la bergerie (alexandria)

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this restaurant defies logic. how can it be so good when it goes through four chefs and two owners in three years?

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cuisines: french, basque
alcohol: full bar
smoking is section
hours of operation: monday-saturday 11:30 am-2:30 pm; monday-thursday 5:30-9:30 pm; friday-saturday 5:30-10:30 pm; sunday 5-9 pm
payment methods: gift certificates, american express, diners' club, mastercard/eurocard, visa, discover
parking availability: validated parking, street parking
attire: dressy casual
overall ratings based on user reviews:

foodrating:	10.0
servicerating:	10.0
ambiancerating:	9.0
overallrating:	9.5

posted by:  an anonymous user  on 2004-06-24

foodrating:	10
servicerating:	10
ambiancerating:	10
overallrating:	10

review: i dined at la bergerie for prom last year. with most high end restaurants, teenagers would have been served reluctantly in a condescending manner, but that wasn 't the case with la bergerie. we were served personally by the charming owner himself, laurent janowsky, he was very helpful and personable. the atmosphere was elegant and romantic: dim lights, luxurious booths, french country decor. the food was exquisite, the foie gras chaud was succulent and the duck was delicious. no complaints about the la bergerie experience, it was absolutely wonderful. if you 're looking for a romantic place to take your loved one for a special event, la bergerie is a sure thing to please.
i recommend you order the foie gras chaud

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posted by:  an anonymous user  on 2004-05-24

foodrating:	10
servicerating:	10
ambiancerating:	8
overallrating:	10

review: my husband and i went to la bergerie for our 1 month wedding anniversary. the food was simple, delicious and fantastic! the service was impeccable. it 's not a quaint, small bistro that you would expect from a french restaurant, but the dining experience was fabulous. we will return to this place for sure!
i recommend you order the beef tenderloin

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posted by:  an anonymous user alexandria on 2004-04-14

foodrating:	10
servicerating:	10
ambiancerating:	10
overallrating:	10

review: we had a very enjoyable dining experience for our first time at la bergerie, delighted with the special easter menu (great souffls!), a professional-and-friendly service (lovely french accent!). we loved it! truly recommend it! a special note for the wine list: impressive choice at very affordable prices (compare to most equivalent places in the dc area!).
i recommend you order the the souffl ! grand marnier

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posted by:  an anonymous user alexandria, virginia on 2003-04-17

foodrating:	10
servicerating:	10
ambiancerating:	8
overallrating:	8

review: truly enjoyable. having visited this establishment several times i can honestly say that i have not had a bad meal yet. the waitstaff is very attentive, as well as the maitre d '. there was no rushing and the food was prepared well.
i recommend you order the chocolate souffl

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