I really loved this open house, for it was a great chance to purchase some wonderfully unique gifts…read morefor the holidays. Also , there is something really satisfying about supporting local artist. And speaking of artist, I have to thank Gretchen and Team Yelp for giving me the chance to bring out my inner Picasso with the creation of my own Christmas cards. My bestie and I loved Team Yelp's selection of stamps, markers, and paper, and of course Gretchen's advice went a long way to assuring that my cards will tickle the fancy of all on my Naughty and Nice list this year... That's right, friends and family, if you've been naughty, you'll get your own special Christmas Card this year.

Nice place to see exactly on the waterfront of the old town, but The prices are expensive in art…read morework shops there.

We all know the Greek food at Vaso's is delicious, but they have a promotion going on right now…read morethat everyone should know about! Tuesday nights are date night and a couple selects one of three appetizers to share, then each person gets an entree (choice of four items) and a glass of wine, and to finish things off the couple shares one of three desserts! It was an amazing meal, and all for $99. If you participate, you get a stamp in a passport and can earn more benefits. I highly recommend it!

Unfortunately their food wasn't good at all. We ordered three different dishes and were…read moredisappointed with all of them. It all tasted like canned food items. The meatballs on the sampler were raw, we informed the server and he took it to the cook who said it was fine and is supposed to look like that. The server did a great job although I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

We went for restaurant week! $55 a person includes appetizer, entree, and dessert…read more Cesar salad was flavorful. Angel hair was the perfect amount of spice. And chocolate budino was rich and creamy. Will be back!

Interesting concept. 3.5 rounded to 4…read more This is family style serving with the exception of mains. Recommend the meatballs and the cucumber salad for starters. I very much enjoyed the arctic char as a main. Perfectly cooked and lots of flavor from the fregola, fennel, preserved lemon, olives, and roasted pepper romesco. Wine and drinks options were limited. Misc: It was super loud there. So much so we couldn't have normal conversations at our table. Online to go ordering via Toast at https://www.toasttab.com/thomspon-italian-old-town-1026-king-st. Reservations via Resy.

I've been meaning to get her for a long time. A cute little restaurant tucked away in a north old…read moretown neighborhood with the icon Dixie Pig neon sign on the roof. The service was friendly and swift. An excellent Greek menu. I enjoyed the Chicken Marsala special. Tender cuts of chicken with mushrooms. So tasty. A side of pasta which was well prepared. No dessert. I love the relaxed friendly atmosphere and neighborhood feel. Reservations are recommended because of limited seating. They do have outdoor spots for beautiful days.

Have been here a few times before…read more Staff is great. Food is good too! I ordered the sampler. Loved it all, but the spicy feta is too spicy for me. I'll opt out of that the next time. My friend ordered the chicken souvlaki platter he really enjoyed it. We actually found a parking space in the back of the restaurant, a small miracle. If in the area, you can't go wrong with this restaurant. In the past, I've spoken to the owner and she's lovely. I assume she's still the owner, but I wouldn't know if the restaurant has turned over or not. If they have new owners, it's still a lovely place. I might add that it has a full bar, which is very surprising for such a small establishment.

I am officially obsessed with Mia's. It is my go-to for anything Italian. You legitimately can't…read morego wrong here. The food is divine - house made pastas, fluffy pizzas, simple yet sophisticated salads (strawberry arugula with the straciatella is chef's kiss). This place is no secret. I highly recommend getting a reservation. Don't be deterred if OpenTable doesn't have availability. If you call and are kind to the host staff, I have found that they can sometimes squeeze you in. The downstairs is loud and vibrant, while the upstairs is a bit sexier with velvet drapes, paintings, and dim lighting. It can get a little loud, but you will be too busy eating the best Italian food around to really notice. It is a must-go.

If you're in Old Town and feeling like having a meal in a nice outdoor space, this is a solid spot…read moreto experience. After playing pickleball with a friend, we came down to the waterfront (as I have not been here in ages) and my friend chose this place for us to have lunch. We showed up before noon and at around 11:30am, the place was mobbed with people on a Sunday of a holiday weekend. But, we were lucky to get a table outside. The weather could not have been nicer and my preferred dining is al fresco so I was happy. I am refraining from alcohol, so just had a Diet Coke for my drink. We ordered a giant meatball and a sausage pizza to share. The pizza was pretty good but its pretty small, in a square shape. The meatball was ginormous, however, the taste was so-so. Ive had better but this one was not bad. Great spot to grab lunch, lots of people watching for sure. I'd prefer to be out on the water to dine but this was super nice too. I'd come back again when in town and check out other items on their menu. The place gets 3 stars for food, and 4 for location.

My friends and I stopped by Saturday afternoon around 2, and gladly partook in the offering of…read moregluhwein. For $8, you get to keep the mug, too! We were also joking on our way there that we wished the market would have heating lamps, but they actually had two or three! Quite fancy. Additionally, there were selections of jewelry, knitted things, chocolates, and carved things when we went. I picked up several ornaments for my friends as gifts. I checked the website before going, and expected food options ("European food," it said) but was sad to find out that there were no such vendors. Maybe the food vendors only set up camp during the evenings, in which case I would have scheduled our visit to be later. I definitely missed currywursts, pretzels, and other munchies for the complete European market-vibe! But still, a cute market you should definitely check out if you are in the area.

While the market is tiny I am glad Alexandria does this. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and…read morewere thrilled to find they had a Gluhwein tent! We filled up a mug of hot Gluhwein and explored the market . For as small as it is there were a surprising number of vendors with good variety of local crafts like Christmas ornaments, artwork, ceramics, clothing, etc. The market is perhaps and oasis amidst the myriad commercial stuff on King St. I also enjoyed the live music, which was just a guys playing acoustic guitar, but he was quite entertaining.

Omg it's been years but so glad I came back. Love this place great vibes and staff is amazing…read more Food was on point and wow new manager is rocking and rolling! Keep up the great work.

Went for an early Friday night dinner. Ordered a beer and fish & chips. Food was great, fish was…read morefried to perfection, fries were OK, coleslaw was great. My husband ordered the steak, also good. Vibe was fun, minor ding for really loud music. The neighborhood is great, service was good, solid local spot.

This is another gem within Alexandria city limits that's worth stopping by. Julie was really…read morefriendly and resourceful, which enhanced the experience. The city has done a superb job preserving and expanding this historical building. There is a small gift shop, and several rooms on the main floor with historical artifacts. The upstairs Lyseum is still used for lectures and other events, which you can learn more about on their website. It is not a huge museum but you could easily spend at least an hour perusing the exhibits and learning about Alexandria's history. It is an interesting, informative museum and I'd imagine even long-time locals can learn something new about Alexandria. There is a small parking lot with a handful of dedicated spots so I'd imagine during events that nearby street parking is the way to go. Inside, there are public restrooms available. Admission is free for Alexandria residents.

A wonderful little museum showcasing important history in Alexandria. Very educational displays and…read moreawesome pieces of art throughout the museum. A souvenir store is also available with great little finds inside. Check them out.

Quaint, PERFECT lil spot to celebrate hubby's 59th birthday…read more PERFECT service (Thanks Christopher) PERFECT Espresso Martini PERFECT scallops, shrimp, calamari, clams ... PERFECT tiramisu PERFECT presentation on the app, entrees and dessert. I totally respect establishments where their pride shines bright as moonlight. Check out the pics. Looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

Rosemarino D'Italia is the rare neighborhood Italian spot that plays it straight -- no gimmicks,…read morejust a kitchen that knows what it's doing and a floor staff that makes you feel like a regular on visit one. You feel it walking in: past a pink-trimmed doorway strung with fabric roses, a small "please wait here to be seated" placard doing its quiet job, and a narrow hallway that opens into a dim, close-quartered dining room with tufted burgundy chairs and a TV keeping half an eye on tennis for the bar crowd. It's an intimate room, pleasant if a touch under-scored -- the ambient music sat low enough that a notch or two more volume would have filled the space better. We started at the bar menu. My Pisco-licious ($16) -- Barsol pisco, mint, blackberry puree, sherry, lemon, and egg white -- arrived under a dense, well-set foam cap with a charred, dehydrated citrus wheel balanced on top. It poured tart-forward, with the blackberry rounding out the back end, and the foam held its structure to the last sip. My friend's cocktail moved just as fast. Bread came warm and unfussy, gone before the entrées landed. For the main course, I went with the Scallops e Funghi ($28): four pan-seared scallops over a creamy saffron arborio risotto with mushrooms, finished under a heavy hand of grated parmesan. The risotto was the real star -- properly cooked, well-seasoned, rich without tipping heavy -- and the scallops, while a shade past their ideal sear, still made for a genuinely good plate. My friend's Spicy Sausage & Leeks ($24) -- fusilli in a creamy parmesan sauce with spicy Italian sausage and sautéed leeks -- brought real heat that never crossed into overwhelming, and the bowl didn't last long. Portions ran generous for the price point, and nothing at the table tasted like it was built to a budget. We both closed with the Spumoni ($10): strawberry, pistachio, and chocolate ice cream dipped whole in a chocolate shell and finished with a white and dark chocolate drizzle. The shell cracked clean on the first bite, kept the ice cream from turning to soup, and tasted enough like a house-made batch that I'd bet on it without confirming. Service is what pulled the night together -- our server was warm without being performative, checked in at the right intervals, and never let the table run empty on water or attention. Rosemarino D'Italia earned every bit of a five-star night: a kitchen showing more technique and ambition than its casual, happy-hour room lets on, a cocktail list worth ordering from twice, and a floor staff that made it effortless. It's not tasting-menu territory, and it doesn't need to be -- it's a neighborhood trattoria doing its job better than most in the category. I'll be back to work through the rest of the pasta list. Order type Dine in Price per person $60-70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Wait time No wait Seating type Indoor dining area, Bar area, Booth seating, Counter seating

My biggest problem with Lena's is that I can never seem to find enough reasons to stop going…read more The servers can be a little slow, but honestly, I don't want to be rushed while I'm eating pizza with kids anyway. The prices are definitely on the higher side, but have you looked at literally anything lately? So I'll allow it. They have this very creative Havana theme that somehow makes me feel like I should be drinking a mojito on vacation, even though I'm actually there with two kids negotiating over cheese pizza. Speaking of the pizza: it's what you should get. I recently ordered the chicken parm, which was good! But the pizza is where it's at. Especially the kids' cheese pizza, which is so good that I consider taking a slice from my children a completely reasonable parenting tax. And the Caesar salad? Weirdly excellent. I order it basically every time. The biggest issue is that Lena's is too family friendly. They are incredibly accommodating to kids, which makes it dangerously easy to keep coming back when I should probably be trying somewhere new. So yes, the service is a little slow, the prices are a little high, and I am apparently incapable of ordering anything besides pizza and Caesar salad. 5 stars. I'll be back.

Heard about the pizza at Lena's but only recently heard of Havana. Visited over the weekend for…read moredinner. We had a reservation and it's recommended or the wait is long. There's a parking lot and a garage but I didn't know and found parking down the street. I like the Cuban/Italian fusion menu. The decor/vibe here is nice! I love Cuban food and felt this place fell short. I ordered the ropa vieja, one of my favorite Cuban dishes. It had fatty pieces of beef and the flavor was lacking. I ordered the spicy pineapple margarita. I tasted zero alcohol. Maybe I got a mocktail. Overall, the service was good but not enough for me to want to visit again.