Bistro Cacao in Washington: photos, reviews, menu

About

Bistro Cacao, a charming culinary gem located in Northeast Washington, offers an authentic taste of Europe with a focus on French cuisine. This cozy bistro, with its antique decor and intimate chandeliers, creates a perfect setting for a fashionably quiet dining experience. Patrons can enjoy a range of dishes from the amazing beef bourguignon to the exquisite chicken cordon bleu. Delicious options like Beef Wellington and refreshing vichyssoise are also on the menu, earning high praise from diners.

At Bistro Cacao, the service is consistently highly-rated, with friendly staff like Elif ensuring an impeccable dining experience. Ideal for a meet-up with friends or a solo excursion, the establishment offers a variety of seating options including outdoor seating and curtained booths for discrete dining. Guests can savor the perfect brunch selection, or enjoy lunch or dinner, accompanied by an impressive range of beverages including cocktails, beer, wine, and coffee.

The ambiance strikes a romantic note, making it a favorite not only among locals but also tourists seeking a cozy and exquisite dining atmosphere. Healthy and vegetarian options cater to diverse dietary preferences, and the generous happy-hour menu provides a wonderful accompaniment to meals. With an average rating of 4.5 stars, Bistro Cacao is an excellent spot for enjoying delicious European fare without breaking the bank.

Price

$$$$ 50 - 100 $

Meals

Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

European, French

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegetarian options, Healthy options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Happy-hour drinks, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

4.6

based on 1,840 reviews

Google

4.5/5 987 reviews

Facebook

4.7/5 853 reviews

Ricardo Fernandez

Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This is not an easy place to review though overall I five rhem 5 stars. Great ambiance, lovely upstairs dining room. Romantic with chandeliers. Service was very good. Prices were not cheap but par for the course. The food howrver was average. Definitely french but nothing spectacular. The escargot where ok but nothing special. Same for the other items. The special was Beef Wellington which is an English dish. It was above average. as was the vichisoise. If you ask for coffee and looking for a classic french press, no good. Only italian expresso american coffee. Bottom line, lovely restaurant that could serve better quality grench food. Go for ambiance of upstairs dining rooms.

Elnara Muradova

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Delicious!!! Best French soup I have had in a long time. The atmosphere and food complemented each other. Our server Elif provided an amazing service. Will be back soon

Lisa Rice

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Bistro Cacao has been a favorite special occasion restaurant for us for at least a decade. Leaving an evening event last week, we made last minute reservations. Though the upstairs waa closed the downstairs dining room was more than enough. I enjoyed the amazing beef bourgeoisie and my hubby had the chicken cordon Bleu. That waa after we shared the amazing burratta salad. We were too full for dessert. As always, we had a fabulous time. I'll always love Bistro Cacao. 😍

What is the address of Bistro Cacao?
Bistro Cacao is located at 316 Massachusetts Ave NE, 20002, Washington, Northeast Washington, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop 8 St NE & D St NE (528 m walk)
- Bus stop Massachusetts Av NE+3 St NE (63 m walk)
- Bus stop Columbus Cir NE & Delaware Av NE (536 m walk)
- Bus station Columbus Circle, Union Station (537 m walk)
- Train station Washington Union (552 m walk)
How is Bistro Cacao rated by visitors?
Bistro Cacao has an average rating of 4.6 based on 1,840 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
What is the average price for a meal at Bistro Cacao?
The average price for a meal is 50 - 100 $ (it is cheap - $).
Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.

Bistro Cacao in Washington