Le Diplomate Menu
Introducing the Menu at Le Diplomate
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Le Diplomate transports guests to a Parisian dining experience. The menu showcases a delightful array of classic French cuisine, renowned for its freshness and exquisite flavors. From the scrumptious brunch offerings, such as the famed French onion soup and burger, to exceptional dinner selections like the steak frites and beef bourguignon, each dish is crafted to perfection.
Guests rave about the irresistible bread service and fresh seafood, making it a must-try, especially during summer months. The ambiance is bustling, yet inviting, echoing the energy of a true brasserie. With a thoughtful kids’ menu and accommodating service, it’s a family-friendly destination that doesn’t compromise on quality. For those seeking authentic French cuisine that tantalizes the palate, Le Diplomate is a culinary gem you won’t want to miss.
Dinner Menu Daily Specials
Monday – Dorade Royale en Papillote
(gluten-free)
Tuesday – Lobster Risotto
(gluten-free)
Wednesday – Porc Milanese
Thursday – Dover Sole Meuniere
(gluten-free)
Friday – Bouillabaisse
(gluten-free)
Saturday – Filet Bearnaise
(gluten-free)
Blanquette de Veau
La Truffe
Black Burgundy
Dinner Menu Le Diplomate Fromages
A Selection of Cheeses
6.50 each
Dinner Menu Fruits De Mer
Petit Plateau*
serves 1-3 persons (gluten-free)
Grand Plateau*
serves 4-6 persons (gluten-free)
1/2 Chilled Lobster
(gluten-free)
Salmon Tartare*
(gluten-free)
Jumbo Crab Cocktail
(gluten-free)
Scallop Crudo*
(gluten-free)
Shrimp Cocktail
(gluten-free)
Top Neck Clams*
half dozen (gluten-free)
Assorted Oysters*
half dozen (gluten-free)
Belon Oysters*
Dinner Menu Hors d’Oeuvres
Charcuterie
Steak Tartare du Parc*
hand-chopped steak, capers, quail egg
Gazpacho
local tomato, red onion, crouton
Tuna Carpaccio*
leek vinaigrette
Ricotta Ravioli
plum tomato, basil
Macaroni au Gratin
cavatellli, gruyere , thyme breadcrumbs
Crispy Artichokes
garlic aioli, lemon
Gougeres
gruyere, pate a choux, fleur de sel
Escargots a la Bourguignonne
garlic-parsley butter, baguette
Mushroom Tart
pioppino mushrooms, truffle pecorino, chive
Foie Gras Parfait
wine gelee, brioche
Pate de Campagne
pistachios, pickled cipollini onions, cassis mustard
Parisian Ham
cornichon, beurre noisette, baguette
Farmer's Cheese
honeycomb, hazelnut, mint
Dinner Menu Les Salades
Salade Verte
haricots verts, radishes, red wine vinaigrette
Warm Shrimp Salad
lemon beurre blanc, avocado
White Asparagus Mimosa
citrus, egg, hazelnut, leek vinaigrette
Dinner Menu Entrees
Grilled Branzino
tapenade, roasted peppers, gigante beans (gluten-free)
Half Roast Chicken
rosemary, pommes purees, jus de poulet (gluten-free)
Rabbit Pappardelle
riesling, tomato
Moules Frites
mariniere-style mussels, pommes frites, sauce mayonnaise (gluten-free)
Burger Americain*
cheeseburger, pommes frites
Roasted Salmon
braised du Puy lentils, beurre rouge (gluten-free)
Steak Frites*
herb roasted, maitre d’butter, pommes frites (gluten-free)
Steak Au Poivre*
black pepper crusted New York strip, garlic spinach, cognac demi-glace (gluten-free)
Trout Amandine
toasted almonds, haricots verts, lemon brown butter (gluten-free)
Spaghetti
fresh summer truffle, parmesan
Beef Bourguignon
cremini mushrooms, lardons, red wine sauce (gluten-free)
Duck Confit
crispy yukon potatoes, frisee, banyuls honey gastrique
Scallops Provencal*
yukon gold potato, almond, roasted tomato, caper butter
Veal Escalope
ramps, morels, mushroom cream
Gruyere Omelette
saunders farm eggs, gruyere, fines herbes (gluten-free)
Braised Lamb Shank
lamb shank, cous cous, citrus yogurt, harissa vinaigrette
Dinner Menu Sides
Pommes Frites
(gluten-free)
Haricots Verts
(gluten-free)
Pommes Puree
(gluten-free)
Garlic Spinach
(gluten-free)
Roasted Cauliflower
(gluten-free)
Dinner Menu Dessert
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
warm madeleine
Artisanal Sorbet & Ice Cream
Tarte Bourdaloue
pear & almond tart, vanilla ice cream
Milk Chocolate Pot de Creme
creme chantilly
Tarte Framboise Pistache
pistachio cream, raspberry compote, fresh raspberries, pistachio anglaise
Millefeuille
caramelized puff pastry, vanilla custard
Profiteroles
praline, banana, vanilla ice cream, bittersweet chocolate
Baba Armagnac
creme chantilly, prune compote
Lunch Menu Plat du Jour
Chicken Milanese
chicken jus, arugula salad
Lunch Menu Le Diplomate Fromages
A Selection of Cheeses
6.50 each
Lunch Menu Fruits De Mer
Petit Plateau*
serves 1-3 persons (gluten-free)
Grand Plateau*
serves 4-6 persons (gluten-free)
1/2 Chilled Lobster
(gluten-free)
Salmon Tartare*
(gluten-free)
Jumbo Crab Cocktail
(gluten-free)
Shrimp Cocktail
(gluten-free)
Top Neck Clams*
half dozen (gluten-free)
Assorted Oysters*
half dozen (gluten-free)
Scallop Crudo*
(gluten-free)
Belon Oysters*
Lunch Menu Hors d’Oeuvres
Charcuterie
Steak Tartare du Parc*
hand-chopped steak, capers, quail egg
Gazpacho
local tomato, red onion, crouton
Tuna Carpaccio*
leek vinaigrette
Ricotta Ravioli
plum tomato, basil
Macaroni au Gratin
cavatellli, gruyere, thyme breadcrumbs
Gougeres
gruyere, pate a choux, fleur de sel
Escargots a la Bourguignonne
garlic-parsley butter, baguette
Onion Soup Gratinee
crostini, sherry, gruyere
Mushroom Tart
pioppino mushrooms, truffle pecorino, chive
Foie Gras Parfait
wine gelee, brioche
Pate de Campagne
pistachios, pickled cipollini onions, cassis mustard
Crispy Artichokes
garlic aioli, lemon
Lunch Menu Les Salades et Sandwiches
Salade Verte
haricots verts, radishes, red wine vinaigrette
Warm Shrimp Salad
lemon beurre blanc, avocado
Country Chicken Club
avocado, bacon, rosemary aioli
Chicken Paillard
picholine olive tapenade, almonds, frisee (gluten-free)
Burger Americain
cheeseburger, pommes frites
Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
cranberry walnut bread, curry mayonnaise, almond
Salade Nicoise
confit tuna, red bliss potatoes, haricots verts (gluten-free)
Croque Madame*
cotto ham, comte , bechamel, fried egg
Jambon-Beurre
parisian ham, comte , cornichon
Boeuf Roti
horseradish cream, salted caraway baguette
Lunch Menu Entrees
Grilled Branzino
tapenade, roasted peppers, gigante beans (gluten-free)
Beef Bourguignon
cremini mushrooms, lardons, red wine sauce (gluten-free)
Moules Frites
mariniere-style mussels, pommes frites, sauce mayonnaise (gluten-free)
Spaghetti
fresh summer truffle, parmesan
Trout Amandine
toasted almonds, haricots verts, lemon brown butter (gluten-free)
Steak Frites*
herb roasted , maitre d’butter, pommes frites (gluten-free)
Half Roast Chicken
rosemary, pommes purees, jus de poulet (gluten-free)
Omelette
saunders farm eggs, gruyere, fines herbes
Roasted Salmon
braised du Puy lentils, beurre rouge (gluten-free)
Lunch Menu Sides
Pommes Frites
(gluten-free)
Haricots Verts
(gluten-free)
Garlic Spinach
(gluten-free)
Roasted Cauliflower
(gluten-free)
Lunch Menu Dessert
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
warm madeleine
Baba Armagnac
creme chantilly, prune compote
Milk Chocolate Pot de Creme
creme chantilly
Profiteroles
praline, banana, vanilla ice cream, bittersweet chocolate
Artisanal Sorbet & Ice Cream
Tarte Framboise Pistache
pistachio cream, raspberry compote, fresh raspberries, pistachio anglaise
Passion Fruit Tart
almond crust , creme chantilly
Midday Menu Le Diplomate Fromages
A Selection of Cheeses
6.50 each
La Truffe
Black Burgundy
Midday Menu Fruits De Mer
Petit Plateau*
serves 1-3 persons (gluten-free)
Grand Plateau*
serves 4-6 persons (gluten-free)
12 Chilled Lobster
(gluten-free)
Salmon Tartare*
(gluten-free)
Jumbo Crab Cocktail
(gluten-free)
Shrimp Cocktail
(gluten-free)
Top Neck Clams*
half dozen (gluten-free)
Assorted Oysters*
half dozen (gluten-free)
Scallop Crudo*
(gluten-free)
Belon Oysters*
Midday Menu Hors d'Oeuvres
Charcuterie
Steak Tartare Du Parc*
hand-chopped steak, capers, quail egg
Gazpacho
local tomato, red onion, crouton
Tuna Carpaccio*
leek vinaigrette
Onion Soup Gratinee
crostini, sherry, gruyere
Gougeres
gruyere, pate a choux, fleur de sel
Escargots A La Bourguignonne
garlic-parsley butter, baguette
Mushroom Tart
pioppino mushrooms, truffle pecorino, chive
Foie Gras Parfait
wine gelee, brioche
Midday Menu Dejeuner Tard
Yogurt Parfait
strawberry jam, house made granola
Buttermilk Pancakes
Maple Syrup
Midday Menu Salads
Salade Verte
haricots verts, radishes, red wine vinaigrette
Warm Shrimp Salad
lemon beurre blanc, avocado
Midday Menu Entrees
Gruyere Omelette
saunders farm eggs, gruyere, fines herbes (gluten-free)
Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
cranberry walnut bread, curry mayonnaise, almond (available Monday through Friday)
Beef Bourguignon
cremini mushrooms, lardons, red wine sauce (gluten-free)
Burger Americain*
cheeseburger, pommes frites
Half Roast Chicken
rosemary, pommes purees, jus de poulet (gluten-free)
Spaghetti
fresh summer truffle, parmesan
Moules Frites
mariniere-style mussels, pommes frites, sauce mayonnaise (gluten-free)
Trout Amandine
toasted almonds, haricots verts, lemon brown butter (available Monday through Friday) (gluten-free)
Steak Frites*
herb roasted, maitre d’butter, pommes frites (gluten-free)
Midday Menu Sides
Pommes Frites
(gluten-free)
Sauteed Spinach
Haricots Verts
(gluten-free)
Roasted Cauliflower
(gluten-free)
Brunch Menu Le Diplomate Fromages
A Selection of Cheeses
6.50 each
La Truffe
Black Burgundy
Viennoiserie
Croissant
Pain Au Chocolat
Kouign Amann
Pastry Basket
assorted mini pastries
Paris Brest
creme mousseline, crunchy hazelnut praline
Brunch Menu Fruits De Mer
Petit Plateau*
serves 1-3 persons (gluten-free)
Grand Plateau*
serves 4-6 persons (gluten-free)
1/2 Chilled Lobster
(gluten-free)
Salmon Tartare*
(gluten-free)
Jumbo Crab Cocktail
(gluten-free)
Scallop Crudo*
(gluten-free)
Shrimp Cocktail
(gluten-free)
Top Neck Clams*
half dozen (gluten-free)
Assorted Oysters*
half dozen (gluten-free)
Belon Oysters
Brunch Menu Les Oeufs
Eggs Benedict*
ham off the bone, sauce hollandaise
Eggs Norwegian*
smoked salmon, sauce hollandaise
Poached Eggs Basquaise*
prosciutto, creamy polenta (gluten-free)
Egg White Omelette
ratatouille, goat cheese (gluten-free)
Gruyere Omelette
saunders farm eggs, gruyere, fines herbes (gluten-free)
Avocado Toast*
poached eggs, espelette, country toast
Eggs Any Style*
Brunch Menu Hors d’Oeuvres
Salmon Carpaccio*
house-cured norwegian salmon, eggs mimosa, whipped creme fraiche
Escargots a la Bourguignonne
garlic-parsley butter, baguette
Gazpacho
local tomato, red onion, crouton
Ricotta Ravioli
plum tomato, basil
Tuna Carpaccio
leek vinaigrette
Charcuterie
Gougeres
gruyere, pate a choux, fleur de sel
Yogurt Parfait
strawberry jam, house granola
Steak Tartare du Parc*
hand-chopped steak, capers, quail egg
Salade Verte
haricots verts, radishes, red wine vinaigrette
Onion Soup Gratinee
crostini, sherry, gruyere
Foie Gras Parfait
wine gelee, brioche
Macaroni Au Gratin
cavatellli, gruyere , thyme breadcrumbs
Mushroom Tart
pioppino mushrooms, truffle pecorino, chive
Brunch Menu Entrees
Country Chicken Club
avocado, bacon, rosemary aioli
Duck Sarladaise
duck leg confit, sunny side up egg, potato, sauce foyot (gluten-free)
Warm Shrimp Salad
lemon beurre blanc, avocado, parmesan
French Toast
brandied apples, vanilla chantilly cream, walnuts
Chicken Paillard
Picholine olive tapenade, almonds, frisee (gluten-free)
Steak Frites*
herb roasted, maitre d’butter, pommes frites (gluten-free)
Trout Amandine
toasted almonds, haricots verts, lemon brown butter (gluten-free)
Salade Nicoise
confit tuna, red bliss potatoes, haricots verts (gluten-free)
Moules Frites
mariniere-style mussels, pommes frites, sauce mayonnaise (gluten-free)
Burger Americain*
cheeseburger, pommes frites
Buttermilk Pancakes
maple syrup
Croque Madame*
cotto ham, comte , bechamel, fried egg
Quiche Florentine
spinach, gruyere
Beef Bourguignon
cremini mushrooms, lardons, red wine sauce (gluten-free)
Brunch Menu Sides
Pommes Frites
(gluten-free)
Pommes Lyonnaises
(gluten-free)
Bagel & Cream Cheese
Pork Sausage
(gluten-free)
Turkey Sausage
(gluten-free)
Bacon
vande rose farm (gluten-free)
Roasted Cauliflower
(gluten-free)
Brunch Menu Dessert
Artisanal Sorbet & Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
warm madeleine
Milk Chocolate Pot de Creme
creme chantilly
Profiteroles
praline, banana vanilla ice cream, bittersweet chocolate
Baba Armagnac
creme chantilly, prune compote
Passion Fruit Tart
almond crust , creme chantilly
Tarte Framboise Pistache
pistachio cream, raspberry compote, fresh raspberries, pistachio anglaise