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Le DiplomatevsRose's Luxury
Both establishments are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Rose's Luxury ranks slightly higher than Le Diplomate. Rose's Luxury comes in at #3 in Washington DC with praise from 13 publications such as Not For Tourists, Zagat and On the Grid.
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1601 14th St NW, 202-332-3333, Washington DC, DC 20005
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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
Rose's Luxury Time Out Gayot Zagat Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure Fodor's
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800 East Capitol Street, Washington, DC, Washington DC, DC
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Time Out "Local chef Aaron Silverman’s two-story Barrack’s Row joint is worth every little bit of the buzz it’s received." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Though you may have to wait for a seat at this Barracks Row destination, once inside, the attentive servers will bring your menu and deliver drinks and orders in record time." Full review
Zagat "A “happy dining experience” awaits at this Capitol Hill New American that wins accolades for an “over-the-top delicious” menu." Full review
Not For Tourists "Small- and shared-plate New American via the world."
Travel + Leisure "Rose’s Luxury is one of DC’s most buzzed-about new restaurants, and for good reason." Full review
Fodor's "The neon sign above one of the two interior bars at what its chef calls the city's "most exclusively unexclusive" kitchen reads "awesome"." Full review
On the Grid "Rose’s is a destination restaurant for foodies from all over the world." Full review
Bon Appétit "This Capitol Hill game changer is all about family, hospitality, and the crunchiest, most addictive fried chicken you’ll ever eat—oh, and that line." Full review
Where "Michelin-starred, no-reservations spot for small plates (pork and lychee salad, popcorn soup with lobster, octopus, pasta $$) or family-style meals (smoked brisket, fried chicken $$$)." Full review
The Infatuation "This has become a DC classic in a very short amount of time, and rightfully so - it's one of the most unique restaurants in the country." Full review
