Best restaurants near me in Alexandria, Washington, D.C. Area

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1. Josephine - Old Town

4.8

Exceptional(1975)

££££

• French • Alexandria

Booked 122 times today

Welcome to Josephine, a French brasserie located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Inspired by classic Parisian eateries, Josephine brings the timeless charm and culinary traditions of France to the local dining scene.

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2. Ada's on the River

4.8

Exceptional(4993)

££££

• American • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 89 times today

Discover Ada's on the River, an esteemed culinary gem situated at 3 Pioneer Mill Way in Alexandria, VA. Famed for its upscale American fare with bold, wood-fired flavors, Ada's is your go-to restaurant, for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and brunch. As one of the best restaurants in Alexandria, VA, our diverse menu showcases a steakhouse worthy selection of aged meats, fresh seafood, indulgent desserts, some of the best cocktails in Old Town, and extensive wine list make your dining experience unforgettable. Enjoy stunning Potomac River views and impeccable service, making us the top choice for both intimate date nights and grand celebrations needing private event space.

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3. Barca Wine Bar & Pier

4.8

Exceptional(2279)

££££

• Mediterranean • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 59 times today

BARCA is Old Town Alexandria's newest riverfront neighborhood restaurant. Located in Robinson , BARCA (Spanish for boat) styles shipyard chic and Catalonian coastal influence into a waterfront Pier and Wine Bar. Both indoor and outdoor locales serve up Spanish-Mediterranean small plates, wine, sangria, and cocktails plus weekend brunch.

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4. Mia's Italian Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(3079)

££££

• Italian • Alexandria

Booked 105 times today

Mia's Italian Kitchen, located at the riverside end of King Street in Old Town Alexandria, is rooted in family. Our menu is filled with homestyle traditional Italian recipes sourced from owner Dave Nicholas' Sicilian grandmother. An elegant wine list accompanies beer and craft cocktails on the beverage menu. Dine downstairs and watch the signature Sicilian-style rectangular pizzas cook in the 800-degree brick oven, or upstairs to view the energetic open kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner, plus bottomless weekend brunch.

5. Virtue Feed & Grain

4.7

Exceptional(4930)

££££

• Contemporary American • Alexandria

Booked 86 times today

Virtue Feed & Grain is a modern American dining room and bar located near the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria. Our menu offers an array of original recipe, flavorful, scratch-made dishes, along with extensive selections from the bar, like handcrafted cocktails, craft and small-batch beers, and an impressive wine list. The rustic elegance of our large, two-story restaurant provides a vibrant atmosphere for any dining experience, as well as private and semi-private spaces for private events, celebrations, weddings, business meetings, and gatherings of all types. The seasonal outdoor patio on historic Wales Alley offers views to the Potomac and a fun, casual destination.***Unfortunately we do not take advance reservations on our outdoor patio, but we will do our best to accommodate requests as space is available.

6. The Majestic

4.6

Exceptional(2919)

££££

• American • Alexandria

Booked 55 times today

The Majestic by Chef Santiago Lopez is a chef-driven restaurant in the heart of Old Town Alexandria serving New American cuisine with bright Mediterranean undertones. From housemade ricotta and seared scallops with saffron rice to roasted lamb shank and lobster pot pie, every dish is comforting yet considered. Join us for Majestic Hour, the best happy hour in Old Town Alexandria, Monday through Friday from 3-7 PM at the bar. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, The Majestic is the best restaurant in Old Town Alexandria for weeknight dinners, celebrations, and everything in between. Private dining available. Reservations and walk-ins welcome. 911 King Street.

7. Landini Brothers

4.8

Exceptional(4647)

££££

• Italian • Alexandria

Booked 56 times today

Franco and Noe Landini are the proud hosts of Landini Brothers restaurant. Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, and close to the Potomac River, Landini Brothers is a well-established landmark in Northern Virginia. It has been serving northern Italian food in the traditional Tuscan style since it opened in 1976. Franco's annual visits to his family and friends in Tuscany provide him with ample opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Tuscan cuisine—knowledge he brings home for the dining pleasure of restaurant guests. Come join us for brunch! Sunday at 11:30am to 3:00pm.

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8. Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2288)

££££

• American • Alexandria

Booked 108 times today

MATT & TONY’S IS AN ENERGETIC AMERICAN FARE RESTAURANT SERVING BREAKFAST ALL DAY, LUNCH, AND DINNER SEVEN DAYS A WEEK WITH A WELCOMING, COMMUNAL BAR.

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9. Jula's on the Potomac

4.6

Exceptional(4204)

££££

• Contemporary American • Alexandria

Booked 52 times today

Perched along the banks of the Potomac River with panoramic views, Jula’s on the Potomac defines luxury waterfront dining in Alexandria. Blending polished service, elevated design, and a sophisticated culinary vision, we offer a refined escape where every detail—from the first pour to the final course—is thoughtfully curated.Our menus showcase modern American cuisine through a seasonal, chef-driven lens—prime steaks, pristine seafood, and artfully composed plates that balance classic technique with contemporary creativity. The bar program is equally distinguished, featuring expertly crafted cocktails, rare and reserve wines, premium champagne selections, and a collection of zero-proof offerings.Recognized as the most sought-after Alexandria waterfront restaurant and a standout for fine dining, Jula’s on the Potomac is where exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and breathtaking views come together—effortlessly, beautifully, and without compromise.

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10. Vermilion - Alexandria

4.8

Exceptional(4156)

££££

• Contemporary American • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 23 times today

Vermilion has recently been named as one of Northern Virginia Magazine's Top 50 Restaurants and as The #1 Restaurant in Alexandria!Guided by Chef Anthony Chittum, Vermilion stands committed to the growers, farmers, watermen and myriad purveyors of the Mid-Atlantic watershed. As a native of Maryland's Eastern Shore, Anthony brings an innate sense of place to each plate with an intractable reverence for local ingredients, and an aesthetic that allows these ingredients to shine.The thoughtfully curated beverage program at Vermilion echoes this philosophy with an expansive offering of terroir-driven wines and a cocktail menu committed to seasonally sourced ingredients. A sensational collection of over 150 fine whiskies, ryes and bourbons rounds out the experience and for many serves as reason enough to visit time and again.

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Laurie
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We celebrated my sister’s birthday at Josephine’s yesterday and it was absolutely lovely. From the service to the food to the special celebratory touches, it was wonderful. Thank you, Josephine’s, for making her day even more special!
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Josephine - Old Town$$$$• French• Alexandria
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4.8
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William
Baja California Sur •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Love this restaurant! Great food and ambiance and Claire was a great server.
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Mia's Italian Kitchen$$$$• Italian• Alexandria
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4.8
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De’Chera
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Bryan was exceptionally good!! His knowledge for the company and menu was amazing and very impressive!!! 11/10 will recommend Food was amazing like everything that he mentioned was impressive from Appetizers drinks to entree I ordered the crab stuffed trout never even eaten trout before Wow let’s speak on The prawns like what OMG THE DRINKS one was like a spicy Smokey tequila drink the other was like a raspberry tequila drink my bestfriend got the pork chop so juicy tenderness the lobster Mac to die for the spinach chefs kiss I literally love this restaurant best food I’ve tasted all year and did I mention Bryan (BIG B) lol had to put his name again because he’s the one that made our experience!!
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Ada's on the River$$$$• American• Old Town Alexandria
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4.8
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DavidGold
Washington, D.C. Area •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First time eating here and really enjoyed it. Good mocktail selection (and bourbon, of course). Crispy Brussels sprouts starter was great. Excellent fish dishes (salmon and rockfish). Definitely will be adding to the special occasion rotation! Service very friendly and helpful as well.
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Virtue Feed & Grain$$$$• Contemporary American• Alexandria
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4.7
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Tracy
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 Oct 2026
Beautiful night on the water trying many small plates! Drinks & food were delicious. We especially enjoyed the green beans & shrimp.
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Barca Wine Bar & Pier$$$$• Mediterranean• Old Town Alexandria
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4.8

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1. Josephine - Old Town

2. Ada's on the River

3. Barca Wine Bar & Pier

4. Mia's Italian Kitchen

5. Virtue Feed & Grain

6. The Majestic

7. Landini Brothers

8. Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar

9. Jula's on the Potomac

10. Vermilion - Alexandria

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