Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Annandale

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodComfort FoodLebaneseMediterranean

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District of ColumbiaVirginia - DC Suburbs

Areas

AlexandriaArlingtonBaileys CrossroadsDupont CircleFairfaxOld Town Alexandria

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Bamian

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££££Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Baileys Crossroads

Booked 1 time today

Bamian, located in Falls Church, Virginia, offers authentic Afghan cuisine prepared with fresh, local ingredients in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant offers an extensive lunch buffet daily with items like kababs, lamb, salads and more. Bamian serves a variety of traditional Afghan drinks like cranberry juice and hot green tea. Start out your meal at Bamian with one of the restaurants appetizers such as the sambosa, a fried pastry stuffed with herbs and chickpeas, or the mantu, a ground-beef and scallion stuffed dumpling. Choose from menu items like the kabob platter or the palau. The menu also includes many vegetarian and gluten-free options. Additionally, the restaurant offers online ordering, delivery and takeout services.

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2. Vermilion - Alexandria

4.6

Exceptional(4074)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 20 times today

Guided by Chef Anthony Chittum, Vermilion stands committed to the growers, farmers, watermen and myriad purveyors of the Mid-Atlantic watershed. As a native of Maryland's Eastern Shore, Anthony brings an innate sense of place to each plate with an intractable reverence for local ingredients, and an aesthetic that allows these ingredients to shine.The thoughtfully curated beverage program at Vermilion echoes this philosophy with an expansive offering of terroir-driven wines and a cocktail menu committed to seasonally-sourced ingredients. A sensational collection of over 150 fine whiskies, ryes and bourbons rounds out the experience and for many serves as reason enough to visit time and again.

3. Floriana

4.7

Exceptional(3881)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 28 times today

Floriana offers authentic Italian recipes with handmade pastas in the most comfortable of environments. Located in DC's Dupont Circle neighborhood, in a historic brick stone row house that has been converted into a cozy restaurant, but hasn't given up the feel of coming over to someones home for dinner. Offering a seasonal menu of fresh and local ingredients Floriana has developed a reputation for consistent, high quality, authentic, feel good dishes at a great value. Our pledge of superior service is matched only by our ability to make every guest feel welcome and comfortable when joining us for a DC dining experience.We pay special attention to every guest that chooses Floriana.

4. Trademark

4.3

Awesome(544)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Booked 3 times today

Nestled in the vibrant Carlyle District of Alexandra, Virginia, the re-invented Trademark celebrates the time-honored tradition of hand-crafted cocktails and the best of the mid-Atlantic. With a menu featuring fresh, local ingredients, the city’s best breweries, and a high-concept yet approachable cocktail program carefully crafted to draw people to the bar of its own merit. Enjoy a sophisticated wine list in our bar-centric restaurant or on the re-designed streetside patio overlooking the calm cobblestone sidewalks and Carlyle parks. Trademark was designed with a bright new dining room featuring luxurious booths and beautiful brass accents. A perfect place for a mid-afternoon snack, happy hour with co-workers, or an intimate dinner celebration. Gather with friends, family, or co-workers in Trademark’s group dining space optimized for your group’s perfect celebration, meeting, or event.

5. Rustico

4.5

Awesome(1359)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Alexandria

Booked 9 times today

Rustico is the quintessential neighborhood pub on the edge of Old Town Alexandria. The menu features seasonal, hearty American fare from a wood-fired oven and grill, including pizzas and rotisserie meats, along with other rustic cuisine using the freshest local ingredients available. There’s also no mistaking Rustico’s love for barley & hops! The bar’s focal point is a custom galvanized inverted T bar with 30 brilliant taps book-ended by two massive coolers holding more than 400 different types of ales, lagers, ciders and stouts.

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6. Olive Lebanese Eatery - Arlington

4.7

Exceptional(9)

££££Price: Moderate

• Lebanese • Arlington

Olive Lebanese Eatery is a modern Lebanese Street food restaurant serving guests in NOVA since 2010. Our entire menu is certified Halal and melds the ancient traditions of middle eastern cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and contemporary culinary fusion. Our menu highlights a delicious array of homemade middle eastern classics such as Lebanese Kabobs, Award-Winning Spicy Falafel, and Street Shawarmas, as well as contemporary fusion items- like our Middle Eastern Nachos, Kabob Chicken & Waffles, and Pistachio Challah French Toast. In addition to our Middle Eastern features, we have a large array of Mediterranean and American Paninis, Sandwiches, Salads, Bowls, and wraps.We serve Italian Illy Italian Espresso and offer a full espresso bar, including a colorful array of creative lattes, such as our signature Lebanese Rosewater Latte. We also have fresh smoothies and Italian Gelato to enjoy on our patio

7. New Heights

4.6

Exceptional(1496)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Woodley Park

Booked 7 times today

New Heights Restaurant, led by Michelin-nominated Chef Jose Molina, offers an unparalleled dining experience where contemporary elegance meets classic flavors. Nestled in the heart of the city, our menu showcases the finest local ingredients, artfully crafted under Chef Molina’s celebrated culinary expertise. From farm-fresh produce to sustainably sourced seafood, each dish is a testament to his dedication to innovation and flavor, perfectly complemented by an extensive selection of wines and craft cocktails. Whether you're joining us for a sophisticated dinner, or a private event, New Heights is where Chef Molina's award-worthy creations elevate every occasion. Experience the art of dining above the ordinary—where each meal truly reaches new heights.** Please note that our historic building does not have an elevator and that our Dining Room is only accessible by staircase **

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8. Roberts Restaurant at the Omni Shoreham

4.8

Exceptional(379)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Woodley Park

Booked 5 times today

Our casually elegant restaurant invites you to a unique dining experience orchestrated by culinary experts.The menu features dishes prepared from local ingredients procured from regional farms. Enjoy a glass of wine on our terrace with tranquil views of Rock Creek National Park or embark on a culinary adventure in our opulent dining room.Whether meeting clients for lunch or dining with the family after a day of sightseeing, Robert's Restaurant has something for everyone.

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9. Awbrey & Sons at Hyatt Centric Arlington Hotel

3.8

Excellent(246)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Arlington

Booked 1 time today

Awbrey & Sons is located in the heart of Rosslyn, Virginia and is in close proximity to some of Virginia and Washington DC's most famous landmarks. Awbrey & Sons aspires to what we like to call casual dining with fine touches. The menu showcases fresh local ingredients from the surrounding areas to bring forth a unique interpretation of contemporary American cuisine that is sure to please the palate.

10. 703 bar + kitchen

4.0

Excellent(108)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Fairfax

We are a contemporary American restaurant featuring Chef-crafted interpretations of dishes from the Southeast United States. We take great pride in our scratch cooked menu featuring the best produce, seafood, and dairy Northern Virginia has to offer…so much so that we incorporated our area code into our restaurant name. We are operating with reduce hours and a refined menu

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Christine
Washington, D.C. Area •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fabulous food and service was exquisite. What was the best part was that a table of politicians were sitting next to us and we could eavesdrop on their conversation. Really fun!
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FlorianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dupont Circle
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4.7
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MichaelU
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Vermilion was a great farm to table experience! Quiet, great food and excellent service!
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Vermilion - AlexandriaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Old Town Alexandria
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4.6
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JenniferVIP
Anchorage •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
My dinner was very good! I had a cider pork chop with carrots and a potato gratin cake. For dessert, I had cheesecake. It was delicious!
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TrademarkPrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria
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4.3
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Heather
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
Great menu. Wide selection of options. Service was prompt. Food delivered quickly and was fresh and delicious.
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RusticoPrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria
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4.5

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