Bistrot Lafayette

Bistrot Lafayette in Alexandria, Virginia is an adorable little restaurant specializing in French food. It was a Thursday night and it was raining cats and dogs -which maybe explains why there were only 2 tables of customers when we walked in. The atmosphere is very cozy with relaxing French music, and both of the servers spoke with a French accent which made us giggle a little with delight. Our server was attentive and funny - then we discovered that the owners were entertaining their friends at the table next to us. I'm glad, because we got fantastic service! We started with a bottle of sauvignon blanc and onion soup, which was delicious, it was piled on with gruyere cheese and a nice big piece of bread at the bottom. Then I got mussels in white wine and herbs and fries and my boyfriend got roasted chicken with fries. My mussels were ok, but his chicken was out of this world! It was juicy and tender and it was served with a sauce made from the juices from the chicken. When he asked for ketchup for the fries, the server refused gently and suggested that he try the "French ketchup" pointing to the sauce from the chicken - WOW!! It was awesome! We ended the dinner with chocolate mousse, which was yummy, but a bit too sweet. Would I go back? If I was in the area, sure, but I wouldn't seek it out. If I do go back, I know what I'm getting, the roast chicken! Tasty tasty!!

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www.bistrotlafayette.com