I so wanted to love this restaurant/ speakeasy, BUT...it was too LOUD on Saturday night at 7:30pm. From the moment we stepped through the rose adorned door, it was an onslaught of chatter. Since our table wasn't ready yet, we opted to leave and wait out in the Open Road Distilling Co. area that was quieter. We were notified via text that our table was ready and seated in the small room off the main entry. Hoping for a quieter setting, we were sadly disappointed when the nearby table of 6 decided not to use their inside voices through their entire one hour dessert course. Noticeably quieter once they left, but the music was too loud, it was forcing people to speak louder. So, you can't choose your dining mates, how about the staff? The hostess was not friendly, not rude either, just indifferent. Our waiter was also not friendly or rude and very difficult to hear. He was just meh. The only redeeming thing was the food. We ordered: focaccia starter , gnocchi pasta to share, sea bass for my husband, and scallops for me. Full disclosure: I had previously decided I am not a scallops girl, but past photos & reviews had me second guessing that. I ate half of each of the 4 scallops on the plate and it tasted like they were not fully cooked and had a slight off smell. The cauliflower seemed undercooked as well. The other 3 dishes were fantastic though, like wanting to order seconds of each. The gnocchi was melt in your mouth as it should be and the sea bass had the most perfect sear on it. The flavor combinations of the other 3 dishes were spot on. It saddens me to not write a stellar review, but it was our honest opinion. One and done for us until the acoustics are addressed. read more

Super fun evening. Food was delish and ambiance was stellar. Drinks were presented with flair.

They gave our reservation to someone else. We were even 10 minutes early. Food was good but really way over priced. We won't be going back because well, it's just not any better than any where else. Especially since again, they gave our reservation to someone else. read more

Great food, terrific drinks and wine list, and dimly lit ambience via a cool "speakeasy" hidden entrance in Open Road.

Was honestly blown away by the food! Smoke crab tortellini was very tasty and had a nice balance of sweet, smoky, and hint of spice to it. The mussels were incredibly packed with flavor in a garlic and tomatoe based broth and paired extremely well with a nice crunchy garlic toast. Carpaccio was just okay, tad on the salty side for me. We also really enjoyed the Caesar Salad with its touch of fresh anchovies. Drinks were really interesting and we were able to order both on and off the menu. Service was really good, servers and bartenders were all really friendly offering food and drink suggestions. I thought the ambiance was nice but agree it can definitely get a little loud. Will be coming back for sure! read more

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Awful! There were 5 of us at a round table in a back room, where the noise level was painful and we couldn't hear each other. My brined chicken was dry and salty. The manager was attentive and comped my chicken, but everyone was dissatisfied with their bland entrees, including the gnocchi and the shrimp fettuccine. I didn't enjoy my sticky toffee pudding and a friend's apple tart was disappointing too. The Shower Beer was tasty. read more

Impeccable! The four of us all agreed it was the best dinner out in a very long time. Heirloom is such a cozy intimate space with amazing food and gourmet craft cocktails. We started with cocktails: the canon de, sazerac, and old fashioned. All perfectly mixed. For appetizers we had the focaccia with whipped ricotta, beef carpaccio and a special beef short rib pasta that were all delicious and would have been enough for dinner. For entrees we enjoyed the scallops, amazing cioppino, and burgers that were to die for! We finished off dinner with cocktails: amazing espresso martini, el duderino and a bees knees that reminded me of a honey laced lemon meringue pie. Speaking of dessert, the chocolate hazelnut dome, refreshing sorbet and coconut cream trifle were all worth the calories. But best of all was the service. Very attentive and helpful. We highly recommend! read more

Went on a Friday night to Heirloom! Very trendy but classic speakeasy located inside of Open Road. We had a large group and the staff were very accommodating, filling our wine repeatedly and checking in on us frequently. Highly recommend the prosciutto and burrata appetizers as well as the burger, tortellini, and steak. The desserts were all delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant for a date night or girls night. read more

The food was good. We both had the burger and ordered asparagus, but they were sold out and it was only 5:30 PM. So we ordered the garlic spinach which I would not recommend. It had too much salt, garlic, and tasted like citrus. the server was friendly, but spent quite a bit of time taking at one table, or more, so we had to "wait" and we already had movie tickets. We planned on sitting at the bar ( but no space) and were told we could order food where the low chairs near the door were, later to be told we couldn't. Fortunately the manager found an open table for us to dine. The hostesses need more training though. Some practice runs would be good for them. read more

Food, service and Ambiance is awesome. From start to finish five stars all the way. Sarah was amazing her service was impeccable. The cocktails were made to perfection. As for the dishes each one tasted like they were made just for you read more

Heirloom - Salad Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Cute place, but the 'speak easy' vibes were mid. Tables for two are way too close together. Need to remove a set in between and give some elbow and seating space. Coat check was a plus. Wine was great, old fashioned was nice but a small, shallow pour. The burrata appetizer was the highlight of the night and probably the only thing that would bring me back. It was so layered in flavor and complex and delicious! Generous portion. Loved it! Cioppino was light on fish. One shrimp, one scallop, 5 mussels and the strangest flavor profile we've ever tasted in a Cioppino. Bitter and overpowering. A real disservice to the dish which should be elegant and highlight the seafood. Did not enjoy! Bolognese was spicy, which was not expected or described in description, laden with whole black peppercorns that were so off putting! I feared I might break a tooth so I found myself eating very carefully so I could fish them out of my dinner before biting into them. Not a good dish. Again, the unusual spice combination in this dish was bizarre! Sticky toffee pudding was good. Small but tasty. Would never recommend our entree options but the other elements of our dinner were good. It was our first time and before I write Heirloom off completely, I would make different entree selections. We were never asked how our entrees were...I would have loved to share our thoughts with our waitress in person, but our service itself was good! Music and volume were nice. Maybe it was an off night, perhaps adjustments will be made based on feedback. Fingers crossed because Reston Town Center needs good dinner places! Hope management reads Yelp! It's the best way to improve a business! read more

Heirloom - Burrata - the best dish of the night - Salad Near Me - Reston, Virginia

-1 star for an issue that wasn't rectified. 50th birthday dinner which was noted in the reservation request. Beautiful interior. Service was professional and quick although a bit stiff. Food is pricey but the meal was well executed and we both very much enjoyed our meals. We had the short rib which I highly recommend and a steak which was cooked to perfection. The zombie cocktail drink was meh. The desserts were fabulous - a chocolate dome and the apple tartine which I also highly recommend. Unfortunately, the restaurant didn't do anything special to either dessert to commemorate the occasion. I didn't say anything at the time as I didn't want to make it an issue. I called the restaurant and spoke to a manager to express disappointment. They took it under advisement, acknowledged a lack of communication and left it at that. We'll return if service and food remain the same quality but can't help feeling disappointed more was not done the day of or to rectify when notified especially since it is a special birthday. (FYI, there is zero kid food not even French fries so we fed ours before and they enjoyed the desserts) read more

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Exceptional food. Great, fast service. Ambiance is cozy and swanky- feels like a city restaurant in the suburbs. Dessert (coconut trifle) wasn't great but we shared that with a manager and she took it off our bill. read more

Went for dinner and drinks with some girl friends and was not disappointed!! The food was all delicious and the drink menu made it hard to pick just one. Ambiance was my favorite part, would be a great date spot!! read more

Perfect addition to RTC! Food and cocktails were all delicious and the service was fantastic. Great spot for a girls night or date, can't wait to go back! read more

The service was terrific and the decor / vibes are lovely, however, I was a bit let down with the food. My pasta was very overcooked and the plating was clumpy, making it hard to eat. The guanciale was rendered inconsistently and some pieces were very fatty and some were crispy. The flavor was okay and it had a nice kick, but I had higher hopes. The crème brûlée was undercooked and unevenly set with no bruleed topping and the berry mixture was wet. Prices are reasonable, all things considered. I would try it again, but not rushing back. Some more attention to detail with the food and this place would be a very high rating! The space is beautiful inside. read more

2 stars because the ambiance & decor was cozy and the cocktails were solid, but everything else was subpar. The service was okay albeit a bit slow. The food was very disappointing, small portions, and overpriced. Would come back here for a drink but nothing else. The focaccia was not really focaccia but rather thick sliced whole wheat bread with herbs on top. Caesar salad was fresh but way too much anchovies in the dressing & the salad was covered in shredded cheese. When it comes to entrée's unfortunately they were out of the chicken, I suspect because it's the only reasonably priced meat dish. The lobster diavolo had little to no lobster, not nearly enough sauce, was served cold, & the pasta was stuck clumped together like it had been sitting in the pot for a while after cooking. The manicotti was not manicotti but instead 2 crepes resembling 7-11 taquitos in appearance. They were very small, burnt, served cold, the filling was off?, & the vodka sauce was not very flavorful. read more

If you're looking for the perfect spot to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, etc - look no further. Heirloom's atmosphere is unique and memorable with incredible cocktails and food. Apps were phenomenal and steak was cooked perfectly. Already planning our next trip back. read more

Cool restaurant with a funky vibe and outstanding food. A modern take in southern cuisine and a hip, trendy atmosphere.

Fantastic food, cool vibe, loved the ambience/decor. Bartenders were super skilled and knowledgeable. Is a must visit, will definitely be back! read more

Food and service were OK, but it was unbearably noisy. Definitely not upper scale or speakeasy vibe. Won't be back.

The food and service here are great. The person who waited on us was really friendly and attentive. We had a wide variety of foods including the mussels, focaccia bread, and burrata for starters. All were great but be warned that the mussels are spicy - almost too spicy. The filet steak and cheeseburger are outstanding. The short ribs are good but heavy. For desert, we shared a chocolate dish which was good too. The prices are reasonable for Reston. The only disappointment was the ambiance. The restaurant is really loud and the air conditioner was set too low so it was cold. There was cold air blowing on us most of the time. If you are looking for a romantic or quaint meal, this is not the place. It's better for good dining with a friend or two. read more

Great food and service. For only visiting the area I spent about 20 minutes in the rain trying to find the place since it's in back of Open Road Distilling Company and there are no signs or listing on the directory in the plaza. Despite the challenge finding the place we sat at the bar and had a wonderful meal. read more

Food was excellent, ambiance was great, drinks were inventive, our server was helpful and efficient...we will definitely be back!

Our first time here! What a cool concept, and exactly what the area needed. The cocktails were so unique and we thought we were being so adventurous, but every single one was DELICIOUS and very well crafted. (Thank you Kristen) We split the burrata and as someone who had worked in two quality Italian restaurants, I can confidently say this was the best I've ever had. The ambience was perfect, our server Ashley was delightful, and we will absolutely be back! read more

Such a beautiful hidden gem! Gorgeous nostalgic design. Wonderful for a date night. Incredible drinks. Arguably the best Caesar I've ever had and I loved the Lobster Fra Diavolo. Will be back! The service is also impeccable. read more

I am a fan! Drinks were spectacular and food was excellent. Got a little loud while we were there even though we were placed in the smaller room. Little less dark and less loud and this is a solid 4.7 experience. Service was great too! Also very pleased they gave us a birthday dessert on the house. read more

Told us it would be a 5 hour wait even though it was empty! Ended up giving our number and got called 30 minutes later so I'm not sure why they were giving such a long wait time. Happy hour is also not really a "happy hour", only a couple $$ are shaved off. Service was slow but food was decent. read more

Nice place for a bite in Reston in the Reston town center. Food I would characterize as elevated gastropub, that's pretty good and the service was excellent. We went on a Tuesday evening and apparently that's a typical corporate social night, but we got seated right away and the restaurant was decorated for Christmas and very festive. Ambiance is modern and welcoming. read more

Food was spectacular. Very unique but delicious cocktail menu. Our server was great. All and all awesome experience!

Cool atmosphere and concept but bad acoustics. Hard to hear and converse. Food was marginal. Soggy focaccia. Manicotti was not as described and certainly not what was expected. Crunchy. How is a manicotti crunchy and browned on one side?. Bucatini was appetizer sized. Sides were decent. Chopino was enjoyable. Desserts equally disappointing. Triffle tasted like a kiddie pudding. Crepes were drowning in a peach sauce of some kind. Unsophisticated menu. Sloppy dishes. read more

definitely worth it to go once. we didn't eat but the cocktail menu was impressive! bar was too crowded