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1. Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria

4.9

Exceptional(274)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Newington

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to The Smyrna, a specialty Aegean Coast (Greece & Turkey) restaurant where homemade food, regional wines, and cocktails take center stage. Whether you're looking for a simple breakfast, a tasty lunch, or a delightful dinner, we invite you to join us at any time. Come alone, with family, friends, or colleagues, and immerse yourself in the cheerful ambiance of our small tavern-style setting.At The Smyrna, we've created a unique and refined concept inspired by the charm and diversity of a typical Antique Greek House. Our aim is to showcase the rich heritage and cultural divertsity that Virginia embodies.Indulge in our signature dishes, which include mouthwatering classics like Mousakka, succulent Lamb Chops, flavorful Double Cooked Octopus, and delicate Branzino in Parchment. Each bite is a journey through the Aegean Coast's authentic flavors.In addition to our cozy indoor seating, we also offer a charming back patio where you can enjoy you

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2. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Springfield

4.5

Awesome(253)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Springfield

Booked 29 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

3. Afghan Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(1384)

Price: Moderate

• Afghan • Springfield

Booked 6 times today

Afghan Bistro, located in Springfield, VA provides guests an authentic Afghan cuisine with a modern flair.

4. Osteria Marzano

4.7

Exceptional(2259)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Alexandria

Booked 26 times today

Executive Chef Carmine Marzano is adding a fresh twist on classic Italian dishes, and creating local and seasonal fare made with top-quality ingredients. A sophisticated venue for lunch, drinks, or dinner, our restaurant and bar serve up classic brick oven pizzas, a variety of small “Assaggini” Italian tapas-style sharing plates uniquely available at the bar, delicious handmade pastas, hearty main courses and a well-curated wine, beer and cocktail selection.

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5. Maggiano's - Springfield

4.6

Exceptional(2089)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Springfield

Booked 22 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Springfield Town Center and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. We’re located at the corner of Springfield Mall Rd and Commerce St. We offer two private event rooms perfect for any celebration. Our convenient location is the ideal place to enjoy an authentic meal with friends and family. Visit us at 6500 Springfield Mall or book your reservation today!

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6. Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2448)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Alexandria

Booked 7 times today

Savor the flavors of early America at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, located just footsteps from George Washington’s historic estate. Conveniently located 8 miles south of Old Town Alexandria and 16 miles from Washington, D.C., this is one of Washington’s best- kept secrets for romantic evening dining. Admission to Mount Vernon is not required to dine.If OpenTable shows no online availability, please call 703.799.5296 to confirm, as seating may be available.

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7. Aditi Indian Dining - Alexandria

4.8

Exceptional(527)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Alexandria

Booked 2 times today

Aditi, the name of an ancient goddess, symbolizes the cyclical nature of life. The Sanskrit word, Aditi, denotes abundant, joyful & unbroken creative power that sustains the universe. Colloquially, Aditi means ‘distinguished guest’. Aditi Indian Dining’s new & trendy location in Kingstowne boasts of modern decor, great ambience, a cozy bar & an abundant choice of appetizers, entrees & desserts. We also serve a lunch buffet every day. Our menu features a wide range of vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian preparations. The menu offers choice for the discerning customer and our team is eager to offer choice on varying spice levels, health & heart friendly foods. We are located in Kingstowne Towne Center across Kingstowne 16 Cinemas in Alexandria and minutes away from all the major highways (395, 95, 495 & Fairfax County Parkway) & close to Vandorn and Springfield Metro. The center also has abundant parking facilities, a large play area for families & is coupled with great shopping.

8. Marib Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Springfield

Booked 1 time today

Stepping into Marib restaurant is an exciting experience of cultural aroma and flavor. Every dish is a delightful little story from Yemen. Discover the relish and savor of our generous offerings of rich authentic Yemeni food and you will always come back for more.

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9. Famous Dave's - Alexandria

4.5

Awesome(5)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Alexandria

Our authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural flavors. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition and hand-rub them with the freshest seasonings available to create mouthwatering experiences! In addition to our BBQ and grilled meats, our menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts.

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10. Ada's on the River

4.7

Exceptional(3788)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 87 times today

Built around a custom wood-burning oven and featuring stunning panoramic views of the Potomac River, Ada's on the River draws inspiration from the ingenuity of Ada Lovelace, one of the greatest mathematicians of the 19th century. Ada's menus feature a selection of wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare, in addition to an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list.

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LisaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of our fave Italian restaurants, especially since we have moved to the Olive Garden food deserts that is Woodbridge. Today was my mom’s 88th birthday. Thank you, Osteria Marzano’s staff for making her veal Al limone. The most memorable dish for her, was the Sicilian sorbetto al limone. Grazie a tutti!
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Osteria MarzanoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Alexandria
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4.7
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ReginaVIP
New York City •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First time at Firebirds and we loved it. Service is great, friendly and efficient. Shoutout to our amazing server, Taylor!! The food is great, well prepared and presentation is top notch. I had the Chilean sea bass and it was perfect. We’ll definitely return!
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - SpringfieldPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Springfield
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4.5
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Riad
East Tennessee •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and cute place. I would go again to try the rest of the menu. Yummy
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Afghan BistroPrice: Moderate• Afghan• Springfield
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4.9
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Judy
Washington, D.C. Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food and service is amazing. I’ve used this restaurant for catering before and you can’t go wrong with them.
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Smyrna Restaurant AlexandriaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Newington
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4.9
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Jonathan
Washington, D.C. Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 5, 2025
My server was pretty nervous, I think he was new. The bar was painfully slow getting drinks out to our table. Otherwise, the food was excellent, as always, and the price affordable. A nice restaurant.
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Maggiano's - SpringfieldPrice: Moderate• Italian• Springfield
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4.6

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61 restaurants available nearby

1. Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria

2. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Springfield

3. Afghan Bistro

4. Osteria Marzano

5. Maggiano's - Springfield

6. Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

7. Aditi Indian Dining - Alexandria

8. Marib Restaurant

9. Famous Dave's - Alexandria

10. Ada's on the River

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