La Bohème
✨ Vibe
A chic and intimate "perch up top" that blends sophisticated, refined elegance with a warm, creative energy, perfect for an evolving and inspired culinary journey.🍸 Best For
Elegant date nights, milestone birthday celebrations, caviar enthusiasts, and adventurous foodies seeking world-class cocktail pairings.🔥 Highlights
- Evolving Themed Menus: Recognized as one of the best wine bars in D.C., this venue features a rotating 6-course prix fixe experience with inspired themes ranging from Tim Burton-inspired concepts to deeply flavorful Miyazaki-themed menus.
- Artisanal Cocktail Pairings: While the wine list is exceptional, the bar team specializes in unique cocktail pairings that offer bold, creative flavors specifically designed to enhance the layers of each dish.
- Premier Caviar Service: Enjoy a sophisticated happy hour featuring beautiful caviar presentations, fresh oysters, and a premier selection of Champagne in a stylish Georgetown setting.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Located on the upper level of the historic row house shared with its award-winning sister restaurant, Apéro; reservations are highly recommended for the tasting menu.
- Look out for exclusive seasonal events like "Champagne & Stardust" for a festive and upscale nightlife experience.
🔄 Weekly Events
🥂 Nightly Champagne & French Fare at Apéro
Apéro offers a nightly selection of champagne, wine, and cocktails alongside French fare and a rotating selection of sustainably farmed caviar in an elegant yet playful atmosphere.
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La Bohème is a prix fixe dining concept situated on the upper level of Apéro, a historic row house wine bar in Georgetown. Known as a "perch up top," the venue joined the award-winning Champagne and caviar destination in 2023.
Opera Review: ‘La Bohème’ presented by The Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art at Hartke Theatre, Catholic University of America
La Bohème was presented by The Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art at the Hartke Theatre, featuring a stellar performance by students and the CUA orchestra under Maestro Simeone Tartaglione. This production of Puccini's classic opera was noted for its atmospheric set designs, Victorian-style costumes, and strong vocal performances by lead singers Hyo-Chang An and Natalie Barsoum.
A daunting classic opera comes to life in ‘La Bohème’ at Catholic University
La Bohème at Catholic University’s Hartke Theater showcases a powerful student production of Puccini's classic opera, featuring standout vocal performances and a live pit orchestra. The production by the Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art successfully captures the emotional trials of bohemian life in 19th-century Paris through impressive staging and understated acting.
We Got A First Look At This Tarantino-Themed Tasting Menu Inside A Georgetown Row Home
La Bohème offers an immersive, rotating tasting menu experience in a Georgetown row home situated above its sister restaurant, Apéro. Led by an all-female and Latina executive team, the venue features themed seasonal menus, such as a multi-course culinary tribute to the films of Quentin Tarantino.
Georgetown’s Chic New Tasting Room Opens With a Tim Burton-Themed Menu
La Bohème is a stylish tasting room located above the Michelin-listed Apéro in Georgetown, offering immersive, artist-themed dining experiences. The venue features rotating seasonal prix-fixe menus that celebrate iconic figures like Tim Burton through modern American cuisine and rare French spirits.
Recent Reviews from Google
Caviar happy hour is fun. Overall a pretty good deal for georgetown. Food is good but not consistent, chicken was slightly over cooked which is a little disappointing given the price point. However,...
An incredible dining experience we did for my girlfriend's birthday! 6 courses with matching wine or cocktail pairings was absolutely the right move, even if we could hardly move at the end. Would...
100/10 experience here. Food was incredible. We had the lobster & tomato bisque, French onion soup and butternut squash béchamel lasagna. Our server was fun and helpful, and the atmosphere was perfect...
This was our third visit to La Bohème, and each time feels like a new favorite. The space is intimate and stylish with just enough mood to make it feel like you’re dropping into the themes they...
Excellent HH, caviar service was lovely and the presentation was beautiful. Don’t skip the oysters. My server Brian was so kind and helpful. Will definitely return and highly recommend!!