Zazzy is a casual spot for some middle eastern food. You order at the counter and they'll bring you…read moreyour food at your table. The food itself is massive. I got the beef shawarma bowl and didn't even get through half of it. My friend got the falafel pita, which is an appetizer, and she could also only eat half. All for a great price too! The only thing I didn't care for was the pistachio cheese pocket. It's listed as a dessert but it's literally a calzone with pistachios over it. I didn't taste any sweetness and it was a strange combo. It was still tasty but it's very different than what I expected. They have cocktails, beers, and wines as well. I got a glass of wine which was only $9 and I enjoyed it.

My friend and I met at Zazzy for a casual weeknight dinner. At Zazzy, you can either order at the…read morecounter or use the QR code on the table. The service was quick, and the restaurant/cafe was pretty empty on a Wednesday night. We over-ordered and ended up with a ton of food! We got the dip sampler, the halloumi platter, the halloumi fattoush salad and the beef shawarma bowl. I also got a house lemonade. The food was excellent. I loved the salad and grilled halloumi. The dips and pita chips were great. We had a lot of leftovers, which we ate the next day. Great little spot! Cute and clean cafe. I recommend checking it out.

Highly recommend. Great customer service. Glad I stopped by. Affordable. Food taste great.read more

This cafe is conveniently located near a lot of workout studios, so it's a great option if you're…read morelooking for a healthy, post workout food choice. It has just a few tables for dine in, and the option for online ordering as well. It's brightly lit and appears clean; however, the tables had crumbs on them when I went to sit down, and I'm pretty sure I was the first patron to dine in that morning, so I'm not confident they wipe down the tables regularly. I ended up ordering a smoothie and a Sunrise Burrito. The items were made to order and the ingredients in each tasted fresh. The burrito was a little messy to eat as it fell apart almost immediately, but it was good nonetheless. Overall, this is a great spot for fresh, made to order, healthy items. I would recommend b

**5 Stars: A Hidden Italian Gem in DC's Palisades!**…read more Claudio's Table at 5441 MacArthur Blvd NW delivers authentic Italian flavors in a cozy neighborhood spot. The homemade pasta, like calamarata with prawns, mussels, and clams, and rich bolognese, shines with fresh ingredients and perfect execution. Service feels personal and attentive, with staff like Giovanni and Alex decanting wines and splitting plates seamlessly. Don't miss the tiramisu or daily specials such as osso buco--everything pairs beautifully with their outstanding wine list. The intimate vibe, blond wood decor, and Neapolitan pizza make it ideal for dates or groups (book ahead!). A must-visit for upscale Italian without pretension.

Very popular place but I don't think I'll be back. I came with two others and we each ordered a…read moresalad and a main dish. I wanted the pear salad but don't like Gorgonzola so I asked if we could substitute it, otherwise I'd go for another salad. Our server offered goat cheese, which I love, so I said yes. Complementary focaccia was served but it was room temperature and seemed like it'd been sitting out, so the texture wasn't great. One friend got her salad, and after a while, they tried to serve my other friend her lasagna but she asked where our other two salads were. The servers looked at each other confused and took the lasagna back, then our main server came back and said they couldn't find the goat cheese so they forgot to follow up about if burrata worked instead. That was fine with me and we got our salads. (Side note, I'd recommend a different salad - the pear wasn't for me and the burrata didn't work well with the salad, plus it was a pricey substitution, maybe $5?) Unfortunately, and I regret not taking a photo, I took a bite and bit on something hard and was concerned - I took it out and it was a pea-sized piece of what I think was porcelain. I told the server about it and he said he'd tell the chef. He never followed up, and although I don't expect anything from the exchange, an apology or follow up would've been nice. We all got our mains after wrapping up our salads and we could tell the lasagna was kept in the oven, which is fine, but it was slightly burnt and super hot (my friend had to wait quite a while for it to be tolerable to eat). I had gotten the linguini alle vongole ("Seaside favorite with Little Neck Clams, Garlic, White Wine, Calabrian Peppers, Parsley & Breadcrumbs") but found it to be a bit oily. Overall a disappointing experience. The place was completely full when we left and I assume most there are return customers. It's cute inside and a decent location but with everything that went wrong, I can't recommend this place in good faith.

Long line, but definitely worth it. Came in on a rainy day and close to closing time (closes at 3pm…read moreon Sundays and Mondays), so one can imagine that the pastries were already swept. They were a few left, so we got an orange blossom oat toffee cookie. It was perfectly balanced with floral notes, tanginess from the orange, and caramel-y sweetness from the toffee. We also appreciated the lattes: halawa honey and baklawa mocha. Never thought to add tahini to my coffee (halawa) and the rose and orange blossom notes were nice touches to the baklawa mocha. You may add sweetener yourself to get it to your preferred level of sweetness. I definitely would love to come back, particularly early, to be able to sit down, relax, and have a slow meal with a latte and a book. (That and to see more variety at the pastry window!!)

Breakfast pita was super yummy! I honestly was expecting double the portion based on the cost, so…read morewas a bit shocked to see only half the pita. After getting over that initial disappointment, the taste was great and offered a great deal of flavor. The labneh soft serve is fantastic. The addition of EVOO, sea salt and pomegranate drizzle was a great touch to the already flavorful and tart base. Also felt very refreshing on a sunny day.

Today was my first time here, and initially I was in the mood for one of their gourmet salads…read more After over-thinking the options, I opted for one of the chicken caesar wraps. This was no ordinary wrap, and it had twice the amount of veggies that what you find in ordinary wraps. I also ordered the Nobadeer sandwich for dinner later tonight and it's one of the healthiest sandwiches on the face of the planet. The roasted turkey isn't processed, and it's topped with an interesting cranberry sauce and mayonnaise. I was able to order fast, and I found a spot outside on one of their picnic tables to eat my lunch. Despite the chilly weather, it was quite peaceful.

I'm a longtime customer, but I was disappointed in the Alter rock salad the other day. It says…read moreroasted turkey, but unlike the unprocessed turkey that I have appreciated in their Nobadeer sandwich, the salad had that compressed processed turkey. I avoid processed deli meat and wouldn't have ordered it if I'd known. The bacon wasn't crispy and the blue cheese "crumbles" were way too big, about the size of a large marble. And the herb croutons seemed to be plain bread, no herbs apparently. I was going to opt out, but thought herbed might be good. Paid about $22 for the salad, a fountain drink, and a small bag of chips. You can do a lot better.

I gotta give it up for Kaldi's. My first time visiting and while the prices are a little steep…read more(especially for food - $23 for a chicken Caesar salad), I'd def come back. About that $23 salad: The portion is a little skeet (that's an STL term - look it up) but the chicken was honestly juicy and flavorful as hell. And, the salad was full of very fresh spinach, and maybe other greens, as well as a good dressing. They provided a healthy amount of shaved Parmesan, which is my favorite. I would definitely order this again if I knew I was going to be around for a while and really wanted a salad. The vibe inside is so cute. This particular location is huge and there are various types of seating available. They have Wi-Fi, which is helpful., and some of their furniture is super comfy. It is the perfect place to connect or reconnect with a friend. I have never been much of a coffee shop, girl, but I could definitely see myself coming here multiple times a week. Service was good. I didn't interact with them much because all I did was order from a little QR code at my table and they dropped it off, but when observing them interacting with other customers, they seemed nice For the size of this place and people coming in and out, it was surprisingly clean, too. I didn't check the bathrooms out, but parking outside was paid but easy.

Busy spot on the weekends but the outdoor tables are nice when the weather cooperates. You order…read moreusing a QR code at the table and service is quick. They have a $9 breakfast sandwich brunch special that's a pretty good deal - I got the lox and cream on a croissant with a poached egg. They also have a variety of bowls, smoothies, and breakfast, lunch, and brunch fare on the menu. Their strawberry smoothie is pretty good!

The best Mexican food in the DMV. The service is amazing and the happy hour might be the best in…read moretown.

Okay so we only went for happy hour (mid walk snack!) so I only can speak on the terms of HH…read more I want to start off by saying that the deals are fantastic. Sangria was delicious and so was the margarita (the reviews all say they're amazing and I can concur). But the tamales were the true showstopper. I would come back to eat the tamales all day every day! We got the chicken tamales and the green sauce on top was so delicious. I definitely want to try more of the menu next time because the taquitos and queso also sounded good. Our service was very quick and they kept refreshing our chips and salsa. Side note: the salsa was awesome. And the vibes were great too! Fun decor, dim lighting, comfy booths. The pricing is really good for the happy hour menu and honestly the regular menu too. I would love to come here for dinner and try the enchiladas! This is classic Tex mex at its finest.

Eat your greens before your health starts to eat your bank account…read more I love everything about Sweet Green. The staff is always smiling and so kind. The outlets are so clean and have bright colors for a feel good environment. The produce is fresh! The sauces slap harder than my mom. This time around I ordered the Chimichuri Bowl and The Sabaro Bowl. Mind blown, fingers licked and other appropriate or inappropriate remarks but the food is great. The Chimichuri is great, the jalapeno ranch sauce is great. The black beans are amazing. Nothing can be pointed out against this establishment. 4.9/5 must go!

I love this place! The food is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, and the service is really fast…read more It is also very calm and peaceful so if I wanted to, I could probably get my homework done while eating a salad or something here!

WOW WOW & WOW!!! This cafe is a unique hidden gem with AMAZING food and service!…read more For starters before I get to the food aspect, our server Bailey was just phenomenal. The service we received from her was by far the best service I have received in a very long time here in the DMV. I actually stopped dining out as much as I used to because service has declined over the past few years sadly to say. She was patient, made suggestions on some tasty meals but most importantly, had a great personality that you can tell is authentic & genuine which made a simple girls brunch that much more memorable. Now as the food.....I'll just say this, DELICIOUS! My friends and I shared different items on the menu for brunch from hors d'oeuvres to main course down to dessert. When I say EVERYTHING was super tasty I seriously mean it. We had the mussels, pasta, sea bass, and more in which the chef made each platter with a unique twist for each. All this to say is you must try this cafe. I had to write this review because it truly deserves a 5+ star for its meals/drinks, ambiance but to me most importantly the service. If you are lucky enough to have Bailey, I promise she won't disappoint you. Thank you for the wonderful experience and food

I got the opportunity to visit Cafe Colline on an early Thursday evening and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. So, a friend has always been a fan of this place but just hadn't been in many, many years, so she opted to celebrate her birthdate here. The location has plenty of parking available with very kind and welcoming staff. Our party was quickly seated and greeted by our waiter. For starters, we had the Salad Maison and the La Cachat, which was very appetizing. My friend had the Potato Crusted Salmon, which was my favorite dish that we ordered. It was cooked and flavored perfectly for my taste buds. Another dish that a guest from our party had was sea bass (Loup De Mar), which I also enjoyed. This dish also was big in portion size. My dish was the Steak Frites which was cooked medium, however, it wasn't as juicy or flavorful as I desired. I also took the opportunity to try the Ridoir which was strong yet tasty. Overall, we had a great experience.

First time here and I love it. It's a nice gem for the neighborhood. They serve good sandwiches…read morewith fresh ingredients. I like how it's made by nice older adjummas. The staff is very friendly and they sell so many things. One downside is the interior is kind of cramp.

This is a hidden gem in the Palisades neighborhood. My only complaint is that it is a PIA to get a…read moreparking spot because the lot is teeny and there is limited street parking. The bagels are some of the best ones in DC because they have seasoning on both sides of the bagel which is a rarity around here. Also, their hot sandwiches are tasty. The place reminds me of a NYC bodega because it is crammed with all the necessities one needs plus a great wine selection. They often have tastings for their new wines on the weekends. Expect to wait in line on the weekends at the deli counter and get there early if you want everything bagels because they do run out occasionally.