10 New Restaurants to Try In and Around Arlington, VA

Restaurants come and go in our area all the time, and we are here to help you keep track. Recently opened eateries are serving casual Korean eats with a K-Pop Demon Hunters vibe and creamy Kilwins fudge and ice cream. Find your new favorites here.

Last updated Feb. 13.

February Openings

Eat More Taco

If that’s your mantra, you’re in luck because this halal meat taqueria opened Feb. 9 in Ballston in Grill Kabob’s old spot. Get Mexican-style street eats such as Pizza Birria (slow-braised beef birria and cheese on a crispy crust), burritos in wrapped and bowl form, and, of course, tacos. Get traditional carne asada or try a specialty taco such as the Governador Shrimp Tacos Trio (sauteed shrimp folded with caramelized onions, peppers and melted cheese). Wash it all down with a Mexican Coke or something else sweet, such as churros or a Nutella empanada. 708 N. Glebe Road, Arlington (Ballston)

January Openings

Tony Boloney’s

This pizzeria started as a single restaurant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has become a national brand with a cult following as a pizzeria and cheesesteak institution. (If the name sounds familiar, you might have seen it on Shark Tank in 2025, when its Mad Mutz were featured.) The DMV got its first outpost of the restaurant Jan. 27 at Upside on Moore. The menu includes the famous Mad Mutz Sticks in a variety of flavors, plus cheesesteaks and pizzas available by the slice or whole, such as Swamperoni (pink vodka, smoked cup and char pepperoni, fresh mutz and smoked mozzarella, and ‘roni ranch). 700 N. Moore St., Arlington (Rosslyn)

Colada Shop

Daniella Senior continues opening new locations of this Cuban restaurant, this time at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. As of Jan. 14, travelers can fuel up for a flight with croquetas filled with ham or chicken, empanadas stuffed with spinach and cheese, and Platanachos, plantain chips layered with black bean dip, mozzarella and cotija cheeses, and sofrito relish. Find the restaurant in Terminal 2’s C gates. 2401 Smith Blvd., Arlington

K-Food Casual

K-Pop Demon Hunters fans, this is your moment. This new Korean cuisine spot replaces Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings in Ballston and has advertisements featuring scenes from the popular 2025 movie. One poster promises a “derpy tiger keychain” with purchase. Get kimbap filled with veggies, meat or cheese; rice bowls; and fried rice with kimchi, pork or beef. 875 N. Randolph St., Arlington (Ballston)

December Openings

Fish Taco

Joining four other local locations, including one in Tysons Corner, this new Little City establishment’s name says it all, but also doesn’t. Sure, you can get tacos stuffed with blackened, beer-battered or grilled fish, but they also come with steak, chicken and veggies. Plus, the menu includes bowls, burritos, quesadillas and starters like ceviche. Round out your meal with a frozen or on-the-rocks marg. The new spot opened around Dec. 22. 930 W. Broad St., Falls Church

Kilwins

Looking for a sweet start to 2026? As of Dec. 19, you can get Kilwins famous chocolate, fudge and ice cream in Clarendon. It’s the fourth DMV location of the 78-year-old chain that started in Michigan. Ice cream flavors include Sea-Salt Caramel, Cappuccino Chocolate Chip and Superman, a rainbow swirl of fruity flavors. Other treats include caramel chews, Mackinac Island fudge and boxed chocolates. 3101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)

Churasuko

Part Brazilian steakhouse and part omakase, this new Tysons restaurant that opened Dec. 17 blends the cultures at every opportunity. Get high-end cuts of meat sliced tableside right off the skewer, or go for The Churasuko Experience. Priced at $250 per person, it’s a coursed meal that comes with sashimi, miso lobster bisque soup, wagyu fried rice, and all-you-can-eat continuous rounds of Japanese A5 Wagyu, American Wagyu, and Australian Wagyu. Save room for desserts, such as Jasmine Tea Velvet Brûlée and Citrus Bloom Pudding. 1755 Tysons Central St., Vienna

Stratford Garden

The long-awaited beer garden—housed in a former motor lodge—opened Dec. 16. Founded by brothers Arash and Afsheen Tafakor, owners of Dominion Wine & Beer and Brick House Butcher, the new spot is a full-service restaurant and bar with a café and, as the name suggests, a large outdoor drink garden. 300 W. Broad St., Falls Church

Scolopasta

The fast-casual Italian spot that serves handcrafted pasta opened in Ballston Quarter on Dec. 14. (It also has a location at Tysons Galleria.) The star of the menu is the build-your-own pasta option, with five types of pasta and sauces such as bolognese and cacio e pepe. Top it with a meatball or burrata. There are also four ready-made combos, including shrimp scamp with squid ink spaghetti. 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston)

Town Kitchen and Bar

With a goal of giving “McLean a true neighborhood gathering place,” this newbie to the downtown area opened Dec. 8. Although no menu is available online yet, the restaurant will serve American dishes such as steak and wings, plus hand-crafted cocktails. 6671 Old Dominion Drive, McLean

Closing

Rhodeside Grill

After three decades in Courthouse, this neighborhood spot will close its doors Feb. 21. Sister restaurants Ragtime, William Jeffrey’s Tavern, Dogwood Tavern and Bear Branch Tavern will remain open. 1836 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Courthouse)

Bob & Edith’s Diner

The location on Langston Boulevard has permanently closed. The locations in Crystal City and on Columbia Pike remain open. 5050 Langston Blvd., Arlington

Poppyseed Rye

The craft sandwich café and fresh flower shop in Ballston will close Jan. 18 after five years. 818 N. Quincy St., Arlington (Ballston)