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Matisse, Washington, DC

Matisse

4.8
4.8
1720 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

To our dear friends and loyal customers,

During this time Matisse will continue to offer our pickup and delivery options. Starting March 30th, our restaurant will operate 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday.

To ensure availability please make your reservations now.

To continue to safely serve you, and hopefully provide some comfort and deliciousness to your home. Matisse will continue offer curbside pickup from the hours of 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday.

Orders can be placed over the phone by reaching us at (202) 244-5222 or ubereats and doordash for delivery.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 244-5222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fritz Siegfried
  • Catering
    Matisse Restaurant offers full catering services. Please inquire further by contacting Fritz Siegfried or Deanna Siegfried at 202 244 5222. .
  • Private party facilities
    175 seated, 2 floors; 200 cocktail style
  • Area
    Tenleytown
  • Cross Street
    Fessenden
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), as well as Tenley AU Metro. Matisse is located in between these two stops. We are located 3 1/2 blocks south of Mazza Gallery.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matisse delights with "extremely delicious, reliable dining" and "outstanding service." Known for its "lovely ambiance" and a menu featuring favorites like soft shell crab and mushroom fettuccine, this neighborhood gem offers a consistent experience. While noise can be an issue, attentive staff and creative cocktails ensure a memorable visit.

1,720 Reviews
  1. Noel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    254 reviews

    5.0

    254 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food that is consistently good. The duck two ways was great. As was the rockfish, shrimp pasta, and Pearl River salmon. The service was great, and the atmosphere is beautiful. There is a very nice selection of wines by the glass, and a full list by the bottle. We always enjoy our dinners at Matisse!

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  2. Joanne

    VIP

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, wonderful service and beautiful atmosphere!

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  3. Susan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Matisse is a wonderful restaurant. Great food and wonderful ambiance. Tonight there was a party upstairs and the service was unusually slow. Too bad the kitchen didn’t prepare for the extra people so everyone would not have to wait so long. Please do not post!

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  4. Teresa

    VIP

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal, service was excellent; they allowed us ample time to chat and never rush us. Wonderful experience

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  5. David

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely, very tasty meal at Matisse which is so consistent and never disappoints.

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  6. Marc

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I asked for a quiet table and, as a result, we were seated in a small, pleasant upstairs room. I can't attest to the noise level elsewhere in the restaurant, but we enjoyed wonderful food, excellent service, and the rare ability to have a nice conversation.

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  7. Joseph

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The reverse brought our drinks after the first course. Very poor service.. sent drinks back.. food okay.. but small portions.. very loud .. we won’t go back.. sadly.

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  8. Joseph

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great omelette.. best I’ve head in DC… served perfect temperature.. service attentive and efficient..

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  9. Konstantinos

    VIP

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just perfect! Food and service was 5 star. Dessert was super.

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  10. lynn

    VIP

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    1.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to ask 3 times for a glass of wine.. Lighting so bad one needed a flashlight.. People at the bar made a lot of noise.. Restaurant was not what it was .. Will not return

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Matisse does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Matisse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 244-5222.

Matisse is rated 4.8 stars by 1720 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Matisse

4934 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fessenden
  • Area
    Tenleytown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line), as well as Tenley AU Metro. Matisse is located in between these two stops. We are located 3 1/2 blocks south of Mazza Gallery.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fritz Siegfried
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 244-5222
  • Catering
    Matisse Restaurant offers full catering services. Please inquire further by contacting Fritz Siegfried or Deanna Siegfried at 202 244 5222. .
  • Private party facilities
    175 seated, 2 floors; 200 cocktail style
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