KomivsLe Diplomate
Le Diplomate and Komi are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Komi is the choice of most writers compared to Le Diplomate. Komi comes in at #8 in Washington DC with recommendations from 12 sources such as Zagat, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
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1509 17th St., Washington DC, DC 20036
From $25/night
Travel + Leisure "Located in Dupont Circle, Komi is a unique dining experience without menus. Instead, diners get a multi-course diner, ranging from 18 to 22 courses." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Johnny Monis leads diners on a "gastro-adventure" at his Dupont Circle American-Med "temple" offering a "dazzling variety of dishes beautifully prepared and executed"." Full review
BlackBook "Baby-faced kid chef rips the white linen tablecloth out from under the proverbial china of Washington gourmets and they love him for it."
Gayot15.0
"Chef Johnny Monis is a big presence in his own kitchen, filled with busy hands working to produce the restaurant's impressive food." Full review
Time Out "The youthful chef is essaying New American cuisine with nods to his Mediterranean heritage and whatever else strikes his fancy." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"One of the city’s top restaurants, for which you should reserve well in advance."
Not For Tourists "Absolutely the best in DC!"
Fodor's "Johnny Monis, the young, energetic chef-owner of this small, personal restaurant, offers one of the most adventurous dining experiences in the city." Full review
Where "Evening-long, multi-course dinners ($150 prix-fixe, $75 wine pairings) for parties of four or fewer." Full review
The Infatuation "It’s one of our favorite fine-dining spots in DC, and the $150 prix-fixe menu comes with a dozen Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are worth the splurge. " Full review
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Michelin Guide Show All Reviews
1601 14th St NW, 202-332-3333, Washington DC, DC 20005
From $0/night
Zagat4.5
"Trendy 14th Street NW feels a bit like the Champs-Élysées at Stephen Starr's movie set of a French brasserie, with its zinc bar, tile floors and vintage fittings plus a sidewalk cafe." Full review
Time Out "Fourteenth Street’s transformation is never more apparent than when you walk into Le Diplomate." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Bustling Le Diplomate features a Parisian bistro atmosphere with its smoky mirrored walls and dark wood interiors." Full review
Not For Tourists "France Meets U Street."
Travel + Leisure "Situated on the bustling 14th Street corridor, Le Diplomate is Philly restaurateur Stephen Starr’s DC debut—and it’s a winner." Full review
Fodor's "Even award-winning chef and owner Stephen Starr was surprised by how revered his first D.C.-area concept became within days of its opening in early 2013." Full review
Where "From Philly’s Stephen Starr: red banquettes, zinc-topped bar and a “garden room” for Michael Abt's steak frites, foie gras “parfait,” lavender roast duck, Dover sole meuniere, sorbets." Full review
The Infatuation "Everything we’ve had here has generally ranged from delicious to f*cking delicious, so order anything with confidence." Full review
Tasting Table "Picture-perfect French bistro, complete with lazy sidewalk seating, towering seafood plateaux and a bar that looks plucked straight out of Montmartre." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"From the shiny and large brass windows to the zinc bar and the mosaic-tiled floor, it is all très Français...this is straightforward traditional bistro food at its best." Full review
