Best Cozy Restaurants in Merrifield

Dined during Restaurant Week and had a lovely meal as always. I chose the crab salad, grouper entree and the cheesecake. All were delicious. My husband had the duck appetizer, the ribeye and the pavlova for dessert. We both agreed that the duck appetizer was incredible. Our server was exceptional and the setting and decor of the restaurant was beautiful, including the frozen outdoor waterfall.

We had a lovely dinner here, loved the decor, great menu with so many choices. Particularly liked the bacon lollies, cornbread skillet and the fried chicken salad. The banana split for dessert was a big hit with the kids! Our waiter was really nice and informative, giving great suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the menu

As a first timer at Alta Strada I was pleasantly surprised of how quaint and cozy it was inside. I have been passing by it for years and have never really thought to go in. However, my friend and I were seeking out something new and craving Italian…so it Yelp let us to Alta Strada! We did make a reservation (highly recommended) and were greeted by two very nice hostesses. We were seated near the window with a nice view of the Mosaic. The ambiance was a warm, comfortable, and home-like vibe. We started with the garlic bread and it was served with a side of Marinara. The bread had the perfect ratio of crispy yet softness to it. The marinara was robust but not overly so and had a hint of sweetness as it should. The main course was cacio e pepe w/ pancetta paired with the Falanghina white wine for me, and the rigatoni for my friend. I will say these came out extremely fast which made me wonder if they were pre-prepared but the flavor of both was delicious. Finally, we ended our meal sharing a plate of the bomboloni (ricotta donuts) which comes with five and is served with a side of chocolate and raspberry sauces. They were amazing! I would like to see them add a 20-year Tawny Port to their menu as an after dinner drink. Overall, our experience was lovely and I would return. The price point, ambiance, & food was perfect.

Our waitress, Chrissy was awesome and food was delicious. A little pricey for lunch, but overall very good.

Our waiter was attentive and helpful with menu suggestions. The food was delicious!