About LCD
LCD - La Côte D'Or Café is a quaint French restaurant, specializing in traditional and Nouvelle French Cuisine, with Chef Jacques Imperato’s personal “flair.” Jacques prepares French classic modern cuisine at LCD - La Côte D'Or Café in Arlington, VA. Named a Sun Gazette Best of 2022 Winner and one of 50 Best Restaurants by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2021 and 2022, guests can expect everything at LCD - La Côte D'Or Café to be fresh and made from scratch. As a chef, Jacques loves seeing his guests enjoying the food that he has carefully prepared. Jacques strives to share his passion for food and hopes his guests will leave LCD Café happy and amazed with their meal.
Enjoy with our excellent wine selections and tasty craft cocktails. Our professional wait staff is looking forward to serving you. Come and experience this small corner of France in Arlington. It will make you feel like home.
Chef Jacques
Meet the Chef
As a kid, Jacques’ mother inspired him through her own cooking and sparked his passion for food.
After attending 2 years of culinary school in Nice, France, Jacques worked in several fine dining establishments in Nice, St Paul de Vence, and Eze Village. Before moving to the United States, Jacques worked with some of the most prestigious chefs known in the Côte d’Azur area today.
Jacques had his first experience as a restaurant owner with Chalet de la Paix at the age of 23, one year after moving to the United States. Jacques’ reputation grew when he opened and operated Mediterranee Restaurant - first in Cherrydale, Arlington, and then later in Great Falls.
After 16 years at Mediterranee Restaurant, Jacques shifted his focus to consulting before LCD - La Côte D'Or Café. As a consultant, Jacques helped to develop restaurants including Cassatt’s Kiwi Cafe in Arlington, and The Wine House in Fairfax.
Over the years, Jacques’ experiences as a chef, restaurant owner, and consultant have molded him and his cooking into what you’ll find and enjoy at LCD - La Côte D'Or Café today.