La Bohème
Georgetown, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A strong pick for a Georgetown date night or small celebration if everyone wants a full tasting-menu experience. La Bohème is less useful for takeout, bar dining, or à la carte flexibility; its appeal is the intimate upstairs room, seasonal artistic themes, wine program recognized by Wine Spectator in 2026.
About La Bohème
La Bohème in Washington, D.C. is a seasonal Modern American tasting-menu restaurant with artistic themes. The price is $125 per person, so the best expectation is a planned dinner centered on the tasting-menu experience.
Smart casual is the dress code: polished enough for a special dinner, without requiring formalwear. The clearest recognition is a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026.
Book this for the themed tasting-menu experience
La Bohème’s format is a seasonal Modern American tasting menu with artistic themes. That makes it well suited to diners who want a curated dinner built around that format.
For the right diner, the format is the point. If everyone at the table is comfortable with a tasting-menu structure, La Bohème is a direct choice for a focused dinner in Washington, D.C. If the group needs a different kind of restaurant plan, consider other Washington, D.C. dining options instead.
Because only the tasting-menu format, price, hours, dress code, cuisine, recognition are here, plan around those known details. Confirm any additional needs directly with the restaurant before booking.
The strongest use case is a planned dinner in Washington, D.C.
La Bohème has a clear lane: a $125 seasonal Modern American tasting menu with artistic themes, smart-casual dress, dinner service Tuesday through Saturday.
Dinner service is listed Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30–9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 5:30–10 PM, the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday.
In short: book La Bohème when the tasting-menu format is the reason for the evening, not when the group needs a different restaurant format.
Use to plan the rest of the night
Use to compare La Bohème with other Washington, D.C. dining options, then plan around the basics: $125 per person, smart-casual dress, dinner service Tuesday through Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- 2622 P St NW Upstairs, Washington, DC 20007
- Website
- labohemedc.com
- Phone
- (202) 525-1682
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, 20-seat upstairs dining room in Georgetown with a seasonal, art- and literature-inspired tasting menu format, likely featuring dim, cozy lighting and a refined yet creative atmosphere focused on multi-course pairings.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to La Bohème in Washington, D.C.?
If you want something other than La Bohème’s $125 seasonal Modern American tasting menu, compare it with other Washington, D.C. dining rooms that offer a different format.
Can I eat at the bar at La Bohème?
The details describe La Bohème as a $125 seasonal Modern American tasting-menu restaurant. If bar seating matters to your plan, confirm that directly with the restaurant before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Bohème?
Dinner is the service period. La Bohème is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30–9 PM and Thursday through Saturday from 5:30–10 PM; it is closed Sunday and Monday.
How far ahead should I book La Bohème?
Book once your date is set. The schedule is dinner service Tuesday through Saturday, with a $125 per-person tasting menu.
Is La Bohème good for a special occasion?
La Bohème can fit a special occasion if you want a $125 seasonal Modern American tasting menu with artistic themes in Washington, D.C. It also has a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026.
What should I wear to La Bohème?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for polished, comfortable clothing suitable for a tasting-menu dinner.
