Really nice place for lunch with an outdoor patio close to the lake. I've only had the Falafel wrap with extra Tahini. The hubby always gets the pizza, I can attest the crust is very good. Always busy whether lunch or dinner. read more

I am incredibly sad to write this review. Our family started going to Cafesano from their very begining. The memories of the kids looking forward to ordering humus, zucchini fries, pizza are still vivid in my mind. They would finish their meals and run out to the lake and feed the ducks. I once suggested to my whole office to eat there after a day of volunteering and it was such a success! I have moved but today, driving by with my grown son, we decide to stop for old times sakes. I ordered my favorite, bruchetta! I recently had one at the Sterling location with parmesan crisp, so i requested it again. It was such a disappointment. The tomatoes were old and mushy, the herbs in it had turned black and the parmesan crisps looked like orange flat rice crispies. The portion was incredibly small, to which at that point didn't matter. I complained to the manager and she replaced with another very similar. I ate a few pieces of avocado and left. Sad to see one of my favorite places going downhill. read more

It was food? I was surprised at the completely "eh" meals we got, considering all the strong reviews... I took my mom and three sons here as a special treat, but the pizza was tepid and not as flavorful or special as the tasty descriptions would suggest. It was just fine. It was food. And the room felt like a cafeteria, not a restaurant. I wasn't prepared for that either. We don't go out to restaurants hardly ever, so I rely on these Yelp reviews to make our rare treats special, and this totally disappointed. I don't go out to dinner just to stay fed, I do it to enjoy something special! We aren't in the habit of paying this kind of money to have something that would've been better if I'd made it. read more

I enjoy the food here and the dining room. The avocado bruschetta was too wet and so was the chicken sharwma wrap, but they tasted good, just seemingly not so fresh. They shouldn't ask you to clear your own plate into the rubbish because it's cheap and their prices are too high for it. 3 stars, there's not really anything else to eat around this drainage pond they call a lake. read more

Bravo Cafesano! Our office catering order for wraps, fruit and chips was delicious and a big hit with our entire team. The order was accurate and delivered on time by a courteous Cafesano team member when ensures we will be delighted to order from you again in the near future. read more

Great change of pace. The food is terrific...love the humus and pizzas. The atmosphere with views of the lake is very relaxing when your having a quick lunch. You can even get a glass of wine or a beer. Wish they would open a Cafesano down south a little further. read more

This place is kind to my waist line without making me even think about it! And the food, service and ambience with it situated on Lake Thoreau is just the ticket to make this a fav destination for my family! read more

Good food all the time, good views. Not very expensive. Take our kids there and it is fine..Dessert is Yum!

Great food, great views, kid friendly, need I say more?

Love this restaurant but not today. As the staff prepared orders, they were eating food. Nasty, but they did have rubber gloves on. Going to insist on getting food at the main restaurant from now on read more

The Service has gone down in the last year. My wife and I love the food but don't enjoy their service at all lately. Tonight, I walked in to pick up a carryout order and as i approached the counter everyone were busy helping others which was understandable. However, there was a young lady that was behind the P.O.S with her attention completely zoned into the screen of the computer. I said "Hello" 3 Times only to be ignored and finally another employee came and helped me get my order and after i got my order and even when she saw me and realized what had happened, she still did not acknowledge me, didnt apologize for completely ignoring a customer. She wasn't smiling and looked like she was absolutely miserable. And Management, please don't contact me to give me free gift certificate or even apologize, but rather provide a better set of staff with personable attitude and outgoing charisma for customers like myself who love your food and visit your restaurant on regular bases. I love the restaurant but we don't come to dine in simply because of the service sucks. Sorry for being too blunt. I hope they get better! read more

Love everything about this place! The atmosphere is a little bit of everything, very europeanesque without the high prices. The food is great. I have tried a couple of different items, the chicken pesto pasta is fabulous. My husband loves the spaghetti. We had a chicken kabob salad, great! If you sign up for their email list, you can get free appetizers each time you go. Last time, we tried the Yogurt dip and it was superb, the bread was the best part of it.The only thing I didn't really like were the canollis. Great view of a lake in the back. Just go there and you will love it! That's a message from two big foodies. read more

Cafeteria style ordering. Food was okay. Greek seasoning on the table had expired last year.

Cafesano is delicious! Clean, fresh Mediterranean food with a great view of Lake Audubon out of the picturesque windows. If you like pizza they have a wood fired grill. I love the Chicken Caesar Salad, Falafel and Pizza the most. Enjoy! read more

Our first time here and we will be back. The food was nicely prepared, fair priced and a welcome uncomplicated dining experience.

Super fresh, tasty food. Extensive menu that contains tons of vegetarian options. Favorite restaurant in the Reston area.

I would stick to salad with chicken but decided to try gluten free pizza-- probably the worst one ever. undercooked crust that tasted terrible and no olive oil--cook did not speak english so that is probably why I got so sick. Not a safe GF go to restaurant. My friend's shrimp was tough. I would go to cava over this restaurant. read more

I was looking for a Mediterranean restaurant and this popped up on yelp. My husband loves Italian so it was a perfect choice. They had a Large and diverse menu and friendly service. I ordered chicken kabobs and my husband ordered pasta and both were delicious. We will definitively be back. read more

your falafel wrap is so Delicious!you have great lake views i like your place. i highly recommend you.at the end you staff are very nice Thank you all. read more

Don't bother with their takeout service. Every order I have attempted has been a fail. Wrong items, missing condiments, total fail!

So, i waited FOREVER to try this out probably because a) i was afraid that Lakeside Grille or whatever it is next door might be contagious and the food would suck here too and b) because parking there STINKS!!!!!! Anyway...i was craving some cucumber sauce and decided to give it a try. We went at lunch on a Friday and the place was jammin! I was surprised the menu was as extensive as it was and was more Greek than Lebanese than i thought. (duh. the name is Greek. I was thinking Lebanese Taverrna when someone described it to me so....) Anyway, my BF got a yummm looking pizza with some meat and portabello mushrooms (which i stole a few of...mmmmmm) and i got the chicken kabob. The chicken was perfectly cooked but i must say, in comparison to my old fave Reston Kebab, was kind of bland. Eh. Still, it was fresh and the portion was generous. I would definitely try something different next time but was panicked because i was worried about holding up the throngs of people behind me and just went with something easy. My only other major gripe was that we sat inside and it was SO LOUD! I think its just the acoustics in there but it was like an auditory assualt. the cackling hyenna beside us didnt help either, but it was bizarre how loud it was! Anyway, over all, I will definitely go back (maybe not on a week day...) and try some other stuff. Also, they serve WINE!!!! Wooohooo! I am happy the place is there since we really dont have anything like this close in. It is also so much healthier than some of Reston's pathetic lunch options. Good stuff. read more

This place is tasty and fresh. It kind of gives me the vibe of like a more upscale Italian/Mediterranean Version of Panera where they bring the food out to you; if that makes any sense. I have had the pizza here a couple times and its great. The Paninis are good to. The Dolmas are pretty good and cheap. The Avocado bruschetta appetizer is great, but a little spendy for what you get compared to the rest of the menu - its like the same price as a pizza. The Pasta with Eggplant was good; the eggplant in it was phenomenal! My only complaint is there was only a few pieces of eggplant in it. Next time I go I'm going to see if I can order it with extra eggplant. It was seriously some of the best tasting eggplant ever. Their desserts look good, but I'm always too full to try them. They have Gelato, Limoncello and Baklava. I've tried the Baklava and it is good and the price is right compared to some of the lebanese places I've been to. It also has outdoor seating which is nice when the weather is. Lake view outdoor dining on the cheap; makes me almost feel fancy! Pinky-out. read more

Not much better family friendly food in the burbs. Fresh, tasty and quick...all the things you need with kids. I would go here without kids and be happy, but then I probably wouldn't be in the burbs. read more

Food choices are excellent & the food is outstanding. My boyfriend and I keep saying we are going in for the pizza, but we always end up with a different entree. Only one bad experience and it was fixed with good management. read more

We have eaten here for years. The food is usually well prepared, tasty and healthy. In recent weeks we have noticed that the quality is dropping and so are the portion sizes. read more

Great food! I felt like the food was fresh and it tasted home made. This restaurant was on the casual side and prices are great. Would definitely recommend for a quick lunch. read more

Best place for lunch and dinner, the menus is great and the variety is so appetizing.

I love the food here but the food seems a little off. I got a pasta and it was very simple, did not have any salt at all. No flavor. Did not taste like the ones I have tried before. read more

The food is pretty good, but today's service was horrible. I ordered 4 sandwiches for take out. it took 30 minutes get my food. this was at 2:20pm with below average customer level. Just sad. read more

Why doesn't Cafesano recycle? With the volume of business they do, they should set an example. It's always upsetting to see that they don't. Also, it would be great if they had more vegan hot entrees. read more

I love Cafesano. I've been coming here for the past 4 years. I enjoy eating the chicken kabob wrap, salads, apps and pizza. Everyone is always nice. One of my favorite places to eat and never too pricy. A Must go! read more

We have been to Cafesano many times since they opened several years ago and have always felt we were getting fresh, healthy food at reasonable prices. We've tried the pizzas, wraps, kabobs, salads and appetizers. All were delicious and the portions were very generous. The staff is friendly and helpful. Try to save room for dessert (or take it home with you as we've done)! read more

The food here is good and it is the only nice restaurant in the shopping center.. However, I do think it is a bit pricey. Your order at the entrance and then they give you a number where it is delivered to your table. So it isn't as if it is super fancy. The shrimp kabobs are $14, where as down the street at Zoe's (Another Mediterranean place) they are $10. The portions are also rather small... read more

I love Cafe Sano! I always enjoy their Delmar Pizza (with shrimp, pesto, pine nuts and roasted red peppers) yummy! I usually go there for lunch and never had trouble finding a seat. The lines go quick and they serve and deliver your food quickly. The ambiance is nice, and it has a lake view and contemporary design. Parking during lunch hours can be a B**** but so is everywhere else around Reston. read more

One star is being generous. Ordered takeout today, a signature salad with a skewer of chicken. The place was not busy, yet 25 minutes go by, and I still had not received my food. I go up to ask what's going on and I'm told they were just waiting in the chicken. After 40 MINUTES, still, no salad. This time i asked to speak to the manager and I was told the salad is ready but they were having a problem with the chicken. Seriously?!? Did they need to pluck the feathers of the chicken or something? At no point did anyone bother to tell me that there was a problem with my order, and it's not like it was a complicated order to begin with, again, just a salad with one skewer of chicken. The manager offered to refund my order and just give me the salad without the chicken. I don't know what is going on with this place lately, but the quality of service has gone down dramatically in the past few months. Horrible service and will never go back. read more

I love Cafesano. Great food, reasonable prices and nice environment. It's great to sit outside by the lake and enjoy dinner or lunch. Pizza is good. Platters are also delicious. Highly recommend it! read more

As a first time (and last time) customer, I wanted to let others know of the poor experience I had today when visiting for lunch. Cafe Sano was recommended by a friend, so I thought I would give it a try. A colleague and I arrived shortly after noon, and placed our orders. We then sat on the patio and waited for our lunch. A number of other tables sat on the patio after us; all but one were served first. My collegue got his food, and I continued to wait. After 20+ minutes, and my colleague and the other tables done eating, my food arrived. I told the waiter I had no time to eat it now, and that I would like a refund. I went inside, and was given the food to-go. I made it clear that I had to be in a meeting in ten minutes, and could not eat the food, at which time the Manager (?) refunded the price of the food (but not the drink). I was late and frustrated, and wanted to argue no more. Not once did a single staff member, Manager included, make any attempt to apologize. I can only vouch for the food vis-a-vis my colleague. He said it was OK, but the chicken was undercooked. read more

The hummus is just 'okay' and for $2.50, I expected to get more than a condiment cup sized portion. I also ordered the shawarma pizza without cheese, and there were maybe 5 small pieces of chicken on the pizza, and an underwhelming scattering of vegetables. I don't expect to get more of the toppings because I can't eat cheese, but this was pretty pathetic. Super disappointed. For what I paid here, I could have had a nice meal at Mon Ami. I won't be going back. read more

Never had any of the pizza or pasta, just the greek food and it was a bit bland but the one thing I love here is the humus. Can't find humus this good anywhere else. read more

i'm always here for lunch, ordering one of the pizzas. it's like a diamond in the rough, as there aren't very many decent choices in southern reston (outside of the craziness of the reston town center). i usually order the del mar pizza, the old way. sandwiches are decent and salads are great. you honestly can't go wrong here. it does get packed at lunch time, so get there a little earlier than usual. they don't serve pasta before 5pm, but if you really want pasta, you can order it off of the kids' menu. read more