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1. Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine
4.3
Awesome(75)
Price: Moderate
• Ethiopian • Falls Church
Booked 2 times today
Ethiopian owner Meaza Zemedu, whose Meaza Restaurant, Cafe and Gourmet Grocery Store have been featured in such press outlets as the Washingtonian and the Washington Post, was born of humble roots. Meaza Zemedu started her business by supplying local Ethiopian stores with her home-baked injera bread, a crepelike staple of Ethiopian cuisine.Demand for the tangy bread grew, allowing her to open her majestic restaurant, which welcomes guests to dine on traditional Ethiopian fare. Northern Virginia Magazine heaped praise upon the menu, including the doro wat stew—the national dish of Ethiopia—which includes chicken, red pepper, garlic, and hard-boiled eggs. Many of Meaza’s dishes are flavored with purified, spiced Ethiopian butter, from the ye beg kikil—lamb stew in spicy sauce—to the kifto—ground beef traditionally served raw or rare and mixed with cardamom and a mitmita spice blend.
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2. Bamian
new
(0)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • Baileys Crossroads
Bamian, located in Falls Church, Virginia, offers authentic Afghan cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant offers an extensive lunch buffet daily with items like kababs, lamb, salads and more. Bamian serves a variety of traditional Afghan drinks like cranberry juice and hot green tea. Start out your meal at Bamian with one of the restaurantÕs appetizers such as the sambosa, a fried pastry stuffed with herbs and chickpeas, or the mantu, a ground-beef and scallion stuffed dumpling. Choose from menu items like the kabob platter or the palau. The menu also includes many vegetarian and gluten-free options. Additionally, the restaurant offers online ordering, delivery and takeout services.
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3. Ambar - Arlington
4.6
Exceptional(4101)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington
Booked 71 times today
Welcome to Ambar, the gem of Arlington, where you are invited to explore the dynamic flavors of Balkan cuisine. What distinguishes us, is our well-curated, exclusive 'Dining Without Limits' experience, which brings you the soul of Balkan dining traditions. Our extensive menu boasts a variety of shareable small plates, perfectly paired with a vast selection of premium Balkan wines. Whether joining us for a leisurely lunch, celebratory weekend brunch, or an evening of indulgence, our unlimited dining menu promises to deliver an unparalleled culinary journey. We excel in serving individual guests, as well as larger groups, and private events. At Ambar, our custom catering services add that extra sparkle to your events. At Ambar, we are revolutionizing dining with inventive Balkan cuisine that blends tradition and innovation, seamlessly. We ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience with award-winning, extraordinary hospitality. Step into Ambar, the pinnacle of Balkan dining.
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4. Corso Italian
4.5
Awesome(302)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Arlington
Booked 26 times today
Corso Italian is a vibrant, chic, and comfortable Italian-inspired restaurant that serves hand-made pasta and modern-Italian classics. It offers an eclectic vacation home experience, from raiding the wine cellar to lounging and feasting from the garden and larder. The food is consistently praised as unique, exciting, and delicious by reviewers, and the atmosphere is described as having a sense of being in a ristorante on the Via del Corso. The service is also highly commended.
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5. Our Mom Eugenia - Shirlington
4.7
Exceptional(604)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Arlington
Booked 34 times today
Chef Eugenia Hobson and her team prepare authentic Greek dishes served attentively in a breezy Aegean-inspired atmosphere. Our signature dishes include the grilled octopus, the kolokithokeftedes (stuffed zucchini fritters), the lavraki whole fish (branzino) filleted table side, and the arni giouvetsi (lamb shank with orzo). Our selection of nine desserts are all made fresh daily in-house and feature Greek classics such as the baklava and the galaktoboureko. Our wine list is meticulously curated on a seasonal basis by son Philip Hobson selecting from Greece's top vineyards who produce indigenous varietals such as Assyrtiko & Xinomavro, and western grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc. Our beer selection focuses on bottled Greek brews while our bar is fully stocked to serve both classic cocktails and signature drinks inspired by the best bars in Athens. Outdoor tables are available in the summer months.
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6. Palette 22
4.7
Exceptional(3145)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington
Booked 63 times today
Located in the Village at Shirlington, Palette 22 is a small-plates, tapas-style restaurant focused on food, art and fun. The open kitchen produces shareable, flavor-forward dishes, which pair perfectly with a pitcher of house-made signature sangria. Enjoy watching live entertainment and artists practicing their craft throughout the restaurant, including painters, jewelry-makers and sculptor. All art on the walls is for sale. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.
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7. Cafe Colline
4.8
Exceptional(870)
Price: Expensive
• French • Arlington
Booked 25 times today
Lunch is served from 11:30 am Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for lunch are not required.Outside seating is available.From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.Featuring regional French-inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane
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8. Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap
4.6
Exceptional(2952)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town Alexandria
Booked 84 times today
Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap is an authentic Italian restaurant. It's not just about the food, it's about the entire experience. As one reviewer put it, 'it transforms your experience, and you truly feel as though you have traveled to Cuba'. The restaurant's unique atmosphere, which includes a luxurious ambience and regular decor changes, adds to its authenticity. The food itself is consistently praised as being of great quality, with one reviewer calling it an 'upscale Italian restaurant'. All in all, Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap is a true taste of Italy right in the heart of Virginia.
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9. SER
4.9
Exceptional(2336)
Price: Moderate
• Traditional Spanish • Arlington
Booked 24 times today
SER is the real deal when it comes to authentic Spanish cuisine. Reviews rave about its 'authentic Spanish fare' and 'varied menu and portion sizes emphasizing more traditional Spanish dishes'. It's not just about the food though - the 'impeccable service' and 'welcoming ambiance' consistently earn high marks. And let's not forget the 'house made sodas are really amazing'. It's clear from the consistent high ratings that SER is a must-visit for any food enthusiast seeking a genuine Spanish dining experience.
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10. a Modo Mio
4.7
Exceptional(285)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Falls Church
Booked 10 times today
At a Modo Mio, you’ll find that our menu is made up of homemade recipes straight from our family’s recipe book back in Italy. Indulge yourself with an authentic Neapolitan Pizza or a pasta made to order, and a glass or better, a bottle of wine carefully selected to pair with your food choices. We’ve created an authentic Italian dining experience right here in Arlington – no need to travel all the way to Italy!We have been included in the 50 Best Pizza in the US in 2023.Join us for some freshly made Italian food, 11am – 9:30pm Sunday-Thursday 11am - 10 pm Friday and Saturday
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