Casual atmosphere but first class dining experience.The food was excellent- the burger I had was dry aged and packed with flavor. I also got the creme brulee which comes with three different flavors to try (raspberry was the best). I was seated quickly and the service was quick and attentive.The only disappointment were the non-alcoholic drinks which were child-sized, non-refillable, and almost $10.

This was fine dining as advertised. Service was impeccable and very friendly. Water glass never half empty, which is my litmus test for attentive waitstaff. The food was extremely well-prepared with skill, arrived very hot. The best French onion soup I’ve ever had. In particular, the cheese did not glop up in the throat like some, and you know what I mean. Very tasty. The setting was refined and romantic. This was our 17th anniversary and we were very pleased. Would definitely return.

Although we were celebrating our 31st, it was not only the occasion, but also the ambience and service behind the total experience that made this evening all the more. The attention paid to us, the presentation of the food, and the taste itself was flawless. I will definitely be returning, and not simply because it was a special occasion.

The service was great and the restaurant was clean. I made reservations so I did not have to wait. I enjoyed the cheese board and the burger. The steak with an egg did not have a lot seasoning (I guess I expected more) but it was still good.

Overall pretty good experience. Server was very attentive and nice. Only one thing that bothered me is that the seating by the window was reserved for those who takes a chefs tasting menu at $90 PP, and the seating remained vacant for the rest of the night.

I have just been looking for a perfect cozy romantic French rustic restaurant in Washington DC! And this is it! Very close to Union Station. I was worried I may have difficulty finding parking space but had the street parking right in front of the restaurant. They also have outside seating. The server was very polite and they were taking extra care to meet our dietary restrictions. But let me tell you this place has a magical and romantic ambiance. Hands down the place to spend a special event with your spouse. The light French ballads in the background just set the romantic mood. Make reservations early and enjoy a memorable night in DC😍

A friend and I had a wonderful three course meal at Bistro Cacao this weekend. The French cuisine did not disappoint, and neither did the ambiance of the patio and service we received. This is the perfect spot for a romantic date or dinner with friends, and is easily accessible by the red line metro for those of us less keen on driving in the city.

Went last night with my wife, for a first real restaurant experience since COVID started. Sat outdoors in a perfect location, thanks to an attentive maitre d. Service first class, and very well trained. And food was excellent.I give three stars because of two significant shortcomings in the dinner, neither of which should be acceptable in a ~$280 meal:(1) the Carre dAngeau was both extremely tough, and nearly raw. the waiter saw I was having trouble cutting the meat, and brought a steak knife, and even that could not get through it. Very disappointing, especially since the rest of that plate -- including especially the pureed roasted eggplant with roasted cauliflower and aubergines mix was to die for!And, (2) failure was the Paris Brest dessert. Excellent presentation, but the filling lacked taste at all, as though someone forgot to add an ingredient, perhaps some more vanilla?Other than those two failures, the remainder of the meal was excellent! The Magret de Canard, the old fashioned, the Pate de Campagne, and the French Onion soup.We will definitely go back, but Ill be more careful on a few orders.

My daughter and I dined at Bistro Cacao for Mothers Day Brunch. Although it is a home that was turned into a restaurant, dont let this make you think its low budget. I absolutely love what theyve done to the place. Unfortunately, each dish took way too long to come to our table. The food was also cold. I will say its worth a second try so Ill be back one more time before truly making up my mind.

Bistro Cacao is an amazing place to eat in DC. We were visiting for a week and ended up going back there several times because it is so good. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend sitting at the bar! Brunch, lunch or dinner, you won’t go wrong with the Bistro. I can’t wait to visit again.

Delicious... Nice place in D.C... small and romantic..

Great food and very friendly service! For the dessert, definitely try Profiteroles - its very cute 😁

This is a great venue for Valentines Day! Not crowded - because we decided to go on a Thursday 3 days before Valentines Day - and plenty of space even if was a packed house.Servings were on point and cooked well.Restaurant is following all COVID guidelines and you can even pay online!Loss one star with the length of time for the dish, but maybe Im impatient. Food was definitely worth the wait though so I think it mightve made up for it.

This is a beautiful place with amazing food! You feel like you just stepped into Paris. We sat in one of the booths which was really romantic. I had the pineapple dream cocktail which was so sweet and delectable. I also got the burrata salad and the tuna. I loved them both. We finished with a profiterole which was obviously amazing because who doesnt love puff pastry and ice cream! 100% recommend

SO and I went for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful time. We ate outside and the environment was still very good. Waitstaff was very courteous and helpful with daily specials. The food was very good and high quality ingredients. I had the chicken and pasta and my SO had the daily special which I believe was a fish. Portions are not large but well sized, portion size is not really why you go to a french restaurant after all. We had some very refreshing premeal cocktails and a very delicious wine with our food. Dessert was a shared very rich chocolate cake with homemade ice cream. Will be returning.

I am super picky about brunch - don’t get me wrong, I love brunch but I just haven’t been impressed by any restaurants in the DMV area. I’ve tried so many brunch places and was always left wanting. However, Bistro Cacao changes this and this is, by far, my favorite brunch place in the area. We had their pastry basket, crab hash, and a dessert - and everything was so good! The crab hash was my favorite and would highly recommend. And on top of all of that, their outdoor seating area is so cute and quaint - really makes me feel like I’m in some cute restaurant in France.

This is our 3rd visit to the restaurant and I had to downgrade my previous 4-star rating, due mostly to to the service (which is normally excellent... not sure what happened on this day). It was 15 minutes after being seated that we finally saw the waiter. He was a nice kid, but clearly very new at this. I was amazed there was no supervision. He seemed constantly forgetful that we were there, although there were very few people in the restaurant.The appetizers were both excellent - tartar and charcuterie - and the wine was so good that we bought a 2nd bottle. I dont remember the name, but it was a French chardonnay for around $60. I would not recommend the chicken dish, which was bland, dry, and without any character. The red snapper was delicious and well-accompanied by fennel and another vegetable or two. Still hungry when we left, so it was definitely a French meal. That may be because of the service (we were there for about 2.5 hours)I think brunch may be the highlight of this restaurant. Probably wont go back for dinner.

It was great :) Very romantic and intimate. Overall the customer service was amazing, everybody was very friendly. 10/10 recommend. I had grilled salmon and my fiancé had filet mignon, it was very delicious. For desert we had sorbet! THE SORBET WAS AMAZING 🤩

The food was fresh, but a little underwhelming in taste. The service was excellent.

Absolutely amazing meal! Went here for restaurant week: started with smoked trout, then the salmon, and chocolate mousse. Also had a cab of sorts I think it was called Carasso or something, had a grasshopper on the label but it was fantastic. My favorite was the chocolate mousse - best mousse I’ve ever had! They really blew us away, well done.

Cute little hidden gem! I think Ive placed this place quite a bit, but never stopped in. So glad my good friend made us reservations for our annual Christmas gift exchange. The wait staff and hostess were wonderful and answered all our questions before and during our dining experience. The brunch was delicious and everything was cooked perfectly. Well be back!

First time eating here. The food was great and staff were excellent. If youre looking for nice, French ambiance, this is the place. Excellent for romantic dates.

The food was good, but very standard American French fare. This in itself is not a terrible thing, but considering the price I expected something more exciting.

Hands down AMAZING. Not one complaint at all. Food came out perfect for every course. As a Chef, I tend to be critical of dishes when dining out. I kept my mouth shut because I kept stuffing it with more food! The french onion soup is to die for bursting with robust flavors. The scallops were cooked to perfection, the pairings of sweet, savory and salty made for an awesome experience. Filet cooked to perfection..tender as ever. The desserts topped it off. The chef did not drop the ball throughout my experience. Excellent job. Front of house staff was attentive and responded positively and in a timely fashion with every request.THANK YOU! You earned 2 new customers for life.

I can’t emphasize enough how great this place is. I lived a block away for a year and never visited, but my boyfriend surprised me with a trip for our anniversary as I used to live in Paris and my lord - INCREDIBLE. The food, the drinks, the service (I’m looking at you, Ellie!), phenomenal. Worth every penny and we will be back.

This has always been among my favorite French restaurants in D.C. The cuisine is superb and portion sizes even exceed the usual fine dining standards. The atmosphere and internal design are unique. The wine selection has room for improvement. The prices are lower than similar prices. I just drop one star since the place lacks that touch of an original high-cuisine French restaurant.

Thank you Minh Your recommendation was soo above amazing.If you are visiting in DC this is a must stop.If you live in DC you are lucky, this would be my favorite spot.Our whole experience was fantastic with excellent food and service from Johnny.

We found this place recently. Hidden gem, if it is hidden anymore that is. The ambience is nice. Charming. The service is very good. And the food is exceptional. The steak with the peppercorn based sauce is awesome. Has a kick, but man it is good. The stuffed quail is excellent as well. The desserts are special. The Lava cake and the freshly prepared apple tarts are amazing.

This was my first restaurant to go to with Covid. I was very comfortable eating on their patio. Staff always had masks on. Very spacious, covered with a very large canopy. The staff were very, very kind and respectful of your space. They even surprised me with a anniversary cake. 😋

Fairly good food and a pleasant atmosphere. Our waiter was friendly and the service was efficient.

Pretty good food here! I had the Steak Fries and it was nice. I love the homey feel (I was outside), but I totally see why people say its romantic-- the interior is very intimate for a restaurant. Service was a bit on the slower side, but the servers are so nice.

The food is amazing here. The chef does a wonderful job with everything that comes out to the table. From the first plate to dessert, the tasting menu is a fantastic experience for any foodie. Just make sure you order a side of scallops as well, because you cant find a better one in the area.

The most amazing and romantic experience. Our server Damien was top notch and more the insightful. The food was amazing and very well priced. Every thing from the appetizer to the desert wine was better than expected.

I love their food. Anything you order tastes amazing. Bistro cacao is my favorite restaurant. The duck was so good.They moved their location to next door.

Extraordenary Thanksgivig dinner.Highly recomended restaurant with great foods and uniq vibe.

This was my first time to Bistro Cacao. It will not be my last. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and quickly shown to our table. We had reserved in advance. Our server, Anthony, was excellent. He was polite enough to ask if we were catching a show after dinner. It is clear that the entire staff works hard to ensure that their patrons want for nothing. And the food was lovely and delicious. Our compliments to the chef. Save room for the Profiteroles and Tarte aux Pommes after dinner. Thank you Bistro Cacao for making my birthday celebration so special.

We went for DC restaurant week. The portion size were good; they didnt skimpy on the size even though we had a set menu (3 courses but my gluttoneous self ate the appetizer before I took a picture ). The interior of the bistro is so lovely, graceful elegance is how I want to describe it. Flavors were simple and not over or under seasoned. There is a dress code so if thats not your cup of tea thats all good.

My wife and I came here on our second anniversary,The atmosphere is very cozy and romantic,The food was really good also.Highly recommend for a special occasion.Our waiter was very nice, helpful.When they know it’s our anniversary they broght a flowers to our table as well.Parking is available infront of the restaurant.I recommend you to call and do reservation in advance before you come.affordable prices for a restaurant like this kind compared to other restaurants same level.

Great lunch spot in DC. Fairly priced for this high quality food. Id definitely come back here again!

We went for brunch today and it was so slow. I haven’t been in over a year and I felt a totally different vibe. The food wasn’t as good. The service was slow. Not sure if we will return. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Very classy and lovely French spot in Cap Hill.

Loved the food and the ambiance of the place. Very good customer service. Great value for your money. Its also a great place for romantic celebrations. My husband and I enjoyed our wedding anniversary date here. They made us feel like king and queen on our special day.

French bistro foods. Service is successful. Suggest to focus on the food quality improvements, because it can become more successful.

This is a very nice restaurant with delicious French cuisine. Their setup to help stop spreading COVID-19 seemed very efficient while still permitting us to enjoy our meal. I would definitely recommend them!

I love this restaurant! Its always a great treat. The food is superb!

The food did not live up to the ambiance. Service was very slow, it took almost an hour to receive my order of a chicken sandwich and fries. There are many other better French restaurants to visit while in DC so I will give this one a pass.

Great sea food options! It was hard to make a decision because all main dishes seemed amazing. The chocolate cake was terrific! The Moscow mule was also great.

Food was great! The atmosphere was very lovely. My husband and I visited for Valentines day. Theyre very strict on following Covid regulations, so no alcohol was served after 10pm, but it didnt bother us. Would definitely visit again.

Nice cool spot if you need a break during a hot day in the city ! Really good cocktail du jour too !

Amazing ambience and good food. I like how they separate the sections with red drapes to created a romantic and private feel. The duck we had were flavorful . The wines are reasonably priced with half glass options.

Made reservations and drove from Annapolis to get there and they tell us the only have happy hour menu. Never again

Bistro Cacao is a fantastic, cozy little French restaurant near Union Station. My husband and I dined there for DC winter restaurant week and we were thoroughly impressed. From the excellent food to the attentive staff, we could not have had a better experience. They have a good variety of wine and spirits as well. We definitely recommend the duck, hanger steak, lobster bisque, pheasant pâté, trio of crème brûlée and chocolate mousse. Thank you!

Always a good experience even better during Restaurant Week

Food: Traditional French expectations with a modern American comfort. The Foie Gras is unctuous and when paired with the berries becomes a treat. The pate is average, but average is not bad. The french onion soup is one of the best I have ever had, gruyere cheese. Deserts are the high quality you would expect from a French bistro. I am convinced this is the place in DC to try French food, for an authentic yet easy introduction.Service: On top of their game and professional at all times. Front of house is friendly and makes you feel special.Atmosphere: This place was built for date night, whether first date or night out with the wife. Plenty of privacy around artfully and thoughtfully crafted table alcoves. Shabby Chic French decor takes you to a timeless Parisian cafe.I would recommend this place without any hesitation.

After reading the reviews, I was highly anticipating this restaurant on my vacation. However, upon arrival the reality was the decor was dated, chair upholstery was ripped and not in good condition. Waiter seemed scatter and unsure of menu changes and specials. Could offer recommendations for wines. The food was okay, the bread was dry on the ends as it had clearly been sitting out. The food was under seasoned but filling. The dessert we ordered was the profiteroles and they came was virtually no filling and only 3 small ones. The bathrooms are filled with fabrics that were dirty and clearly have not been washed in a long time. The chandeliers are filled with dust and cob webs. Overall not the experience we had hoped for, especially for a $280usd dinner.

This place doesn’t require a review but still.. AMAZING! Four of us went for lunch on a Saturday and we couldn’t have had a better lunch. This is exactly what a french bistro should be. We got the pastry basket and ordered escargot Au Beurre d’Ail and Coquilles St Jacques as appetizers. They escargots were simply delicious. For main course we had grilled salmon, grilled lamb and grilled hanger steak. Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious. Coming to desserts, we ordered trio creme brulee, poached pear and warm chocolate cake. The desserts pretty much left us speechless. This place made us really really happy.

Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing environment. Hulya made sure my family event was flawless.

Nice restaurant. The ambiance is great. Perfect for a dinner evening with a significant other. My wife loved it.

Friendly, nice place and taste food.

One of my favorite french restaurants in town. The steak was cooked to perfection, and they have amazing brunch. The interior and ambiance makes you feel as if youre living in historic Paris. One of my favorite local spots to go to for a special occasion.

So tasty. I wish I could remember our servers name because she was adorable and so nice. The hanger steak and creme brulee are delicious. The decor is cute and very romantic. Patio seating is a little crowded.

Tasty french brunch food. I would just ditch the pop music for French jazz or classical in the mornings.

Love the ambiance and service. Kitchen was quick and brunch was good.

Exquisite yet non-fussy food in a warm, intimate setting. Gorgeous period decor. Bar has a traditional absinthe fountain, which we enjoyed. Karen made us feel very welcome, and the waiter was knowledgeable & attentive. Solid wine rec. Standout dishes were the scallop small-plate & swordfish special, but everything was delicious. Reasonable price for what you get. Will def come back!

Great food - filet mignon cooked to perfection. Loved the ambiance and decor. Excellent service and would definitely return.

Excellent food and service. Staff extremely friendly and attentive.

Beautifully romantic and cozy location! Excellent food, especially the lamb which is to die for! Make sure to ask for the apple tart for dessert. You won’t regret it!

Romantic and fabulous French food what more can I say. This is a great place to go for special occasions, or a tete-a-tete in the private two person booths they have. It is like you are almost in your on private dining room. I would definitely reccomend the following menu itemsFrench Soup (one of the best I ever had),Escargot au Beurredail (sauteed snails in garlic, paraley butter)Carredagneau aux Herbs (herbs mustard crusted rack of lamb with an herbed patatoe cake,wit a rosemary jus)Truite Farcie ( Rainbow trout stuffed with lobster, goat cheese, roasted fingerling potatoes, lemon mustard beurre blanc sauce)Trio Creme Brulee (Vanilla, orange, & extremely decadent chocolate)Tart au Citron (Lemon curd, Creme Chantilly, Fresh mixed berries)

Very well planned outside seating. Excellent service and delicious brunch.

The drinks were solid, but Bistro Bis has the edge on food.

Super cute place, very covid compliant. We had a great salmon and french onion soup. The interior is very chic, excited to sit indoors next time I visit! HIGHLY recommend tarte aux pommes. It was simply devine!!

Excellent food and warm service. Cozy environment inside. Escargot au beure is delicious. Great place for date dinner.

Refreshing, classic French cuisine 😍🤗🇫🇷🇺🇸🗼🗽French Onion Soup, Filet Mignon with Roasted asparagus, potato au gratin and port wine sauce and a pear poached in red wine and enhanced with ice cream, chocolate sauce and cream.

Lambs is undercooked. Medium = rare from other places

This review is for their brunchPastry basket- 5*Mozzarella and beet salad- 5*Service-5*

Awesome experience! Delicious food and found my favourite wine (Barbaresco from Italy), perfect dinner with my girlfriend!

Good food. The Benedict is good. And my friend ordered steak, very delicious

Pastry was good, brunch was not. The English muffin for the egg Benedict was soggy and mushy. The brunch tasted very blend, not even as good as mom and pop diner for a high price

Awesome dinner. We had the (COVID-19 takeout/delivery) family style mushroom ravioli with shrimp and sautéed spinach delivered. Came with a cauliflower appetizer and crème brûlée dessert. The three course meal was amazing- it was a great treat while under so many restrictions. We saved one of the two desserts and were impressed that it was just as good the next evening. Were looking forward to going back to the restaurant for the full experience again, but this delivery option works for now!

Great service. The food was so delicious !!

Excellent staff and food. A must visit. My husband and I love dining here

The best old fashioned in DC. Great food and service to boot

Great service staff at a cozy spot. I loved my seafood dish with a half lobster tail, salmon shrimp and scallops. Delicious

Gastronomic orgasm guaranteed!Here everything falls into place: atmosphere, interior design, service, and, of course, food. Dress appropriately, youll love it. Money well spent!

Great ambiance great service awesome food and their valentines special was affordable!

Delicious food, safe distance between tables at the patio.

Great place for brunch! Kind of pricey but everything is wonderful

Wow! This place is awesome and I had no idea it was here the whole time. Nestled on Mass Ave just a quick walk from Union Station and absolutely fantastic all around. Great food, great service, cozy atmosphere. From our apps, to my amazing venison and her wonderful duck, to our dessert and sauternes, everything was perfect.

Solid brunch. Covered patio is dog friendly

Great option for sit down dining on the Senate side of capitol hill.

Staff was great and they’ve created a nice Covid-proof situation on their patio. Considering their raving reviews for brunch we were surprised to find them almost empty on a Sunday afternoon. I understand better now. While their menu looks tasty the actual food that came out was disappointing. Pastries were undercooked (probably because they came from freezing, meaning store bought. I had higher expectations from a French bistro). And their prices are too high. I mean $16 for a tarte flambee which basically consists of only flour, an onion, few slivers of bacon and a scoop of crème fraîche.

I celebrated my graduation earlier this evening in this delicious restaurant. I am glad to say that we had a fantastic evening and the place was clearly the reason for the fruitful evening. The crew helped in a sweet manner, the food was delicious and my buddies were extremely delighted. We shall definitely come back again for more joyful events. thanks very much.

Intimate, charming dining experience with a super-friendly staff. We went on a Saturday for lunch and asked to be seated in a quiet spot -- we had the room to ourselves and could hear each other speak. Dont go if you dieting. Even the vegetarian sandwich shouted calories.

320 Mass Ave NE is a trendy street of row houses turned club restaurants close to Union station. The resturant is nothing special from the street. It has an old!staircase leading to a rickety door. On entry it a reception bar and fireplace. The resturant in cosy almost romantic a sort of labyrinth to different dining areas. Service is good. I chose from the resturant week menu. Barrat salad for starter it was fresh and different portions neuaveux French. A steak pom frite with nice sauce. Glass of house Merlot. Profitoles or pear for desert. Rooms and tables for groups of places for 2 with red curtains. All the chairs are arm chairs of some sort. The decorations are red! Popular Talouse Letrec pictures. Nice plates and glasses. For two we were all in 76 dollars. 20 of that was wine by the glass. The experience was good. Relaxing to French and brazilian music. It was a refreshing. There are so unless better French cuisine in town for more. What they did was good and affordable.Brunch was popular we had reservations which is way to do on the internet. It appears to work. Brunch is no problem to park on street near by. The evening may be more challenging. Probably not good with children. Would spoilt atmoshere. nice

Great value, staff was excellent and overall nice atmosphere!

An experience to be repeated. I had the grilled lamb and my friend had the shrimp and wild mushroom ravioli. The wait staff was very attentive and polite. The food came to our table in good time. The lamb was done expertly and seasoned well. There were fish options that I am excited to try on my next visit. I will definitely return amd recommend to anyone looking for a quaint and quiet dining experience.

We had a great experience here. We gave them the very difficult task of catering to three Vegans - at a french restaurant 😅 but they deliver with amazing ratatouille. I heard that the steak and burger and escargot were also amazing! Our waiter was absolutely amazing and made the whole experience (lovely French lady with long brown hair and a nose ring 😍)Only the lady greeting us at the door (owner?) didn’t have the best attitude in my opinion - maybe because we were vegan/difficult?

Excellent food and the staff is amazing

Some of the best French food that Ive tasted in the city. Rock fish was a must have.

I prefer this restaurant a lot. It has a happy air. The meals are good. the service is efficient and the personel is professional. The pay is modest. very much recommend.