This was some of the best food I have eaten in a very long time. Every dish was a wonderful combination of ingredients without being contrived, creative without being eccentric, and contemporary but mindful of tradition. There was a freshness to all the tastes that I find so often missing in much of the restaurant food that I eat. The... More

The food was wonderful, we enjoyed every dish we ordered. The ingredients are top quality and the seasonings are interesting and flavorful. If you don't like a lot of noise while dinning, you might be a bit disappointed. But, other than that, this place is very good and worth a try.

Hotel concierge sent us over. Food was very good and the ambiance was nice. Other than the host who didn't seem to happy to see us the staff was very friendly. Dinner took a strangely long time to arrive. We were in no hurry so it was fine even though we watched others come and go as we waited. Best... More

My wife and I met a couple of friends here for a catch-up visit. They had been before. We got a nice quiet table in a smaller side room, good lighting, fast and informed service. Creative menu, a bit pricey but very satisfied all around.

We very much enjoyed our visit to Ris, especially because we had a charming waitress who was working on become an opera singer. The quail I had was excellent with a tasty sweet-zingy glaze. My husband had the scallops, which were also very well done but here's the but - there were only 3 scallops on the plate. Granted they... More

The food at Ris is extremely good, and is consistent--which is what I want from a neighborhood restaurant. The chicken pot pie is wonderful, as are the (seasonal) mimosas with different juices and herbs (not just plain old OJ). The service is attentive, and I never feel rushed. The price point is in line with other top-notch restaurants in the... More

An amazing restaurant with an incredible personable chef - Ris Lacoste. This is where they hold Julia Child's birthday celebrations (yes even now so plan on attending the next one in August). Had the Scallop Margarita and Miso Salmon Tartar and both were full of flavour, citrus, slightly salty, light and I loved them both. Perfect portions and a menu... More

Ate here with a large group when in DC for a meeting. Our group had a separate room. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was good. The place was crowded and buzzing.

We are very fortunate that RIS is one of our many neighborhood restaurants in Washington, DC's West End. The food quality is excellent, everything is excellent - except that it's overpriced. True, this has become a toney area, with West End Bistro in the Ritz competing for high-end customers. But $40 for a steak, even a nicely prepared one, is... More