La Bise Menu
Welcome to La Bise, a culinary gem nestled near The White House, at 800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC. This restaurant captures the essence of French dining with a contemporary twist. From the moment you step in, the chic decor sets the stage for an unforgettable experience.
La Bise showcases a thoughtfully curated menu brimming with delight. Start with the Gougeres, perfectly puffed cheese pastries, or savor the Spanish octopus, a testament to the restaurant’s artistry. For mains, indulge in the Alaska Black Cod, renowned for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, or the Grilled Snapper paired with a divine coconut-lobster bisque that elevates the flavors.
The service is as noteworthy as the cuisine, with attentive staff ensuring your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional. As patrons leave, many express their eagerness to return, making La Bise a must-visit for food lovers seeking elegance and exquisite taste.
Desserts
Apricot Souffle
Lemon-thyme creme anglaise
Ginger-Honey Bavarois
Mango, honeycomb candy, sable
Earl Grey Chocolate Tart
Puffed rice, peaches, chantilly cream
Paris Brest
Candied almonds, hazelnut tuile
Selection Of Domestic And Imported Cheese
Honeycomb, candied nuts, preserves, pecan raisin bread
Gougeres
36-month aged comte espuma
Citrus-Cured Ora King Salmon
Calamansi, shishito pepper, basil, cucumber consomme
Chilled Melon Soup
Bayonne ham, local cucumber, santa claus melon, basil
Local Tomato Salad
House made ricotta, pine nuts, basil, piquillo pepper vinaigrette
Salad Classique
Local greens, stone fruit, fennel, feta, calamansi vinaigrette
Beef Tartare
Egg yolk emulsion, locally foraged greens, variation of onion, french bread
Butter-Poached Maine Lobster
Summer corn, celery, preserved lemon, sauce americaine
Spanish Octopus
Fregola sarda, fennel, tarragon, sea-tomato broth
Hudson Valley Foie Gras
Brioche, local peach, basil, hazelnut
Berkshire Pork Belly
Peanut, local watermelon, avocado, cucumber, cilantro-sauce vierge
Premiers Plats
Plats Principaux
Summer Corn Risotto
Creme fraiche, serrano pepper, parmigiano-reggiano
Brioche-Crusted Halibut
Kyoto carrots, gulf shrimp, ginger, crispy potato, orange-carrot reduction
Ora King Salmon Coulibiac
Puff pastry, mushroom duxelles, herbed rice, dill, sauce mousseline
Amish Chicken
Black trumpet mushrooms, little gem lettuce, croquette, sauce vin jaune
Barbarie Duck Breast
Summer corn, local blueberry, confit leg, huckleberry jus
Shenandoah Valley Lamb Loin
Glazed shoulder, summer squash provencal, eggplant, piquillo pepper jus
Steak Frites
House made french fries, local greens, roasted garlic butter, sauce bearnaise