Cafe Colline

4.8 (911)

$31 to $50

French

4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

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2 people

20 May 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Lunch is served from 11:30 am Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for lunch are not required.
Outside seating is available.

From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.
Featuring regional French-inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.
Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00
Phone number
(703) 567-6615
Website
http://www.cafecollineva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Brendan L’Etoile
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207
Area
Arlington
Parking details
Ample Front and Back Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Accompaniments

Pommes FritesUSD 6.00

Desserts

Riz au LaitUSD 8.00
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Pots de CrèmeUSD 10.00
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What 911 people are saying

Cafe Colline reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
French
Virginia - DC Suburbs
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Colline is a "neighborhood gem" known for its "consistently excellent" food and service. Offering a cozy French bistro atmosphere, it features standout dishes like "smoked trout rillette," "crispy duck leg," and "potato-crusted salmon." The attentive staff and inviting ambiance make it perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

911 Reviews

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Laura
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful French cuisine, lovely staff, cozy atmosphere!
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ELAINE HEUMANN VIP
Washington DC38 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A small neighborhood restaurant with the best food in Arlington and attention to detail. Save for your best events.
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Whitney
Washington DC9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 6 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food was excellent. Service was not very attentive. We had to ask for plates for our appetizer. When we went there for our anniversary last time they treated us to a dessert and sparking wine for us both. So thoughtful! I put it on our reservation it was our 25th anniversary and nothing this year. They didn’t even say a word sadly. It was such a lovely gesture last time. Being a local restaurant for us we felt like they couldn’t care less we celebrated with them this time. Will be going elsewhere for our next special occasion.
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Elizabeth VIP
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is a neighborhood gem! We have visited many times and it is definitely one of the best in Arlington. All of the fish dishes are beautifully prepared and we have many favorite starters -- the chèvre with honey, the smoked trout rillette, and so much more. The house salad is perfect from the bib lettuce to the excellent vinigarette.
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Chris
Washington DC14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very nice neighborhood restaurant. Small, tables were all filled, so a bit noisy. Prices are reasonable. Have a few gluten free options and can adjust other items. Food was basically good to very good, but a couple little off-notes. Smoked trout appetizer was too salty. Cod entree had a nice sauce ,but was supposed be accompanied by leeks but instead came with spinach with no warning. Creme brulee was well done with nice sugar crust. My spouse enjoyed the onion soup and potato crusted salmon entree. However, said the raspberry sorbet was very bland.
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Brian VIP
Washington DC8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went on a Monday night and it was quieter than usual which was nice. The service was good. I had the special dish of the month which was a roast cod - it was excellent. My wife had the mussels which were good. We had the Bibb salad which was very large - you could share one salad. The only thing we missed was bread - kind of unusual for a French restaurant not to provide a nice crusty bread.
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Steve
Washington DC6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Consistently excellent food and service since it opened!!
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John
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is fantastic. Love the options. Just.so.good!
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Vivian VIP
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service was excellent. It is always consistently very good.
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Robert
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and good service. Perfect for a birthday celebration. We will be back!
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FAQs

Cafe Colline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 567-6615.

Cafe Colline is rated 4.8 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

20 May 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 35 times today

4536 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

Additional information

Area
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample Front and Back Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Brendan L’Etoile
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.cafecollineva.com/
Phone number
(703) 567-6615

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Menu

Hors d'Oeuvres

Onion Soup GratinéeUSD 14.00

Salad MaisonUSD 10.00

Pâté MaisonUSD 14.00

Foie de VolailleUSD 12.00

Entrées

Loup de MerUSD 28.00

Roast ChickenUSD 27.00

Bucatini ProvençalUSD 20.00

Steak FritesUSD 37.00

Cafe BurgerUSD 17.00

Croque MadameUSD 16.00

Accompaniments

Pommes FritesUSD 6.00

Desserts

Riz au LaitUSD 8.00

Pots de CrèmeUSD 10.00

What 911 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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