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Delectable Dining in Northern Virginia
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items From cozy brunch spots to memorable dinner destinations, Northern Virginia has no shortage of places worth adding to your list. These are the restaurants I keep coming back to when I’m craving a delicious meal and a great dining experience.
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Fine Dining
Upscale Casual Spots for Lunch and Dinner
Tapas
No Fuss Eateries and Pubs
Delicious Desserts
Fine Dining
These restaurants are our top choices for any special event or occasion, or any other happening.
We've dined at Trio Grill since it opened, and it's been the site of many celebrations. Their filet migon is the best in the area, and the rest of the menu is absolutely outstanding. Unlike many restaurants the staff have been with them for years, wh...
Trio Grill
We've been dining at Passion Fish for over ten years, and have enjoyed each and every meal. We can always count on being served the freshest seafood in the area, and the consistent outstanding quality of the dishes makes this one of our favorite loca...
PassionFish Reston - Reston, VA
I've lost count of how many birthdays and special occasions we've celebrated at Landini's. Located on King Street in historic Old Town Alexandria, and founded in 1979, it's perfect for large groups or intimate dinners for two. Our most loved dishes a...
Landini Brothers - Alexandria, VA
One of our favorite restaurants in DC and Atlanta. We've never been disappointed by a meal at Rumi's. The food is absolutely delicious and you can tell so much thought is put into each and every dish. The smoked salmon hummus is to die for. The lamb ...
Rumi's Kitchen
Upscale Casual Spots for Lunch and Dinner
These are the spots we frequent that are delicious, but not quite as fancy as some of our other favorite restaurants.
We've been dining at Pisco y Nazca since the restaurant opened a few years ago, and they've remained consistently excellent in all areas of food and hospitality. Some of our favorites are the chicken and beef empandas, pollo anticuchos, tuna tartare,...
Review of Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
We've dining at this location for years, even though we closer to other locations, we always come back to this one. The service is always outstanding and the food is always consistently prepared and put out quickly. The vibe is upbeat and energetic, ...
Guapo's Restaurant
Tiki Thai is such a delight to dine in and we often eat here at least once a week. The staff never forgets who we are and always welcomes us back. The decor is fantastic, and they change it based on the seasons. The food is Thai with a little bit of ...
Tiki Thai Restaurant
We've always enjoyed dining experiences at Lebanese Taverna. The staff is kind and welcoming and the atmosphere is upbeat and relaxed. We always begin our meal with some of their piping hot pita bread that comes with a seasoned olive oil, and an orde...
Lebanese Taverna
We always have a fantastic experience each time we dine at Deilia's. The staff is super friendly, and never fails to remember and greet us when we arrive. The vibe is lively and upbeat. We usually start with a mixed greens salad. Our go-to dish is th...
Delia's - Alexandria, VA
We've been meaning to try Sixty Vines for such a long time, and we wish we hadn't waited so long to do so. We had such a great time. Our server Maria was so friendly and able to answer all of our questions about the menu. The vibe is super relaxing, ...
Sixty Vines
Tapas
If you prefer quality of quantity of food, this continue reading. This list of restaurants offer small plates perfect for sharing and trying new items. Most have seasonal menu items.
Our New Favorite Place to go. Just discovered this spot this summer and fell in love. If you enjoy tapas, and Italian and French cuisine you need to stop by Corisca.
Corsica Wine Bar
We love Spanish food and Barcelona never disappoints. We begin with the delectable crusty bread and olive oil. Our most loved dishes are the whole branzino, seafood paella, mixta salad, figs wrapped in bacon, and the albondigas. If you want to do des...
Reston - Barcelona Wine Bar
No Fuss Eateries and Pubs
A list of our go-to places that have a low key vibe with outstanding food.
We'd been wanting to try Taco Bamba for quite awhile, and we're super glad we did. It's now among one of our favorite places for lunch or dinner. The vibe is upbeat and casual. Our go-to dishes are the traditional style chicken and shrimp tacos. We r...
Taco Bamba Taqueria by Chef Victor Albisu | Locations in VA, DC, MD, NC, and TN
Open Road is our go-to spot for when we want to keep things more casual, and maybe catch some of the latest sporting events. Our favorite thing to order is the wings, they're always done exactly as we ordered. Some of our other regular dishes are the...
Open Road Distilling Co.
A fantastic find! This place is tucked away in the Plaza America shopping center area, and I can't believe how many times we drove right by without knowing it was there. We've dined here multiple times and never had a bad experience. The staff is sup...
SAAO THAI & SUSHI - Reston, VA
Delicious Desserts
You can't pass up dessert, right? These are places we go to cap off our meal with a sweet ending.
After watching dozens of people going in this place we decided to skip dessert at the restaurant where were dining, and opted for this gelato place instead. We're so glad we decided to try this place! They have the most unique flavors of sorbet and g...
Tracy A.'s review of Pitango Gelato & Coffee