Food & Drink

Arlington, Virginia and the surrounding area boasts a vibrant food and drink scene that seamlessly blends diverse culinary traditions with innovative local flavors. From bustling farmers’ markets and food trucks to upscale restaurants and cozy cafes, the area offers a dynamic mix of dining options that cater to every palate. Craft breweries and stylish cocktail bars further enhance Arlington’s appeal, making it a must-visit destination for foodies everywhere.

Neighborhood Dining Guides

Restaurant Reviews

15 New Restaurants to Try In and Around Arlington, VA

Falls Church welcomes a new beer garden and taqueria, while Scolopasta starts dishing out pasta in Ballston.

Sunday Morning Bakehouse Brings Its Magic to Tysons

Caroline Yi's fairytale sweets include picture-perfect croissants, brioche doughnuts, macarons, layer cakes and creme brulee tarts.

Alshami Restaurant Serves the Comfort Food We All Need Now

Basema Chouban's easygoing eatery fills the former Layalina space in Arlington's Bluemont neighborhood, and the price is nice.

14 NoVA Restaurants Serving Christmas Dinner, Brunch or Takeout

With options like lacquered duck, seafood risotto, sticky toffee pudding and all-you-can-eat buffets, why would you want to cook anyway?

Treat Yourself to These Holiday Sweets From NoVA Shops

Holiday cheer is here in the form of cookies, cakes and elaborate ice cream concoctions. They're sure to turn any Grinch into Buddy the Elf.

Where to Order Hanukkah Eats and Treats in the DMV

Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights with latkes, sufganiyot and other traditional foods from these restaurants, bakeries and delis.

7 Holiday Pop-Up Bars In and Around Arlington, VA

With cinnamon-infused tequila, candy cane coladas and spiked eggnog, these decked-out bar scenes are making spirits bright.

In Middleburg, a New Destination for Bourbon Lovers

Come for the small batch Provenance bourbon and make a vacation of it by staying in a 19th-century manor house.

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Where to Eat in Chinatown in Flushing, New York

Take the train to Queens for hand-pulled noodles, Dongbei-style barbecue, dim sum, Peking duck and other delights.

Fab Filipino Breakfast Sandwiches Come to National Landing

Try pan de sal buns stuffed with soy-braised pork, ribeye steak, jammy eggs and more at Lapu Lapu and Gwenie's Pastries.

Where to Buy Good Bread for Your Holiday Table

Pick up spiced, seasoned and fruited holiday loaves, plus classic baguettes, boules, challah and other leavened goodies from these Northern Virginia bakeries.

These NoVA Restaurants Are Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

Don't feel like cooking? Make a reservation to enjoy a chef-prepared holiday meal with all the trimmings—and no dirty dishes.

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