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How to get a reservation at Lutèce
How to get a reservation at Lutèce in Georgetown, Washington DC. Tables are booked on Resy. Release rule on file: 30 days out at 11:00 AM ET.
Difficulty and odds on this page are a Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data.
Lutèce is a French room in Georgetown. Tables are booked on Resy. 30 days out at 11:00 AM ET.
30 days out at 11:00 AM ET
This is reported publicly and hasn't been confirmed by the restaurant. Confirm on the booking page before you set an alarm.
Strategy
How to approach Lutèce
Tough · 3/5
Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.”
Platform: Resy.
Be online at 11:00 AM ET, when the 30-day book moves.
Walk-ins on file: Limited.
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A Midnight Table estimate, not a feed from Resy or OpenTable, and not a guarantee.
The secrets
Insider tips
Prime dining-room times fill weeks out. The patio is the easier yes, even though Wisconsin Avenue is loud. The chef's table, a $125 tasting menu, is a bit easier than the dining room.
Last checked October 18, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.
On file
- City
- Washington DC
- Cuisine
- French
- Booking platform
- Resy
- Difficulty
- Tough · 3/5. Midnight Table estimate.
- Release rule
- 30 days out at 11:00 AM ET
- Walk-ins
- Limited
Questions
How do you get a reservation at Lutèce?
Lutèce books via Resy. Waitlist/notify: Resy Notify.
When do Lutèce reservations open?
30 days out at 11:00 AM ET. Source status: Publicly reported. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.
How hard is it to book Lutèce?
Tough (3/5). That is a Midnight Table estimate, not live availability and not official Resy or OpenTable data.
Does Lutèce take walk-ins?
Limited.
How do people get a table at Lutèce?
Prime dining-room times fill weeks out. The patio is the easier yes, even though Wisconsin Avenue is loud. The chef's table, a $125 tasting menu, is a bit easier than the dining room.
Does Midnight Table sell reservations?
No. Midnight Table sends alerts and helps with planning and booking. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and Midnight Table does not resell tables.
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