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Le Refuge Restaurant


4.0 of 5 stars 24 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: French
  • 127 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3043
  • (703) 548-4661

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4 of 5 stars
Linda_22003   14 contributions
Annandale, VA
Dec 14, 2009

My husband and I went to Le Refuge on 12/12 for the first time in many years. It's a small, intimate, delightfully retro French restaurant on one of the main streets in Old Town. My husband had a cassoulet (which will last him for most of the rest of the week), and I had Beef Wellington, liberally coated with duck... more

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5 of 5 stars
bill20   5 contributions
Northern VA
Oct 29, 2009

My wife and I have been to LeRefuge often and NEVER have been disappointed. The service is excellent and the food superb. I give this restaurant a gold start hi-five rating. Try either the Salmon or the Filet with their bernaise sauce...my goodness they are good... more

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4 of 5 stars
TakesTrips   42 contributions
NC
Jun 28, 2009
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This is a very charming French restaurant in Alexandria, on Washington St. Ambience is very warm, cozy, French. The menu is extensive and covers French food very well. Food was very good. The house salad is simple, fresh, and fabulous. My spouse and I shared a fish and crab dish, which was very good; there is an additional charge to... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jan 8, 2009
1
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Very French and old school. Good food. more

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5 of 5 stars
jddphd   22 contributions
Levallois-Perret, France
Oct 4, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Truly a piece of France transported right in the middle of Old Town. Authentic and VERY tasty cuisine, all unquestionably homemade by someone who loves his food. We enjoyed the pate and calamari for appetizers, the veal provencale and scallops for mains, and the fresh tarte framboise and coffee for dessert. It's not a budget conscious choice, but you cal... more

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5 of 5 stars
scarletletters   16 contributions
Davenport, FL
Aug 25, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I went to this place several times when I lived in the area and have never been disappointed. It is very authentic. (It has been run by a French family for over ten years.) It is a tiny place, so reservations are necessary for dinner. At lunch, reservations are unnecessary. They are closed after 2:00 pm until dinnertime. The lunch... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Aug 12, 2008

Just ok. Better restaurants nearby for less $. more

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4 of 5 stars
aps170   39 contributions
Washington, D.C.
Aug 10, 2008
1
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We absolutely loved this place! It's kind out of the way from the rest of the shops and restaurants in Alexandria, and boy oh boy is it tiny inside. Upon walking in the restaurant for the first time, you suddenly feel like everyone who's sitting down is looking at you. I think the place can hold up to 40, maybe... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 23, 2008

The restaurant is small and intimate, and the food is excellent! The calamari appetizer was delicious. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jan 17, 2008

fantastic french cuisine in a homey enviroment. Love this place. more

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Le Refuge Restaurant Address

127 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3043
Tel: (703) 548-4661
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.