It's Korean, not Japanese, if you're looking for authentic sushi as it was intended. Coupled with the unpleasant odor, it made for a very disappointing experience. read more

We've been here a few times now, and have loved it each time. Their chef's island selection is great - a very nice variety of sashimi, nigiri, and fish jaw. I especially like that it comes with three different types of fish jaw, which is not a very common thing to find. All of their fish has also tasted fresh each time we've come here. And we usually get one of their sake - they have a small but nice selection. Their appetizers are also good - we've gotten the crispy seaweed, the shishito peppers, and calamari. All have been pretty well executed - none too salty, and the crispy seaweed is new to me. It's like a crunchy seaweed tempura that you could use like chips to pick up spicy tuna or salmon. Service is also pretty fast and attentive. Will definitely keep coming back to this place. read more

Our group of 6 came here on a Wednesday night and the cafe was quite busy. We had a reservation. They have a small sitting area but nice decor and lighting. They gave some complimentary small side dishes. We ordered food as family style to share since we wanted to try as many as we could. Appetizers - Scallop Carparccio: this has only 2 bites...I wish we were informed since our group had 6 people. The people who had it liked it. - Sautéed Calamari: this was enough to share and it was really good. I like the texture of the veggies which still had a crunch to it. (Not pictured but I wish I did) Entrée - Sashimi Combo: this came with some sort of fried rice which is different than regular sushi rice or white rose but it was good. Fish was fresh and presented beautifully. - Yellowtail Combo: my boyfriend like the sashimi that came with this dish but he was expecting some rice with it. I thought the rolls were okay. Sushi rolls - Salmon Double Roll - Tuna Double Roll (not pictured) - Rainbow Roll - Shrimp Tempura Roll - An Eel Roll that I might not get the name correctly (not pictured) They were all pretty good though the Salmon and Tuna Double Rolls can be a little spicy for some. I liked the Shrimp Tempura roll the most. The soy sauce they use is a little sweeter than what we're used to. My boyfriend is 1/4 Japanese and he found it a bit strange to have sweeter soy sauce. Desserts - Adffogato: it was really good thanks to the espresso. I didn't think it needed the chocolate syrup. - Mocha Latte: it was pretty sweet but acceptable. - Matcha Latte: quite disappointing because we could only tasted the milk. There was no matcha flavor. The color was more minty than the vibrant green you get from culinary matcha. I would suggest changing this recipe because matcha is a staple in Japanese cuisine. (Not pictured) My friend had a highball but I didn't ask if it was good. Overall we had a good time but wish it was better. I think it was just enough for us and we could have more food. For 6 of us, we paid $300 plus tip. I would come again to try other things from the menu or even try their omakase that's coming in May 2023. read more

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AWSOME food Very very tasty and fresh sashimi Supper helpful staff and extremely kind to send me off with their own made soy sauce Very much impress with the quality of taro and fish read more

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Great new spot. Staff is incredibly warm and welcoming. They truly care about the customer experience and the quality of their food. Sushi was all extremely fresh and reasonably priced. Presentation was also beautiful. The creme brûlée and coffee was delicious. Will definitely go here again. read more

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The people that run this joint are some of the nicest folks you will ever meet. We mostly order takeout and the way they package the sushi is exactly the same way one gets at a nice place in Japan. We are very fortunate to have this lovely place in VA now.....by far the best in the area. read more

Incredibly disappointed by Cafe Ile. I went in with very high hopes based on reviews and made a reservation for two. We arrived at the restaurant and were immediately greeted by a stand-offish hostess who seated us next to someone's ~accident~ all over the ground and under neath our table. After it was eventually wiped up everything was okay until we went to order and requested gluten free soy sauce which they confirmed they had but were told that absolutely nothing on the menu could be made gluten free except maybe some types of sashimi. Typically having at least SOME gluten free options are pretty standard I've found after eating at multiple sushi restaurants in the DC area as well as throughout the country. Most times a GF soy sauce or tamari can be used as a substitution or ingredients can be omitted! We inquired about this and the waitress very rudely told us that if we wanted any gluten free options, we needed to go to a gluten free only sushi restaurant, "this restaurant is for ALL people", she kept saying, scolding us. We kindly thanked her for answering our questions but decided to leave and try Kusshi Sushi which was an incredible experience! We ordered everything we wanted on the menu and they easily made substitutions when needed to make each item gluten free! The atmosphere was drastically better and non judgemental. I would not suggest giving Cafe Ile your business. read more

Clean environment but dishes took long time to arrive. Probably will come back cuz it's near my office.

First of all I would like to say that food and interior of the restaurant is excellent.But it doesn't matter how tasty if the service is bad. We've been there several times and every time the hostess woman answered us very rudely and treated us with contempt. That's why we started taking out only. But even today when we ordered take out, she was rude and spoiled our mood. Seeing others' comments about this hostess, we realized that she was very incompetent. Please take action, because such a service repels people, even if the food is very tasty. read more

Food is excellent.We love all dishes.But hostess lady is mean .She always answers in rude way. On other days we can still put up with it. Today she was rude on the phone and when we came to pick up the order, on such a holiday she spoiled the mood. But we always come back because of delicious sushi. I don't know, maybe she doesn't like us, but it doesn't give her the right to be rude to us every time read more

The interior design is immaculate and the food and beverages I had were stellar. I would highly recommend anyone to visit. read more

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The sushi was delicious! Fish was fresh and every dish was prepared beautifully. We ordered the spicy sashimi salad, mango salmon, and a steamed egg dish for apps and then the double tuna roll and shrimp tempura roll with spicy salmon on top. The decor is lovely too. The downside, which may have been an isolated incident, is that we went on a Friday night, had a big table before us, and they were busy so service was slow. However, the servers were really nice and were trying their best. Will definitely go back read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!! We came late at night and were the only people left, but they didn't rush us at all. The food was HIGH QUALITY and extremely filling. The service was great, and the chef was incredibly kind and sweet! We even got a dish on the house! This place deserves an 11/10. I WOULD DEFINITELY GO AGAIN! read more

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Amazing! Such fresh fish, fast service, a real hidden gem! Will definitely be going back!

Service was really nice and they threw in some extras for free. Sushi was pretty fresh and the restaurant is cute, but parking is a little confusing. read more

Hey, not bad! I guess I had somewhat low expectations, even though I knew this to be a higher end sushi joint. I was pleasantly surprised! Service was sufficient, I think the bad reviews in service could be somewhat due to language barriers. I ordered a salmon/yellowtail don and partner ordered a tuna combo. They really were generous in terms of quality of cuts, as my husband's tuna had upgraded toro and chutoro pieces. The gohan rice was unique, with all the different textures and some charred flavors, though it just felt a tad oily toward the end. The plating was absolutely beautiful. I noticed too we may have gotten some freebies of scallops, squid and sweet shrimp. Thank you, and YUM! My one complaint about our meals was this "finishing" house-made teriyaki sauce that was sauced on top. It was sweet, so it distracted from the taste of the fish, which I as a purist, want to taste. A true Japanese wouldn't do that. But I think I'll ask them to skip that next time and I'll be good to go! I think I'll delve into the appetizer menu next time too as they looked like they had some creative appetizers. Beautiful and wonderful hidden gem in Tyson's! read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Highly recommend! The service is impeccable and the sushi is divine! Presentation is perfection. Quaint little restaurant with a very cozy feel. Also has a coffee shop for that after meal cafe! Put this on your list! This is a must-see and a must-eat! read more

This is far and away THE BEST sushi in NOVA! Great atmosphere, beautiful plating, and attentive service. Wow. The environment is very versatile; Whether you're on a first date or having a business lunch, you'll surely enjoy dining here. Highly recommend! read more

Surprised at finding such a nice place under an office building. The service is top notch and the sushi is amazing. We had the omakase and every piece was thoughtful and delicious. There was another table that got a platter and the presentation was right up there with the best. We'll be returning for sure. read more

Food was okay. Service was meh. The ambience was nice. Yama sushi in Vienna has better prices and same quality.

This place was yummy. Presentation was beautiful and service was attentive and very nice. We ordered two appetizers - I must say portions were a bit small; the scallop carpaccio was just two pieces. The sashimi entree was great - a good variety and it came with a big portion of rice. Would recommend and I will definitely come again! read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Very good sushi and sashimi. Salty crunchy on the house, enjoyed sashimi with flavored rice, espresso ice cream dessert. Friendly staff ready to answer any need. Most generous fish portions since now-closed Makato read more

Absolutely delicious and beautiful sushi. This place does not skimp on presentation, taste, or hospitality. The staff were very kind and attentive and I can tell they care a lot about customer experience. Since it was not busy when I came they explained what each dish was as they were served. I can't remember the last time I had such high quality sushi. read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Food was good quality but the service is what completely turned me off. We were a party of 4 so when we made reservations at 5:00 it was only 2 of us and the remaining 2 joined us at 5:15. The waitress rushed us to order saying we needed to order fast because there's people using the table after us. Then when we asked the waitress about the menu and to explain the "combo options" there was essentially no explanation and she just short handed her answers. It's a nice place but small just reservations are definitely a must. read more

Don't even think about it! Get in the car & go if you love authentic fresh high end sushi. 10/10. The food was amazing! So fresh and the best quality, the service was amazing and the ambiance is so cute. The sushi combo C and tuna carpaccio are to die for! You won't regret it!! read more

Quality and delicious food, friendly staff, very nice ambience. My go to sushi place now!

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the cozy atmosphere and EXCELLENT service. We've tried several omakase and course menu restaurants in Alexandria and DC. This place is the perfect place now since it's close by but more importantly, the quality of their ingredients and preparation were exquisite. Fresh wasabi and soy sauce are made by the chef. Each sashimi pieces melt in the mouth as if it were fresh from the ocean. We were introduced to Ellie Kim who prepares the dessert which we tried the pecan tarte - not too sweet, the crust is hard but very flaky. So far, the best pecan tarte I've had. The level of service from the servers to the chef from beginning of our meal to the end was extraordinary. We will be trying the omakase dinner soon. It is definitely a great find. read more

The best sushi I've had in DMV! The ambiance is also nice and cosy with a friendly and welcoming staff

I came for lunch with a friend and was pleasantly surprised! The sushi here is fresh and cooked rolls are tasty. I brought my family back and we ordered Carpacio and Crispy Nori for appetizer. Both were delicious . The scallops from the Carpacio were very fresh. For entrees we ordered Sashimi Combo C. The assortment of fishes were very fresh. We also ordered a variety of cooked rolls; Crab Ile, Lasagna roll, Tysons shrimp tempura roll, Crisp salmon skin roll, and the special mango lime chili roll. All were very flavorful and delicious. Along with the sashimi and rolls, the platters were beautifully and artistically decorated with a touch which of fresh flowers. A few surprises one would not expect to have served with Sashimi and sushi rolls are the lychee poppers and small diced pieces of mangos. This helps clean one's palate so you can savor the food better. Overall, one of the best sushi restaurants in the area. Reasonably priced as well. read more

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Impressive quality of ingredients, welcoming and friendly staff, and modern and fancy environment.

I implore you to come here. From playing classic big band music / jazz, to the quality of the fish, this place is 100% worth a visit. The seasoning on the nigiri is delightful, and the service great. After waiting for our appetizer over our bottle of sake they gave us not one but two free small plate appetizers due to a small wait that most other restaurants would not even acknowledge. Aside from the service, as a sushi lover, I can honestly say the only places I have had better are Michelin starred. Highly recommend. read more

Best sushi in the DMV hands down. Fish is always fresh and you can tell they take extra care and special attention for each individual ingredient, resulting in delicious rolls and dishes. Obvi their sushi and sashimi is amazing since the fish is so fresh. I think the way the sushi chef expertly cuts the fish is additive. Only reason I'm not gatekeeping is because I want to make sure they get a lot of customers and stay in business since they are kind of in a random location. Love it. read more

love the atmosphere and service. very clean! id recommend to do date night here. the restaurant has it own parking. sweet spot! employee was very nice to us even though we came late also got a lot of food! it's so worth it recommend to try ! read more

Small hole in the wall....excellent food and amazing quality fish. Friendly staff and warm cozy ambiance. Cannot go wrong! Wish I new this place earlier. read more

We love this place. Their foods are really good especially yellow combo and spicy roll combo. We will be back for sure! :) Service is superior! read more

The customer service is OUTSTANDING! Great atmosphere and the food is above expectations with reasonable prices. Strongly recommend

Supermarket sushi has become the norm. Easy bland and predictable. If you want fresh sushi served by attentive staff this is the place to go. On par with Nobu. The sushi is fresh and inventive. Easily the best I have had in DC. Go go go read more

We live in the Boro neighborhood and stopped by after our daily walk. The oat milk cappuccinos and croissants we tried were delicious! The decor was really lovely and the staff was very friendly. We are looking forward to our next visit to try the sushi. It's a gem! read more

The best place for sushi/sashimi for dinner (and perhaps lunch as well) - try their sashimi wonderful accompanied by a mixed plate of sushi rice. We also enjoyed a postre de "creme brulee" - highly recommended. We are considering trying their breakfast pastries in the morning. Wonderful maseras! read more