Best Fun Restaurants in Annandale

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AmericanItalianPizzeriaTapas / Small PlatesCafe Dining

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District of ColumbiaVirginia - DC Suburbs

Areas

AlexandriaArlingtonDupont CircleFairfaxGeorgetownVienna

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

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1. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17391)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 229 times today

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

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2. Mia's Italian Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(2508)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Alexandria

Booked 82 times today

Mia's Italian Kitchen, located at the riverside end of King Street in Old Town Alexandria, is rooted in family. Our menu is filled with homestyle traditional Italian recipes sourced from owner Dave Nicholas' Sicilian grandmother. An elegant wine list accompanies beer and craft cocktails on the beverage menu. Dine downstairs and watch the signature Sicilian-style rectangular pizzas cook in the 800-degree brick oven, or upstairs to view the energetic open kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner, plus bottomless weekend brunch.

3. Gute Leute

4.9

Exceptional(74)

££££Price: Expensive

• Cafe Dining • Arlington

Booked 4 times today

Gute Leute Coffee Bar is one of the most popular coffee bars in Korea,known for its own unique signature coffee creations.In German, gute Leute means "good people"and it is with this idea that gute Leute strives to create a spacein which good people can enjoy good company.Our logo is inspired by the pine treebecause it stays green all year long like our enthusiasm for coffee.Every branch in Seoul has its own signature menu created by baristas.We also present seasonal coffee courses that are constructed with theirown stories.Instagram : gute_leute_usa

4. Palette 22

4.7

Exceptional(3162)

££££Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Arlington

Booked 57 times today

Located in the Village at Shirlington, Palette 22 is a small-plates, tapas-style restaurant focused on food, art and fun. The open kitchen produces shareable, flavor-forward dishes, which pair perfectly with a pitcher of house-made signature sangria. Enjoy watching live entertainment and artists practicing their craft throughout the restaurant, including painters, jewelry-makers and sculptor. All art on the walls is for sale. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.

A photo of North Italia - Washington DC restaurant

5. North Italia - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(1732)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • West End

Booked 49 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

6. Punch Bowl Social - Arlington

3.6

Very Good(58)

££££Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Arlington

Booked 13 times today

We're all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you're looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don't know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we've got you covered. With fourteen locations, each offering their own unique adventures, there's always a reason to come through and make some memories with us. Every night brings something new, from our crowd-favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to Silent Disco with 3 DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones! Let us host your next event! We've got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready to go. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.

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7. Ristorante Bonaroti

4.9

Exceptional(2291)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Vienna

Booked 10 times today

A well-kept secret nestled in the heart of Vienna offering elegant dining within a warm and intimate setting. Our classic Italian cuisine has been ranked among the best in the Washington, D.C. area. Bar featuring new appetizer menu.

8. The Commentary

3.7

Very Good(91)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 2 times today

Located in the bustling neighborhood of Ballston, The Commentary sets the tone to come together and connect over shared experiences and conversation. A new All American Eatery and Social House, The Commentary infuses East Coast ingredients with a West Coast flair. From business breakfasts to power lunches and happy hours, the dynamic space accommodates groups large and small for a variety of purposes. In our bar and lounge, enjoy shareable appetizers, shareable cocktails, local draft beers and a well rounded wine selection sure to please all palates.

9. i Ricchi

4.5

Awesome(3769)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 2 times today

A restaurant specializing in the preparation of Cucina Rustica Tuscan country-style, scratch cooking. Attentive service from experienced and caring staff. Italian wine list. Outdoor dining on the Piazza. Valet parking Friday and Saturday. The Cafe / Patio is open with Tents, Heaters and Blankets featuring warm specialty drinks for your Winter pleasure. Open Tuesday thru Sunday. Curb side pick up thru www.iricchifoodclub.com. See our Sunday Specials!!

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10. Dave & Buster's - Fairfax

3.7

Very Good(113)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Fairfax

Booked 4 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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BarbaraVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Pretheater dinner was very good. Quick service and pleasant server.
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North Italia - Washington DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• West End
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4.5
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ericVIP
San Antonio •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Best lasagna I’ve had in my LIFE! Juan was outstanding and gave our party great recommendations. Highly recommend for outstanding authentic Italian food!
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food with prompt service. A good value especially for the bottomless dinner. We tried about a dozen plates and liked the vast majority.
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Palette 22Price: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Arlington
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4.7
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AnnaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always an enjoyable atmosphere and great food. Service was so so
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Mia's Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Alexandria
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4.8
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BillyVIP
Orange County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Feb 2025
we had an afternoon date experiencing the Coffee flights. It was great. Service is great. The experience was great. It was awesome to try new ways of experiencing coffee.
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Gute LeutePrice: Expensive• Cafe Dining• Arlington
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4.9

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