. Nice restaurant that has been around for a while. They just renovated and connected their wine…read morebar to the main restaurant creating a casual pizza dining room with a separate cozy wine room dinning area. The grilled octopus with artichoke and garlic potatoes top with chopped basil is absolutely delicious. The flavor really comes together very nicely and the octopus is grilled perfectly. It is The Best grilled octopus in Nova. Highly recommend getting it . Another favorite appetizer is the fried calamari, fried mozzarella, and the mussels. The osso buco is to die for! It is tender veal shank braised with Chianti and vegetables on top of saffron risotto. Cioppino is delicious served on pasta. The lasagna was delicious and the seafood pasta was also very tasty. They're rotating menu or chef special menu as always very good. You can also have variety of pasta made your way with different style options and protein options. We like the chicken piccata which is packed with flavor. The sauce with the capers is really delicious. We tried the chicken marsala which is light in flavor. We would have liked the flavor to be a little more flavorful. They also have great cocktails. The margaritas, espresso martini, pama smash, and the limoncello martini are great cocktails. They have rotating cocktail menu and happy hour specials. The dessert, mixed berry crisp is delicious with a scoop of ice cream on top! We've been back since and had their pizza which is also delicious! Their rotating specials menu featured a lobster pasta with spicy tomato sauce which was delicious and loaded with large pieces of lobster which is probably equivalent to an entire lobster! The tomato sauce was slightly spicy with just the right amount of acidity. There was a robust amount of lobster in the pasta. They do not skimp here! Absolutely delicious! If you like spicy pasta you will like the penne arrabbiata with sausage added. The flavor is really good with capers and olives in a spicy tomato sauce. The New York strip is really flavorful. We were pleasantly surprised at how good the flavor was with the broccoli and roasted potatoes. The braised lamb shank is delicious, it is fall of the bone tender and delicious. They have a beer battered large soft shell crab appetizer on top of spicy tomato sauce. This is very flavorful and delicious.

Thank you to the entire team at Dolce Vita for hosting my mother's 70th birthday! The vibes were…read moreflowing, the wine was pouring and the great food, friendly staff, and wine cellar ambiance made for a great and memorable evening. Special shout outs go to the events manager Heather for working with us on a last minute reservation and for day of manager Erin for being super communicative with some questions we had after the event. Great food and drink is wonderful but it is the people who go above and beyond service that really set a business for long term success (it's no wonder Dolce Vita has been around for over 25 years). Best dishes of the night included the arancini, fileto al pepe and the pesto grilled salmon. And the cannolis .... well I am still dreaming about them! I definitely need to figure out which bakery they source their sweets from because I've never had cannolis or Italian cookies as good as theirs.

Trivia: According to the individuals next to us, the patio here is one of the few places in the…read morearea friendly to what four legged friend? Fabulous experiences here! Three separate times I enjoyed wine and cheese with colleagues. Service is friendly, competent, and on top of things. Our charcuterie of pick three cheeses was taking a while and the management, unprompted, came out to apologize and took the cheese tray off the bill without us asking. High level. Speaking of high level, the patio is superb. Comfortable and vibrant.

I was only going to give this place four stars because it is not super high-end, but the more I…read morethought about it, the more they truly deserve five stars for the experience that we had. It was super packed on a town center concert night. Found two seats at the bar and were served right away. Bartender was extremely helpful and recommending a couple glasses of wine, which were spot on, a little pricey, but at least they were good. I had a Riesling and my companion had a Chardonnay. Ordered some type of tuna appetizer and it was awesome. Also ordered the fried zucchini sticks, but they were mediocre. Then we got a shrimp scampi type entrée and shared it, and it was excellent. Had a nice time and the atmosphere was great!

Friends took me for restaurant week. A pre fixed menu and it had some delicious options. Sounds…read morelike this place gets busy and reservations are recommended. I ordered the faroe salmon with sweet potato and gnocchi. The sauce on the gnocchi is like crack! A good meal with roasted beets for an appetizer and chocolate dessert. All fantastic.

You don't have to be a wine aficionado to come here as they serve great food as well. Great…read moreservice and a patio for eating outdoors makes this a great place to have meals. Bonus if you enjoy wine as they have extensive collection if winner.

Amazing wine, food, and staff. I was so in love with the place that I had signed up for the wine…read moreclub before leaving! Vanessa was my server and she was so kind and incredible. We had amazing conversation and she made me feel like a regular despite it being my first time there. I will be back as much as possible!

Amazing atmosphere and an incredible selection of wines. Such a great place for a date night! I had…read morethe pleasure of meeting Dee, who is extremely knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and truly knows her stuff when it comes to wine. She made the experience even more enjoyable!

The food was good. We had meatballs, grilled shrimp, asparagus and steak. The shrimp was a little…read moresalty but tasted good. I think the chef got a little overzealous when seasoning that batch. Haha. The asparagus came out and it looked really good. The taste was a match! It was our first time and we weren't sure how things worked so let me help you out if you are reading this. A small plate is indeed a small plate of whatever you order. You can share to you cannot. But if you go the small plate route , you'll want to order between 3 and 4 items per person. The large plates are meals. The atmosphere was as expected. This would make a good date night. You could dress up or you could dress down. Either way, you'll be right at home. Our waitress Gabby did a great job and she was super helpful. My wife is allergic to rice so Gabby made sure to check with the chef about cross contamination and what was good for her on the menu and what not. Super appreciative of that. My wife tried two different sans spirits drinks. The espresso tonic. I tried it also. Big no! It has tonic espresso and grapefruit juice. Those did not vibe. We sent it back. She then tried the Purple Rain and loved it. All in all, it's a good spot and I'm glad we tried it. I think next time we will go exclusively with the large plates. The small plate route was kind of expensive for what we got and we didn't get a lot of food. We both actually left hungry. We are not drinkers but we accompanied two of our friends who are and they enjoyed the wine selection.

Variety of small and large plates. Lots of options for drinks as well (wine, cocktails, and spritz)…read more Food came out quickly and everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. We loved the whole trout and fresh snap pea salad. Our server checked in on us frequently and gave us excellent drink recommendations. FYI, inside is quite loud and you almost need to yell to have a conversation. There is covered outdoor seating that's quieter.

Loving the new expanded refreshing menu! We came in tonight for a date happy hour…read more I got their line 39 sav Blanc at $9 a glass. Beet humus with plenty of pita chips $10 AND individual chucuterri $14. Such friendly staff, very helpful finding a drink you'll like! I have been since the remodel for drinks with friends, family dinner with kiddos and dates! Great place to work from during the afternoons too!

Went here on 12\13 for some wine and a bite. Things started out well and the seafood dip and peanut…read morebutter beer were excellent. Then things took a turn for the worse as the service got worse and the ambiance changed a bit when live music started playing. It became clear that the staff could not handle the larger customer base as there were only two people serving drinks and food, because the third one was too busy drinking and giving high fives to people at the bar instead of helping. I went to the bar a few times to put a food order in by the staff was too busy on the floor, while the third person at the bar did see me but didn't bother to help.

A wonderful place for a special event with excellent food and service…read more We recently held our daughter's baby shower at Taste of Old Country in Manassas and could not have been happier with how everything turned out. The restaurant is very nice inside and also sells a variety of olive oils and other specialty items. We actually used some of their olive oil packages as prizes for the games during the shower, which worked out perfectly. Elias and Zachery were wonderful from before the event began while we were setting up, throughout the entire shower, and even afterward while we were cleaning up. They obviously knew how to handle an event like this and seemed to know exactly what needed to happen as our guests began arriving and the shower progressed. We had two long tables set up for our group, one seating 14 and the other 12 people. I thought the tables and place settings looked wonderful, and they allowed us to add our own table runners, pumpkin-themed centerpieces, and decorations along both sides of the room. When it was time to eat, the food was set out buffet-style along the bar near the back. The menu was Mediterranean based and included spanakopita, cheese pies (not pizzas), artisan sandwiches, meatballs, stuffed grape leaves, and other items. Everything was absolutely delicious, and there was certainly no shortage of food. We had enough for everyone at the shower, enough left for dinner for eight of us afterward, and still had leftovers for two families to take home. The staff did a great job throughout the event without making us feel rushed, and the entire experience was comfortable and relaxing. Considering the beautiful venue, excellent service, quality and amount of food, and how smoothly everything went, I thought the price was an excellent value. Overall, Taste of Old Country helped make our daughter's baby shower a wonderful event and one we will remember for a long time. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a place in the Manassas area for a shower, family gathering, or other special event. Definitely a five-star experience. Enjoy!

This small hole in the wall will give you hope for dining in the area. It's still possible to find…read moregreat food in a nice space at an affordable price. My wife and I went here for lunch. It was moderately busy and there seemed to be a single waiter which was not a problem as the space is small. He was very polite and attentive explaining the menu and what items may take longer in case we were in a hurry. The food was fantastic. We didn't have anything that we wouldn't order again or didn't enjoy. The Margarita pizza was the highlight for us but the mini spanakopitas were a close second. Portions are a healthy size too. We loved it here and can't wait to come back.

Stopped by this location to redeem my birthday reward! On a Friday evening it was quite packed!…read more Wine o' clock (happy hour) was just wrapping up so I had to wait a little to get a seat. I sat at the bar and got a bottle of the vin voulette (one of my faves). I drank a bit and had them cork up the rest to take home. I wanted the gold rush but they were out. I hope it comes back! I ordered the red wine braised short ribs! It was ok but was luke warm. I enjoyed the pretzel bread! Parked in the nearby garage and it was free! Woot!

Check your bill and watch your belongings here. I dined here with 3 other people. I rarely review…read moremy check but it seemed oddly high- we were charged for drinks we did not order or receive. The food was decent overall. I ordered chix salad asked for light dressing it had so much dressing on it I could not eat It, little to no chicken to be found. The drinks were good. The service was good. My poor review is due to not only being over charged but we left after paying. I walked my daughter and baby to her car. Realized within a couple of minutes o had left my Tom Ford prescription glasses on the table. Literally ran back to get them. Table was cleared and I found the waitress she said a busier cleared the table. He was sitting at another table with friends and he Said he found nothing. Spoke with several people about finding them as I can not drive without them. The staff was very shady and no one found them. Something overall just seemed off about the whole experience there. I will never go there again. I have photos of the staff being shady and showed them to a manager. He seemed surprised, but what Can he say. Be careful dining here and check your tab.

The ambiance of this place is super cool with the exposed rafters and liquor displayed against the…read morewall. The service was inviting and great. Our server was attentive but not over bearing which is great! He kept the water and drinks stocked which is wonderful! We had a B Side Smashburger and Rambo's Spice Bag. The burger was cooked to perfection and the beef fat fries were crispy and fried to perfection! The Rambo's Spice Bag was great. I did not mix the curry into the bag and shake it up like you are supposed to. Instead I chose the dipping route. The curry was good, chicken was juicy / not overcooked, and the fries were crispy! Overall this is a solid spot for happy hour. The meals are a bit pricey but delicious and well worth the price if you are willing to spend the money. Would return for the Rambos Spice Bag.

I've been coming here for quite a few years. I guess it's finally time I leave my review! This is a…read moresuch cute little place in the Mosaic district. Love the vibe inside, very chill and romantic. They have a very extensive beer list. One of the main reasons we started coming here. But I must say the food here is always delicious and on point. Service is always great as well. Servers are friendly and food comes out relatively quick. This will always be one of our favs for date nights. Keep it up B Side.

Greatly appreciated the men in the kitchen going above and beyond…read more We stopped at Vino Bistro for Easter dinner. We were purely looking for dinner before a movie. The restaurant had a special Easter menu with no vegetarian options. We thanked the lady (maybe the manager and walked out. A gentleman sitting at a table outside asked what happened. I explained...he said that's why there is a chef. To come back in and they would serve me a special vegetarian meal, which included an appetizer. The food, both veg and non veg, was delicious. We left happy and returned after the move for dessert since we had such a wonderful experience.

So excited I double backed to try this restaurant. I was headed to another restaurant and saw this…read morecute restaurant and turned around IN THE RAIN to check out Vino Bistro!! I am so glad I tried. The bartender was great and let me try the wines to confirm which one I wanted for dinner. I combined the Ahi Tuna entree and mixed salad and really enjoyed my meal. The tuna was cooked to perfection and the flavors were great!