Le Chat Noir Restaurant. A French Restaurant and Bistro in washington D.C.

Pleased to greet you in our Art Nouveau bistro style setting.
The fresh produce we use stand as a guarantee of delicious and tasty meals, that will satisfy your appetite in a relaxing and friendly ambiance.

Enjoy a delightful experience, discover our delicate French cuisine:
our extensive choice of galettes (buckwheat crepes), the daily specials, a wide range of tantalizing desserts and a variety of delightful dishes inspired by traditional French cuisine.

Le Chat Noir Restaurant opened its door in 2005 in the Friendship Heights neighborhood. Sam & Marie intended to share their experience in the hospitality and restaurant business as well as their love for Art Nouveau, offering delicious meals in a bistrot-style environment and hoping to develop a charming ambiance that could become a modern homage to the joyful spirit of the Belle Époque.