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Josephine - Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Josephine - Old Town

4.6
4.6
679 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Welcome to Josephine, a French brasserie located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Inspired by classic Parisian eateries, Josephine brings the timeless charm and culinary traditions of France to the local dining scene.
Josephine’s kitchen is helmed by Executive Chef Matt Cockrell, whose skilled approach is technique- and ingredient-focused, pairing with Josephine’s beverage program which is anchored by 350 French wines, 12 unique cocktails, and a focused selection of draft and bottled beer and cider rounds out the beverage program.
The ambiance at Josephine is warm and inviting, with antique millwork, vintage lighting (including pendants that once hung in the Paris Metro), and a large dining room overhung by a vaulted skylight. With 220 indoor seats, one of Old Town’s classic bars, a third-floor hideaway lounge and champagne bar (complete with fireplace), and an intimate courtyard seating 25, Josephine has space and setting for every occasion.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 53 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 679 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    French

679 Reviews
  1. Oldtownsenior

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for an elegant lunch. Jambon e beurre sandwich is warm. Tasty but not traditional. Opera cake is lovely. Vegetarian sandwich is good too

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  2. BYOBPreferred

    Washington DC

    56 reviews

    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited menu. Wine 3+ x retail. French only, mostly obscure.

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  3. ElisaS

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. We enjoyed every dish. We loved that it had so many Gluten Free options. Thank you for such a wonderful time. Will definitely come back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the drinks were amazing! Definitely will be back.

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  5. GeoffreyL

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my Birthday and the took care of me for a great experience!

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  6. JessicaY

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my husband's military retirement, and the entire staff went out of their way to take care of us. We were overwhelmed with the kindness. Thank you for not just a wonderful meal, but also a beautiful memory.

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  7. EvelynW

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m visited multiple times and have always been very pleased. I will be back soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I love this place. We’re both in the industry and we recognize an excellent service with great food.

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  9. TamiO

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had delicious macaroni gratin, Josephine’s and the real star of the show: trout almondine. All were excellent. I had my favorite classic martini service and my friend had Josephine’s old fashioned, which she said was very smooth.

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  10. MAO02

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food for lunch. Service was a bit slow, but it didn't bother us. Would recommend.

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FAQs

Josephine - Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 683-1776.

Josephine - Old Town is rated 4.6 stars by 679 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Josephine - Old Town

109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3119

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King St. and South St. Asaph is our closest intersection.
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Café, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    King St-Old Town Metrorail Station is roughly a 15 minute walk from us; Braddock Road Metrorail Station is roughly a 20 minute walk and also has shuttle pick ups every half hour.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Cockrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-1776
  • Private party facilities
    Discover the perfect setting for your next gathering at Josephine. We offer a range of options to accommodate parties of various sizes. Whether you are planning an intimate family celebration or a large corporate event, let us take care of the details!
  • Private party contact
    The Private Events Team: (703) 913-6117
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