District Bistro

A cute hidden gem of a restaurant in the middle of Wheaton. The food is super tasty and they have something for everyone. Also a nice wine selection.

The service was attentive and very friendly. The atmosphere is casual with a cute little couch corner to enjoy a drink.

We recommend this place.

Excellent food in a casual atmosphere and a needed addition to Wheaton dining choices. I've tried steak frites and rockfish at dinner and the fried oysters on a bed of greens and yams at lunch. Creme brulee for dessert. All were delicious. Reasonable prices and very good food.

We made same day reservations for a Friday. There was a momentary issue with the seating but it was quickly resolved. The A/C was a bit too strong considering it wasn't a hot day. Our server was friendly and helpful despite how busy the restaurant was that night.

Crab cake fritters:
Crunchy and a decent portion but slightly overcooked. The sauce and lemon elevated the flavor. 4/5

Charcuterie board: 3.5/5

Seafood gumbo:
Very flavorful with a decent bit of spice. 4/5

Sea scallops w/ kale lentils tomato:
The scallops were perfectly cooked. However, the flavor of the kale and lentils accompanying the dish just wasn't there. Sadly, it turns out that raw peas are lost on me. But again, the scallops themselves were great. 3.5/5

Lamb Bolognese:
The dish was creamy but not excessively. The lamb was a little gamey but we didn't mind it. The doneness of the pasta was just right. 4/5

Chocolate bread pudding:
We ordered both desserts (bread pudding and creme brulee) and waited a while to be told that they had run out of the latter. However, the bread pudding with ice cream was delicious! 4.5/5

I enjoyed my meal and I plan on returning to try out more dishes.

OMG!!! My wife and I ate at this new (November 2023) restaurant in Wheaton (across from the triangle) tonight for dinner. Blown away!!!! I have not enjoyed a meal this much in a very long time. I encourage everyone to enjoy it often!

The decor is lovely. The wait staff was super friendly and efficient. Wife’s drink was delightful. And that was before the food even came.

We started with a cheese and charcuterie board. We eat them a lot. This is the best I have had. Period. Full stop. Not just the cheese and meat but the accompaniments we perhaps even better. And the crostini were both abundant and perfectly prepared.

I ordered the homemade fettuccine with mushrooms and my wife had the lamb bolognese pasta with homemade pasta. The fettuccine was beyond words. And then I tasted hers and the flavors were the best pasta I can remember in a long time. Portions were perfect size and not enormous.

I should have stopped but I had to have dessert. A creme brûlée with with pistachios on top and some sort of little fruit. We didn’t get a picture before digging in but you can see the progress. Fabulous flavor combinations.

Only down side is that there were not many dinners. Perhaps because it is Friday of a long weekend and we came on the early side. But we understand business has been slower than they would like. Everyone in Wheaton/Silver Spring/Kensington must try them and then keep coming back. This is a gem that must remain here for years to come.

Dinner and drinks were excellent. Both of our entrees and appetizers were delicious and beautifully plated. Pictured is the frisee and apple salad, and the lamb bolognese. We're so excited to have such a nice sit-down restaurant with great food in the neighborhood. We will be back!