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Marcel's

2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC, DC 20037 (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)
(202) 296-1166
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Ranked #1 of 1,608 restaurants in Washington DC
Price range: $35 - $50
Cuisines: Belgian, French, Seafood
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End
Cross street: 24th and 25th
Transit: Foggy Bottom Metro
Description: Since 1999, Chef Wiedmaier infuses his Belgian heritage into Marcel's elegant haute French flagship restaurant. Regularly topping the best-of-lists in the nation's capital, in 2011 and 2012, it was rated the top restaurant for food by Zagat as well as one of the top five restaurants for service.
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Marcel's is a very very nice restaurant. Very romantic. The food was good...not spectacular but good. I had the lamb wrapped in phyllo which I enjoyed and my girlfriend had the Boudin Blanc which did not go over well. We had a very tasty lobster bisque to start as well as the scallop appetizer and both were very tasty. There... More

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Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

We were concerned we'd be rushed for time, but these guys have it down to a science. In an hour we had a three course meal without ever feeling rushed and they got us a car service to the theatre afterward. The food was amazing and the ambience was lovely. Go for it.

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See 5 more reviews by Cathe M for Washington DC
Vermont
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW via mobile

A dining experience, to say the least. We came upon Marcel's based on Trip Advisors reviews. Rated #1 in Washington DC-- WOW-- now that's a huge statement. We ate here on a Friday evening and I was expecting it to be much stuffier than it was. The energy level was high and the waitstaff upbeat, attentive with being unassuming. Choices... More

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wa. st.
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The food was good but not great. The service was very good. I would not recommend Marcel's unless you don't mind paying too much for good food.

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See 5 more reviews by larryoWa_St_ for Washington DC
Toronto, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We went here as a group to this wonderful restaurant. I have to say that their presentation was second to none, and I've eaten in many Michelin star and super high quality restaurant. Their timing and pace of the food was excellent and I have to say I had simply the most enjoyable time with the company and exquisite quality... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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23 reviews 23 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I went online for the top 10 restaurants in DC and Marcel's was one of them. I believe it was listed as 3 or 5 by trip advisor but I would list it higher. In my opinion it was better than Blue Duck Tavern or Adour, who didn't even know what a VO manhattan was. The menu is a tasting... More

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Toronto, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Being from Europe this restaurant offered nice typical complex higher end European restaurant dishes....I love the American restaurants and the typical American dishes and quality of produce, but do miss the complexity of higher end European dishes. The sauces, the combination and complexity of tastes....Marcel's offers all....with great American service and charm. And reasonable prices. Simply perfect. Now only if... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Marcel's is a gem of the French culinary experience. The attention to detail of the service is spectacular and I did not notice a single beat that was missed. If you are in Washington, D.C. and you are craving an excellent French meal, look to Marcel's. I went there for a special evening with my special lady. The bison strip... More

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See 3 more reviews by Tyler S for Washington DC
Northern Virginia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Love this place!!! There's something for everyone--from a 4-course tasting menu for people who eat less, or 7-course for people who need a little more. You also get to pick whatever you want for your courses. The menu is laid out in front of you and just choose what item you want for each course--you can choose the same dish... More

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See 3 more reviews by Sweet P for Washington DC
Shelbyville, Kentucky
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I had gone on Trip Advisor before we left for DC, and I found this gem. I made a list of about five restaurants in the Georgetown area that sounded good and had the front desk people "review" them for me. The fine staff at Avenue Suites told me the food was delicious at Marcel's, and they took me outside... More

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