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Petite Cerise, Washington, DC

Petite Cerise

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4.7
4.7
234 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
1027 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Part neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, Petite Cerise is located in a bright and lively historic corner space in Shaw/Mount Vernon Triangle. Petite Cerise features separate à la carte menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition, Petite Cerise has a Coffee Counter open Tuesday - Friday opening at 8am serving classic coffee and espresso preparations, housemade pastries, and other breakfast items to go or sit down.

Dinner offers both an à la carte menu along with a Prix Fixe option. The focus in the evening is to craft unique and innovative dishes utilizing the very best ingredients within the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond skillfully prepared through a French lens.

If you decide to join us for a morning coffee, quick mid-day bite, stretch out your lunch over a glass of wine, or gather with friends for an indulgent and creative dinner, we invite you here to celebrate and enjoy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeremiah Langhorne
  • Private party facilities
    Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
  • Private party contact
    Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $35.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delightful three-course brunch at Petite Cerise! Treat Mom to an unforgettable experience filled with warmth, charm and a touch of sophistication.

Private dining

What 234 people are saying

Petite Cerise reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petite Cerise dazzles with its "exquisite" and "flavorful" dishes, offering a unique blend of French classics and modern flair. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" tasting menus and "attentive" service, making it perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. The charming ambiance and creative cocktails further elevate this delightful dining experience.

234 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    Washington DC91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an absolutely fantastic meal with some friends this evening at Petite Cerise! The $68 4-course prix fixe menu was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. Our group of 4 had different items for most courses and were amazed by the flavors with the various sauces and accompaniments. Wines were fantastic (and reasonably priced - unusual these days) as well. Can’t wait to return!

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  2. Scott VIP

    Washington DC28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was yummy and the pistachio profiteroles were out-of-this world delicious— among the best desserts I’ve eaten. The prix-fixe option is one of the best deals in town. One of the things I enjoy here is the graciousness of the service, but tonight our meal was undermined by inattentive and somewhat smug service. It may have been a matter of the server having more tables than he could handle, but the vibe was off compared to past visits.

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  3. Danna VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our third visit to Petite Cerise; it never disappoints. Every dish was unique, delicious, and memorable. Breakfast radish on smoke riccota, oysters gratinee, bok choy, parisian gnocchi, soft shelled crab... every one was a winner. The Little Cheery Sour is an incredibly good cocktail. Service was wonderful. The whole experience is a pleasure.

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  4. PATTI VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delish. We really enjoyed it will return

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  5. marie VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific! A hidden gem. Everything about our Easter brunch was perfect.

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  6. P

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful place with very good food and first rate service. I've been twice and each time was great. Shout out to our servers James and Kasey.

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  7. Vishal

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was very good. The food was exquisite and flavorful and full of surprises.

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  8. Chris

    Dallas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic spot will be back soon- highly recommend

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  9. Ed VIP

    Cleveland86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb food experience! The menu is certainly unique with its offerings and executed perfectly. The service was good but not as refined as I was expecting. Go there!

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  10. Karin

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience! From service, cuisine, atmosphere and setting, it was a truly remarkable evening. Thank you!

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FAQs

Petite Cerise is rated 4.7 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Mount Vernon Square

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Petite Cerise

1027 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive chef
    Jeremiah Langhorne
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Petite Cerise offers a wide range of private dining options. To submit a private event request follow this link https://petitecerise.tripleseat.com/party_request/36573
  • Private party contact
    Mary Claire Tansill: (202) 977-4550
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