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Feel the presence of presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama at Alexandria's distinctive collection of eateries. Dine at General Washington's favorite tavern, which has hosted all of the country's first five presidents. Nearby, treat your ears and your taste buds as you are entertained by the White House pianist that performed for every president from Nixon through Clinton. The Obamas continue to make Alexandria a dining destination at eateries in Old Town and Del Ray. Starting inaugural weekend, Alexandria Restaurant Week dishes up your chance to sample all of these plus more special menus for 10 days!
Savor the flavors of Alexandria’s distinctive collection of eateries, from fine dining establishments to casual neighborhood favorites, with special offers available exclusively during this event. Check out the list of participating restaurants, browse mouth-watering menus, and book your table online to see why everyone including Bon Appétit and Food & Wine are raving about Alexandria's dining scene.
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Individual menus listed next to participating restaurants below...
Celebrating 30 Years of Being Sweet! A local favorite, this cafe located in Old Town Alexandria, features full breakfast, salad bar, specialty sandwiches, hot soup and entree selections daily and
Great pizza in the heart of Old Town; lunch buffet. Sports bar upstairs at The Penalty Box with drink specials and lots of tv's.
Serving classic American cuisine & steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Kitchen open 'til midnight Sun.-Thur., 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat., Sun. brunch 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family friendly! Reservations accepted for
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED. We apologize for any inconvenience. Chakra Cafe serves up traditional Bengali Indian cuisine as well as infusing Indian flavors into grilled flatbread pizzas,
Voted "Best Cheese Plate" by Washington City Paper! A gourmet cheese boutique specializing in hard-to-find cheeses, meats and accompaniments from around the world. Also browse through our extensive
Voted "Best Pizzeria" by The Washington Post in their Going Out Guide, Del Ray Pizzeria is your place for awesome pizza and watching the game. Daily happy hours and great specials make this a "don't
Dishes of India is considered by many to best Indian dining in the Washington DC area. Serving authentic Indian cuisine in a fine atmopshere with plenty of free parking. Just a little over one mile
Fireflies is a local institution known for our delicious brick oven pizzas, extensive beer list, great local live music, and cozy neighborhood atmosphere. Since 2002 we have been providing Alexandria
Captivating European cafe and wine bar serving mussels, steak frites, pate, savory and sweet crepes in style of Brittany, France . Offering international selection of beers and boutique wines with
Nationally acclaimed Texas, Cincinnati and vegetarian chili, plus burgers, sandwiches and salads. Large selection of microbrewed beers. Half price burgers all day Monday. Wednesdays, cheap wings from
You are ensured an authentic good-time pub atmosphere plus fare such as Irish potato & leek soup, corned beef & cabbage, shepherd's pie, Guinness and Harp. Irish entertainment nightly - open 11-2
Celebrating 10 years! A distinctive dining experience in an intimate atmosphere, with traditional and innovative Italian cuisine. Recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 1997. Dinner
Old World Irish Pub featuring a beautiful roaring fireplace. Serving robust Irish-American meals at fair prices. Fresh Salmon, Fish and Chips and Irish Stew are among the favorites. Live Irish
A wood-fired American kitchen & bar featuring modern interpretations of classics using the freshest ingredients. Comfortably casual, just two blocks off King Street in the heart of residential Old
Pizzeria Paradiso, now open in Alexandria!! Offering our famous Neapolitan style pizza and a beer list that includes 14 drafts, 200 bottles and 1 cask. Pizzeria Paradiso, the originator of the
RedRocks recreates the flavors of traditional Neapolitan pizza prepared in a wood-burning oven. RedRocks has been named "Best Bet" by the Washington Post and "Best Buy" by ZAGAT three years running.
Savio’s is a neighborhood favorite that offers a casual atmosphere and a friendly, professional staff. The menu features a wide variety of pastas, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, bread with Savio's
West End favorite for over 25 years, recently renovated, with variety of American classics. Live entertainment Tues and Thur. Weekly specials including lobster night Wed. Plasma televisions offering
If your favorite neighborhood bar also is one of the best restaurants in town, you've probably already found Southside 815. Regulars call us "their little Cheers," with some pretty fine southern
Classical American food - burgers, barbecue, salads and stacked sandwiches - complemented by libations from around the world, including a long list of beers, ales and ciders.
Unique to the DC area, Teaism is a casual tea house and restaurant serving wholesome, affordable Asian-inspired food. Have a healthy, family-friendly breakfast before sightseeing or unwind with
A neighborhood restaurant in North Old Town serving delicious Thai cuisine since 2006, with 75 percent of their business coming from repeat customers who are happy to return. The Washington Post
Alexandria's favorite stop for fun, food and drink. Serving the finest steaks and the freshest seafood. Conveniently located a block from Old Town Waterfront. We feature fresh oysters, 20 beers on tap
Italian fine dining restaurant in the north end of historic Old Town, proudly serving residents and visitors since 1994. Enjoy our popular homemade bread, pasta and desserts, fresh seafood,
Award-winning restaurateurs Meshelle and Cathal Armstrong, with partner/mixologist Todd Thrasher, have converted a historic structure into a 21st-century American tavern, where the vibe is homey and
Celebrating 30 Years of Being Sweet! A local favorite, this cafe located in Old Town Alexandria, features full breakfast, salad bar, specialty sandwiches, hot soup and entree selections daily and
Great pizza in the heart of Old Town; lunch buffet. Sports bar upstairs at The Penalty Box with drink specials and lots of tv's.
Serving classic American cuisine & steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Kitchen open 'til midnight Sun.-Thur., 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat., Sun. brunch 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family friendly! Reservations accepted for
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED. We apologize for any inconvenience. Chakra Cafe serves up traditional Bengali Indian cuisine as well as infusing Indian flavors into grilled flatbread pizzas,
Voted "Best Cheese Plate" by Washington City Paper! A gourmet cheese boutique specializing in hard-to-find cheeses, meats and accompaniments from around the world. Also browse through our extensive
Voted "Best Pizzeria" by The Washington Post in their Going Out Guide, Del Ray Pizzeria is your place for awesome pizza and watching the game. Daily happy hours and great specials make this a "don't
Dishes of India is considered by many to best Indian dining in the Washington DC area. Serving authentic Indian cuisine in a fine atmopshere with plenty of free parking. Just a little over one mile
Fireflies is a local institution known for our delicious brick oven pizzas, extensive beer list, great local live music, and cozy neighborhood atmosphere. Since 2002 we have been providing Alexandria
Captivating European cafe and wine bar serving mussels, steak frites, pate, savory and sweet crepes in style of Brittany, France . Offering international selection of beers and boutique wines with
Nationally acclaimed Texas, Cincinnati and vegetarian chili, plus burgers, sandwiches and salads. Large selection of microbrewed beers. Half price burgers all day Monday. Wednesdays, cheap wings from
You are ensured an authentic good-time pub atmosphere plus fare such as Irish potato & leek soup, corned beef & cabbage, shepherd's pie, Guinness and Harp. Irish entertainment nightly - open 11-2
Celebrating 10 years! A distinctive dining experience in an intimate atmosphere, with traditional and innovative Italian cuisine. Recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 1997. Dinner
Old World Irish Pub featuring a beautiful roaring fireplace. Serving robust Irish-American meals at fair prices. Fresh Salmon, Fish and Chips and Irish Stew are among the favorites. Live Irish
A wood-fired American kitchen & bar featuring modern interpretations of classics using the freshest ingredients. Comfortably casual, just two blocks off King Street in the heart of residential Old
Pizzeria Paradiso, now open in Alexandria!! Offering our famous Neapolitan style pizza and a beer list that includes 14 drafts, 200 bottles and 1 cask. Pizzeria Paradiso, the originator of the
RedRocks recreates the flavors of traditional Neapolitan pizza prepared in a wood-burning oven. RedRocks has been named "Best Bet" by the Washington Post and "Best Buy" by ZAGAT three years running.
Savio’s is a neighborhood favorite that offers a casual atmosphere and a friendly, professional staff. The menu features a wide variety of pastas, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, bread with Savio's
West End favorite for over 25 years, recently renovated, with variety of American classics. Live entertainment Tues and Thur. Weekly specials including lobster night Wed. Plasma televisions offering
If your favorite neighborhood bar also is one of the best restaurants in town, you've probably already found Southside 815. Regulars call us "their little Cheers," with some pretty fine southern
Classical American food - burgers, barbecue, salads and stacked sandwiches - complemented by libations from around the world, including a long list of beers, ales and ciders.
Unique to the DC area, Teaism is a casual tea house and restaurant serving wholesome, affordable Asian-inspired food. Have a healthy, family-friendly breakfast before sightseeing or unwind with
A neighborhood restaurant in North Old Town serving delicious Thai cuisine since 2006, with 75 percent of their business coming from repeat customers who are happy to return. The Washington Post
Alexandria's favorite stop for fun, food and drink. Serving the finest steaks and the freshest seafood. Conveniently located a block from Old Town Waterfront. We feature fresh oysters, 20 beers on tap
Italian fine dining restaurant in the north end of historic Old Town, proudly serving residents and visitors since 1994. Enjoy our popular homemade bread, pasta and desserts, fresh seafood,
Award-winning restaurateurs Meshelle and Cathal Armstrong, with partner/mixologist Todd Thrasher, have converted a historic structure into a 21st-century American tavern, where the vibe is homey and

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