Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Old Town, Alexandria

Jason D. • April 23, 2017Nice spot for sushi in Alexandria. The "Fire Crunch" and "White House" are great.

Kurt H. • December 8, 2019Great ice cream. Super unique flavors.

Jbo . • October 8, 2013The only Vietnamese restaurant worth going to (if not the only one in the area) in Old Town Alexandria. They have solid classic banh mi sandwiches that run out usually by dinner time!

Sohrab S. • June 20, 2014Place just opened and yet their stuff tastes amazing. Go for the Americana (rum infused vanilla)

Montaign G. • December 22, 2021Great breakfast!! Tasty options including delicious breakfast burritos!🌯

Saeed • April 18, 2018very nice ambiance in a cozy place, restaurant aged around 45 years👍🏻foods are really delicious🤤, don’t forget chicken Alfredo with fettuccine, unfortunately don’t remember the dish name, was great

Joanne K. • May 27, 2018Try the delicious, house-made green-Spätzle made fresh with Spinach to give it that yummy color and flavor.

Andrew P. • July 2, 2013If you're looking for the "local" coffee place in Old Town, this is it. Freshly roasted beans and great ambiance (music + decor + baristas).

Sophia H. • March 21, 2017Love this bar and the spacious, laid-back 2nd floor. Great place for bar hopping and large groups of people.

Sach N. • May 6, 2012The Moroccan crepe is fantastic. The mint yogurt sauce is what makes it so good.

Kathleen O. • August 7, 2016The gelato tastes like the gelato we have enjoyed in Rome. The shop makes a nice variety of flavors, too.

Lino M. • May 8, 2017First thing's first: the food is excellent. With menu items from various parts of Greece, it's a culinary tour. Owned by a Cypriot couple it has an authentic family feel to it. Highly recommended.

Jake S. • May 19, 2021Went on a Tuesday evening and sat outside. The service was prompt. We had the brussel sprouts (great), potato pave/brick (good) and charred mushrooms (so so). Recommend the tri-tip steak and crab cake

Maggie M. • June 9, 2018That avocado peanut butter smoothie. 👐👐👐

David M. • December 31, 2017Gadsby’s: excellent food and great service (Debbie is amazing) & drinks are awesome! Mini Crab cakes, Filet Mignion & Mashed potatoes to die for! Dine where Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton dined!

Tim F. • August 16, 2015The chorizo mussels are fantastic! Also enjoy their tarts (Flatbread pizzas).

Rachel O. • October 2, 2014FREAKING AMAZING. Best gelato flavors. Ferrero Rocher. That is all. Try for yourself. Also cutest building award! 🙌

Rafal . • February 16, 2019It’s becoming our sacred ritual to get an Ice cream 😋🍦 whenever we hangout in Alexandria.

Ashley K. • December 23, 2012Duck confit is the way to go. Delish.

Tasting Table • December 5, 2011Order locally sourced salads and sandwiches--including the awesome pork belly with crisp apple slices--paired with a glass of wine at the cafe.

Donna • November 20, 2011Best sushi in Old Town. Their house specials are fab!

Jake S. • October 12, 2019Outside seating with heat lamps and TVs. Great atmosphere for hanging out, eating mussels and drinking Belgian beers

Jason • July 28, 2017Truly a hidden gem. Creative, fresh, plates and great service.

Geoff O. • March 20, 2013Amazing drunken noodles. Great panang curry (though I recommend asking for it w/o broccoli).

Jennifer F. • February 19, 2017Good Buffalo burger, good turkey burger, good salad, good buffalo chicken sandwich. Fries awesome. Excellent atmosphere, "classy sports bar-ish", not too loud, dressy casual-jeans to khakis.

C. Sophia S. • October 15, 2022Today for lunch, I'm having a Harvest Bowl with a few extras.

Kellen H. L. • May 18, 2013The best Red Velvet doughnut in DC!

Chris B. • January 3, 2016Extremely friendly; invited dog into the store. Excellent selection of tea, coffee, and candy. Will be back soon!

Mai T. • August 31, 2011Best in area. They're specials r exotic and delicious. My fave is key lime pie. Follow them on twitter 4 daily specials. @lmcupcakeshop

Kat A. • April 4, 2010Away from the tourist end of Kings St this restaurant/cafe/bar is great for exquisite drinks, delicious appetizers and the best food on the street!