A busy and esteemed DMV hospitality veteran is cooking up his next project and bringing even more European cuisine to the region. After launching beloved restaurants including Alara, Il Piatto, and-most recently-Le Midi, Hakan Ilhan is returning to the well of French dining with his latest concept, Bistro Francais reports popular Twitter feed @eat_dc.
DC foodies won’t need to renew their passports to enjoy the flavors of France-they’ll be able to simply stop in at 1200 18th Street, N.W. The restaurant is taking over the space previously occupied by Daily Grill. A liquor license application filed with the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration offers some insight into Bistro Francais’s particulars; the restaurant will have an occupancy load of 335 and a seating capacity of 225.
Diners hoping to enjoy their meals al fresco needn’t worry, Bistro Francais has them covered as well. The eatery will have a sidewalk cafe able to accommodate up to 60 visitors.
Very little information is available about Bistro Francais beyond its French cuisine and pedigree. Fortunately for DC locals, its hospitality DNA goes quite a long way. Owner Ilhan has launched quite a few area-favorite restaurants and has more than 30 years of hosting experience.
What Now DC has reached out to ownership and will update readers as details become available.
