CITRONELLE DC-Fine dining in Washington DC-Innovative French Cuisine. Bienvenue a Citronelle, the internationally acclaimed realm of Michel Richard, that is regarded as "one of the world's most exciting restaurants," by Cond‚ Nast Traveler magazine. Treat yourself to a welcome reprieve from traditional East Coast-style dining. Enjoy sumptuous, lighter foods. Relax in a stylish yet decidedly less formal atmosphere. Citronelle is as fresh and bright as the cuisine that graces its tables. Where touches such as a glass-enclosed exhibition kitchen and a fluid, colorful "mood wall" contribute to an atmosphere unlike any other.