The Best Restaurants in Herndon
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The best restaurants in Herndon, according to the experts: AAA, Washingtonian, and Northern Virgina Magazine have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Euro Bistro comes out on top.
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Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano and Tiffin Hut hold the next two places. AAA shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Northern Virgina Magazine next.
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Rank 1. Euro Bistro
German
The awards
- AAA AAA: Approved
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The awards
- AAA AAA: Approved
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Rank 3. Tiffin Hut
Indian
The benne dosa here folds like a quesadilla rather than rolling into a cylinder, which tells you this is Bangalorean, not generic Indian. It's a casual dosa counter in a Herndon strip mall that somehow has the quiet confidence of a place that doesn't need to explain itself. The butter-lacquered exterior crisps up hard while the inside stays soft with masala potatoes and podi, a coarse spice mix that the Washingtonian named among its favorite dishes of the year.
The awards
- Washingtonian Podi Masala Dosa · Our Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area
- Washingtonian #78 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
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Rank 4. Maharani Palace
Indian
A golden peacock greets you at the door before you've even seen a menu, which sets the tone for this ornate Indian restaurant in Herndon. Chandeliers, jewel-toned booths, and ornate parasols floating overhead make the dining room feel like a royal court that never got the memo about subtlety. The menu ranges across regional India, from street-snack starters to silky coconut curries. Bring a group and something of an appetite for theater.
The awards
- Northern Virgina Magazine Northern Virgina Magazine: The 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia