Completely pleasantly, surprised! It looks like the average neighborhood restaurant walking in…read more... but the food was on point! Fresh, well seasoned, and flavorful!! Quality ingredients. Customer service was great. Kendra F provided an awesome experience. Great hidden gem, and I strongly recommend.

Decent local joint, no frills and friendly service…read more There aren't too many options during the week in the area if you've done a few wineries in the area.

I met an old friend here to catch up. The atmosphere was amazing. The meatloaf is soooooo good. Our…read morewaitress was super friendly and engaging. She got my sassy jokes!! I will be recommending this little spot to all my friends. Can't wait to make plans to go back:)

We came in for brunch this morning (Sunday) after making reservations... We arrived about 30 mins…read moreearly for our reservation and they sat us immediately. They weren't very busy when we got there, maybe about 4 tables sat. The menu looked quite nice, plenty of appetizing dishes to try. Service throughout was the issue though. We read reviews prior to coming here about the service being an issue, but we decided to give them a try anyway and we can say, the reviews are legit, they definitely need to work on service here!!! But the food was pretty darn good! Here are the positives - The food we tasted was pretty darn good! Their biscuit basket was nice, but the apple butter and the herbed butter in it were both amazing! Those biscuits were so darn good we saved one for dessert to enjoy with their apple butter. Their Grand Dad's Pastrami Sandwich was incredible! The pretzel bun was so soft and flavorful... then mixed with the mustard and their excellent corned beef and those perfectly caramelized onions and cheese - it made one heck of a great sandwich! The chips that came with the sandwich were on the dry/basic side, so they weren't worth the calories. The cole slaw was just 'ok' too. But the sandwich made up for those. Their tomato soup was made very nicely... definitely worth trying! Overall... there are so many options, so why come back? 2Kyles is right next to this place and they have been consistently very good, as we've been there a few times. Sorry, but until they fix their issues with delayed service, the kitchen lacking in food prep (we overheard the chef telling them many times about how to properly prepare dishes), and front of house - I doubt we'll return.

Chef Lou, an awesome, talented & experienced master of culinary arts is magical at Girasole. This…read morefine dining establishment is unique in so many ways! Service is always timely with attention to detail. Lydia, an experienced chef & gourmand in her own right ensures ALL guests are welcomed & comfortably seated--a personal touch lacking at many fine dining establishments these days. As for ambiance, a variety of exquisite hand-painted Italian pottery & ceramic serving pieces are artfully displayed throughout the authentically INN -like atmosphere you'd expect while dining in Florence or Venezia!. Menu's focus is authentic regional Italian, but you'll find local seasonal produce & other unusual ingredients incorporated to catch your attention. Pastries & desserts are memorably delicious on par with savory offerings--a rare quality indeed. Worth the extra travel time from the DC area, Girasole won't ever disappoint--guaranteed! BTW: sooner better than later since Chef's retirement is around the corner!

Girasole has huge management issues. We went there for…read moreMother's Day and it was a huge disappointment. When we walked in there was no one to greet us, a lady showed up after a few minutes and looked up our name and took us upstairs. She was very rude . She took us to a huge round table (we were a party of 3) and left. My daughter went and asked her if we could move and she said no. She brought another party of 3 upstairs and they told her they didn't want to sit there and she took them downstairs and gave them a table. The restaurant is lifeless , outdated and unwelcoming. We ordered appetizer and food . The special menus had no price. The tortellini from the special menus was a joke and super expensive, side of pasta was barely a side pasta and it looked like it was in a soup instead of a sauce . The only good was our waiter , the mushroom appetizer and the short rib . Prices are super expensive and actually a rip off. We found out the rude lady is the owner! That's even more disappointing . The restaurant wasn't even packed and she couldn't handle it. They don't give you a reason to go back . There are numerous great Italian restaurants in the area to choose from and this is definitely not one of them .

Magnificent setting! Elegant decor. Fantastic, creative cocktails to start. Beautifully executed…read moredishes from a well thought out menu. Delicious delicious food. Brilliant deserts. Thanks much!

Really fresh food presented in interesting combinations and specially prepared by a discerning…read morechef.

Pleasant little house with the cozy teatime atmosphere you…read moreremember from storybooks. Very friendly and courteous staff, good selection of teas. The service is a bit slow by modern standards, but well worth the wait, and we passed our time pleasantly. Unlike many tea houses, they have more than just one option for tea--there is an actual menu with several excellent options. You can also order a la carte. Their traditional tea options are very satisfying--wonderful scones. Loved the cucumber sandwiches and the Branston & cheddar! First time I ever encountered Branston, we ran out and bought some. We already returned once and will certainly go again.

First time visiting. Decor is very dated and service was subpar. Prices are steep for what you…read moreactually get to eat/drink. My 3-tier tray was crooked and things kept falling off onto the table. The tea was very flavorful but there was nothing "Royal" about the "Royal Tea Experience" other than the price. It was expensive. You can total everything up that comes with it and you'd save about $50. Disappointing experience.

We came in for lunch today and were seated immediately. We loved the Lionel trains that were around…read morethe restaurant and the old town feel of the area. Restaurant was very clean. The French fries were the bomb. I got the club sandwich and the turkey ham and bacon was so fresh. My husband got the Rail burger and my boys got the Asian noodle salad and the quesadillas. Everything was on point. The portions weren't too big, and everything was just super fresh and made to order, and it took a bit to get our food but we were seated right near the kitchen and saw the chef making our meals and taking their time. Definitely come here and eat!

I took myself out for a lunch date and was really looking forward to the outdoor dining experience…read more Unfortunately, the service was disappointing--I was mostly ignored at first, then felt rushed to order once I finally got attention. The chicken wrap was quite bland, and no one checked on me during the meal. About halfway through eating, I was asked if I needed a box, which felt premature given the lack of service beforehand. Overall, I'm not sure I'll return.

Houndstooth is much more than a luxurious restaurant situated in one of the finest and most elegant…read moremanor homes in Virginia, it is also about the owners' support for handpicked produce grown locally and at sustainable farmlands throughout and even beyond Rappahannock County. They even nurture their own bees to produce honey at home for the guests to enjoy. Wines are carefully selected from around the world and Houndstooth's highly trained personal guest services team will always deliver a sumptuous culinary experience for each guest that visits the jewel in Glen Gordon Manor's crown.

We were staying in Washington, VA and this place was just a short drive away into the even more…read morequieter countryside. Everyone was so personable from the minute we walked into this elegant manor house. Cocktails and conversation were on point. The dinner service just flowed effortlessly like a well thought out symphony -- each dish took us to a higher level of culinary bliss as we were lulled by the expertly paired wines. Owner/Chef Dane stopped by our table at the end of meal and was so delightful to talk with. We had a terrible storm during the dinner service, apparently a tree went across the road nearby and knocked out their internet service preventing them from being able to check us out at the end of the evening. Their response -- don't worry about it all -- we will just give you a ring sometime tomorrow and take care of it; what more could you ask for -- just classy in every way!!!

We were on our way home from Harper's ferry and were craving burgers so a quick yelp search brought…read moreus here. I didn't expect it to be a little store. I thought it was a restaurant. Either way though, it was still amazing. There was one lady working the counter and she was very nice. Husband and I both ordered the burger and she brought it out to our table outside. It came with a large portion of delicious fries too. The cheeseburger tasted so buttery and delicious. I would definitely come back here again if I'm ever in this area.

Everything in here is amazing! Today I got the stone crab…read moreclaws, and crescent rolls for Thanksgiving appetizer. Great presentation with the crab. For a dessert got an apple crumble pie, incredibly good. You really can't go wrong with anything in the store, fresh and flavorful. Everyone there is very helpful and friendly.

Sandwiches, soup, and wine were very good. Picnic tables had a roof over them and 4 outdoor…read morefireplaces down the middle. Live music by Tucker Wyatt during the evening hours was excellent and provided wonderful ambiance while everyone ate & relaxed at the end of the day.

This is a great location on Main Street, but it's confusing that the food menu has no prices. The…read morereason provided was that the prices are in flux. I get that but a kids pb&j should be able to have a stated price... The food came out super quickly but for the price we paid, the turkey and avocado sandwich wasn't super special. Generous portion but no sides and it wasn't memorable.

Okay, the pizza is great here, but the cookies are some of THE best I have ever had. You absolutely…read moremust get them!! They are huge chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies with Virginia peanuts and truly one of the best cookies I've ever had (and I love cookies). I honestly could not believe how good they were! We tried two pizzas- the margarita was good, but not our favorite (the tomato sauce was a little acidic). We loved the Knopfler, though, which had butternut squash and ricotta- really unique and delicious. The sizes are generous, too. You're not able to dine in but there are benches and seats throughout Middleburg to enjoy (or take back to the Salamander, like we did). Don't forget the cookies!

Literally the best pizza I've had since moving back to Northern Virginia. Grabbing two pizzas and a…read morebottle of wine is a date night must in Middleburg! Service is always friendly, quick, and accurate.