I think this restaurant has a ways to go. It's so cute and pretty inside with a great wine list and…read morethey make a great cocktail. Our bread delivered quickly to the table was dense and cold absolutely no crumb. Weird. It was very strange. With a nice Herb butter though. I should've sent it back. I was surprised that the escargot didn't come with grilled or toasted bread of some sort. Was pretty tasty. Mussels had quite a few sand in them. And I was also surprised the fries didn't come with some kind of aïoli. But I did really enjoy the broth that had a definite kick to it. The beef was good, nice and hot. and the crème brûlée was great. It really is such a cute place. I would love to see the food upscale a bit more. Might come back in the future. Maybe in the summer

Our first dinner at this French bistro in the heart of Vienna was really good, but our second, one…read morenight ago, was not. The service was rather half-assed and slow (which is authentically French, to be fair); my trout was kinda warm, and bland; the pea purée was cold; and the dressing "on the side" of my green salad was placed in a container in the middle of the salad, which spilled and coated more than half the salad by the time it reached me.

We wanted to find a nice French restaurant near Falls Church to celebrate my husband's birthday,…read moreand my search landed on Cafe Renaissance. I was a little hesitant at first because of some of the reviews, but I've been around long enough to know that there are some on this platform who provide reviews that are unfair and just plain nasty. So here it goes. I would describe this restaurant as a place to have amazing French food with a very engaging wait staff. Saeed himself waited on us, and he is very warm, charming, and very appreciative. I can tell by the clientele dining there, that Cafe Renaissance draws repeat customers who have come back not only for the good food but for the warm service. The room was very ornate, decorated with gold guilded pictures. Tables were adorned with fresh flowers and white linen. The cutlery was beautiful. The food too was amazing. First, the bread was to die for! It came out warm, crusty on the outside, and chewy on the inside, like french bread should be. A table next to us recommended the duck confit appetizer, and yes, it did not disappoint. The duck fell off the bone, and the depth of flavor was mouth-watering. The sauteed cherries and raisin/almond rice were the perfect accompaniment. My husband order foi gras, and yes, it was the lobe - not a terrine, not a tourchon. It was paired beautifully with poached pear and I believe some aged balsamic vinegard. For someone who loves foi gras, this took us back when more restaurants served just the sauteed lobe. My husband was not too fond of the carrots that were served with it, but he doesn't like carrots so that's that. We couldn't decide on the halibut or the scallops so Saeed offered to do the halibut with a scallop on top for us to try. What a nice idea. We both weren't into the scallop (I think maybe it was a little overdone, but it was tasty) but the halibut was the star, especially in the lemon/butte sauce. For dessert, Saeed recommended some simple berries, flambe'd tableside, with a side of ice cream. That was perfect, and again, Saeed indulged us with a small glass of port and slice of chocolate cake. Everything was amazing. So, if you want great French food and a warm and engaging staff, come to Cafe Renaissance. It's what I would call, APPROACHABLE fine dining without the pretence and snootiness. Thank you Saeed for making Christopher's birthday a special one. Can't wait to come back to try your other dishes on the menu.

What a great place in the end of a strip mall. Exceptional service, delightfully decorated…read more Serving French cuisine this was a total surprise for me. The location will have to doubting yourself but once you walk in it is delightful. Attentive service, great wine menu and daily specials ensure there is something for everyone. Had the mushroom soup and French onion soup. Both very good. I've had better French onion soup but this was very good. Mains were Parmesan crusted cod and fettuccine with vegetables. Both very good. Portion size was just right. Free dessert of chocolate mouse and raspberry cake was welcome and added a nice touch to the meal. I would definitely come here again and think it's a great place to enjoy if you want upscale at a very reasonable price.

We chose Clarity in Vienna for my mother's 91st birthday, and it turned out to be a wonderful…read morechoice. My mom is extraordinarily sensitive to anything remotely "spicy"--even black pepper can be a problem, and sometimes arugula! Our server David listened carefully to her concerns and made sure the chef knew exactly what she needed. The kitchen modified her dish accordingly, and she was able to enjoy a delicious meal without worrying about what might be in it. But the food was only part of what made the evening so enjoyable. David and Ceara were both fantastic--warm, attentive, and incredibly personable. They really listened to Mom and made an effort to engage with her. Mom eventually started telling jokes, including a few that were definitely on the bawdy side. David and Ceara were wonderful sports and laughed right along with her. They made her feel welcome rather than simply accommodated, and that distinction meant a lot to all of us. Clarity gave us delicious food and excellent service, but more importantly, they helped make my mother feel celebrated on her 91st birthday. A memorable evening and a restaurant I'm very happy to recommend.

We've been dining at Clarity in Vienna for years, and it was particularly a favorite for intimate,…read morespecial-occasion meals. Chef Jon Krinn's menus and his warm, personal touch with diners made the place special. After he left, Chef Tracy O'Grady admirably revived it with creative new menu concepts, and under Chef Danny Ahn the brand has now expanded to a Reston location. Through it all, bartender Victor has been a steady, caring presence -- even as service slowed and courses started taking a long time to arrive. After one visit where we waited 50 minutes for dessert, we stayed away for a while. We decided to come back to celebrate our anniversary. The new manager, Jeff Miller, and the rest of the staff greeted us warmly, but the dining room was nearly empty, and the air conditioning was set to meat-locker levels. Victor had the day off. Clarity is known for a daily-changing tasting menu, and we were looking forward to that night's advertised special -- giant tiger prawns, lobster and black truffle risotto, and venison. Instead, we were handed a menu with octopus, cod loin, and duck -- solid dishes, but standard fare you'll find at plenty of restaurants in the area, not the standout the website promised. We ordered from the regular menu instead. For appetizers, we each got the grilled Wellfleet and Old Salt oyster platter. For entrées, my spouse ordered the yellowfin tuna with tiger shrimp; I asked if I could get the Maryland soft-shell crabs as an entrée with two crabs instead of one. The waiter said no and suggested I add a sweet corn bisque to round out the meal. When he mentioned to the manager that we were unhappy, Jeff offered to plate two crab appetizers together for double the appetizer price. I happily agreed. The manager explained that website updates were no longer handled in-house, that the tasting menu posted online hadn't actually been available for months, that other guests had complained about the same thing, and that the takeout/pickup menu was also wrong -- to the point that he' had just contacted customers to tell them their online orders couldn't be fulfilled. Service was slow, and the waiter never told us which oysters were Wellfleet and which were Old Salt. To kitchen's credit, the portions were generous, properly cooked, and genuinely tasty. The dessert menu seemed uninspired, so I asked about a double shot of Angel's Envy rye instead. It had always been reasonably priced when Victor poured it -- generously, too. This time, I overheard the manager quote the waiter $56. A 750ml bottle (25 oz) currently retails at Virginia ABC for about $75, or $3/oz -- so $56 for a double shot works out to about $18.67 per ounce. I said that wasn't acceptable. At that point, the manager repeated, for the fourth time, that he was still on the phone trying to get the website fixed. I told him his reiterated efforts might help future diners, but it didn't help us that evening. He said Victor had trained him and that he was charging what Victor would charge -- I told him I didn't believe that, since Victor had always been fair and accommodating. I also said that as the manager overseeing service, he should be checking the website' daily for accuracy himself. He then offered to pay for my "cocktail" out of his own pocket. Before I could point out that a shot of whiskey isn't a cocktail, my spouse asked him to just leave us alone. We paid and left feeling genuinely sad to see a restaurant we loved fall this far.

3.7 stars! Tried this after a friend recommended it. This place has such an old school vibe but…read morestill felt like fine dining. The owner greeted us and even checked up on us a few times. He seemed to know a lot of the customers which makes it feel homey. They gave complimentary bread which came with butter, olive oil, balsamic, and other fixings. The bread was super soft on the inside and had a nice crunch from the exterior. My boyfriend and I ordered the calamari, scaloppini mare terra, fettuccini con funghi, and fettuccini al frutti di mare. In simple terms: calamari, a seafood vodka pasta, fettuccini alfredo w mushroom, and veal with lobster bits served with green beans and scalloped potatoes. Surprisingly, I didn't love the calamari. It had a good size but lacked flavor. It also could have been cooked a tad bit more for better color and texture. The fettuccini alfredo was super creamy and had such a strong mushroom taste! The veal was nice but a bit chewy for my liking. The scalloped potatoes were good but nothing special. However the star of the show was the seafood vodka pasta! It had such an amazing vodka flavor with loads of seafood! I have to admit, they put way too many calamari pieces and not enough of the other items mentioned in the dish. Another thing was that I found a strand of hair on my plate. When I notified the server, he said it was just from the green beans but would exchange it for me. Later, he explained that the "hair" was green bean skin.. which was odd to me considering the hair was turning black to white. I didn't appreciate him trying to make an excuse. I decided to look past it even though the server didn't apologize. Good first experience (other than the piece of hair). The seafood vodka pasta is def a must-have. The vibes are great and the owner makes you feel like family.

Very authentic and very old-school Italian joint with a large menu…read more I came here for dinner with my GF and it felt like we were eating at Artie's straight out of the Sopranos. Massive bread basket with a ton on different toppings for the breads Food was all fantastic. I got a chicken dish, and both a tiramisu and a cappuccino for dessert.

Adore this restaurant- always an amazing food experience. The owners/chef/front of house, Juste and…read moreRicardo are just amazing. Cant recommend enough!!! Food is so incredibly creative and delicious!

The food, the service and attention to detail were outstanding. Our server, the GM, did everything…read moreto make our dining experience enjoyable. We even received a complimentary dish to welcome us back, as repeat customers. You will not be disappointed if you dine here; definitely try the risotto!

Fantastic wine tasting dinner! Each course was paired with a…read moredelicious Italian wine. Giovanni is a wonderful talented chef! We hope to attend future special dinners! Gratzi!

This restaurant is a legend in McLean... been there for decades. The interior has not changed at…read moreall. A nice atmosphere and easy parking makes it convenient for locals. A casual French restaurant with a new owner as of Jan '25. Great menu with some staple French dishes to some others offered as specials with an Italian slant. I had the calves liver which came with potatoes and French green beans. The veggies were delicious, but the liver portion was really disappointing... very small. Cost $35. Thank goodness for the $14 carrot cake to fill me up. ( which was about average). The beet salad $16 was good. The charcuterie board- $28 and okay as well. Love the very personable owners, the history, the space is great, service is great but the value is just not there . It's a very tough business these days but hard to justify the cost.

The food was outstanding. Service included clear, friendly communication, punctual arrival, and…read moreexcellent wine recommendations. The ambiance is consistently breathtaking during golden hour, with natural light flooding the space. We chose a window seat and enjoyed soft background music. The temperature was perfectly comfortable, creating an ideal setting for drinks at the bar, sharing a meal with family or friends, or celebrating special occasions.

A beautiful place for special occasions, 2941 Restaurant has wonderful views of a nearby lake…read more Came here for my wife's birthday where they offer a Chef Tasting menu (5 course), Prix Fixe (3 course) as well as a la carte. The Chef Tasting menu is reasonably priced and offer a meat and a vegetable option for each course. As there were four of us, we got to taste everything on the Chef tasting menu. As we were celebrating a birthday, they bought out an additional dessert that was the best meringue I've ever headache. All courses tasted great and highly recommended.

I love coming here and everything went well. Tonight I ordered the $55.00 three course meal. An…read moreextraordinary Caesar salad fully loaded, Norwegian salmon with a saffron cream sauce , and Jacque' s beautiful white chocolate lemon cake. Bliss!!!! Have a sweet new year. It's really nice too because they have special cocktails on the weekends- French 75 at a French restaurant. Great food. And so many people from the neighborhood. Jacque has special menus this week - and some set dinners next week. Please join.! It's so nice here..

We came for the first time and did their 3 course brunch - the frittata and basque style breakfast…read morewere delicious and staff's service were amazing. We came as early as they opened on a Saturday so the restaurant was quiet, but I would recommend a reservation regardless. There is a small parking lot attached to the restaurant.

This was spot #3 of 4...a slight detour from the coffee marathon for me & fellow Yelper, HeideAnn…read more I originally didn't plan on getting anything, but then we chose to share a savory crepe, which was perfect! We ordered the Poulet Gruyere ($12.10) without the cracked pepper...and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. They cut it it in half, exactly as I requested. This crepe was generously packed with chicken/mushroom/peppers/cheese consisting of intense flavors. While I appreciate the generous amount of filling in the crepe, the ratio of crepe to filling was a little off. The filling probably would have been easier to eat in a wrap form. Nonetheless, it was still very flavorful and I highly recommend it. They have an extensive menu including sweet/savory crepes, all-day breakfast, waffles, various beverages. There is definitely something for everyone. The cafe has plenty of seating (inside & outside), but I would assume it may be a little crowded if/when they get busy. The employees were very friendly and accommodating in that they gave us an extra cup with ice and split and plated the crepe. I thought it was cool they sell the crepe mix separately. There are plenty of outlets for anyone who needs to charge their devices. One thing to note, the cafe is located in a very tight and potentially busy strip mall. While there is enough parking, it can be limited in the evening (from past experience. Would I return? Possibly, if I'm in the area.

I'm so sad to hear that my favorite crepe spot is permanently closed! Throughout the years this has…read morebeen my go-to coffee and laptop spot. They have the BEST dark chocolate strawberry smoothie I've ever had. Their Poulet Gruyere crepe was my regular order and it never once disappointed. The staff was always very nice. RIP crepe amour

We always enjoy coming here . They offer wonderful specials in addition to a nice varied menu of…read moreboth Vietnamese and American dishes, including the best crab quiche. Service is excellent and being able to sit outdoors in Lake Anne is a treat on a beautiful day . Indoor tables are nicely spaced ( a recent Reno) so it's not noisy.

We arrived early and sat at our favorite corner by the through way by the steps…read more POL took great care of us. Duck Mouse Pate and Pork Spring rolls. YUM. Always a great relaxing experience as we have been patrons since Ahn opened Cafe Montmarte