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    4.7 (58 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Seasonal Salad
    Tom P.

    Revel is a hidden gem in Alexandria. Located in a neighborhood strip mall in between an ABC and a Safeway, you'll find one of the tastiest menus in the area. And aside from the fact that it's located in an odd spot, once you step through the door you are immediately transported to a cozy upscale wine bar with cheerful and trendy atmosphere. We sat at a high top table next to the service bar so our waiter was our bartender. I'm not sure if all the waitstaff do that, but he had some great insight into the rotating drink menu. But the food at this place is out of this world. They have a seasonal menu that changes frequently and the dishes are at the same time familiar and different than anything you've had before. Don't expect to walk in and get a table. The place is small and incredibly popular so plan your visit and reserve a table.

    Hamachi crudo
    ida s.

    Great restaurant for the area. Initially i was skeptical since it is in a shopping center but they have great cheese and charcuterie. Decaf espresso is very nice. Cocktails were aight. Would come back again.

    Dessert wine
    Eden S.

    I don't know why it took me so long to try this place, but I regret not getting to spend more time here. The staff is fantastic. The food is amazing. And the cocktail and wine pairings are superb. But shhhh... don't tell everyone out it might be impossible to get a table.

    Tasting menu
    Sharon K.

    I went the Champagne tasting/workshop they offered. It was fabulous!!! The presentation by Brian was informative without being too lengthy. He gave us time to taste the food pairings, which were very, very good! We had a chance to ask questions and the crowd was involved and lively. There were singles, couples, and families who all enjoyed the evening. The setting was beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance throughout the night. Needless to say the champagne variety was exceptional!

    Duck and andouille gumbo
    Lateefah F.

    I had dinner on a Thursday evening with 2 friends and we all enjoyed it. The place was pretty packed so I'm glad that I made a reservation. The wine selection is extensive and my friends were able to find options that suited their palettes. I had the non-alcoholic ginger hibiscus sour and loved it. For dinner we ordered the wedge salad, chicken sliders, duck and andouille gumbo, lamb meatballs, and bolognese lasagna. The gumbo comes in 2 sizes so I opted for the cup which was plenty with the wedge salad and one of the sliders. I would definitely order the gumbo and wedge salad again. My friends enjoyed the lasagna and lamb meatballs. Portion size was great. The ambiance was clean, intimate and chic. I'll be back.

    Outside of Revel
    Michael C.

    As others have stated, Revel is truly a neighborhood gem. Nestled in the Belle View Shopping Center this wine store/restaurant combo (they are connected, but still separate areas) features a tasty menu of bites, boards and a few mains. The decision to focus on fewer mains (but all with outstanding preparations) serves us diners well as they pair so nicely with starters, and allows them to keep their focus on quality over quantity. The vibe of the restaurant is casual and neighborly, yet with a sophistication that really shows. I can't say enough about the manager, Nikki, and our server Rob, who took excellent care to welcome and serve us, which we noticed they did with all of our co-diners. I'll start with our sole nit from the experience, which was on the charcuterie board with six. First the good on it; they have a great selection of non-pork based meats (Lamb, Beef and Duck!). The not so good, they only had 2 small tastes of the duck and lamb (but 4 of the beef). All in all, it was an okay way to start our meal, but could have been a bit more up front that for the meats it wasn't going to be a bite, but more of a small taste. That's the only downside to our time at Revel. The Lasagna was something all pasta lovers need to try; it looked like most, but was spicier than almost any I've ever had. And in a good way; it was balanced seasoning so not a hit you in the mouth spice, but a warm afterglow one. The Sea Bass was probably the hit of the table; a nice portion of what had to be very fresh fish cooked to a perfect temperature in a very light butter coating allowed the flavors you want from fish, along with the texture and presentation, to really sing. And it sang beautifully. The Gnocci was also exceptional in a light tomato cream sauce which again was in balance and quite delectable. The winter salad was huge and based on an abundance of lightly seasoned with a blood orange kale, sporting nutty and wonderful sunchoke along with a wild rice and green onions. Oh, and for the comfort food loving among us, the pimento cheese spread was a delight (Full disclosure, I am a sucker for pimento cheese and this variation is among the tops of my lengthy career of consumption). As we learned, the menu changes regularly so this review may not be as specifically useful, but given the quality across the board being so high, I am confident that on our next trip in, whatever the offerings are, they will be as focused and delicious as this time. One more shout out to the staff here; they make a great evening, outstanding.

    Espresso martini and seasonal cocktail

    Really nice spot, gorgeous ambiance and service was top notch. We went for our anniversary and the servers took care of us! Cocktails were great. Only downside is the food menu is pretty pricey. I would probably go back for just drinks or dessert at the bar.

    Tilefish and lasagne
    Fiona B.

    Very excited to have discovered this little gem. The food was so delicious! Such a thoughtful menu, which is seasonal. We had tasty cocktails, couple of apps (delicata squash and hamada crudo) which were sooo good and then the tilefish and lasagne which we loved. Everything was so tasty with perfectly balanced flavors. I'm a bit sensitive to salty foods so I appreciated that none of the food was salty so you could taste all the unique flavors. Our server Rob was very knowledgeable and attentive. The ambience was very pleasant, lively but not too noisy. Very elegant and chic interior. Perfect date spot. Also had some ppl doing group dinners so good group spot too. Will definitely be back!

    Beautiful decor
    Kate Z.

    This local hidden gem is a fantastic place for a quick drink or a full night out. Revel offers a complete wine list along some great bites. I was thoroughly impressed when my husband stopped by while our dog was at the nearby vet. We received excellent service and discovered most of the folks there are regulars. We'll most certainly be back soon for another glass (or three!).

    Spiced Pear Cake
    Heather H.

    This place is so unassuming from the parking lot of a Safeway strip mall, but OH MAH GAWSH. Revel is fantastic. The food, ambience, and the service were outstanding. It's pricey, but worth it.

    Meat pies and wedge salad for the W-I-N!
    Kay L.

    I stopped in for food after an event at Unwined next door and it didn't disappoint. The food, atmosphere, and service were top notch. The staff was very attentive and easily took into consideration my allergies before hand crafting my drink. I had the meat pies and charred wedge salad as my meal...the salad was fantastic and the pies were not bad. My friends had the lasagna and duck gumbo which seemed to be delicious! Definitely a place I could visit again and again.

    Amy K.

    I recently died at Revel, and I was pleasantly surprised. From the moment I walked in the warm ambience wrapped around like a cozy hug. The staff was equally amazing, attentive and friendly. The menu was not too diverse but everything our table ordered was delicious.

    EM M.

    Great neighborhood restaurant tucked away at Belle View Shopping Center. The restaurant offers a great selection of wine, beer, and specialty cocktails. I highly recommend The Old Fashioned, so good. They also have a variety of cheese. Service was great too. Definitely check this place out and don't forget to check out their wine store next door.

    Lamb and fish entree

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    Food, service, ambiance all good. Also, very affordable prices. The wine and the food are superior.

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    Delicious food options and creative cocktails along with exceptional service (Brett) made our evening one to remember.

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