My favorite Italian restaurant of all time!!! If you live…read more"far" from Clifton, this hidden gem is absolutely worth the drive. Where do I even begin? Whether I'm there for brunch, lunch, or dinner, I have to order the mussels in garlic white wine sauce every single time. I still haven't found mussels that beat Trattoria's, and I've tried quite a few, even in Maine. If you're indecisive about your entrée, don't worry. I promise, no matter what you order, you're going to love it. The pasta is freshly made, and you can truly taste the difference. Their espresso martinis are also one of a kind. The staff is always attentive, welcoming, and makes the whole experience feel special. From the outside, the restaurant may look small, but once you're inside, there are different rooms, multiple floors, and even an outdoor dining area that feels like it transports you straight to the streets of Sicily. This place is truly Italy on a budget, and if you get addicted like I did, don't say I didn't warn you.

This place is local for us, we live about 5 minutes down the road. Grabbed some lunch yesterday…read morewith the family and a friend. When I called, they were not super busy and the hostess easily reserved us a table for our arrival. I ordered their signature dish, the homemade tagliatelle with Bolognese...I have to say that I was disappointed by the Bolognese. It wasn't made with the traditional beef/veal/pork mixture. It was made with an Italian spiced sausage. The flavor of the Italian sausage dominates the dish. It's too strong. I hope management reads this and possibly makes a change. The rest of the food was good as usual. Our server did a good job.

This is a very quiant restaurant, and while there isn't a ton of seating, it has a nice old…read morefashioned charm, like eating in your own kitchen. The servers and greeters were all friendly and kind despite it being very busy. The food was delicious, all of the ingredients were fresh. Crepes are fantastic and have plenty of options to customize to your own tasting.

Picked up the Clifton Cafe for breakfast one morning when I wanted a breakfast burrito, and found a…read moremore unique option instead with savory crepes. I got the build your own savory crepe option with two fried eggs, Gruyère cheese, extra goat cheese, spinach, extra tomatoes, and dill creama to put on top. The crepe instead of a tortilla option was definitely unique, but tasted light and went well with the ingredients I had chosen, not overpowering it at all but being the nice burrito casing it should be. The veggies were all fresh and the tomatoes were red and they actually gave me extra which was nice...most places won't add extra when you ask for it. The eggs were cooked well, though I wish they had another way of cooking them as an option for the build your own crepe, as they have scrambled eggs available for one other savory crepe. The service was great as they also added extra goat cheese inside my crepe as well as adding the two sides I paid extra for. Most places won't look at the notes and so I ordered two sides just in case, but I didn't end up needing them. They were quite generous with their extras. The creama dill sauce topped off the crepe quite well, and was a tangy, creamy addition to the meal. Their sauces had pretty decent portions, so even those like me who love their extra sauce will find one enough. You are definitely getting value for your money as the crepe was as long as my fork and super wide. IT WAS HUGE! I had to save half for later, so it was like getting two meals in one. TLDR: I highly recommend going to Clifton Cafe for your brunch needs! The food is fresh, delicious and has enormous portions, which will have you taking home a to go bag. Their take on food is unique and a refreshing change for breakfast, or brunch. I will be coming back to try more dishes!

Lovely place, delicious food, great service, looking forward to my next visit. Personally I felt…read moreflavors, condiments etc are well balanced. Make sure to call ahead and reserve a table they get super busy

Full transparency, I've only had pastries from this little cafe so I can't comment on the dining…read moreexperience. The croissants are quite good, but most of the other things I've tried haven't been impressive. I've tried the fruit tart, vanilla cake, and raspberry chocolate tart, and honestly I don't think any of them were better than what I could get at Wegmans for half the cost. Stick to the different types of croissants.

Great local ice cream for a visit with family or guests. You can't beat a true self-made ice cream…read morespot that has a tie to the local community. May as well enjoy their limited summer season for what it's good for - exploring some flavors. They have a lot of options that tend to rotate through as they experiment and some staples. It's worth exploring some different things with cones, dips or other normal options. The space can get very busy in the on season so be ready to queue up. Be patient and just enjoy your visit and the neat walk up.

Okay ice cream place. While they offer a lot of flavors nothing about the taste really…read moredistinguished itself. The prices were a bit expensive for the offerings. Service gets a plus and the employees are polite. It helps to study the menu boards and know what you want before reaching the order taker. With that I noticed a bit of impatience on the part of the order taker when two sets of customers had a lot of questions about the menu and flavors and weren't quite ready to order. The location is very convenient if you are visiting Clifton, VA, as the parlor is located is the center of this small town. Parking may be hard to find especially in the summer as there are lots of visitors to Clifton; however, as mentioned previously, Clifton isn't that large and so at most one may walk 100 yards from parking to the parlor. Overall I give Peterson's a solid 3 out of 5 stars.

Drove from far to come here. Great place to get some work done, study, or catch up with friends…read more Their menu is projected on the wall which is unique and easy to reference. Quick service and I had no issues with staff. Got the Midori Lychee drink and tried samples of the Matcha and Ube flavored soft serve. The Ube was sweet and yummy while the Matcha was less sweet than I expected, but still sweet and decent. I won't lie, I liked matcha soft serve at another spot better than this place, but it hits the craving. The Lychee drink was refreshing and good. Loved the vibrant green colors in their drinks even after being mixed. Overall, good and not bad but I think I had higher expectations of the taste given this place is raved about on social media for this being a top tier matcha spot. It's decent, but not the best matcha drinks I've had.

- super cute decor - love that menu is on the wall…read more- rotating second soft serve flavor - they give you a sample and it's pretty big! super nice and fast - amazing banana milk flavor hehe i love - u get a lot and its the perfect texture - similar to mcdonald's soft serve i'd say!

This place is always consistently awesome. It is such a popular place. You do have to wait in line…read morefor a bit, but it is worth it. Great staff and wonderful ice cream.

I heard good stuff about this place from friends and social media, so I wanted to give it a try. I…read morelove the retro local theme of the ice cream shop, where everyone hangs out. The workers also seemed friendly and happy to help. I feel like this place was overrated on social media because I've had better local ice cream closer to my house. I appreciated one of the workers that recommended me cookies and cream milkshake, instead of the cookie monster because it would be creamier. He didn't have to tell me that, but I like the honesty and recommendations. The milkshake was decent, but it tasted like there was either too much milk, or the ice cream was on the blander side. I don't believe this tasted like a grade A ice cream, but I am not an expert. The soft serve did not have as much vanilla flavor as I would have liked either.

Awesome place for dessert. Typically pretty packed though. The food has been very good every time…read moreI've gone.

Unique space, and a varied set of desserts and drinks to sit, enjoy some company and have a good…read morethird space time. They captured a unique feel by carving up a very interesting, small cafe space out of what they had to work with. The drinks give you the normal hot and cold options and a lot of choices to cycle through with the cafe-Thai infusions. A small but easily accessible parking lot; and they stay open fairly late for a pop through in Vienna. Worth your stop.

OKAERI is known for its authentic and fluffy soufflé pancakes, which are described as a must-try…read moredessert. The cafe offers a cozy dining experience but is very small. Self-service here.

I tried their mango matcha and it was so delicious, the mango tasted very sweet and fresh. Our…read moredrinks came out pretty fast. There's a lot of seats and tables but I think this place gets pretty busy, we came at 11 when they opened and it got packed within a couple minutes. Their desserts look good, I really want to try one of their pancakes so I definitely have to come back.

My friend and I visited Lily's and really loved the Dubai chocolate covered strawberries. They were…read moredelicious. The person behind the counter was also warm and friendly. They answered our questions and gave us recommendations. We recommend this place if you have a sweet tooth!

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee is definitely a cute spot, especially if you're going for the aesthetic…read more I tried their afternoon tea, which comes with a selection of sandwiches and pastries. While everything looked beautiful, it honestly didn't feel worth the price. The tea itself was decent, nothing too memorable, but still enjoyable. I haven't tried their lokma yet, but it looks amazing and is probably what I'd go back for. The staff were very sweet and welcoming, which made the experience better overall. The space is on the smaller side, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine in. Parking is also a bit limited, so it's something to keep in mind before going.

As a matcha lover, this place definitely satisfied a Wednesday evening matcha craving. I ordered…read morethe hojicha latte float with matcha soft serve, and the matcha flavor was rich, smooth, and on par with Matcha Maiko. I also loved the other ice cream flavor pairings you can choose. The monthly flavor was pistachio, love that! One note is that the hojicha latte at full sweetness was way too sweet for me, so I would recommend getting 50% sweetness instead. My friend ordered the hojicha float with pistachio soft serve and rice mochi, which was delicious and surprisingly filling enough to share. There is only one self-serve kiosk, but service was still fast despite how busy it was. Indoor seating is limited and fills quickly, but I loved the modern green and wood interior and all the natural sunlight.

Located in the Founder's Row complex, parking available on the street and the retail garage (will…read morevalidate for 2 hours). The matcha lattes are $9/10 but taste good. Staff was helpful in helping me order a non dairy option for my friend. The ice cream menu options looked tasty as well!