Central Michel Richard

Washington, DC · French restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Washington
#859
of 2672 restaurants
City Percentile
55%
rating percentile
Address
Central Michel Richard, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Phone
(202) 626-0015
Website
www.centralmichelrichard.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Central Michel Richard is a restaurant located in Washington, DC. It is one of 2,672 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Washington city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Central Michel Richard

Michel Richard's American bistro with a French accent opened in 2007 to rave reviews winning the James Beard Award for 2008 in Best New Restaurant in USA. Central continues to receive accolades in prominent local and national publications, including:... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Stephanie B · Feb 2026

From out of town, and my coworker and I wanted a nice meal after walking around the city all evening. Most definitely a must-try when you're in the area. Mei was amazing! She had great suggestions and helped me pair a nice port with dessert. I will be returning if I find myself in D.C. again!

★★★★★ 5.0 Melissa M. Muir · Sep 2025

I've never been disappointed in this restaurant. Everything is always spot on perfect. My girlfriend said the chicken nuggets have now ruined her, as she will not be able to enjoy "normal" nuggets again. The risotto croquettes are tiny fried balls of truffled heaven.

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Russell · Feb 2026

This place exceeds all expectations! Our waiter Carlos brought us an order of their croquettes "just because he thought we would enjoy them". He was correct! The food is thoughtfully prepared to perfection. The atmosphere is on par with a Michelin Star restaurant. If you haven't experienced this place you are truly missing out. We can't wait to go back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kara R · Feb 2026

The food here is so incredible. The other reviews echo that. The highlight was our waiter, Carlos. He had such a bright, fun personality. Great food coupled with wonderful wait staff is all the difference in the experience. Would highly recommend. You will not be disappointed (except with the bill maybe 😉).

★★★★★ 5.0 Javier Perez · Oct 2025

An unforgettable meal! The steak was, without a doubt, one of the best I've ever had—perfectly cooked (medium rare), incredibly juicy, and packed with flavor. An absolute must-order. I can't wait to come back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

French restaurantAmerican restaurantBrunch restaurantCocktail barRestaurantWine bar

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