Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Old Town, Alexandria

Lee G. • January 18, 2015The grownup grilled cheese is EVERYTHING I thought it was! Yum! And the Clemson Tiger Tea tops it off! @lostdogcafe

Jason D. • April 23, 2017Nice spot for sushi in Alexandria. The "Fire Crunch" and "White House" are great.

Kurt H. • December 8, 2019Great ice cream. Super unique flavors.

Robert C. • June 15, 2015Love the the oysters and atmosphere. Get the sampler to try oysters from around the country. I like the ones from the east coast the best.

Alice • August 9, 2014A great casual Italian joint near Old Town Alexandria. Try the fettuccine alla bolognese.

Jbo . • October 8, 2013The only Vietnamese restaurant worth going to (if not the only one in the area) in Old Town Alexandria. They have solid classic banh mi sandwiches that run out usually by dinner time!

John H. • June 22, 2015Get a protein bowl with a tortilla on the side. Good choices of salsa at the bar. Tasty guacamole. Just like Chipotle but with more options for meat. Free parking on site.

Jim T. • July 21, 2013A FABULOUS French restaurant & wine bar. The food, staff & atmosphere are excellent. A little piece of Paris in Alexandria VA!!

Sohrab S. • June 20, 2014Place just opened and yet their stuff tastes amazing. Go for the Americana (rum infused vanilla)

Montaign G. • December 22, 2021Great breakfast!! Tasty options including delicious breakfast burritos!🌯

Alex L. • August 20, 2021I’d highly recommend the garlic butter crab dumplings app & braised beef lu! I also tried their Lychee Lyfe sake drink and it was fantastic!

Sophia H. • March 21, 2017Love this bar and the spacious, laid-back 2nd floor. Great place for bar hopping and large groups of people.

Saeed • April 18, 2018very nice ambiance in a cozy place, restaurant aged around 45 years👍🏻foods are really delicious🤤, don’t forget chicken Alfredo with fettuccine, unfortunately don’t remember the dish name, was great

Joanne K. • May 27, 2018Try the delicious, house-made green-Spätzle made fresh with Spinach to give it that yummy color and flavor.

Andrew P. • July 2, 2013If you're looking for the "local" coffee place in Old Town, this is it. Freshly roasted beans and great ambiance (music + decor + baristas).

Sach N. • May 6, 2012The Moroccan crepe is fantastic. The mint yogurt sauce is what makes it so good.

Tammy G. • May 14, 2011Love this joint! Pizzas, grilled cheese, Mac n cheese... Nom. Locally sourced ingredients & seasonal menu.

Jake S. • May 19, 2021Went on a Tuesday evening and sat outside. The service was prompt. We had the brussel sprouts (great), potato pave/brick (good) and charred mushrooms (so so). Recommend the tri-tip steak and crab cake

Kathleen O. • August 7, 2016The gelato tastes like the gelato we have enjoyed in Rome. The shop makes a nice variety of flavors, too.

Lino M. • May 8, 2017First thing's first: the food is excellent. With menu items from various parts of Greece, it's a culinary tour. Owned by a Cypriot couple it has an authentic family feel to it. Highly recommended.

Dan S. • July 27, 2010Definitely go with the Classic Greek Platter for lunch, ton of food for a great price. The gryo meat is excellent. Also if you're in the mood for an appetizer, the zesty feta pita appetizer rocks!

Jake S. • October 17, 2021Best bagels in the area. Everything, salted and poppy seed are all delicious.

John • September 11, 2022Incredible food, great vegan options! The vegan sampler was wonderful, diverse and filling.

Maggie M. • June 9, 2018That avocado peanut butter smoothie. 👐👐👐

Tim F. • August 16, 2015The chorizo mussels are fantastic! Also enjoy their tarts (Flatbread pizzas).

David M. • December 31, 2017Gadsby’s: excellent food and great service (Debbie is amazing) & drinks are awesome! Mini Crab cakes, Filet Mignion & Mashed potatoes to die for! Dine where Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton dined!

Rachel O. • October 2, 2014FREAKING AMAZING. Best gelato flavors. Ferrero Rocher. That is all. Try for yourself. Also cutest building award! 🙌

Rafal . • February 16, 2019It’s becoming our sacred ritual to get an Ice cream 😋🍦 whenever we hangout in Alexandria.

Ashley K. • December 23, 2012Duck confit is the way to go. Delish.