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

Where to Go Out for Christmas Dinner or Brunch

Take some of the season's stress off your plate by letting someone else fill it—with black truffle risotto and prime rib.

Complete Your Holiday Table With These Takeout Dishes

Need a honey-glazed spiral ham? ✅ Butternut squash agnolotti? ✅ Eggnog bread pudding? ✅ Leave the cooking to these area restaurants.

Treat Yourself to These Enticing Holiday Sweets

Place your orders now for gingerbread, yule logs, sugar cookies, chocolate-peppermint brownies and other seasonal goodies from these local bakeries.

This Arlington Pizzeria Is One of the Best in the World, Per an Italian Ranking

Stellina Pizzeria is one of 2024's top artisan pizza chains worldwide, according to Top 50 Pizza.

Where to Buy Good Bread for Your Holiday Table

Pick up classic French baguettes, rustic Italian loaves, crusty sourdough, challah and other leavened goodies from these Northern Virginia bakeries.

Where to Order Hanukkah Eats and Treats

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

Open & Shut: Seoul Prime, Mister Days, Little Beast Cafe

Prepare your palate for a new Korean steakhouse, the reopening of beloved sports bar, Detroit-style pizza and a pop-up with a Michelin-starred Mexico City taqueria.

D.C.’s Flight Wine Bar Is Returning as a Wine Shop in Arlington

Wine sellers Kabir Amir and Swati Bose are resurrecting their beloved business as a wine shop featuring modestly priced vinos from around the globe.

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Say ‘Cheers’ at These Holiday Pop-Up Bars

With spiced hot toddies, candy cane coladas and merry margaritas, these decked-out bar scenes are making spirits bright.

Where to Have Breakfast with Santa

Jolly St. Nick is carb loading on pancakes, Christmas cookies and croquettes at these brunchy, kid-friendly holiday events.

What to Drink During DC Cocktail Week

Pairings of handcrafted cocktails and signature small plates spill to this side of the Potomac from Nov. 29-Dec. 5.

Open & Shut: Modan, Hyde Social, Andy’s Pizza, Sisters Thai

Save your appetite for new pizzerias and taquerias, upscale Japanese cuisine, a burger with pork belly, frozen coffees and Uyghur dumplings.

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