RIS
9 expert reviews
“Ris Lacoste's long-awaited restaurant offers sophisticated comfort food.”
– Washington Post
Frommer's
"Ris is easy to like: delicious comfort food in a comfortable setting, at affordable prices." Full review
Zagat
4.5
"If only the "government was run as well as" Ris Lacoste's West End New American bistro sigh surveyors, citing "gold-star" service and a "polished kitchen"." Full review
BlackBook
"Single-syllable restaurateur hunkers on ground floor of Ritz-Carlton residences."
Gayot
14.0
"At long last, Ris Lacoste, formerly executive chef of 1789 Restaurant, has opened her own restaurant, featuring creative American comfort food." Full review
Time Out
"Ris Lacoste, who earned her stellar reputation as former executive chef of Georgetown’s classic 1789, struck out on her own with this comfortable West End restaurant." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Signature restaurant from Ris Lacoste of 1789 fame."
Where
"Ris Lacoste in her own “French cafe” with multi-space design, sophisticated comfort food (daily specials plus Sunday brunch)." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Ris Lacoste helms the stove at this terrific neighborhood spot, a draw for diners in the company of family, business associates and lovers alike." Full review