Northern Virginia’s 10 Best Restaurant Dishes of 2025
Our food critic sampled hundreds of meals. Here are her picks for the top 10 of the year.
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Try the 6 Best Restaurants in Vienna
See where to grab a bite to eat at these top eateries across Vienna.
Northern Virginia’s 10 Best Restaurant Dishes of 2025
Our food critic sampled hundreds of meals. Here are her picks for the top 10 of the year.
7 Northern Virginia Izakaya-Style Restaurants for Japanese Bites
Find cocktails, sake, and a taste of Tokyo at these eateries.
Foraged. to Take Over Operations at Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
The “hyper-seasonal” eatery plans to reopen the Lovettsville restaurant in 2026.
Carbonara Is Opening a Second Location in Gainesville
The popular Italian restaurant will move into the space formerly occupied by Bar Louie.
Sip and Snack at These 8 New Northern Virginia Cafés
These new destinations offer coffee, pastries, and hearty fare.
Pentagon City’s 1983 Chinese Cuisine Serves Up Elevated Cantonese Fare
This new spot presents dim sum and other Cantonese bites with elegance.
5 Places to Order an Over-the-Top Hot Chocolate in Northern Virginia
Try one of these specialty drinks, including the viral SoftSpot s’mores version.
These Are NoVA’s 13 Best European Restaurants
See our critic’s picks for food from France, Italy, and beyond.
Make New Year’s Eve Reservations at These Northern Virginia Restaurants
These eateries offer curated menus and festive drinks for the last night of 2025.
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