Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar
Category: Wine Bars, French, Romantic
Neighborhood: Logan Circle
Price:
Address: 1315 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
✨ Vibe
This award-winning bistro blends Parisian charm with a high-energy, retro-chic aesthetic, featuring signature LED-lit wine walls and a warm, convivial atmosphere that feels like a vibrant escape to France.
🍸 Best For
After-work happy hours, sophisticated date nights, French country brunch, and wine connoisseurs looking for rare small-batch labels.
🔥 Highlights
- A world-class wine program curated by Director Olivier Filograsso, boasting over 75 wines by the glass with a focus on biodynamic selections and boutique French wineries.
- Refined bistro fare from Alain Ducasse alumnus Executive Chef Anthony Lemortellec, including fan-favorites like the baked Camembert, garlic-white wine mussels, and the signature "Profitonut" for dessert.
- A dynamic social experience that ranges from soulful weekend brunches with live DJs to an authentic French pastis service and a high-energy dining room led by the welcoming Maitre D, Fabio.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of their popular Happy Hour featuring $10 house wines and $12 flights, which is also available during their new Thursday and Friday lunch service.
- The venue is a Logan Circle favorite and fills up quickly—especially by 5 PM—so booking a reservation via Resy is highly recommended to guarantee a table.
🔄 Weekly Events
🍽️ Weekday Lunch
Amélie is now serving lunch featuring a two-course Bistro Menu for $26 or full à la carte lunch offerings.
🇫🇷 Weekday Lunch & Bistro Menu
Amélie is now serving lunch featuring a two-course Bistro Menu for $26 or full à la carte offerings.
🥂 Weekend Brunch
Experience a warm, vibrant atmosphere with Parisian charm during our weekend brunch service.
Happy Hour
Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials during lunch, including $8 cocktails, $12 wine flights, and $10 wine of the day.
📰 In the News
21 Fantastic Restaurants For Brunch in D.C. — Resy | Right This Way
Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar is highlighted as one of the best brunch destinations in Washington, D.C., offering soulful French cooking in a romantic setting. The venue is recognized for providing a charming atmosphere alongside its accessible and flavorful weekend menu.
An “Upscale” Neighborhood Bistro on H Street
Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar is an upscale French-inspired neighborhood destination located on Washington D.C.'s H Street. The venue offers a sophisticated atmosphere featuring a curated wine selection and classic bistro fare.
Recent Reviews from Google
We stopped by Amélie DC Bistro & Wine Bar for happy hour and absolutely loved it! We were there pretty early, only the fourth table sat, and it filled up super fast - completely packed by 5 PM on a...
Amelie is hands-down my favorite French restaurant in DC! From the moment you walk in, the staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and truly make you feel at home. Their wine list is fantastic. The duck...
Wonderful atmosphere. High energy vibe with a restaurant filled with great conversation and people. Food was excellent. Solid French cuisine without being fussy. Service was also excellent, with the...
Amelie offers very good menu. I had brunch there. The traditional omelette with Gruyere was very nice and the salad Nicoise equally nice. Lovely hostess and a super nice DJ- modern flair a good...
Without any reservations, they sat us and our kids, and converted our drinks-only table to a dinner table without any fuss. Food was fantastic rustic French fare full of flavor and without fuss. Good...
