Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Great Mexican food just down the road in Shirlington Village (10-15 min walk or 4 minute drive).
27 locals recommend
Guapo's Restaurant
4028 Campbell AveGreat Mexican food just down the road in Shirlington Village (10-15 min walk or 4 minute drive).
Fabulous fusion Indian cuisine - best restaurant in the city in my opinion!
104 locals recommend
Rasika
633 D St NWFabulous fusion Indian cuisine - best restaurant in the city in my opinion!
fabulous authentic Japanese cuisine. Pricey but a unique experience and the freshest seafood in town.
41 locals recommend
Izakaya Seki
1117 V St NWfabulous authentic Japanese cuisine. Pricey but a unique experience and the freshest seafood in town.
Jose Andre has several restaurants in the city (and country) he is very creative and I've always had an excellent experience. This one is my favorites, great small plates and good vegetarian options.
121 locals recommend
Zaytinya
701 9th St NWJose Andre has several restaurants in the city (and country) he is very creative and I've always had an excellent experience. This one is my favorites, great small plates and good vegetarian options.
Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NWComfort food with a twist. Great food.
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWTrendy french place and fun atmosphere.
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastBest gnocchi ever! I love their pasta dishes and risotto cakes.
My favorite specialty tea time venue in DC. They have 70 kinds of tea and it is a special experience. Good food too.
Ching Ching Cha
1314 Wisconsin Ave NWMy favorite specialty tea time venue in DC. They have 70 kinds of tea and it is a special experience. Good food too.
If you love ramen, this is the place to go (downstairs level) it is fabulous! I am a big fan of a good soup. Upstairs Japanese small plates are served.
82 locals recommend
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestIf you love ramen, this is the place to go (downstairs level) it is fabulous! I am a big fan of a good soup. Upstairs Japanese small plates are served.
Everything Else
Great waterfront. Explore the marina or take a water boat tour. Old town has great shopping too, all along King Street.
393 locals recommend
Old Town
Great waterfront. Explore the marina or take a water boat tour. Old town has great shopping too, all along King Street.
Great museum to explore, especially with kids.
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWGreat museum to explore, especially with kids.
Sightseeing
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWIncredible zoo.