Rosemary Bistro Cafe

Name: Rosemary Bistro Cafe
Address: 5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC, United States, 20008-2023
Telephone: (202) 506-5961
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

541 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008-2023

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is a restaurant based in Washington, D.C. that serves classic French-based cuisine. All our menu offerings prepared using the freshest ingredients. If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience in the D.C. area, come by our restaurant today.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Asian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 506-5961
Website
http://www.rosemarydc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact us directly and we will discuss our Private Event options and ensure we are following health guidelines. We can have up to 20 people, however, it must be a family event only.

Location
5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008-2023
Neighborhood
Friendship Heights
Cross street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Belgian Endive Salad$18.00
Apples, candied pecans, blue cheese, rosemary mustard dressing, in a spring roll cone
Classic Caesar Salad$16.00
Anchovy, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese
Grilled Octopus (GF)$18.00
Diced tomatoes, grapes, confit shallots, pickled shishito peppers, scallions, basil, white wine garlic chili sauce
Local Farmers Beet Tartare (GF)$16.00
Bijou goat cheese brûlée, candied orange zest, pistachios, fresh herbs
Warm Onion Tart$16.00
Crispy Brussel sprouts, apples, caramelized onions, Bucheron goat cheese, cranberries, red pepper coulis, sweet chili sauce
Escargots Gratine Casserole$18.00
Classic garlic butter and bread crumbs
Pan Seared Dumplings$15.00
Choice of pork or vegetables

Main Course

Grilled Hamachi (Japan)$36.00
Local spring mushroom Israeli couscous risotto, scallions, green peas, and lemon cilantro pesto
Grilled Filet of Bronzino (GF)$36.00
Quinoa, julienne snow peas, roasted baby cherry tomato, and orange cardamom sauce
Mussels and Fries (GF)
-Classic Mariniere (white wine, shallot, herbs) -Provençale (tomato, onions, herbs) -Diablos (chorizo, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, tomato lobster broth)
- Main$30.00
- Small$19.00
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin$36.00
Charred broccolini, potato puree, leek fondue, and apple calvados pork sauce
Pan Seared Duck Breast$38.00
Braised savoy cabbages, raisins, baby carrots, grilled orange, beet puree, and honey lavender duck sauce
Steak au Poivre$42.00
D’Artagnan Aged Prime Hanger Steak, french fries, salad, cognac pepper sauce
Roasted Green Bell Pepper$28.00
Stuffed with Israeli couscous, smoked tofu cream, pickled fennel, and red pepper coulis

Small Bites

Frisse Aux Lardons$24.00
Leg of Duck Confit, crispy potato, frisée salad, bacon, balsamic vinaigrette
Petit Filet Mignon$26.00
Mixed green salad, potato puree, cognac pepper sauce
Fresh Veal Sweetbread
Sautéed mushrooms and spinach, potato puree, and madeira sauce
- Main$42.00
- Small$28.00
Rosemary Burger$24.00
Filet mignon medallion, caramelized onions, tomato, aged cheddar cheese, white truffle oil, chipotle cream, French fries
Pan Seared Trio Seafood
Spinach Israeli couscous, and ginger orange turmeric sauce
- Main$38.00
- Small$26.00

Sides

Fried Brussel Sprouts$10.00
Sautéed Spinach$10.00
Vegetable of the Day$10.00
French Fries$10.00

What 541 people are saying

Rosemary Bistro Cafe 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
4.8Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is a beloved neighborhood gem, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "attentive service." Diners appreciate the imaginative French-bistro cuisine with a modern twist, including standout dishes like the "superb sweetbreads and pheasant." With a welcoming atmosphere, it's "a perfect venue" for gatherings and memorable dining experiences.

541 Reviews

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Rosy VIP
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Neighborhood gem, excellent quality food and very delicious, attention to detail, great ambience.
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matthew VIP
Baltimore15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is consistently great. My companions raved about their dinners.
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F
Washington DC367 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We totally love Rosemary -- a true neighborhood gem! We were a group of eight, and all enjoyed the meal tremendously. I had the frisee salad (with a confit duck leg!) followed by the sweetbreads, and the floating island for dessert. Great time, great traditional French cuisine with a modern twist, and very attentive service!
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Jane
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful to dine at Rosemary. Amazing food!
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Rita VIP
Washington DC35 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had two superb dishes. A vert favorite restaurant!
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Janet VIP
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty, efficient, and friendly. A great place to gather with friends
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Craig VIP
Washington DC25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent imaginative dishes, very good service—superb sweet breads and pheasant. Mmmmmm… The ambiance is slightly lacking—-long narrow room, no tablecloths, but that is the only drawback. Can’t wait to go back!
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Deborah
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A group of five of us went to Rosemary Bistro Cafe after attending a wonderful booktalk at Politics and Prose. It was the perfect venue for us to talk about the event and catch up with each other while having a delicious meal. Since none of us had been before, we had a lot of questions about what was on the menu. The waiter responded thoroughly and made excellent recommendations. Will definitely return.
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Ted VIP
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Love this place. It has a neighborhood feel and great service. The food is as good as any high-priced chic restaurant but better. I can't say enough good things about Rosemary. I've been there 20 times and never had a bad experience. Go there soon. They also have nice outdoor seating.
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Karen L
Washington DC10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Because it was Valentine’s Day, it was a very busy evening. The options available on the 3 courses for $95 menu were diverse. We both started with the high quality lobster broth soup. My main was a tasty scallop dish, but if the waitress had told me it was only 4 scallops, I would have picked something else. (My “neighbor’s” blue fish dish intrigued.) My husband had the beef tenderloin, which he raved about, although we honestly couldn’t identify the 2 sides. Dessert was the — wow! — chocolate raspberry tart. No one offered coffee or after-dinner drinks before dessert appeared. Staff responded enthusiastically to preparing our requested decaf cappuccinos, however, they arrived with almost no foam on top.
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FAQs

Rosemary Bistro Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-5961.

Rosemary Bistro Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 541 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

5010 Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20008-2023

Additional information

Cross street
Neighborhood
Friendship Heights
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rosemarydc.com/
Phone number
(202) 506-5961
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact us directly and we will discuss our Private Event options and ensure we are following health guidelines. We can have up to 20 people, however, it must be a family event only.

Rosemary Bistro Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

French Onion Soup

Rosemary Burger

Petit Filet Mignon

Soups

Soup of the Day$14.00

French Onion Soup$16.00

Starters

Belgian Endive Salad$18.00

Classic Caesar Salad$16.00

Grilled Octopus (GF)$18.00

Local Farmers Beet Tartare (GF)$16.00

Warm Onion Tart$16.00

Escargots Gratine Casserole$18.00

Pan Seared Dumplings$15.00

Main Course

Grilled Hamachi (Japan)$36.00

Grilled Filet of Bronzino (GF)$36.00

Mussels and Fries (GF)

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin$36.00

Pan Seared Duck Breast$38.00

Steak au Poivre$42.00

Roasted Green Bell Pepper$28.00

Small Bites

Frisse Aux Lardons$24.00

Petit Filet Mignon$26.00

Fresh Veal Sweetbread

Rosemary Burger$24.00

Pan Seared Trio Seafood

Sides

Fried Brussel Sprouts$10.00

Sautéed Spinach$10.00

Vegetable of the Day$10.00

French Fries$10.00

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