Best Organic Food Restaurants in Van Ness

Six of us had Saturday brunch and celebrated a birthday. Food and service were great. My wife loved her huevos rancheros, I had birria Benedict, that was delicious. Cinnamon rolls were really great. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and drinks. And the service was friendly and efficient. It was quite expensive it a fun and memorable birthday.

Was the perfect meal to celebrate our son’s birthday! The calamari, salmon, burger and sliders were amazing!!! The cocktail and wine was also really good. Pork chop was a little dry but still great time!

We enjoyed an excellent bottle of Sauvignon blanc here. The French onion soup is wonderful too. Our entrees were short rib lasagna…unusual and very tasty. Their panna cotta is the real deal…highly recommend it. Perfect meal on a very cold day.

Mele Bistro is a neighborhood gem that exceeds expectations of a first time guest. We have been enjoying Mele Bistro (formerly Village Bistro) for more than 35 years, with a 10 year gap because we weren’t living in Virginia. It is where my husband and I had our first date, but it had been a favorite of my friends and mine for years before that. The food was always good, but under Frank and Gevoni, the food has moved into the gourmand realm. Read their webpage. Their attention to freshness, how the meats are raised, where the seafood is sourced, how the ingredients meld, and how each plate is presented, is a mouth watering and eye pleasing experience. And their wine list should please even wine connoisseurs. My husband had the filet mignon. He reported “it was the most delicious and tender steak I have ever had”. My friend had the Four cheese raviolis, I got the Spinach and then shared so we could enjoy both. (They were out of the Butternut squash ravioli—both our favorite, but it turned out a good thing.). The Spinach and Four cheese were amazing. Now I have three favorites! Check Mele out. You will not be disappointed.

We visit DC eve RT January, and are always looking for restaurant that deserves a repeat visit. We finally found one! Wonderful southern style menu with unique and tasty twists. Definitely try the Sweetbread and Waffles!