FAQs

You will see a 22% service charge as a line item on your bill which is distributed to all non-management employees in the form of wages & benefits. We believe this model creates better equity & stability for all employees across the kitchen & dining room.

Any additional gratuity paid on the evening of your meal is at the discretion of each guest & is not required.

Bookings are scheduled as a 2-hour experience in order to be able to honor the next guests' reservations.

Cancellations or modifications are allowed up to 24 hours prior to your booking.

Cancellations within 24 hours of the booking will forfeit their deposit.

Yes! We can make any changes up to 24 hours in advance.

The per-person deposits ($25/dinner & $10/brunch) for all reservations are fully refundable up to 24 hours prior to your reservation time.

You can make any modifications, changes or cancellations through your confirmation email from Tock up to 24 hours in advance.

Absolutely! The more, the merrier. That being said, we are a cozy spot that tends to book up in advance. Our current availability is always accessible via www.exploretock.com/lutece

Please note any allergies on your reservation. We can accommodate many allergies & other dietary restrictions but cannot guarantee this with less than 24 hour's notice.

Come as you are!

We are a neighborhood neo-bistro that can be the backdrop for a casual night on our patio, a gathering of friends exploring our menu & wine offerings, or a luxurious meal before a show at the Kennedy Center while dressed in your finest.

Yes - $35/bottle or $70/magnum for bottles that we do not feature on our wine list. Limit 2 bottles or 1 magnum.

We're always recruiting passionate and talented individuals to join our kitchen or dining room team and develop their careers with Lutèce. To apply, simply send your CV and a cover letter to info@lutecedc.com. For more information on current opportunities with our team, please check out Culinary Agents.

We welcome friendly & well-behaved pups on our patio.

To join our waitlist, click on reservations and then choose the time of your preference. After that, click on join the waitlist and it will prompt you what day and time, number of guests and experience. You can also add a note with any additional information or requests. If a spot becomes available, we will send an email letting you know!

We do not have valet parking, and recommend that guests parallel park on one of the neighboring side streets. Additionally, there are paid spaces available via SpotHero behind our restaurant.

Our reservations are released on a rolling 30-day schedule each morning at 11am.

Absolutely - please include them in the total number of guests on your reservation so we can plan for our cozy space. We do not have space for strollers in the dining room, but can store them for you while you enjoy your meal. Please note if you will need a highchair as we only have a couple in our limited space.

Due to our cozy space at Lutèce, we are able to host groups of up to 6 guests. Parties above this size are invited to reserve the restaurant as a private event. If this is of interest, we can get you all the details of how to create a special experience at Lutèce that is curated to your party.