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Lavandou Restaurant
For almost twenty years Lavandou has remained a charming French restaurant in Washington D.C.’s Cleveland Park neighborhood. Tucked in amongst unique storefronts on Connecticut Avenue, Lavandou's cozy glow and relaxed atmosphere lures its guests inside where they can enjoy fine southern French cuisine.
The cuisine at Lavandou is based on the essence and smells of Provence. This region along the French Riviera is famous for its rustic roots and uses only the most natural ingredients. Many of our dishes are created with tomatoes, roasted red peppers, eggplants and olives and are seasoned with fragrant garlic, rosemary, thyme and basil. These flavorful traditional dishes, prepared at length and with healthy, fresh ingredients are truly reflective of the Mediterranean style of “savior vivre.”
In the heart of Cleveland Park, Lavandou is conveniently located across from the Uptown Theater and close to the Cleveland Park (red line) metro stop.
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The cuisine at Lavandou is based on the essence and smells of Provence. This region along the French Riviera is famous for its rustic roots and uses only the most natural ingredients. Many of our dishes are created with tomatoes, roasted red peppers, eggplants and olives and are seasoned with fragrant garlic, rosemary, thyme and basil. These flavorful traditional dishes, prepared at length and with healthy, fresh ingredients are truly reflective of the Mediterranean style of “savior vivre.”
In the heart of Cleveland Park, Lavandou is conveniently located across from the Uptown Theater and close to the Cleveland Park (red line) metro stop.
209 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 209 reviews
5 stars
(70)
4 stars
(110)
3 stars
(25)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(149)
- fit for foodies(92)
- romantic(78)
- special occasion(69)
- notable wine list(20)
- good for groups(15)
Lavandou Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If you like French food, you should go here."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely place. Great steak frites and escargots. Friendly service."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Favorite restaraunt
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After 15 years of going to Lavandou, the food continues to be wonderful, staff polite and welcoming. In a world of so many changes it is great to have a neighborhood gem that continues to serve with excellence."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Short walk from National Zoo, great food, great service and overall wonderful experience."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Dining Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Would definitely go back. The food was excellent. The service was friendly and personalized. The waiter was very helpful both in the wine selection and making a choice between different entrees. Pleasant ambiance. Don't give 5's easily, but came close."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tres Bon
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lavandou is a neighborhood restaurant with excellent food and a small footprint. Wonderful for lunch or dinner."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a party of 9 for a birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a party of 9 for a birthday celebration. Food was excellent. Great combo deal of 1 app + 1 entrée for $25. Wish this applied to the entire menu but its a great deal none the less - includes the hanger steak with choice of sauce which 3 in our party ordered, or choice or mussels, which 3 more ordered. Portions were very large, especially considering the $25 combo. Service for our group was very good, with water on the table before we ordered, listing the specials twice (one for each end of the table), bread baskets after we ordered. Appetizers came out in two deliveries one right after the other, and same with the entrees so that no one was waiting. Also had three deserts: mousse, profiterole, and apple tart - all very good"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great place and food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"it is always a pleasure to go to Lavandou. it is a small and cozy place, and the food is delicious. our family simply loves it, and Florence always makes us feel at home."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good, traditional French
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good, traditional French food. Warm and friendly service."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As usual the food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As usual the food and service at Lavandou was great. The mussels were quite good as was the beet salad appetizer. I love the size of the restaurant and one feels as though they are in France."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I had an excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I had an excellent birthday celebration at Lavandou. Attentive service, tasty and attractive food, very nice ambiance. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place! Excellent food, really nice atmosphere, mussels were delicious! Will definitely go again."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
for a lovely spring evening,
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"for a lovely spring evening, we sat at a window table because the window was open with nice weather. The restaurant was very busy but pleasant and efficient service. The food was disappointing. The opening course of pate was tasteless and the fish special, dorada, was overcooked and also tasteless. The hangar steak was okay but a bit stringy. Sorry - we con't be back just for the pleasant atmosphere."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Fish dishes were very bland
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fish dishes were very bland including sea bass and monkfish."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 15 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really good French food. Attentive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really good French food. Attentive service."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have eaten at Lavandou
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have eaten at Lavandou several times prior to our early Sunday night dinner with a Living Social coupon. Food was amazing, as was the service; however, there were only 4-5 tables in use while we were there."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely Lavandou!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I returned to Lavandou after loving this place 18 years ago, as a DC resident. I enjoyed the meal and the ambiance just as much. What a lovely slice of Provence in the heart of Washington."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had not been to Lavandou
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had not been to Lavandou for about a year. It was a very pleasant evening. good service and very good food."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Well worth going!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lavandou is one of my favorite restaurants in the area since it provides unfailing high standards of food, service, and ambience. Its somewhat limited menu nevertheless has sufficient choices for any palate or diet. It has a good winelist and the wines by the glass are of excellent quality."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Although the sting was lovely,
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the sting was lovely, the service good, sadly the food was absolutely dreadful! The rilletts-pate plate, though a lovely presentation, tasted like dog food! The Salad Noisois was as tasteless as it looked dead. The salmon over salted and only acceptable. But for my $50.00 +gratutity lunch check, I expect much more than merely acceptable! Will not return! Too bad as we have s so few of GOOD French Bistros left around Metro area. This could be great if food was quality not dreadful! And a grand location off Metro and near the Nat. Zoo. Sad!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2008
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Review 21 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Three of us had dinner here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Three of us had dinner here on Easter Sunday,and as usual, the food was very good. Snails, mache salad and cucumbers rolls; lamb chops, salmon and seafood cassolette; as well as desserts were all just right! The service, however,this time was lacking. We had to ask for more water and bread, and remind them to bring the coffee. All in all though, we had a nice meal and a pleasant evening."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Good Easter Dinner Experience!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was in town to visit with our older son to visit our younger son (college student in DC area) over Easter holiday. Came to Lavandou for the their Easter special menu, and was very pleased with the experience. The appetizers (salmon tatare and potato/leek soup), lamb chops (all four of us chose this) and the desserts were very good to excellent. We were excited to be able to order some wine from a place we had visited in Bordeaux earlier in the year, which was excellent (and pricey). Overall, an very happy Easter dinner!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent and the service was great but a bit slow and inattentive after we asked for more time to review the menu."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
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Review 24 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A classy dinner experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to the Lavandou several times and have always enjoyed my meals there - perfectly cooked, lovely ambience. Service is a bit slow since the two owners (?) aim to do the dinner service with the help of a number of lesser trained or trusted other staff. However, it is always most pleasant and delicious experience to be repeated."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we enjoyed our meal and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we enjoyed our meal and the relaxed ambience. Service was very pleasant"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really liked food--I had a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really liked food--I had a risotto that was wonderful. Very pleasant neighborhood spot. Wine list short but well-thought out, with wines that go well with the food."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding service (Nahaji).
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding service (Nahaji). Seafood stew was delicious. Glad to learn about this restaurant through The Capitol Deal, and will be back."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I am trying to eat vegan and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I am trying to eat vegan and there were not many choices on the menu for me - but the ones I ordered - mushroom medley for an appetizer and vegetarian plate for en entree were excellent. Note that I didn't quiz the waiter on whether they were truly vegan (absent of meat broth, etc). I had a coupon but the meal was still expensive - if I go back it will be just for an entree - no appetizer. We had to wait quite a long time for the bill."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2010
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Review 29 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is so convenient
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place is so convenient from the Cleveland Park metro stop. Just a 2 minute walk. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. The lemon pie w/ homemade meringue was to die for!! If you order mussells, you get a whole pot! And they're the huge mussells not the puney ones. We couldn't even eat all of ours. We also had the roasted veggie app and it was amazing. We went here because we had a living social voucher. We will certainly be dining again...it really exceeded our expectations!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious as usual. Escargots
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious as usual. Escargots and steak frites can't be beat. Monkfish with eggplant also good."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Splendid, as ever. I especially
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Splendid, as ever.
I especially enjoyed the soup du jour, zucchini creme. I will try to duplicate it chez Philippe.
The cassoulet Tolouse was also delightful.
I cannot wait to return.
And the guest celebrating her birthday enjoyed my several original Lavandou-keyed and other birthday songs."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The evening at Lavandou was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The evening at Lavandou was quite lovely. I invited two friends to celebrate my recent retirement. We all ordered from the specials for the evening menu and were delighted with our food. I particularly liked the fact that the waitstaff did not rush us from our table after we had finished the main course and were enjoying coffee.
The room was comfortably filled by 7:30 p.m. and this on a Tuesday evening! A real treasure for those wanting great food, a calm atmosphere and no pretention."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 33 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The entire meal was delicious,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The entire meal was delicious, especially the hanger steak.
I will definitely return to this cozy, quiet, delectable and attentive little corneer of Provence!"
I will definitely return to this cozy, quiet, delectable and attentive little corneer of Provence!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Provencal gem in Cleveland Park
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Lavandou after buying a Capitol Deal coupon and we'll be back, coupon or not. Service was very personal. Menu, while relatively small, was quite interesting and the dishes we had were very well executed. The restaurant itself is lovely. The kicker is a different special deal each night of the week (free corkage Monday, AYCE mussels Tuesday, and so on)."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 35 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful French food with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful French food with feel of fresh ingredients. Wine descriptions were so appropriate in the wine list that I got exactly what I wanted. Service was implacable, solicitous but not overwhelming. Wish was closer to home so I could be a regular at the restaurant."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food almost ruined by
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food almost ruined by excessive noise (shouting, laughing)"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lavandou is simply fabulous.The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lavandou is simply fabulous.The food is divine and the service exceptional.
We adore this French restaurant!"
We adore this French restaurant!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food, but food took
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food, but food took forever (50 mins +). Will def. go back."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 39 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always fabulous and the staff wonderful. My favorite spot to go again and again."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 40 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time here and it was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"First time here and it was very enjoyable, great service, good food selection and all the food was great! A very nice evening."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 41 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
An Off Night?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our third visit to Lavandou in about 6 months. The first two visits were excellent. The menu has some good choices for my wife who is a vegetarian. Like our first two visits, the service was excellent. Unfortunately, the vegetarian pasta which my wife loved on our second visit, was seriously subpar this time. Pesto sauce had a bad aftertaste and the the wonderful assortment of vegetables in the dish on our previous visit were missing this time. New guy in the kitchen, or an off night???"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 42 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food. Very loud,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food. Very loud, though. Not good for a quiet conversation or those hard of hearing. The food is worth it anyway."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
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Review 43 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great leek soup. The entrees
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great leek soup. The entrees we had were both outstanding."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was wonderful. Staff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was wonderful. Staff was attentive. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Having been to this restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having been to this restaurant years ago, we were excited to get back and experience some delicious Provencal French cuisine. We found the food to be OK but not as flavorful as we had remembered. Wait service was very slow and seemed a bit overwhelmed. All and all it didn't live up to our memory or taste buds, but was still a fine meal and evening out."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Birthday Meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came here for my wife's birthday. The website had made us hopefully for a good experience, but everything was even better in person. All of the waiters spoke French with us, which was a great start. And then the food was absolutely delicious. We will be back when we next visit DC. It is worth the travel away from the normal sites."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it. Makes one feel like
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved it. Makes one feel like they are transported to southern France."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 48 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of our favorite neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants with food and service equal to many higher priced restaurants. We go here all the time."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 49 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always reliable with high
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always reliable with high quality cuisine, I especially appreciate the willingness to create a low sodium but still tasty alternative that allows me to maintain my mediacl regimen."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 50 for Lavandou Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great place, vibe, food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great food. a bit too much noise in our section of the restaurant due to a large group of people who had brought their own wine and were doing a bunch of blind tastings. the service was very good and i would highly recommend this place."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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