Best Authentic Restaurants in Clifton

Price

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodChineseBarbecueTapas / Small Plates

Regions

Virginia - DC Suburbs

Neighborhoods

FairfaxManassasVienna

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolce Vita

4.4

Awesome(1425)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairfax

Booked 13 times today

Our restaurant and wine bar has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in the City of Fairfax for over twenty years. It all starts with our unique brick oven, one of the first wood-fired ovens in NOVA, and our fresh pastas made in-house every day. The scents of garlic, tomatoes, and herbs follow you through the restaurant as you see the hand-painted murals covering our walls. These personal touches provide a cozy setting that takes you away to Italy and is perfect for any occasion. Our menu has a range of dishes, from traditional Italian offerings to unique personal selections. We are dedicated to using fresh ingredients from our own garden and sourced from other local farms. Dolce Vita always strives to be on the forefront of being creative and offering excellent food and service. All of us here welcome you with open arms and can’t wait to spend more memorable years with you!

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2. Taste of Old Country

4.8

Exceptional(114)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Manassas

Booked 4 times today

Taste of Old Country provides a truly unique artisan bistro & market experience combining the world of food service, private events & retail gourmet food shopping, all under one roof. Home of the Mega Platter, a Mediterranean themed charcuterie board as well as a variety of small bites, artisan panini's, salads, pizza and desserts, you will definitely have a Taste of Old Country, where everything starts and ends with good food, wine, hospitality and friends.Our bistro wine bar is ideal for a date night, lunch meeting, friends/social/family gatherings or to host smaller corporate/private events. While our culinary wonders cater to all pallets we kindly recommend and welcome our dining experience to adults and older family groups, as our space is not suited for infants or young children. Conveniently located 1 mile off Exit 47 on I-66 in Balls Ford Center, across the street from the Holiday Inn on Balls Ford Rd.

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3. BRIO Tuscan Grille - Fairfax - Fair Oaks Mall

4.4

Awesome(1026)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairfax

Booked 5 times today

Brio Fairfax is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Fairfax, VA serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Fairfax is the place to eat in Fairfax, VA for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

4. Istanbul Blue

4.4

Awesome(418)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Vienna

At Istanbul Blue Restaurant, you will instantly feel as though you walked into the city of Istanbul. We offer a variety of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes, all served within a comfortable, warm setting. The restaurant provides generous portions, while maintaining modest prices. Our specialty is authentic Turkish cuisine. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and is hand made with care. When you are looking for something different yet delicious come visit Istanbul Blue Restaurant!

5. Meokja Meokja

4.9

Exceptional(60)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Korean • Fairfax

Booked 38 times today

PLEASE CALL US AT (571) 459-2875 OR MESSAGE US ON FACEBOOK FOR ADDITIONAL AVAILABILITES. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Meokja MeokjaKorean Restaurant · Barbecue Restaurant

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6. Bellissimo Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1602)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fairfax

Booked 5 times today

A small, cozy neighborhood restaurant that serves Northern Italian food in a welcoming ambiance. We are chef-owned (chef Omar Lavayen) and operated & pride ourselves on using locally-sourced produce. Bellissimo offers a diverse menu featuring seafood, homemade pastas, veal, filet mignon & and homemade desserts, to name a few. Think about homemade lobster ravioli in a champagne cream sauce melting in your mouth with a delicious glass of wine! Have a sweet tooth- end the meal with homemade tiramisu or dark chocolate mousse w/ a touch of frangelico. We offer a full bar and extensive wine list. *Bellissimo also serves gluten -free and vegetarian options and are open to dietary restrictions. Come try our two- course $25 lunch special that changes everyday. Enjoy the beauty of historic Old Town Fairfax right across the street from the Old Town Hall. We cannot wait to make your day special!

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7. P.F. Chang's - Fairfax

4.2

Awesome(189)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Fairfax

Booked 2 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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8. Breakers Korean BBQ - Manassas

4.5

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Korean • Manassas

Booked 4 times today

Breakers BBQ in Manassas is a new twist on the Breakers experience.Aside from an all you can eat experience focused on quality of service and pairing options, we now are proud to introduce shareable Korean cuisine called Anjoo. Large skillets and Korean style hotpots, with sharing in mind as the portions are large, priced reasonably for a novel and efficient experience.Independent from other Breakers location, come visit the one with quality service and care for the customer first and foremost, in mind.

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9. Famous Dave's - Oakton

4.4

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Fairfax

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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jenniferVIP
Chicago / Illinois •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Server was very good and knowledgeable. Food was hot and quality
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Dolce VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfax
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4.4
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TamaraVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
Went to Istanbal Blue with two girlfriends for lunch - it was our first visit. It's a charming restaurant with a very nice vibe. I appreciated that they still use white tablecothes! The atmosphere felt a tad elevated but far from stuffy or fancy. The service was prompt and effecient, The food came quickly and was very good. My only minor complaint was that the music seemed too loud for the small space. I would have preferred that it be turned down as I found it distracting.
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Istanbul BluePrice: Moderate• Turkish• Vienna
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4.4
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Drew
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Outstanding food and service! Highly recommend dining here!
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Taste of Old CountryPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Manassas
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4.8
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Jay
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 19, 2025
In general, our experience is always good there. They now have entertainment on Wednesday nights, which is fun. .
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BRIO Tuscan Grille - Fairfax - Fair Oaks MallPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairfax
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4.4
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Tony
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Service was great. BBQ Meats were very good. Sides were plentiful. Seems like a typical Korean BBQ, only a tad better. Location isn't great with the 7/11 and other stores right next door.
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Meokja MeokjaPrice: Moderate• Korean• Fairfax
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4.9

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