Met a friend for a drink on a Friday night. I started with a drink at bar and they transferred it…read moreto the table bill which is very customer friendly. I appreciated that. We sat at a table outside and enjoyed the view and occasional plane taking off. My dirty martinis weren't really salty/briney although they were the right color. The blue cheese stuffed olives were excellent. The charcuterie board was impressive with the warm rosemary bread, manchego cheese, grapes, salami, prosciutto, and olives. Cocktails good.

Sometimes a girl and her friend just need some quality time!…read more We went to Jula for lunch during Alexandria Restaurant Week, and what was supposed to be a lunch date turned into us staying all the way through happy hour! We enjoyed a few more drinks and ordered a few more appetizers, because apparently we weren't ready to leave! And I have to say... Jula has my heart! The food, the drinks, and especially the service were all amazing. Our waiter, Quentin, was absolutely wonderful, and Dan, the bartender, was just as amazing. They both made our experience even better with their attentive and friendly service. Between the delicious food, perfectly made drinks, great service, and all the laughs and conversation, this was exactly the kind of girls' lunch date we needed. Jula, you definitely have two new fans! #Jula #AlexandriaRestaurantWeek #AlexandriaVA #GirlsLunch #HappyHour #DMVFoodie #FoodAndDrinks #GoodFoodGoodFriends #LunchDate #SupportLocal

Love love love Narman. It was easy to find, and the parking was free & nearby. We decided to…read morecelebrate my husband's birthday at a Turkish restaurant. He was in the mood for Lahmacun (sounds like Lahamajoun) super thin, crispy pizza topped with a mixture of minced meat with peppers, tomato, herbs, and spices. More fine, light, and delicate than the typical American thin pizza. The service, drinks, and food were beyond stellar in Narman. We felt like the only customers there and were waited on by many staff. The highlight of the day there was their pizza and their beverage presentation and flavors. We came on a weekday night and were the only people there in the end. My husband was impressed at how upscale the restaurant was and it was the finest Turkish restaurant he ever visited. He said it was similar to the hotel dining place he lived at in Turkey. This was our first restaurant in downtown Alexandria and one of our best experiences in Alexandria. The Lahmacun was the finest Turkish pizza my husband ever had. He ordered three of them! Each pizza was served on a large wood board with extra toppings on the side like lemon wedges, cilantro, and onions. They are so fine and thin that you can roll them up to eat. We had to put some of the last pizza aside for take out. I ate the takeout piece and was very impressed how delicious it was after being in the fridge overnight & re-heated. I loved the flavors of the Lahmacun and I don't even care for pizza that much. It is my most preferred pizza in my life ever next to the Crazy Ex in The Thirsty Goat in Clarksville, Tennessee. I ordered a Turkish dish with a rich and ancient history, Hunkar Begendi, or "Sultan's Delight." It dates back several centuries, and it was prepared for the sultans and high-ranking officials, and was served during special occasions and celebrations. The Hunkar Begendi had lamb and velvet soft eggplant with spices. I ordered it with a side of rice. It was very delicious and unique. Yet the Lahmacun despite its simplicity stole the show and cost 1/3 of the price of the Hunkar Begendi. For my beverage, I ordered The Elma. It has a stunning presentation in a smoke filled glass box. The Elma is a beverage with Bourbon, Peach liquor, vanilla maple, Apple butter,Lemon juice, and Apple cider. You have to watch the videos of how it is presented at the table. At the end of our dinner, they played happy birthday and surprised my husband with an ice cream and pumpkin dessert with a candle. So wonderful & heartfelt. It was a fascinating and flavorful dish. The pumpkin tasted like sweet potato & was different. This is a must see place for Turkish cuisine and the finest restaurant service. Prices are low to fair for such high quality food and service. Five Stars.

We're so excited to see a new restaurant in Old Town North! That space has been teasing a new…read morerestaurant for a while now, so it's awesome to see one stick! We went on opening night a few weeks ago and we had an awesome experience! You can tell everyone working in that restaurant is passionate about their food and service. We had the pide (vegetarian and meat), the hummus, and two other recommended dips. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. We will definitely be back to Narman!

I found this place thanks to Open Table. We made a reservation and were seated right on time…read more The service is great! My waitress was so nice and funny. I really enjoyed her service. I had the lunch burger and fries because the table next to me had ordered it and the smell was delicious. The burger did not disappoint!! Such good food! I finished lunch with the Silk Road cocktail. Think espresso martini meets a chai. Creamy and well balanced. Overall, great experience. We will be back!

This was not what I expected to write after looking forward to lunch at Matt and Tony's for quite…read moresome time. But someone has to say it: the king isn't wearing any clothes. My wife and I arrived around 1:20 p.m. on a Thursday. The lunch crowd was still going strong, which only reinforced that we had picked a popular spot. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill almost immediately. When we walked in, there was no hostess to be found. After waiting about four minutes, she finally appeared and offered us a choice between a small table in the corner or one by the bar. Given how busy the restaurant was, we took the table by the bar. About seven minutes later, someone finally came by to offer us water and explained that our server was busy, but she would help us in the meantime. No problem. We ordered the Avo Goddess Salad and asked that it be split so we could share it. A few minutes later, our server arrived, introduced herself, and we let her know we had already ordered the salad and were ready to place our lunch orders. She was very helpful in guiding my wife toward the Old Bay Shrimp Burger. I was excited to order the Shrimp and Grits until I learned it contained Andouille sausage and, according to our server, couldn't be prepared without it. Since the restaurant highlights that everything is made from scratch, that surprised me. I ended up ordering the Ahi Tuna Salad instead. So far, so good. Then came the frustration. We spent the next 20 minutes slowly picking at our salad, growing increasingly hungry and confused. You know something is wrong when guests who were seated after you begin receiving their meals before you. Finally, at 2:10 p.m., our food arrived: my Ahi Tuna Salad and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich for my wife. Except my wife had ordered the Shrimp Burger. When we pointed out the mistake to what was now our third server, she quickly assured us it would be corrected. A few minutes later, our original server returned and took full responsibility. She explained that the lamb and shrimp items are next to each other in the POS system and she accidentally selected the wrong item. She assured us the Shrimp Burger would be out in two minutes and suggested we enjoy the fries that came with the lamb sandwich while we waited. Unfortunately, another ten minutes passed before the burger finally arrived. Here's where things became truly disappointing: the top bun was still cold--almost frozen. My wife ended up removing it entirely and eating the sandwich with just the bottom bun. At best, the Shrimp Burger was decent, but certainly not worth the wait and frustration. As for my Ahi Tuna Salad, it felt like something I could easily make at home, especially considering the $25 price tag. I'm also not entirely convinced the tuna was particularly fresh. I can't bring myself to give Matt and Tony's one star because the atmosphere is genuinely cool and inviting. So I settled on two stars--mostly for how I felt before the experience unraveled. And listen, I get it. Mistakes happen. We're all human. But as someone who eats out frequently, here's one piece of advice: when a restaurant makes a significant mistake with a customer's order, consider taking that item off the bill. Sometimes that gesture is the only reason a guest decides to come back.

I'm always impressed by the quality and flavors in their food. Their coffees are also great! Full…read moreof flavor and it's not a syrup taste.

DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THEIR SITE!!! They will not honor it. They will make excuses. They will…read moretry to rectify the situation and somehow it will be worse than just honoring the initial order. They personally tried to deliver the order after I brought to their attention that their delivery system doesn't work and even that order was incorrect. In the end, their "solutions" were unsatisfactory: retry the delivery 2 hours later or come in and pick it up myself. I'm over it. "Je suis unique" indeed. Mdr.

Great place to have some drinks overlooking the Potomac River. The selections for charcuterie…read morebaords are vast and the presentation is very visually appealing. Nice cozy place that has outdoor and indoor seating. Personable staff.

My friends and I had brunch at Cafe 44. It's a cute little restaurant with a nice view of…read moreAlexandria. There's lots of Moets on display here with an accent wall decorated with greenery and flowers. Service was extremely slow here but staff was friendly. We had to wait a while to put in our order, get our order/drinks and check. The restaurant offered a prix fixe menu but the items I wanted were on the menu and it didn't seem like it was that great of a deal. I had the lobster Benedict which was good but the French toast pudding and burrito were meh. The burrito barely had any meat and was very dry.

Jack's Place is a cute, family-owned diner making the basic staples of a breakfast spot. What more…read morecould you ask for? The dining space and the griddle are small and intimate. There is a chance you'll have to wait, and it's probably not a good idea to come with a big group... or even more than maybe three people. They're fairly quick, so if you do wait it won't be for too long. Don't be expecting any fancy foods or heavy creative liberties on the food, so if you're looking for that go elsewhere in Old Town. However, if you want a nice, ole reliable plate of French toast or eggs, toast, and protein (sausage or bacon) then you're in the right place. It's all well priced and affordable. It's a great spot to go to before hitting the main drag on King Street or maybe after a morning stroll or bike ride along the river.

Great brreakfast food, whooaaaaa! What a hidden gem right in old town. We came early on a Saturday…read moremorning and sat in! The place is very small with likeeee 3 tables so be mindful of that. My bacon ,ham, and cheese omelette was bomb.com and came with house fries and sourdough! Cooked to protection, love a well done omelette that's not mushy or wet. My boyfriend got the French toast sampler with a hashbrown on the side. We'll def be back. Was thrilled to see they serve hibachi during dinner

Tucked just off King Street, Fontaine offers crêpes and classic French dishes in a charming, bistro…read moresetting. The crepes were good, I tried the Alexandrian and enjoyed it. The menu leans traditional, with a variety of options that highlight classic French flavors. That said, it's a bit on the pricier side for the overall experience. I'd recommend Fontaine more for a specific occasion, like taking visiting parents, or if you're dining with someone who needs gluten-free options, as they have good choices. Overall, a quaint and inviting spot that brings a touch of France to Old Town.

To quote the great Tyra Banks: "I want to give you a zero, but that's not possible. So I give you a…read more1." Let's just say the food here was absolutely disappointing. All of the hip young girls in high school recommended this place to me and my friends and lets just say, they have never been more wrong. My girls and I went this weekend for a birthday brunch. I wanted a crepe, but when I saw it was 17 DOLLARS to slap some Nutella and strawberries on a piece of crepe is outrageous. I ordered a "Continental Breakfast," which, with tax and tip, cost me $30 DOLLARS. I wish you could have seen the look on my face when they gave me a plate of rabbit food. All 6 of us looked at the plate and laughed. Seriously, my 5 year old neice can eat 3 times as much of that in one sitting. So, in what world would that be enough food for a grown woman? My friend then went on to order the French toast for a grand total of $36 DOLLARS. Mind you, there was only one piece of toast, and the Inside was raw and soggy. Tasted like eating wet, soaked toilet paper. On top of the overpriced food and small portions, our "server" came to our table for a total of ONE SINGULAR TIME. My friend had also ordered a Chai Latte. Surprise, Surprise! It never came, and they still charged her for it. I think the nice man who brought us our food could see the look on our faces when we received our food, because he then brought us a free side of French fries. It is a huge problem when the french fries were the only sufficient thing I put in my mouth at this restaurant. I please, genuinely beg all of you to NOT waste your money. I promise there is anywhere else where you can get a crepe for double the size and half the cost. Once we left, we went down to Call Your Mother, the Jewish Deli, to get more food, as all of us left with our tummies still rumbling. Mind you, a full bagel sandwich and coffee cost HALF THE PRICE of one meal at Fontaine. Horrible. Mind you, it is 2 days later, and I am still thinking about this. I fully created a Yelp account just so I could leave a review. I think I would have a better experience eating an IHOP Continental breakfast than whatever I put in my mouth at this restaurant. Not worth the hype at all. Save your hard-earned cash and be a big baller elsewhere!

Had a good experience here. Took my mom and we thoroughly enjoyed the ambience and the proximity to…read moreour hotel in Old Town, as well as the proximity to Alfred Street Baptist Church, and to the shops and restaurants on King Street. The service was attentive. There was a dinner rush. The Bar was packed. This place is clearly popular, and the food was savory and delicious. The Royal is a elevated, diner and definitely a crowd pleaser, good quality food, and within the same restaurant group as Adas on the river and palette22. They are clearly serving the community here. Would return, And would recommend Pictured in my photo are the following appetizers: SHRIMP & ROASTED PORK FRIED RICE G ROYAL SMASH SLIDERS STREET CORN DEVILED EGGS V G ROASTED CORN DEVILED EGGS V G Roasted Corn Deviled Eggs Not pictured: CRISPY SPAGHETTI CARBONARA FRITTERS

The Royal has been around for over 100 years if you can believe it! They recently did a renovation…read moreand it still looks like Grandma's house - but in a chic way. There's fun old fashioned wallpaper but with updated booths and tables. The food was hit or miss for us. We enjoyed their jalapeño cornbread with orange butter and their smash burger sliders. They had crispy edges, nicely toasted buns and yummy melted cheese. But our entrees weren't as successful. The steak and cheese was more of a shredded beef sandwich. And the pesto pasta was really overcooked. The one entree we did like was their pork shank. It was really tender, fall off the bone and flavorful. I would come back for their caramelized banana split. Boy, was that good! I love the banana cooked this way with corn flakes, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, chocolate chips and whipped cream. Delicious!!

This marketing Cafe is absolutely decorated beautiful inside the. From the checkerboard floors…read moretothe cherry blossoms filled ceilings. Odis was friendly and professional. He was absolute magic in creating creamy Chai Lattte. Thank you and if I'm in the area again, I'll be definitely back

This was such a cute place to grab breakfast and do a bit of reading or work if you have some noise…read morecanceling headphones or like working with cafe ambience. Food and drink wise, I got a hot vanilla latte & classic 90s sandwich with no meat/added protein. The croissant was bigger and more stuffed than I anticipated so struggled trying to eat it using my hands and instead opted for utensils. It was filling, but I think the next time I may get meat added or get one of their sandwiches (or go earlier and get one of their breakfast items) I also want to try their baked goods.

Just walked out, took a bite, in heaven. I love bagels and these are amazing. Friendly staff and a…read morecute shop was a plus. Adding Chewish to my list of places to visit whenever I'm in town **Salt bagel toasted, jalapeño cheddar cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado

I had the lox on everything Begal. Its a cute little place with some seating outside…read more For 2 oz of salmon, they put about 1lb of cream cheese. Way too much. Had to remove some cream cheese to be able to taste anything. I guess I should have asked if the Begal can be toasted. It would have been better. I'd give it another try. But good god, why so so cream cheese?