Matisse

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   Charles

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We’ve eaten there a number and unfortunately our latest visit was not up to the standards we’ve come to expect from the restaurant. Food was unsatisfactory and service was spotty. They did make an effort to compensate, however.
   

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   debby

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was really delicious as always. And the owner/ host was very gracious. It was Saturday evening- which was very busy. The server tried his best- but he definitely could have used another staff member to lighten his load. I think it’s very difficult to get enough staff in DC at restaurants now. We enjoyed our meal and plan to return. Highly recommend.
   

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   Mark

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   On w of my favorites! Fritz and team are true professionals putting out amazing food and service from start to finish. 5 star!
   

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   Lois

   Charleston

   32 reviews

   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fist time. Stand out charm, service, and food. Look forward to returning.
   

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   Ozgur

   Washington DC

   82 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   82 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent and consistent as usual. This is a great neighborhood restaurant. You are always treated well with wonderful service and every dish is delicious and well presented. The wine list is also excellent and among the lowest mark ups I’ve seen in the area.
   

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   Semra

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was such a great experience from the moment we walked in, to sharing wine selections and specials. It was a truly wonderful time. The ambience, food quality, drinks, service and beyond. I would recommend this for any special occasion or anniversary that you have where you want to feel like you're in a true escape from all the noise.
   

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   Roy

   Washington DC

   55 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   55 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service were excellent. The Squash soup and the chocolate mousse dessert were excellent .
   

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   SR

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 7 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   I have always enjoyed the food at Matisse but lately I’ve been really disappointed by the noise level in both the front and back rooms and even at the bar in the middle. The noise is so loud it disrupts the enjoyment of the experience. It also seems that they have added tables in the front which requires the waiters to constantly move around the tables in a way that is distracting and uncomfortable. The food remains delicious although the bread only comes toasted and is so dry/stale that one risks cutting gums by biting into it. I am reluctant to return.
   

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   French

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my secret favorites which is also open on Sunday evenings. Last night the menu and food were excellent and our waiter superb! Kristian was attentive and very polite. I have been going there off and on for many years, but last night was exceptional in every way! Hats off to the chef, too❣️👍👏👏
   

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    Linda

    Washington DC

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The service at Matisse is superior to so many upscale restaurants in DC. Everyone on the staff is welcoming and well-informed. Their list of daily specials, including wine specials, are exceptional values and always delicious. If you see the duck confit spring rolls as an appetizer special, don’t miss it! We also ate delicious rockfish and steak frites. Always reliable and lovely evening.
    

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