in France dining & having a great time. Also, apparently, Julia Child used to frequent the restaurant, which is so cool to me. I see why it's Michelin starred 😭🔥. I do recommend this restaurant, especially for an intimate, lowkey date night out in Georgetown.