Named D.C.’s top French restaurant of 2023 (Washingtonian magazine), Chef Cedric opened Convivial in November 2015 to accolades and rave reviews. The menu has evolved to be reminiscent of the bistro fare found on the streets of the French towns in which Cedric grew up.
Classy, hip spot with colorful accents serving imaginative French-American fare & craft cocktails. Based on 954 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
801 O St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 525-2870
Social Profile: 
Hours
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
5–9 PM
Hours might differ
|
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
Menu
… View more
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
John Myrick
Exceptional food and staff make this a place worthy of 5 stars. Our Server was very helpful and knowledgeable regarding the menu selections. The escargot was exceptional, and our entrees were outstanding. Very reasonably priced; I would rate it as one of the finest restaurants in the city. We will definitely be back. Convival has our highest recommendation.
… more
Idalee DiGregorio
What an amazing meal. So classic French and so beautifully executed. The carpachio was stunning and the cassoulet flavorful and fill with yummy ingredients. The consumme stole the show! Our waiter Carlos was so fun and attentive.
… more
Vy H.
Had an amazing dinner here last night for dinner! Wasn’t crowded for a Thursday but we had made reservations in advance through Resy.
… more
Matthew Laudone
Really enjoyed everything about this spot. Great space food and staff. The cassoulet is pretty dynamite and overall everything was excellent.
… more
Nikolaos Giannopoulos
Truly some of the best food I’ve had on a date night! My partner and I went to celebrate Valentine’s day, and the experience was excellent. Highly recommended if you’re feeling French and are looking for high-quality food and well-sized portions.
… more
Abigail Carpenter
Dino was our server. Very polite, prompt, checking in with us at convenient times. We sat on the patio and he offered us bug spray (for the mosquitos right away). The food was phenomenal. I had the cassoulet and the duck skin was perfectly crispy, the meat tender and flavorful. My boyfriend had the the steak, which was perfectly cooked and served with the most delicious fries. Our sincere compliments to the chef and staff.
… more
Lily Yeung
Out of the 5 dishes we got, 2 were tasty. To start, we got the bluefin tuna (tasty) and pate (medicore). For entrees, we got the porkchop and steak (both mediocre).
… more
Mark Courseille
Amazing dinner, friendly staff. Delicious food from start to finish!
… more
Matthew Rathbun
This was literally the best brunch experience I’ve ever had in my life. Convivial was recommended by a hotel staff member after hearing what I was looking for. We stopped by before they were open and they allowed us to be seated to stay out of cold. The staff was exceptionally polite, accommodating and took time to talk to us even after the crowd came in and the became busy.
… more
Underpressure Spurdog
I have had the pleasure of eating all over the world, and I am particular in my tastes. This place is fantastic. We were there for my mom’s 85 birthday. The food was amazing, the service wonderful and although the restaurant was packed, you could still carry on a conservation due to the fact that their ceiling has acoustic tiling. For fine dining, it is also reasonably priced. Now, in my top 5 places to go when I am in the D.C. area. Don’t miss it!
… more
… View more