Stopped in on a Saturday night for some light bites and cocktails. We sat and the bar and had some great conversations with the bartenders. I love that the restaurant is filled with art. There's displays all around for you to checkout while before, during, or after you dine. Great location for date night and larger groups. read more

WHINO - KOREAN BBQ WINGS - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The BEST experience to end a co-working day. Great friendly staff. Amazingly personable GM! I ordered the Korean bbq wings from the happy hour menu and they were delicious! The crème brûlée was appreciated with a perfect amount of berries to give texture and healthy pizazz to the treat. Thank you! The bathrooms were nicely ambient with the dark color scheme, black commodes. Added to the art museum nature of the bar. I absolutely believe this is a top 5 bar. Perfect for events, hangouts, dates, casual or dolled up. And, with so many options in the city I don't return to places generally. That will not be the case with Whino. I look forward to returning (maybe even for a Yelp Elite event) and I highly recommend you visit. Go, enjoy!!! read more

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Popped into WHINO while waiting for a friend to meet me for dinner. The ambiance is nice, giving industrial but classic retro vibes. Some of the venue is set up for an art gallery. I only had the one glass of wine but the bartenders were attentive and busy. I was able to snag a taster of their brown ale on draft too. The menu looks enticing with a few good appetizer options as well. They have a quite a few private events scheduled but do well keeping their guests informed. I'd like to go back to enjoy their craft cocktails and appetizers soon! read more

WHINO - Rosé - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Decided to have dinner last night with friends at Whino! Food and drinks were pretty good but service was average--I wasn't impressed. We ordered one of their shareable punches (highly recommend it!) and a bottle of prosecco rose since it was $10 off any sparkling wine last night. I definitely going during happy hour or whenever they have discounted rates as food and beverages are quite pricey here. As for our food, we ordered quite a few dishes. I liked the wagyu beef sliders (an order only comes with 2), spiced fried chicken and the tuna charred shareable dishes were my favorite. We did a few other dishes too like the spinach fried balls and a mango habanero flatbread that were pretty tasty. The space is nice, conveniently located in the mall on the second floor. What I did not enjoy was the fact they did not notify their customers of a private event. It was so crowded last night and the music was so loud, it was not very enjoyable. I feel for future events, they really should just close their space for the event. read more

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The Food was excellent, the creme brûlée, the oysters, the fried chicken, the drinks. Not one thing was amiss. The decor was spectacular, the fact they feature different artists throughout the restaurant all the time is amazing. It's one of the places I wouldn't mind frequenting again and again, because every time you go it's something different. And if there is something that particularly catches your eye, you can always buy it. The staff were unseasonably happy and friendly, you can tell that they love their job and are genuinely happy to be there. Overall, wonderful experience, and great place to go with friends, on a date, or for a work function. read more

I have to be honest the service and food was straight trash. I haven't been here in a little over a year so I thought I would drop in with my lady last night and we both were pretty irritated. Both left with upset stomach and disappointed. Take that fried chicken off the menu or fire the kitchen. No crisp just a rubbery tender. I'll stop there tighten up read more

Went with coworkers for a happy hour and had a wonderful time. We were able to book ahead for a group of around 10 people and they were very accommodating with adding extra seats when more people came. We went from 5:30-7:30pm which was in time for happy hour so we ordered tons of the happy hour food items, my favorite being the octopus and shishito peppers. read more

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Saturday night... love the ambiance, music, vibe and art inside the restaurant. Very diverse menu and very good food. The ceviche was fresh and delectable! Unfortunately, the service was pretty slow. Would've been a 5 star experience if the service was faster. read more

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Stopped by for happy hour with a group of 6 ladies on a Friday night around 5:15. It was already pretty crowded but we found space at the bar and were promptly given water and menus. A few of us had wine, which was good. A few tried the cocktails, my friend who had the "sugar,spice and everything nice" cocktail said it was overwhelmingly sweet (I could've guessed from the name). Unfortunately, they were closing at 7 for a private event (tis the season) so we couldn't stay for dinner. We tried the Brussels sprouts, Korean BBQ wings, and the shishito pepper's appetizers. All were great, especially the sprouts. I look forward to going back for dinner. Service was good, no complaints besides the fact that they were closing early and I'd been on their website ans IG prior to arriving and saw no mention of it (not the servers fault!) read more

WHINO - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Whino is such a unique spot that combines great food with a truly cool vibe! The art displays throughout the space are stunning--they give the place an artsy, modern feel. The papas bravas were the highlight of our meal. They were perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and seasoned just right. Between the amazing ambiance and the tasty food, Whino is a place I'd definitely recommend! read more

WHINO - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Service is great, the food was on point and it's definitely good vybes. I didn't like the plastic tables and chairs they have for when they need more seats and I would have rated them a five if they had my favorite whiskey. read more

Great place for huge parties or corporate events. Great food. I love the sliders and veggie fries appetizers. Plenty of garage parking and located on the top floor. read more

WHINO - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Absolutely lovely bar and restaurant. Fun and interesting art was hung throughout with some displays near the front that captivated a lot of attention. The happy hour is for an incredibly generous amount of time and the location in the ballston mall is perfect with a nice view outside. The happy hour food options were really fun. We tried the wings with Gochujang were incredible and the grilled shishito peppers complimented the wings and drinks perfectly. This was a fun one for a post work hangout and I will be back! read more

WHINO - Shishito peppers - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I cannot get over this awesome brunch deal! I think the plates are designed to be small plates but they can easily be a light meal. We ordered a carafe of mimosas and each had a $9 brunch plate. I got French toast! And I think we each ended up spending about $15 for a delicious light meal. The ambiance is artsy and fun. And the service was very pleasant. I have been here a few times now, and I continue to recommend this as the place to go in Ballston! read more

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Whino provided an upscale, hipster tapas experience. There were a few standout dishes but other that weren't worth the price. The service was good although they were a little busy and didn't stop to check on us much. I loved the gnocchi. The texture was perfect, and the sauce complemented it beautifully. It was definitely the highlight of the meal. The papas bravado was a pleasant surprise. With many thin layers of potato, it was like a potato croissant. Delightfully crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The Brussels sprouts were good, nicely roasted with a satisfying crunch and a balanced flavor. The tuna tartare (which was recommended by the waiter) was flavorful but too salty for my taste. I didn't like the avocado accompaniment--it tasted overripe and too smoky. I would have preferred bread instead of chips to dip. The charcuterie was good, with a nice selection of meats and cheeses, but I wished the portion size was a little bigger. The drink was refreshing but unfortunately was mostly of ice. Overall, the meal had its highlights, but there were a few areas for improvement. read more

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Great drinks, great staff, great (although somewhat curious) food. I came here for an after work get together with a bunch of coworkers. Despite there being so many of us, the bartenders were so friendly and were able to get us all liabated quickly. We ordered a number of food items, but the sliders were by far my favorite. I was a bit confused when one of my co-workers mentioned that they had some chocolate covered chicken wings. I thought maybe he had had one too many but, sure enough, there were 'chocolate raspberry chicken wings covered with peanuts' on the menu. That's certainly... A choice. Not feeling particularly adventurous that day, I politely passed on those. The bartenders made me some fantastic Old Fashioneds. What I really appreciate it was that throughout the course of the night, they were consistently excellent, regardless of which bartender made them. Later in the evening, I was having a conversation with a co-worker about Spanish wines and how they're not my favorite. He was waxing poetic about tempranillos and I decided to give one a try. I might have to walk back some of my Spanish wine slander because that was a really great glass of wine! It's a little difficult to find this place because there's no signage inside or outside the mall that tells you how to get there (the venue is on the second floor of Ballston Commons). A bunch of us wandered around until we finally found the venue. If there's any feedback to offer, it's to add more signage so that people know how to find this place! read more

Looking for a place with great food nice service ambience is perfect for a date night or girls night out. Here's your place and then you're surrounded by beautiful art. I honestly can't wait to come back and try some more delicious food experience some live entertainment with Art a must try at least every other month read more

Really cool atmosphere, especially with the artwork and the views! Sat at the bar and got the spiced hibiscus, swapped out the vodka for whiskey and it was so good!! The bartender was helpful and checked in every so often, which is always a plus. I'd love to come back for happy hour or dinner and see Whino in action. read more

WHINO - Infinite Melancholy and Spiced Hibiscus - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I visited for happy hour and tried the 'Want Some Candy' cocktail along with the wagyu slider. The slider was decent, but I didn't expect an $8 item, even if it's wagyu, to be half the size of my palm. The cocktail was refreshing but lacked a bit of flavor--it tasted like watered-down watermelon. They added an automatic 20% gratuity to my tab for some reason. However, the interior is beautifully designed, and the ambiance is pleasant. read more

WHINO - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I arrived early to a dinner reservation I made for 9pm for what I assumed would be a lovely evening of dinner and drinks with my soulmate. I was met by a woman who had just left the set of Desperate Housewives who informed me that there was a private event going on and that dinner would not be served to peasants like myself and my date. She also then scanned me with a ray gun and confirmed that my silicone to human flesh ratio was way under the required threshold. After this she told me she doesn't work at Whino and a host came up to speak with us. What a twist! The host asked us to return at 9pm due to the private event. On our return we entered the nightclub and dodged extras from the Matrix Reloaded left and right trying to make our way to our table. The DJ was playing music so loud he had to be tied to the dj booth (a card table with a tablecloth on it) in order to keep from being knocked from his feet by the sick jams. The host leading us was instantly deafened while walking in front of the speaker as napkins were sent scattering in the air like a flurry of doves. He attempted to seat us 3 feet in front of a speaker in order to eat dinner in a dimension made entirely of extreme decibel torture. To avoid this demise my date and I broke a third story window and used my shirt to rappel to the ground floor outside, making quick work of our escape, which was much less dramatic than the scene inside Whino. *And scene...* No but seriously they should just not accept dinner reservations for their "only 3 tables" if they're going to have a DJ playing a private party at the same time. read more

INCREDIBLE FOOD, ART & MUSIC: Whino is an amazing place in the evenings. The chefs here are the real deal. Expect well executed creative dishes. The small plates are works of food art. But don't expect to eat cheap. They act as an art gallery for talented local artists. Additionally, the decor here is colorful, lively, and inspired. Finally, they have a schedule of events here worth checking out. When I went there was a top rate jazzy funky instrumental band playing which was terrific. Amazing show for zero cover charge. I look forward to going back soon! read more

WHINO - Mandy is an authentically friendly bartender - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Definitely one of the trendier looking places in this area. I've been here twice now and the food and drinks were pretty consistent. I liked how the waiter knew what dishes to suggest, We ordered a bunch of different dishes which included chicken wings, sliders, Brussels sprouts, chicken and grits, and a fish ceviche type of dish. Everything tasted great however my favorite definitely was the Brussels sprouts as well as the chicken and grits. Normally I'm not a big chicken eater but their chicken was very tender. Overall a great experience. If your looking for a roomy place, good food, and a different scene then this might be a place for you. read more

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I like this place but it's always incredibly incredibly loud so keep that in mind! But fun concept and fun happy hour!

I love the idea of a combined art/music and food/drink establishment, and Art Whino makes it work in a really fun and balanced way. I was drawn in by the promise of enjoying artwork and conversation with a friend over drinks, and the experience was just what I hoped for. It's a large space with a bar winding towards the back as you enter, an art viewing and purchase space to the right and in the center, a space for performances in the middle to the far right, and the seating area with tables low and high in the back half of the space. My friend and I grabbed a high table by the windows, and I made sure to get the seat that let me look past him to the sectional walls covered in colorful paintings. The service was great, very attentive. We only got drinks, and I made the mistake of getting a Seedlip-based cocktail for the last time - NEVER AGAIN. I should have gotten a glass of wine like my friend did (which he enjoyed). I'll know better for next time, and next time I want to experience one of the EDM shows too. Not the kind of establishment that I ever would have thought I could find in a mall! Such a great convenient spot too, can't wait to return. read more

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Stopped in for happy hour and had a great experience! I ordered the two reds off the happy hour menu (and thoroughly enjoyed them) and shared the fried veggies and Brussels sprouts. The sprouts were to die for and the fried veggies were good (though I understood them to be tempura like, but they were really like chips). We also had a super kind server. I'll definitely return! read more

A nice quiet evening, everyone was very nice. My roommates and i only came for espresso martinis but they were really well made. I am picky about my espresso martinis but these were made well. Only comment would be the first round were a little on the low end in terms of being filled up (ex bartender here) but the second round were perfect. Highly recommend. Who I assume is the manager also stopped by multiple times to make sure we were good which was very nice. I will have to come back and try out the food! read more

WHINO - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love the decor and ambiance, minus the live band. Live bands shouldn't be in enclosed places. It got too loud for my party of 4 to hear each other. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the art and am looking forward to seeing the next featured artist. I also enjoyed my cocktail, the Queen's Garden and Weekend Getaway. Service was average. Curious to see what the place is like when they're not hosting a birthday party or a live band. read more

LOVE the concept! Art and cocktails. They even encourage you to walk around with your cocktail and look at the artwork. The drinks here are good. There was a live DJ when we went, but they also get live bands. GET THE POLENTA!! So good! Only two "gripes". 1) I asked which cocktail had the best presentation so I could feature it on my food blog on Instagram. They suggested a pretty one, but there was one that came out to another table after we got our cocktails that had a smoke presentation. Come on, server. THAT'S what I'm talking about! lol 2) The potatoes were BLAND! I mean, ZERO flavor. They're in duck fat. How do we mess that up? :) But the polenta made up for it. Overall, I'd still go back to this place and would recommend it to others. read more

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Came here with my happy hour group for happy hour. They had a decent size drink menu and about 20 food items on their menu. Their food is good but expect small portions for some items (slider, oyster shot, etc). We also ordered the mushroom ragot and was not a fan of it. Definitely not what we expected it to be or taste like. Over food and drinks were good. Service was really good. read more

WHINO - MUSHROOM RAGOUT - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This was my first time trying out Whino and it won't be the last! From the local artwork displayed, to the live band, amazing food and drinks, my evening far exceeded my expectations. Walking in, I was immediately greeted and seated close to the stage so I could enjoy the band. Service was good, my food came out fairly fast. I'll have to come back on a Friday night, Saturday was a bit quiet but I still enjoyed the vibes. Chili glazed Brussel sprouts: 10/10 the spice to sweetness ratio was very balanced Polenta tots: 10/10, these were the star of the show, I only wish you got more ‍ Artichoke gnocchi: 6/10: this dish lacked seasoning but had potential. Maybe if they had other vegetables to amplify the flavor profile Overall, I will go back! Oh yes, there's also a parking garage too, I took Uber so I can't speak on how the garage is set up, etc. read more

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Here's what great Drinks , options for everyone even non-drinkers ! Menu is super extensive with wine flights to tequila and whiskey flights ! Atmosphere, the artwork around the restaurant and the bar area is perfect setting for a girls night or date night spot! I only tried one dish which was just okay , but another friend said she loved their brunch so I will definitely come back to check it out! Check their social media for the various events they have during the week. Their calendar of events is full of variety and definitely something for everyone read more

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I am *really* torn on how to write this review. Most things here--the food, the drinks, and the service--were disappointing and would probably have given it a 2-star review. But one food item was so amazing that I am literally still craving it and about half of the food overall was pretty good, so I'm bumping it up a star due to the promise for better. The vibe was also trendy and artsy and fun. First of all, the service: our waiter was super nice but he only showed up to our table every 20 minutes or so--including his first time coming to greet us and take our drink order!--so our dinner was extremely long and we were constantly in need of something but no ability to find him. Second, the drinks: I started with the Gold Digger, but it was honestly one of the grossest drinks I've had in a long time--it tasted like a super syrup-y off-brand Coke. I didn't finish even half of it but they didn't take it off my bill. I then ordered a white wine flight, and that was so much better, I was really happy with it. Finally, the food: the oysters shooters were super light and flavorful and we were very pleased with them. The raw tuna was also *excellent.* And the secret spiced fried chicken was TO. DIE. FOR. This is what I'm still dreaming about. The fried veggie strips were ok, just like what you'd get out of a chip bag at the grocery store. The ricotta gnocchi I thought would be hard to mess up, but it was just kind of bland and ok. The roasted carrots were fine, but the hummus was kind of dry and there wasn't enough. I would have liked to try some other things on the menu, and also to come back for the raw tuna and fried chicken again....but everything else has me so "meh" that I probably won't prioritize coming back. read more

We enjoyed dinner and dancing at "Whino". The food was fairly good. Drinks were nice as well. Service was excellent. However..... The part we didn't like was a mandatory 20% gratuity tip that was put on our bill because it was an event. They charged extra to anyone that ordered food but never explained this before we ordered. We were only a party of 2 people which made no sense why we would pay extra just because of the venue. Mind you the venue wasn't free. We paid money just to enter. I felt cheated because they are just bleeding you out for money at this point. I mentioned this to the establishment and they stood by the extra fee. I won't be going back. My rating is 1.5 out of 5. read more

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Relaxed small plates and tasty cocktails. The restaurant is located on the second floor, with ample signage in the windows to help you locate the restaurant if you know to look up. The small plates vary in size, some are very small and others larger. We enjoyed the Brussels Sprouts and Fried Chicken. The Pine Sazerac was memorable. The staff is attentive and helpful. read more

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to start I would say it's definitely worth going for the vibes, but my friends and I thought the food and drinks were relatively average! the restaurant being mixed with an art exhibit is so cool and fun!! for drinks my friends got the mercury's in retrograde and paint the town red - they said their drinks were just ok but nothing they would be running back to get again. for food, the portions were like shareable plates so we got the falafel gyro, roasted squash and coconut red curry, polenta papas bravas, ricotta gnocchi, and secret spiced fried chicken. I personally loved the squash and coconut red curry - it was a bit on the spicier side but the flavors were phenomenal and it's definitely a dish I'd recommend. my friends and I didn't really love the patatas bravas - they were also very small as one dish comes out with 4 very tiny pieces but it was definitely not a table favorite! the chicken was also so good, and the grits were really great as well - another dish I'd recommend if you decide to come check it out. I'd say our service was pretty decent, we had a lot of waiting time to place our order for drinks and food but our waitress was very kind! they don't have parking but there is the mall parking garage that's in the building of where whino is located that does $1 for the first 3 hours you are there. read more

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Date night is a must even with busy nonstop schedules ran now by our two young guys. Pedicures and dinner were the perfect combination for tired parents who wanted to relax and catch up. Whino is a vibe, an art gallery and restaurant all in one with a late happy hour until 8pm. They encourage you to walk around and enjoy the art while waiting for your meal. You can even make it a game and see how many rappers and hip hop artist you recognize in the artwork. I was proud of myself for knowing just about everyone. Our server was friendly, attentive and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy customers. Although I'm usually not a fan of small plates the portion sizes were just enough and very tasty. It's restaurant week this week so be sure to stop by to try a variety of menu options, or to enjoy the late happy hour and art gallery. We will definitely be back. read more

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Located in the Ballston Mall, you can either opt to do street parking if you can find it or park in the garage. It's $1 if you're there for under 3 hours. I love the ambiance, it has this modern, arty kind of upscale vibe. Our server was great but seemed overwhelmed. It wasn't too busy but both our food and drinks did take long periods of time to come out. I ordered the Prosecco Rose which was very good. We were still in time for happy hour which was nice. They have an extended happy hour until 8 PM. We started off with a charcuterie board with some Wild Boar Lonza and Waygu Beef Bresaolo. We paired it with the Truffle Tremor cheese. It came out with some Toasted cranberry bread and it was pretty good. They were unfortunately out of the Scallops so we didn't get to try that. We ordered the porchetta Sliders which was ok. Almost all of it was delicious but the "crispy pork skin" as a really really tough skin and not at all crispy. It was really hard to bite into. Almost an overcooked thin piece of jerky. We also had the Spicy broccoli Rabe which was decent and the Mango Habanero Wings. The wings were cooked well but unfortunately didn't really have any flavor. It wasn't really spicy and very limited Mango flavoring. Finally, we ordered the Seafood Socarrat which was interesting. I don't think the seafood was fresh and the rice was kind of crispy but I enjoyed the flavor. For our dessert, we chose the olive oil doughnuts and the espresso gelato. Gelato was delicious. The doughnut balls were dense but ok with the gelato. Overall, I think i would come to hang out at the bar but not sure if I would really return for the food otherwise. read more

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I cannot recommend this place enough. They have a really large drink selection, including four mocktails which were very yummy. I'm planning to return for some of their flight options. The service was super nice and just the right amount of attentive. We ordered the steak bao buns, the mushroom ragout, the fried veggies strips, and maple something wings. All was delicious. They have an art theme and had original art for sale hanging which gave really cool vibes. Looking forward to returning! I made a reservation for a group happy hour and they set aside really nice space for us so I would also recommend it if you need to host a group event. read more

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Great brunch in Ballston! Whino has a nice, cozy atmosphere for a chill brunch. We stopped by and were immediately seated without having made reservations in advance. The restaurant wasn't super busy during this time. The brunch menu is small places for $9 and meant for sharing, however I found the portions to be substantial enough that you only need one plate per person. We tried the Whino Deluxe and the French Toast. The Whino deluxe cheddar biscuit is delicious. The French toast is also really nice and the vanilla maple syrup cream is delicious. I also had the French press coffee. It was alright. Overall a great brunch experience and I'd definitely come back for the food. read more

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Such a fun restaurant located in the Ballston Quarter mall, across from Macy's. Park on the third floor in the parking garage and you'll walk straight in on the same floor. They feature an art gallery with rotating pieces and large, vibrant murals on their walls and ceilings. A super modern space, where you feel like your in a loft with their high ceilings and comfy chairs. I liked that a lot of their dishes are sharable portions, forcing you to try more dishes and socialize with those you came with. I'm a big fan of family style and sharing food with friends and family. Their food fuses together American and international flavors, while specializing in craft cocktails, beer, and wine. I ended up ordering their ricotta gnocchi. I loved the brown butter and sage sauce. The roasted pumpkin squash was great, especially drizzled with truffle oil. The polenta patatas bravas were a bit too thick for my liking. I found them a bit dry and lacking in flavor but I should've asked for extra spicy aioli which could've helped. Service was amazing. The bartenders were knowledgeable and quick with the pouring. Servers were attentive and frequently checked in on us. I will be back for happy hour and sit at the bar for sure! Pro tip: Check out their website for their upcoming events and live music. I LOVE that they support a bunch of local artists and vendors. read more

WHINO - gnocchi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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