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CENTRAL MICHEL RICHARD


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4.0 of 5 stars 170 ratings
170 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
60
4.0 of 5 stars
67
3.0 of 5 stars
27
2.0 of 5 stars
9
1.0 of 5 stars
7
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#11 of 1,187 restaurants in Washington DC
  • Cuisines: American, French, Bistro
  • Price range*: $25-$100

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5 of 5 stars
NewYorkbigtraveler   2 contributions
New York
Oct 12, 2009

Everything was excellent - nice varied menu and a wine list with good bottles at good prices at boith the low and high end of the spectrum. more

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3 of 5 stars
suncinwong   9 contributions
azusa
Oct 12, 2009

I was a little disappointed in Central, having dines at 2 other Michel Richard restaurants. The bacon & onion tart was delicious, as were the cheese puffs. The entrees were oddly oversized, and not at the level of sophistication one would expect. Also, I had the worst chocolate mousse ever. I'd be willing to give it another try, but not... more

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2 of 5 stars
hecnoz   16 contributions
Washington DC
Oct 8, 2009

Foodies seem to love this place for its atmosphere and seemingly exotic dishes and great presentation of the food. We found the food mediocre at best. I could cook such a better meal at home for a tenth of the price. The presentation is nice; food plates are decorated well, but this masks the little amount that you're given. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 16, 2009

My favorites are cheese balls and fish & chips- paired with a French 75 and I am in heaven.... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 11, 2009

The chocolate bar dessert is to die for! Impeccable service! more

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3 of 5 stars
drivinggirl   21 contributions
nj
Jul 30, 2009

I am not a fan of Washington food. I find it to be overwhelmingly mediocre especially if you are from Manhattan or Philly. This restaurant is no excpetion. The wait staff was not that friendly and recommended only the most expensive items on the menu but said everything was excelllent. She also looked very discouraged that I had not ordered... more

Lovely
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4 of 5 stars
richnindy   139 contributions
Indianapolis
Jul 13, 2009

Nice, loud restaurant. The food is excellent, service very attentive. Highly recommended. more

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5 of 5 stars
MeganRAnnapolis   58 contributions
Jul 5, 2009

Delicious french food! more

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Jul 1, 2009

It's cliche but true... more

Excellent
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4 of 5 stars
Truckstop39   16 contributions
Charleston, South Carolina
Jun 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We had an excellent dinner at Central Michel Richard. The restaurant is attractive with a sleek Scandinavian look (my impression, anyway). We had 8 PM reservations and we were seated promptly near the semi-open kitchen. It was interesting to watch the meal preparation and plating activity. Noise level in the restaurant is a bit greater than I prefer, but many... more

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CENTRAL MICHEL RICHARD Address

1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
Tel: 202-626-0015
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.