Local, family-run institution for French standards served in intimate, rustic surrounds. Based on 401 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
127 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 548-4661
Website: http://www.lerefugealexandria.com/
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Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
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Reviews
Kathryn Welter-Savio
A new (to us) favorite in Old Town! Le Refuge was surprisingly delightful and we felt like we were back in France. The food was delicious and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. Definitely make a reservation because this place gets packed. The profiteroles were a perfect end to a fantastic evening. Very highly recommended!
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Ellie Z
Such a fun place! Our waiter was so hilarious and wonderful. We had such a great time here. The food was excellent and the ambiance of the restaurant truly has a great French bistro, cozy vibe. And of course the food is excellent and although not 100% authentic French, more of a traditional French cuisine with a slight American twist, it was still very very delicious! I ordered the duck breast which was so wonderfully done. So tender and juicy. A great time and great food! Highly highly recommend! Perfect for date night or a night out with the girls.
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Corinne Coutinho
We were a party of 8, celebrating a birthday. The restaurant is small and intimate. You feel like you’ve been transported to a Bistro in France. The service was very friendly and efficient. We enjoyed the food very much. I had a split pea soup which was tasty…it was warm, rather than piping hot, when it arrived. But I enjoyed it. My main was a trout almondine. So delicious. Would definitely recommend and intend to visit again.
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Doug Mandela
Good, nice place for valentines, busy and slow service (there seemed to be only 2 servers), but the food was good (albeit expensive).
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Rob Morris
Excellent experience here. The food was unbelievable! Super cozy spot, felt like I was back in France. Did I mention how unbelievable the food was? Probably the best I’ve had in 20 years in the DMV.
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Jillian O’Bryant
The atmosphere is very inviting, warm, and eclectic.
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Oleg Makarenko
Great place all around. Small but cozy with a genuine french bistro feel. Food is absolutely delicious. Just about anything I’ve ever ordered here was amazing. The fillet mignon, calf liver, and onion soup are the best items on the menu in my opinion. Definitely worth a visit if you love French cuisine. Make a reservation as the place gets really busy.
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Shay M
After searching reviews for a place that served liver and onions for my fathers 82nd birthday lunch, we landed here early on a Saturday afternoon.
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Harley Stine
Many years since I last dined at Le Refuge and I was delighted finding the same masterful quality of classic French country fare dropping in for lunch yesterday. I did not really drop in, I called first. Many other things have changed in over 3 decades of visiting LR but not the food nor the visual ambience.
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David Henderson
A small, intimate restaurant in Old Town Alexandria with a beautifully crafted menu, exquisite dishes, and superb service. The mushroom caps with crab meat starter was fabulous, only eclipsed by scallops that I ordered.
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