The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Washington | Virginia

1. • Ellie Bird 71

   • Casual Contemporary American Restaurant
   
   

   1. The Rammys
      Pastry Chef or Baker of the Year, Rachel Sherriffe | Finalist

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

   3. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #35

   
   

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   • 125 Founders Ave, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Swing's Coffee 65

   • Passionate Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      Best Coffee Shops in DC

   2. Eater Washington DC
      The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

   3. Time Out
      The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

   
   

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   • 501 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA | Virginia
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Joon 65

   • Upscale Iranian Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Najmieh Batmanglij and Christopher Morgan | Semifinalist

   2. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #24

   3. Eater Washington DC
      The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

   
   

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   • 8045 Leesburg Pike, Suite 120, Vienna, VA | Virginia
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Mama Chang 63

   • Upscale-Casual Chinese Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

   2. Eater Washington DC
      The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

   3. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #53

   
   

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   • 3251 Blenheim Blvd, Unit 101, Fairfax, VA | Virginia
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill 58

   • Classic American | Virginian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   2. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   
   

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   • 500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA | Virginia
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • 2941 Restaurant 56

   • Sexy French-American Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outsdanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 2941 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Ruthie's All-Day 45

   • All-Day Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Matt Hill | Semifinalist

   2. Washingtonian
      100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #95

   
   

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   • 3411 Fifth St S, Arlington, VA | Virginia

8. • Astro Beer Hall 45

   • Donut Shop
   
   

   1. Washingtonian
      9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

   2. The Rammys
      Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

   
   

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   • 4001 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA | Virginia

9. • Queen Mother’s Kitchen 45

   • Fried Chicken Sandwich Shop
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Rahman "Rock" Harper | Semifinalist

   2. The Rammys
      Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year | Finalist

   
   

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   • 1711 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA | Virginia

10. • Dolcezza 43

    • Italian Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    2. Time Out
       The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

    
    

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    • 2905 District Ave, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

11. • La Coop Coffee Company 43

    • Guatamalan Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    2. Eater Washington DC
       The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 4807 First St N, Arlington, VA | Virginia

12. • Dolcezza 43

    • Italian Gelato Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

    2. Washingtonian
       Best Coffee Shops in DC

    
    

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    • 2909 District Ave, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

13. • Tremolo Bar 41

    • Modern Wine Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, Jarad Slipp | Semifinalist

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #76

    
    

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    • 19 W Washington St, Middleburg, VA | Virginia

14. • Rice Paper 40

    • Unique Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #91

    
    

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    • 6775 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Padaek 40

    • Homestyle Laotian/Regional Thai
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #57

    
    

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    • 2931 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

16. • Elyse 40

    • Tasting
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #70

    2. Washingtonian
       The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now

    
    

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    • 10822 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

17. • Peter Chang 30

    • Casual Chinese
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Chef, Peter Chang | Nominee

    
    

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    • 2503 E North Harrison Street, Arlington, VA | Virginia

18. • Vintage Restaurant 28

    • Local American Hotel Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 1345 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

19. • Joon 26

    • Upscale Iranian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2024

    
    

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    • 8045 Leesburg Pike, Ste 120, Vienna, VA | Virginia

20. • A Modo Mio 25

    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #32

    
    

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    • 5555 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

21. • Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 510 14th St S, Arlington, VA | Virginia

22. • Stellina Pizzeria 23

    • Casual
    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2800 S Randolph St, Ste 130, Arlington, VA | Virginia

23. • Modan Restaurant 23

    • Memorable Japanese Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now

    
    

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    • 1788 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Call Your Mother 23

    • Bright American | Jewish Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

    
    

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    • 6232 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Call Your Mother 23

    • American | Jewish Deli
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

    
    

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    • 1300 King St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

26. • Nasime Japanese Restaurant 23

    • Intimite Japanese Tasting
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #8

    
    

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    • 1209 King St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

27. • Ometeo 23

    • Upscale-Casual Afghan Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 1640 Capital One Dr, McLean, VA | Virginia
    • Instagram

28. • The WOO Korean BBQ & Cuisine 23

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now

    
    

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    • 4070 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

29. • The Falls 23

    • Casual Mid-Atlantic Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Casual Restaurant of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 370 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 2150 N Culpeper St, Arlington, VA | Virginia

31. • Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 672 N Glebe Rd, Unit 1, Arlington, VA | Virginia

32. • Donutchew 23

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Delicious Doughnut Shops Around DC

    
    

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    • 7907L Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Corner, VA | Virginia

33. • Ireland's Four Courts 21

    • Irish
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Great Pubs for a Full Irish Breakfast Around DC

    
    

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    • 2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

34. • Atlas Brew Works 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Beer Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 2429 Mandeville Ln Alexandria, VA | Virginia

35. • Feru Bar and Restaurant 21

    • Authentic Ethiopian
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 512D S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

36. • Nazret Ethiopian Restaurant 21

    • Authentic Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 8 best Ethiopian restaurants in and around D.C.

    
    

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    • 3821 S George Mason Dr, Unit D, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Birndo Bar and Restaurant 21

    • Elegant Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 8 best Ethiopian restaurants in and around D.C.

    
    

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    • 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Middleburg Deli 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

    
    

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    • 2 N Liberty St, Middleburg, VA | Virginia

39. • Randy's Prime Seafood & Steak 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       7 Delicious French Onion Soups to Keep You Cozy All Day Long | The French Dip/French Onion Soup Mashup

    
    

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    • 8051 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA | Virginia

40. • Daniel O'Connell’s 21

    • Irish
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Great Pubs for a Full Irish Breakfast Around DC

    
    

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    • 112 King St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

41. • Meaza Restaurant 21

    • Delicious Ethiopian Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 8 best Ethiopian restaurants in and around D.C.

    
    

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    • 5700 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Instagram

42. • Bluewater Cocina 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

    
    

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    • 12 S Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA | Virginia

43. • Samuel Beckett’s 21

    • Irish
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Great Pubs for a Full Irish Breakfast Around DC

    
    

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    • 2800 S Randolph St, Unit 110, Arlington, VA | Virginia

44. • Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Wine Program of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 576 23rd St S, Arlington, VA | Virginia

45. • Lark Brewing Co. 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

    
    

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    • 24205 James Monroe Hwy, Aldie, VA | Virginia

46. • Neutral Ground Bar and Kitchen 21

    • Innovative American Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 6641 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • The Black Market 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

    
    

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    • 39285 Little River Tpke, Aldie, VA | Virginia

48. • Makeda 21

    • Ethiopian
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 8 best Ethiopian restaurants in and around D.C.

    
    

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    • 516A S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

49. • Nomad 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Middleburg

    
    

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    • 14 S Madison St, Middleburg, VA | Virginia

50. • The Old Brogue 21

    • Exceptional Irish Pub
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       9 Great Pubs for a Full Irish Breakfast Around DC

    
    

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    • 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • Colada Shop 21

    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

    
    

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    • 244 19th Ct S, Unit 35, Arlington, VA | Virginia

52. • Colada Shop 21

    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 20 Best Coffee Shops and Cafés in Washington, DC

    
    

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    • 2811 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

53. • Bubbie's Plant Burgers & Fizz 21

    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       8 Exciting and Delicious Vegan Restaurants Around DC

    
    

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    • 1721 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA | Virginia

54. • Josephine 21

    
    

    1. The Rammys
       Best Brunch of the Year | Finalist

    
    

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    • 109 S Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

55. • Afghan Bistro 21

    • Authentic Afghan Bistro
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 8081 Alban Rd, Springfield, VA | Virginia

56. • Simona Café 21

    • Neighborhood Neighborhood Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 2507 Franklin Rd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

57. • Himalayan Wild Yak 21

    • Nepalese
    
    

    1. The Washington Post
       The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 22885 Brambleton Pl, Ashburn, VA | Virginia

58. • Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters 21

    • American Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The 15 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 520 12th St S, Arlington, VA | Virginia

59. • Bostan Uyghur Cuisine 21

    • Uyghur
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now

    
    

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    • 3911 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

60. • Takumi 20

    • Fresh Japanese Sushi Restaurant
    
    

    1. 
       Eater Washington DC

    
    

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    • 310 S Washington St, Unit B, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website

61. • Kiln 20

    • Mid-Atlantic
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       The Hot List

    
    

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    • 699 Prince St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

62. • Seray 20

    • Modern Lebanese
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       The Hot List

    
    

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    • 160 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA | Virginia

63. • SER Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Spanish Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Washington DC
       The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.

    
    

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    • 1110 North Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

64. • Chay Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #30

    
    

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    • 6351 Columbia Pike Unit 201, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

65. • Ariake 20

    • Japanese
    
    

    1. 
       Eater Washington DC

    
    

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    • 8708 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

66. • Honest Grill 18

    • Authentic Korean BBQ BBQ
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #98

    
    

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    • 14215H Centreville Square, Centreville, VA | Virginia

67. • Café Colline 18

    • French Bistro
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #94

    
    

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    • 4536 Cherry Hill Rd, Arlington, VA | Virginia

68. • A&J Restaurant 18

    • Chinese
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #60

    
    

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    • 4316 Markham St, Unit B, Annandale, VA | Virginia

69. • Thompson Italian 18

    • Neighborhood Italian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #90

    
    

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    • 1024 King St, Alexandria, VA | Virginia

70. • Thompson Italian 18

    • Inventive Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #90

    
    

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    • 124 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

71. • La Tingeria 18

    • Authentic Mexican Food Truck
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #68

    
    

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    • 626 S Washington St, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Instagram

72. • Padaek 18

    • Homestyle Laotian/Regional Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #57

    
    

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    • 6395 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

73. • Nue 18

    • Elegant Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #75

    
    

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    • 944 W Broad St Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

74. • Aracosia 18

    • Authentic Afghan Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #73

    
    

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    • 1381 Beverly Rd, McLean, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

75. • NiHao 18

    • Chinese Tapas
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #64

    
    

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    • 1550 Crystal Dr, Unit F, Arlington, VA | Virginia

76. • Marib Restaurant 18

    • Traditional Yemeni Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #99

    
    

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    • 6981 Hechinger Dr, Springfield, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

77. • Fava Pot 18

    • Authentic Egyptian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #67

    
    

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    • 7393 D Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

78. • Southeast Impression 18

    • Southeast Asian
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #80

    
    

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    • 9530 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA | Virginia

79. • Truong Tien Restaurant 18

    • Authentic Vietnamese (Hue-Style) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #85

    
    

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    • 6763 Wilson Blvd, Unit 6D, Falls Church, VA | Virginia
    • Website

80. • Ingle Korean Steakhouse 18

    • Korean Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #86

    
    

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    • 8369 Leesburg Pike, Unit A, Vienna, VA | Virginia

81. • L'Auberge Chez François 18

    • Traditional French (Alsatian) Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #89

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #89

    
    

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    • 332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA | Virginia
    • Website
    • Instagram

82. • Jacques' Brasserie 18

    • Traditional French (Alsatian) Brasserie
    
    

    1. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #89

    2. Washingtonian
       100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 | #89

    
    

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    • 332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA | Virginia
    • Website