Northern Virginia
Hallmarks here are the elegant surrounds and delicious dishes created using top-quality local produce. Take a seat by the fireplace of this antique…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia
Star and Neal Wavra's elegant eatery occupies a building that has functioned as a restaurant for two centuries. This is one of the best places to eat in…
Alexandria
Did somebody say biscuit? Oh yes they did. And make that a homemade buttermilk biscuit piled with fillings of your choice (Benton's bacon, eggs, veggie…
Alexandria
Drinking California wines (particularly those from Napa and Sonoma) is de rigueur at this West Coast outpost. Duck in for a glass of chardonnay and a…
Northern Virginia
A popular pitstop when touring the Loudoun Heights vineyards, this farm cafe in the historic village of Hillsboro serves egg dishes, soups, sandwiches,…
Alexandria
The inviting and sunlit Brabo Tasting Room serves its signature mussels, tasty wood-fired tarts and gourmet sandwiches with a good beer and wine selection…
Northern Virginia
The dishes aren't solely vegetarian at this modern bistro on the main entertainment drag, but there are loads of options to make vegetarians, vegans and…
Northern Virginia
Across from the courthouse, this quirky cafe in an old shoe store serves up excellent fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Think warm brie sandwiches,…
Northern Virginia
It may be too sleek to qualify as an old-school taverna, but this buzzy hot spot from chef and restaurateur Mike Isabella still inspires thoughts of…
Alexandria
In a beautifully restored two-story 1925 house, this family-friendly cafe serves up excellent French and American cooking. The owner, who hails from…
Alexandria
Stop in this neighborhood favorite for delicious banh mi sandwiches, big bowls of pho, pork-belly steamed buns and other simple but well-executed…
Alexandria
Get your oyster fix during happy hour (3pm to 7pm and 10pm to midnight Monday to Friday) when the briny critters are only $1.25 apiece at this outpost of…
Northern Virginia
After a day of exploring, kick back at this welcoming and upbeat wine bar in the historic district. The menu has seasonal offerings from the field (great…
Northern Virginia
Polla a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) fiends queue outside the door of this no-frills Peruvian chicken joint every night, keen to feast on its tender,…
Alexandria
Momo is tiny and has just 13 seats, but it serves excellent sushi. A well-priced bento box ($11) is available at lunch.
Alexandria
This rambling, 400-seat Old Town landmark restaurant has been serving up Chesapeake-style seafood since 1976. Occupying a 19th-century warehouse at the…
Northern Virginia
We doubt that George and Martha Washington's dinner menus would have included treats such as black truffle burrata salad or citrus-crusted salmon, but…
Northern Virginia
Popularity can be as much curse as it is blessing, and such is the case at Tuscarora. This attractive restaurant in an historic grain mill is inevitably…
Alexandria
The food isn't all that memorable, but Gadsby's scores high on novelty. Named after the Englishman who operated the tavern from 1796 to 1808 (when it was…
Northern Virginia
Marketing itself as 'home of the famous cow puddles, mutton buttons, road apples and pig puddles' (huh?), this old-fashioned bakery next to the Safeway is…
Northern Virginia
Need a break from sightseeing? Step inside this contemporary but inviting bakery on the corner of Wilson and N Quincy to relax and check your messages…
Northern Virginia
Located in a c 1805 building in the heart of historic Fredericksburg, Sammy T's serves soups and sandwiches and pub-y fare, with a few vegetarian options…
Northern Virginia
This tapas and wine bar on the main entertainment drag serves up tacos, tapas and panini. It hosts live musicians on occasional weekends.
Northern Virginia
The menu promises more than it delivers at this high-profile eatery occupying a handsome former bank building. On a recent visit, our pasta was…
