Alexandria restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia

Steeped in colonial history that dates back to the 1700s, Alexandria has a vibrant downtown eating scene. For the best selection in dining, head to King Street in Old Town. This is the heart of the area’s historic district, situated on the Potomac River waterfront. Just a short drive from Old Town, you’ll find additional dining on Mt. Vernon Ave with a variety of eateries to choose from.

Generally speaking, there are multiple menu choices when it comes to Italian food and seafood in Alexandria. Founded in 1749 by merchants from Scotland, waterside dining and outdoor patios abound. In warmer months you can enjoy dockside dining outside, facing the river in multiple locations.

This area is also home to a variety of top-quality steakhouses, as well as warm taverns, cafes, and wine bars. Head here for a delicious sprinkling of Thai, Japanese, and Mediterranean food. Alexandria is attractive for dining out because it’s highly walkable. It’s also home to a picturesque setting that sets the tone for a quality night out. Many restaurants do takeout in Alexandria and if you prefer eating on your own turf, just ask. Choose what suits you best.

Must-try Alexandria restaurants

La Fiamma Italian Kitchen - 6124 Franconia Rd

6124 Franconia Rd, Alexandria

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Manicotti	$17.00
Pasta filled with ricotta cheese, topped with your choice of cream, tomato, or pink sauce
Cremoso Al Cioccolato	$8.00
Chocolate mousse on a sponge cake base with a heart of creamy chocolate from Santo Domingo topped with chocolate flakes
Carciofi	$19.00
Pean-seared and sautéed in a lemon wine sauce with capers and artichoke hearts. Served with a side of pasta

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Baked Wings
Baked through the oven
Steak & Cheese Supreme Sub	$0.00
Thin slices of steak, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, mushrooms, green peppers, provolone cheese
Steak & Cheese Sub	$0.00
Thin slices of steak, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, provolone cheese

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BUILD YOUR OWN	$15.00
This pizza starts with olive oil only. Add cheese (or not), sauce, and any additional toppings you like. *THIS PIZZA DOES NOT COME WITH CHEESE OR SAUCE UNLESS ADDED AS A TOPPING.
Burrata Pizza	$18.00
Caramelized onion, gruyere, italian burrata, arugula, olive oil
RedRocks Sausage Pizza	$17.00
Crushed tomato, fontina, italian peppers, parsley, sausage

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Maple Blueberry Scone-	$4.90

Chocolate Croissant-	$4.75

Chocolate Chip Cookie-	$2.50

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Za'atar Cheese	$9.95
(Wild thyme, olive oil, cucumbers , tomatoes, olives, mint)
Falafel (V)	$9.95

Fresh Mint Lemonade	$6.95

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Back Creek Oysters ~ Each	$2.95
EACH- Onancock, VA Oysters, 2-3 inches in size, medium salinity
Connecticut Lobster Roll	$25.95
Warm Maine Lobster, butter, hoagie roll served with Sidewinder Fries
Crabcake Sandwich	$20.95
Jumbo Lump crab meat, tartar, slaw, potato kaiser roll served with sidewinder fries.

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Creole Shrimp Linguini	$25.50
andouille sausage, cajun shrimp, roasted tomatoes, parmesan, cajun garlic butter sauce, chives
5 Deviled Eggs	$12.00
three deviled eggs with crispy prosciutto and chives
Key Lime pie	$12.00
torched meringue

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Josh's Banging Burger	$16.00
Cheddar, Crispy Onions, Bacon, Smoked Mayo
Hot Chicken Sandwich	$15.00
Pickles, Spicy Aioli
Kids Pasta	$9.00

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Alfredo	$18.00
Cream, butter, Parmesan, nutmeg and fettuccine
Caesar	$10.00
Lettuce, croutons, shaved Parmesan, and Caesar dressing
Nostra Carbonara	$20.00
A twist to traditional, pancetta, onions, egg yolk, Parmesan and hint of pesto spaghetti. Consuming raw or undercook meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions

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Crab Cake Eggs Benedict	$24.00
2 mini crab cakes topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes.
Hog Island Broiled BBQ Oysters	$23.00
6 Hog Island Style BBQ oysters
1/2 Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters	$21.00
6 Salty Wolfe oysters on the half shell served with cocktail sauce, mignonette, lemon wedges and oyster crackers.

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Feast for Four	$44.95
1.5 pounds of up to 2 meats served with 3 large sides and 4 slices of white bread
Extravaganza for Eight	$77.95
3 pounds of up to 3 meats served with 4 large sides and 8 slices of white bread
Mac N Cheese	$3.50

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Bacon	$4.25

BYO Omelette	$12.50

Sausage Gravy on Biscuits	$12.50

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brisket taco	$5.50
slow roasted brisket with cilantro, radish, and salsa rosa, soft corn tortilla
fried shrimp taco (on flour tortilla)	$5.50
fried shrimp over cabbage, chipotle crema, cilantro, aquacate sauce
chips + guacamole	$7.50
Corn tortilla chips with guacamole

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Steak & Fries	$29.00
flank steak, chimichurri, arugula salad, fries
Crispy-Brussel Sprouts	$12.00
pickled red onions, applewood bacon, goat cheese crema
Funguitown	$18.00
mushroom cream, mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella Cheese, goat cheese

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Lemon	$3.75
Almond cake with almond buttercream frosting
Dark Chocolate/Cocoa	$3.75
Premium dark chocolate cake with a Belgian cocoa rouge buttercream frosting.
Dark Chocolate/Vanilla	$3.75
Premium dark chocolate cake with a vanilla bean buttercream frosting, topped with shaved chocolate.

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Medio Pollo (White Meat)	$14.99
Half chicken. Regular
Extra green /yellos Sauce	$0.25

Side de Platanos	$4.25

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Classic Hand-Cut Fries	$5.75
fried in a Gluten-free fryer
Chocolate Chocolate	$6.95
Hand Dipped, Frosty Cold made to order
Onion Rings	$5.95
Crispy, breaded deep-fried goodness.

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Old Towner	$19.95
ham, sautéed spinach & caramelized onions
Norwegian	$21.95
cold-smoked salmon*, caramelized onions & crème fraîche
Bella	$15.25
fresh strawberries & Nutella

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Brussels Sprouts	$12.00
fried brussels sprouts, walnut, cranberry with sweet aegean sauce (vg-gf)
Falafel	$10.00
fried chickpea patties, radish, pickles with yogurt sauce (vg-nf)
Tzazitki	$8.00
Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill (nf-gf-vg)

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Original Cheesesteak	$10.99
Includes Mush, Grilled Onions, Sweet Peppers
Cheesesteak	$10.29
This One is PLAIN Meat and Cheese!! Build your own You can choose your toppings
Mozzarell Sticks	$9.29

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Gambas Al Ajillo	$14.00
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, shallots, aleppo chile, sherry, olive oil, butter, dill. Gluten Free
Jamon Serrano Croquettes	$10.00
Manchego, aleppo-orange honey
Butternut Squash Skordalia Dip	$12.00
spicy pecans, pomegranate syrup, served with warm pita bread. Vegetarian

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The Atlanta	$7.99
Our crispy chicken smothered in honey butter, topped with cheese on a brioche bun
The Nashville	$8.99
Our crispy chicken topped with slaw, homemade spicy dressing, and pickle chips on a brioche bun.
Banana Pudding	$5.99
Made from scratch. Grandma would approve.

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Raita	$4.95
Yogurt mixed with slightly spiced crushed cucumbers
Palak Paneer	$17.95
Fresh home-made cheese cubes with mild spinach
Daal Soup	$6.95
A famous South Indian Recipe. Lentil based curried soup simmered with herbs and spices. Served with papadum.

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Chorizo (single)	$3.50
Spicy Mexican chorizo tacos w/potatoes
Camaron Frito (single)	$4.50
Breaded fried shrimp with cabbage and carrot slaw, topped with Avocado Salsa
Chimichangas	$13.99
Large flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, rice, your choice of protein, and refried beans. Quickly deep-fried and served with pico de gallo and sour cream.

Alexandria restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria's top cuisines

Pizza

American

Italian

Cafes, Coffee & Tea

Breakfast & Brunch

Mexican & Tex-Mex

Bars & Lounges

Seafood

Brewpubs & Breweries

Burgers

Sandwiches

Barbeque

Bakeries

Asian Fusion

Sushi & Japanese

Salad

Thai

Indian

Dessert & Ice Cream

Steakhouses

Vietnamese

Chicken

Southern

Latin American

Must-try Alexandria restaurants

La Fiamma Italian Kitchen - 6124 Franconia Rd

Juliano's Pizza - Alexandria

Redrocks - Old Town

Junction Bakery & Bistro- Del Ray

La'Baik

Whiskey & Oyster

Cafe 44

Augie's Mussel House & Patio

Rosemarino D'Italia VA

Hank's Oyster Bar--Old Town

Smoking Kow BBQ - Alexandria -

Table Talk Restaurant

Chop Shop Taco - Alexandria

Rustico Alexandria - Alexandria

Alexandria Cupcake

Pollo Ranchero Inc

Holy Cow

Fontaine Caffe - 119 South Royal Streets

Smyrna

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles - 6308 Richmond Highway

Dishes of India

San Antonio Bar & Grill - Alexandria

Rus Uz - Alexandria

Thompson Italian - Alexandria - 1024 King Street

Samurai Hibachi Sushi And Bar

Pork Barrel BBQ

Market 2 Market & St Elmo's Coffee Pub

St Elmos Fairlington

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Plov	$24.00
The national dish of Uzbekistan. A flavorful rice dish mixed with carrots, chickpeas, raisins, spices and lamb that will surely satisfy any food craving you may have.
Blini	$11.00
Thin crepe like pancakes stuffed with seasoned ground beef filling, served with sour cream.
Meat Pirozhki	$10.00
Traditional baked pies made with filo dough, stuffed with ground beef and onions seasoned with spices, served with sour cream.

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CRISPY SWEET POTATOES	$17.00
brown butter creme fraiche, maple agrodolce, smoked pepitas
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS	$17.00
pomegranate, salsa verde, lemon tahini
BURRATA	$18.00
charred broccoli rabe, pickled pepper vinaigrette, crispy focaccia

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Hibachi Shrimp	$28.00
Shrimp Cooked on a hibachi grill.
Land & Bay	$34.00
Filet Mignon & shrimp
Hibachi New York Strip	$30.00
New York Strip Cooked on a hibachi grill.

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Cornbread	$2.95
House-made Daily, Moist, with real corn.
Pulled Pork Sandwich	$8.95
Classic Pulled Pork Sandwich on a Potato Roll with choice of sauce at pick up.
Pick 3 Meat Platter	$21.95
Choose three Meats, and two Sides with Cornbread

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Full Create Your Own Sandwich	$9.99
build your own sandwich however you want it - pick your bread, proteins, cheese, vegetables and spreads - let us know if you want it toasted or not
Full Turkey Italian	$9.99
roasted turkey breast, provolone cheese, lettuce, white onions, hot peppers, sweet peppers & our house dressing served on a soft french roll
Full Mt. Ida	$9.99
our house made meatballs and marinara sauce, with sharp provolone, served on a warm french roll

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Classic Egg & Cheese Sandwich	$5.49
Breakfast sandwich served with two eggs, cheddar cheese and your choice of bacon, turkey sausage, ham or smoked salmon. Served on your choice of a bagel, croissant, or bread.
Drip Coffee	$2.49
Proudly serving Counter Culture Coffee!
Latte	$3.89
Espresso and steamed milk blended together.