Xuemeng Li

Our friends’ friend recommended this Italian restaurant to us, and this one turned out to be much better than the other one in Falls Church. We had a reservation for table for 6, but they had tables for smaller parties that didn’t need reservations. We ordered mostly dishes from their dinner special and every dish tasted fresh and delicious. I had my favorite veal chops - it was cooked perfectly medium. I love the vegetables on the side - seasoned so perfectly and not salty at all. Fresh ingredients always win! My husband loved his tortellini, and our friends loved the Alfredo sauce. We had so many baskets of breads - the herbs on the bread with olive oil and vinegar brought the whole meal to another level. We had the tiramisu cake and chocolate mousse cake, which concluded the perfect night. The service was great - they arranged a round table for us, and they were very attentive.

A small breakfast restaurant ran by a lovely Greek family. Cash only or Zelle - don’t make it complicated for them because they are grandpa and grandma who charge very little for the big portion of food they serve. They close early, so make sure you get up early for it. I highly recommend their breakfast special: Cook’s special and Stelton special. Their soup options of the day and gyro are also extremely good. Opa!

A hidden gem in Harlem! French cuisine with an extremely reasonable price. It looks like a bar but the restaurant is in the back. Their menu cover was old album covers. The food was delicious. We had the grant platter. Meat, cheese, apple slices were high quality and fresh, but one of the grapes on the plate was unfortunately molded. The lighting was so dark and we almost had it. For entrees, I had the duck leg confit, and my husband had the steak special. For me, the duck was a bit too salty, but it could a personal preference. The steak was so good - one of the best we have had, even better than most of the fancy steak houses we tried. The sauce in every dish was all so impressive - the shine, the flavor, and how each sauce compliments the meat item. I loved how they didn’t put too much ice in water, and I could actually enjoy my water. And the complimentary bread was also good - warm, crunchy outside and soft inside. The decor and furniture was a bit too old (the bench was shaky), but overall we liked the style and the vibe of the restaurant. We had a great time. We will definitely revisit next we are in Harlem.

This is the spot for my office. A bar with legit food. Huge portion with a very reasonable price, and very delicious!!! I love their pulled pork nachos. The best. They are always extremely patient with my colleagues who have different kinds of food allergies and restrictions. My husband loved their Cajun burger - it’s ridiculously big with waffle fries. We always go for their happy hour for $10 mules. Perfect spot for lunch or relaxing time after work! The only downside is that they seem always short staffed. Don’t get me wrong - they all work very hard, running around and doing everything. As a result, we do often need to wave our arms hard to get our waitress’s attention.

Village is the only place to go for the bar vibe on Main Street. Beer is good with some variety. I love their fish and chips, though chips in all entrees we ordered were a bit cold and hard, not hot and crispy. Also recommend their pulled pork. You can add it on Nachos, or order the sliders. The steak was good, beyond what we expected. The problem with most breweries is that they don’t serve food or they don’t have good food. But this one has beyond average for both drinks and food with a very reasonable price.