The Top 16 Restaurants in Arlington
The best restaurants in Arlington, by the professional record: James Beard Awards, Northern Virgina Magazine, and The Rammys have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Chiko comes out on top.
Queen Mother’s Kitchen and Padaek hold the next two places. Northern Virgina Magazine shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with James Beard Awards next.
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- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Outstanding Restaurateur · Scott Drewno and Danny Lee - The Fried Rice Collective
- Northern Virgina Magazine The 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Scott Drewno and Danny Lee - Fried Rice Collective
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- The Rammys Finalist · Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic · Rahman "Rock" Harper
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- The Washington Post The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.
- Northern Virgina Magazine The 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia
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Rank 3. Peter Chang
Chinese
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Rank 7. Sfoglina
Italian
A working pasta station behind glass sets the tone at this lively Italian trattoria in Arlington, where a whimsical Sophia Loren portrait watches over the room. The name refers to the women who traditionally made fresh pasta by hand, and the menu leans into that, pulling shapes and fillings from different Italian regions. A three-pasta tasting doubles as a miniature tour of the country without the jet lag.
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Northern Virgina Magazine The 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia
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Rank 8. Bostan Uyghur Cuisine
Uyghur Chinese
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Rank 8. SER Restaurant
Spanish
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Rank 10. Bubbie's Plant Burgers & Fizz
Vegetarian
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- Northern Virgina Magazine The 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic · Matt Hill
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