Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 23:08     Subject: Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
For more casual, how about Vaso's? I love that place.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 21:21     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Thanks for all of the responses. I have been to Restaurant Eve quite a few years ago with my husband. Very nice, but not the kind of place I'm looking for for this. Something a little more casual and relaxed. I'll look into the other suggestions. I'm unfamiliar with those. Thanks again!
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 17:52     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Anonymous wrote:Agree with the PP. Also, Hunting Creek and Bastille are good....



Completely agree with 1409 and 1600. Le Refuge would be my first choice. It is a delightful intimate space with wonderful food and great service.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 17:37     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Restaurant Eve is great, but be advised that if you get the tasting menu, usually everyone at the table has to get it. They'll make exceptions for true allergies, but generally it's all or none. Also, depending on which one you do, the tasting menu can take a LONG time to get through. The food is excellent, but a tasting menu isn't for everyone.

You can also just book the regular restaurant at Restaurant Eve and the food and service is wonderful there as well.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 17:30     Subject: Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Restaurant Eve
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 16:27     Subject: Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Hunting Creek, Bastille, and we like A La Lucia, too.

It really depends on your budget and what sort of restaurant you're looking for. Big difference between Restaurant Eve and A La Lucia, for example.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 16:00     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Agree with the PP. Also, Hunting Creek and Bastille are good....
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 14:09     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Anonymous wrote:Restaurant Eve tasting menu


Meh. I've been a couple times and just didn't care for it. I like the food at Le Refuge and la Lucia much better.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 11:34     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Restaurant Eve tasting menu


Yes clear choice!


Agreed. I took DH there for a big milestone event and it was amazing. The food was awesome and the service was impeccable.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 11:28     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Anonymous wrote:Restaurant Eve tasting menu


Yes clear choice!
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 11:24     Subject: Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Restaurant Eve
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 11:21     Subject: Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Brabo was my favorite of the ones that I've been to more or less recently. The octopus appetizer is fantastic.

Unfortunately, I think that Columbia Firehouse has started to go downhill a bit.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 11:18     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Most of the restaurants in Old Town are mediocre and overpriced. It is frustrating because it looks like the type of place where there SHOULD be great restaurants, but there just aren't any.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 11:17     Subject: Re:Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
Restaurant Eve tasting menu
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 11:16     Subject: Recommendation needed for excellent Alexandria restaurant
I don't know Alexandria at all, but I am planning a dinner out with some friends for a special occasion. What are some really great restaurants in that area (Old Town would be preferable)?
Thanks!