Birthday dishes at Tremolo and honestly... I might need to celebrate my birthday there every year now. Yummmm! The service was delightful! First of all, the setting: a charming little house turned restaurant, but inside it's giving modern minimalist chic -- clean lines, warm wood, soft lighting, and the kind of cozy vibe that makes you immediately relax and say, "Yes, I will have a cocktail." Speaking of cocktails... my friend and I started with two delicious drinks (Gin and tonic and French 75) that disappeared suspiciously fast. (Research purposes, obviously.) Then came the tapas parade: * Creamy burrata that was basically a love letter to cheese. * Spicy lamb ragu that had just enough kick to keep things interesting. The portion was nice too! * Perfectly cooked steak that was succulent! * And a sea bass in red curry that brought a little bold flavor moment to the table. Four plates, two drinks, zero regrets. Small space, big flavor, and the kind of spot that feels like you've discovered a secret. Middleburg, you're hiding gems!!! 10/10 would celebrate another birthday here -- even if it's not mine. read more

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What a gem! First of all - if Joe is your bartender - order a Gin & Tonic. Normally, a very pedestrian well drink. Joe came by with his "big boy" G&T. Holy smokes. And the look on his face clearly said that he has made converts in the past (he was beaming!) Then onto the main event. The Tuna Crudo was awesome. The Chorizo sausage was served over a rum flambé - followed by a stir in of an aioli. ribs. Nom nom nom! But the staff is why you come and why you come back. What an awesome place: read more

Brad was our waiter. Lovely and knowledgeable. He chose two terrific wines to fit our taste preferences. We had the crab dip which was filled with chunks of delicious crab. The smoked beets were amazing! The smoke flavor came through and the ingredients perfectly complemented each other. So good. The hangar steak was perfectly cooked with a beautiful pink center. So moist and tender. What a wonderful gem in downtown Middleburg. read more

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This was our fourth time here and I was super excited but left severely disappointed. :( I thought this spot was a diamond in the middle of nowhere but obviously things have changed. We ordered the yellowfin tuna crudo and roasted carrots to start out with a glass each of Spanish Albariño. We had intentions to order a main course after. The wine came first and the the crudo a bit later. The tuna was paper thin! Based off the other photos on here, I expected something thicker. The flavors were there, but the there was barely any tuna... we didn't complain because maybe that was the new thing. But I took another 15-20 minutes for under cooked carrots to come out. We ordered them at the same time. The extensive time waiting in between the plates and after we were done kind of killed any eating mood we had come with. We were there for almost an hour. It was just weird. The food portions were underwhelming given the price. I don't mind small bites and actually prefer them, but the amount of time it took between two tiny plates ordered at the time that should have come out at the same time... just didn't make sense. I did ask about the thing tuna when we left, and they said that their cuts of tuna "vary".... Look at my photos vs. the others. It's not the same. read more

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I've been to Tremolo twice. The first time was great! Friendly service, excellent food. Today we hoped to repeat the experience and enjoy a light lunch to celebrate my parents' anniversary. It started off well, we were warmly greeted, but as soon as it was clear we weren't ordering wine, the tone shifted. We had to try multiple times to flag our waiter, no check-ins to see if we wanted anything else, and I'm pretty sure he forgot about our salad as it came out when we were finished and ready to pay. I asked for it to just be taken back and boxed to go and he didn't even ask if something was off or acknowledge the lengthy delay. The food was good, not great like the first time, but if the service had been friendly I would have enjoyed the meal. We basically left feeling at best forgotten and at worst less-than. I won't be hurrying back, but probably will give them another chance. read more

Great little restaurant in Middleburg. Food and drinks are amazing! We got the Labenah (A), Warm Tomato and Corn Tart (A), Mapo Pork Ribs (A+) and the Cucumber Salad (C). I'd stay away from cucumber salad...not much substance or flavor for $15...it's one cucumber with a fancy set up. Service is always great and their cocktails are delicious. Recommend the Bees Knees. Easy drive and always nice to get out of the fast pace of NOVA. read more

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Perfect spot for Mothers' Day. Wonderful food for many different preferences (vegetarian, pescatarian, etc) and great service!

Lovely spot in downtown Middleburg. Doesn't stand out right away since it's quite small. Small plates with a very intimate dining room setting. Service was very efficient as all the dishes came right after one another. They need a livestream of all four chefs in the kitchen because they just look so efficient and friendly in their tiny cooking space. Will always look to come back here when I'm in Middleburg. read more

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All I can say is Wow! Dinner was fantastic. All the plates were delicious. The cocktails were great. Wine amazing. The environment is cozy and comfy. Service was outstanding. I can't remember the last time I had such a great meal from beginning to end. Thank you. read more

Wow, wow, wow! The food, drinks, and wine were exceptional and the service was off the charts. I cannot say enough positive things about this place. Additionally, the restaurant is very well done and cleanly decorated. We will be back!!! read more

My friend and I were killing time downtown before our flights and were directed to Tremolo for a drink after stopping in the owner's pizza shop down the street. I would have loved to sit in the patio but my friend preferred indoors, which is where they lose a star for me. It smelled like a bad cleaning product inside, which was unfortunate because it's a beautiful space, but I just endured since we were in a/c. The service was impeccable and our server nailed the two recommendations he gave us. We sat up by the window and got to people watch which was fun. If we hadn't had just eaten lunch, they had some delicious sounding light bites that I would have loved to try. read more

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Food was delicious but a little on the pricier side. Ordered four things for two people, bill was $130 and still left hungry BUT pleaded with what we ordered. Unique dishes presented well. Love the freshness of ingredients and the open kitchen concept read more

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The food was pretty good. I wasn't wowed by it but it was certainly tasty. The wine list is extensive, if that's your play then you'll be in good shape. But the very limited cocktail options (unless your prefer gin) could be tricky to navigate for some. The biggest disappointment was the service. It was as if they merely tolerated our presence. Rushed and unengaged. We felt like we were imposing on them by being there. Sad. read more

The scallops are world class The service (Nick) is exceptional- it's really special they really understand wine and especially Rioja Riservas. The small plate concept in Middleburg is gaining ground and Tremolo is definitely in the lead I like the clean open kitchen look of the indoor and the tables outside are very rare in Hunt Country. There is an upstairs - but mainly for the restrooms. Tremolo is a go to. read more

Tremolo is a wine bar with small plates food options. It's the creation of Jarad Slipp, who owns Knead Wine and Pizza, just down the street. He's worked in restaurants around the world and was the Estate Director at the RdV winery. Tremolo has a warm almost modern coffeehouse vibe to it. The wine list is solid and has great French, Italian, and Napa options. There are some local wines too, including the Hardscrabble chardonnay from Linden Vineyards. They have some interesting cocktails as well, but I didn't try any this time. Will be looking to check that out next time. Meat, veggie, fish, and cheese options are available for the small plates. There are also smaller "snacks" including marcona almonds. Standout dishes were: Cassoulet - with duck leg confit, sausage, and more pork. Great mix of hearty flavors with the extra juices absorbed by the white beans. This was their largest dish and served two to three people. Yellowfin Tuna Crudo - paired with calabrian chili, basil, pine nuts, spring onion and roasted garlic. The fish itself is perfect and the rest brought extra flavor without overpowering the fish. This dish serves two. Roasted acorn squash salad - paired with goat cheese and bacon lardons. Absolute flavor bomb. A great fall/winter dish. This dish was smaller and could easily serve just one. Service was excellent. Prices were what you would expect for the Middleburg area. Reservations can be made with the Tock app or via their website https://www.tremolobar.com/ read more

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Very nice! Nick did a great job walking us through the wine list, which is extensive. Had the shrimp, which came in a lovely spicy sauce. Follow that up with the pork ribs which were also quite good, and then a cucumber salad. The salad was unlike anything I've ever had before... Like a long marinated cucumber that was spiral cut. I asked what made this dish so special, and Nick said white me Sue, rice vinegar, lemon juice, and fried shallots. I've never had anything like this in my life, and it was phenomenal. Who would've thought the best thing here was a cucumber salad? BF and I also had a lovely glass of wine recommended by Nick. And of course BF thought we should try the dessert. Usually I only have one spoonful, but I think I ate half of it. Outstanding food, outstanding service. read more

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Loved this place. First time there and we had the best experience. Super friendly and nice staff. Food is delicious and service is top notch. Highly recommend. Great vibe there. We sat outside and it was lovely. read more

Love the ambience, music, wine list and especially the caviar! I'll be back many times!

Nice, clean and aesthetic restaurant. Honestly, I felt like I was in an upscale tasting room. The tapas were all tasty and delicious. But not enough choices to really fill up on unless it's a light lunch or dinner. It really is more of a snack as stated on their menus. I would consider this place to start my night for apps and cocktails rather than a meal. It's pricey but your paying for quality. *Chorizo-tasty and flamed but they were inconsistent with the amount of rum. Our table fire was high and took longer to burn as opposed the the table next to us. And your expected to turn the chorizo on a stick. I'm curious to see how long this process lasts without incidence. *pan con tomate-tasty, I enjoyed it. *lamb meatballs-flavorful, I liked the cucumber sauce. They have a nice wine list. Their pours are a little more than what you get at a tasting. But not enough to call generous. We would return if we're in the area. Your paying for quality and this place has a lot of potential. read more

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Went here for a heavy snack. The wine list is overwhelming. There is no way to order without asking for help from the server, and then what do you do? Are you going to ask them to describe all 50 or so wines on the menu?. No hint of what all these wines taste like not even a one line description is presented on the menu. If you are not a serious wine connoisseur you will be lost. The small plates tasted ok. I left hungry without having drunk any wine. Very expensive. Nothing for children at all, they don't even try a little bit to accommodate kids. Service was fine, the food was good. Far too pricey. Super expensive for what it is but I guess that is typical for Middleburg. I will not return. If you love wine and have a great knowledge of different wines from different locations this place would probably be great. As a casual wine drinker I found it completely overwhelming. I had no clue what to order and did not want to have my waiter spend an hour describing every selection. Decor is spartan, nothing special. Location is fine, the view of the foot traffic and tow is nice with the windows. read more

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I would give our experience 6 out of 5 if possible! We were recommended to come here by some people in the wine industry, and I'm happy we took their word! Starting off, small restaurant but very elegant, modern, and clean. We came in, and we were promptly addressed and asked if we would like outside or inside. We chose outside as it was a beautiful evening, and the patio looked nice. The wine list is spectacular, and we were informed the food menu is more small plate style than a single large dish, which was great as we had the ability to try many good dishes. The food was outstanding, I wish we could have tried everything on the menu since it all looked and sounded good! Shout out to the tuna and the labneh as all-stars! Then the wine menu, which is extensive to say the least (and that doesn't include every single wine they offer!). The Sommelier and staff were fantastic at serving us, but the wine recommendations were out of this world, including several off menu offerings that were killer! I wished we lived closer as I would totally come here often, but I'm sure my wallet thanks me for not living too close! read more

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We came here on a busy Saturday with friends for lunch. We had previously made reservations and were promptly greeted and seated upon entering and our server was on-point, knowledgeable and professional. His vast knowledge of their wine list, including tasting notes was impressive. Clearly, with his passion for wine, he's working in the right place, with Jarad Slipp to coach him. They have a nicely arranged menu featuring a variety of cuisine. Their kitchen isn't very big, so I'm not sure how/where they're prepping it all, but they are doing an excellent job preparing and plating. We started with bubbles and then moved to a white Bordeaux, both excellent choices with the plates we ordered. For snacks, we started with their Parmigiano Reggiano which came with a nicely aged balsamic; the complimented each other quite nicely. The Persian cucumber salad was very creative and nicely plated too, probably the better looking of the plates we ordered. The Pan Con Tomate was interesting and flavorful, the anchovies added a nice saltiness without being too fishy. The Ibérico was excellent, I can see why it's the top ham in the world - highly recommend this plate, and there's plenty to the dish! A fav of everyone was the lamb ragu! Easily the biggest dish, offering plenty to share between the group and the chickpeas in it were a nice touch! Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely return! read more

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I'm actually a local resident & have been supporting Tremolo since it opened, even though it is somewhat pricey. I went in late this afternoon & everything was good to start - cocktail was good & the tuna crude was good. I then ordered the crab dip & sourdough boule. the boule came out completely toasted/crispy. i explained I had ordered the boule because I didn't want something overly crispy/toasted. He offered to have it either lightly toasted or I toasted. he came back & said the chef would not do that - it had to be toasted. I asked for the crab dip to go and my check. what happened to the customer being right, or at least partially right??? they just lost a loyal local customer. read more

This is my new favorite spot in Middleburg! It's perfect for a date night, girls night, really any celebration! It's a smaller restaurant so you definitely want to make a reservation. They do extremely fresh foods so they only get enough for each day. The food, cocktail and wine menu is curated and very thought out! We've tried pretty much everything at this point. Zach is always our waiter and so knowledgeable and friendly! Mark too! Nick is the sommelier and always helpful with what wine pairing to get! Maybe it was the wine glass, but I did feel a little shorted. I noticed that feedback in a couple other reviews as well. See pics with my feedback! read more

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Beautiful little dinner at Temolo. The dinner menu changes but please keep the pan e tomate bc it was amazing. Carrot and date salad was like my mom's 1970s version back with a vengeance of amazing flavors and the ribs were top 10 of all time. Joseph was such a gem- great wine recommendations and just a very attentive nice guy who made the dining experience so great. read more

It's so good! The staff was so nice in checking in and chatting with us. I'm not a wine person, but they helped me find a wine I loved (and then went to their sister shop to buy). The food was also insanely good! I absolutely adore this place! They made me feel special but also like they knew me here. read more

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Tremolo is my favorite restaurant in Middleburg, possibly northern Virginia. I've been four times now and it just gets better and better. The small plates are perfectly crafted, the wine list is impressive and the service is impeccable. The menu changes regularly but thankfully they have kept my two favorite plates on the menu, the bbq shrimp and the stracciatella. My only complaint is two of the four times I've visited they've been out of the truffles for the stracciatella, thankfully it's still pretty damn good without the shaved truffles. I love high-end food/drink with a casual atmosphere, which can be hard to find and Tremolo nails this combination perfectly. My partner and I ride Vespas and we feel perfectly comfortable going for a bike ride and stopping in with messy hair, jeans, and boots. Service is impeccable, which is a tough and admirable feat in this economy/landscape. Can't wait for my next visit and highly recommend this place. read more

Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three....come with me and you'll be in a world of pure champagne dreams! This place is truly pure imagination, the Willy Wonka factory for wine, in particular, sparkling lovers. They have over 50 types of champagnes by the glass. On top of that, the small plates and the sommelier service staff made this a magical experience for us. Lunch or dinner, you can't go wrong. Great way to break away from mediocre wineries too. Just saying! read more

Our experience was disappointing. We shared orders of stracciatella and mac and cheese. The stracciattella was as described on the menu which is to say that it was grilled bread spread with cheese (presumably stracciatella di bufala) and herbs rather than soup. It came in four pieces making it easy to share. Sadly, it had very little flavor. The pasta in the mac and cheese was dry and unimpressive. There was a fair amount of lobster though it was tough and overcooked. It was served alone in a bowl though the waiter said it was made to be shared. We had to ask for a serving spoon and were given a much too small soup spoon. Were we expected to both eat out of the bowl, or to scrape portions onto our plates with our forks? The wine was excellent. Not the fault of the restaurant, there was an aging yuppie at another table who conducted business on his cell phone in a loud voice. It was not an environment conducive to enjoying what should have been a much better meal. We cannot recommend Tremolo. read more

I went for lunch, didn't have any wine, but my friends and I shared several food items which were all very delicious! We will definitely be going back next time we're in town. read more

This place is great. On our trip, we went to some nice, well/reviewed places, this blew them away. They primarily do small plates and everything we had was delicious. We ordered hummus, duck and asparagus, all were delicious, the hummus and duck being standouts. Drinks were also amazing! I had maybe the best gin and tonic of my life there. They are clearly adherents to the idea of quality over quantity here! Just a warning though- they are a bit pricey. read more

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Listen up: This is easily the best restaurant + cocktail / wine stop in the greater NoVa area. (I said what I said.) Jarad, Nick, Zach and the team are knowledgeable, welcoming, and insanely talented -- this isn't just a meal; it'a a whole experience founded in years of work and a totally unpretentious ability to ensure everyone who crosses the door has great food, unreal flavor combos, an enjoyable time, and delicious beverages. (Honestly, the rarest thing in Middleburg?) Anything on the menu is going to be the best you've ever had (you hear the song lyrics, too, right?!) but I recommend: -- the gin & tonic, which is the best you'll have outside of Barcelona (I didn't want it to end.) -- pan a tomato, which is somehow just grilled bread and tomato and garlic that ends up being much more than the sum of its parts -- wine. Any wine. Nothing on the list will disappoint. -- the carrots and labneh (amazing) -- anything anyone on the very kind staff tells you to try (can they just plot out all of our wine selections from this point forward?) I feel like it's important to note I'm not in any way being compensated for this review and I just genuinely enjoy seeing spaces like this find the acclaim they deserve. When a place like this opens up anywhere near you, you celebrate. They're opening up a coffee and breakfast program soon, and I can't wait. If you're not in the car headed to Middleburg right now, what are you waiting for? Just go, and tell them I sent you. (Also, order the effing carrots.) read more

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Five star experience. Our waiter/sommelier was amazing. It's a shame he's moving because he gave an exquisite experience and I am not easily impressed with "dc dining". read more

We've known Jared since he was the Master Sommelier at RDV and his wine and culinary skills are top notch. It was no surprise when we visited his new place in Middleburg, we were in for a treat. Waitstaff were fabulously friendly and attentive. We ordered cocktails, I had the Manhattan and Viv had Jared's Gin & Tonic. All I can say is ...Wow! wonderfully flavorful and generous portions. Then we each ordered one of the small plate entree's; the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is Jared's wonderful and spicy departure from the famous dish and served with generous crusty French bread for dipping is the zesty sauce. We also had the broiled Oysters Uncle Phil which were served in adorable ceramic oyster shell dishes and is similar to Oysters Rockefeller but with Jared's special touch that made them over the top. I can assure you, those plats were clean when we finished. We decided we now have a new favorite haunt in Middleburg. read more

Loved to vibe. Food great. Great service!! I live in Middleburg, so happy to have this unique experience.

I sat on the patio for a solo lunch and had the best time. The server (who was also the bartender) was knowledgeable and helpful, and made an excellent cocktail. I got the espresso martini, which was made with aged rum--very balanced cocktail, slightly unique from a typical espresso martini, but had the key essence of orange (which I find essential) & also got a paper plane (very good). The French onion dip & chips was tasty and a good appetizer, though a touch small if you have more than two or three people. I had the lamb ragu and it was fantastic; the chickpeas add a depth to the dish-- really loved this one, and lamb isn't always my favorite. I ended up getting a cappuccino at the end because I was disappointed with the coffee scene in middleburg--seriously the coffee/espresso here is fantastic. Delicious cappuccino!! Their wine list is soooo curated, and they offer glass pours on everything, which you don't always find. I want to go back to try more food & the wine--the owner is apparently a master sommelier, and he has truly curated a beautiful place. Coffee, food, cocktails, & (surely) the wine are not to be missed here. read more

Loved this place!! Indoors is a little bright white so not super cozy feeling. The food was excellent! They told us we were there for the last week of the winter menu so I believe it's been updated for more spring flavors recently. Wine list is great and they have a smattering of cocktails. The server was knowledgeable and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

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Thoughtful and friendly service, wonderful selection of wines and oh my the drinks! And all Matched by wonderful plates. Tried the tuna crudo, burrata, arugula, chorizo and lamb Ragu. Not all for me, shared with hubby! Each offered amazing bites! All I can say is yes! Give Tremolo a try. And thanks for a fun evening. read more

My goodness!! This place is picture perfect. My best friend and I came to Middleburg for her birthday to do all things small town. :) A local recommended Tremolo & we were blown away. Food, service, and ambiance was 10/10. The staff (Nick, Zach, and Faith) made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. They explained the menu, their favorites, and even told us some fun things about Middleburg since it's our first time here. I wish I could come to this place every weekend! Thank you, friends! We loved it! read more

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Fantastic experience. This tapas bar lives up to all of the hype. We were driving through Middleburg on a fall day and decided to stop in for lunch. The Sommelier, Nick, gave us lots of details and narration about food and wine which really added to the experience. We started with the New Orleans shrimp with crusty bread. It was spicy and delicious, with ample sauce for bread dipping! Next came the ribs which were more of a Korean style spicing but similarly good. Finally came the Persian cucumber salad, which was also somewhat Korean like but a perfect follow-up to the hearty dishes that preceded it. Dessert was not advertised on the menu but they offered a fantastic apple-blueberry crisp; together with an espresso, it was the perfect way to seal the deal! This is one of the best restaurant experiences I have had this year. The prices are not cheap but you get what you pay for. read more

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