Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Rosslyn

This place never disappoints. What a great wine and cocktail menu. We started with a bottle of Sauvignon blanc followed by their famous crab cakes which were superb. We ended the meal with slices of key lime pie. The restaurant was busy...thank goodness we had a reservation but the waitstaff never hurries the customers which is delightful. If you’re in DC, don’t miss eating here.

The food here is insane! From the bread to the olive oil and olive dip they give to go with it…so good. I had the ravioli and my husband the lasagna and they were outstanding! This is a new favorite I now have. The only thing I don’t love, but it is just what is, is the closeness of tables and noise level. However, I would sit with someone else to get a table here! Make reservations!!!

Mira was our server and she was very knowledgeable, she loves working there and it showed! The food was delicious.

Mele Bistro is a neighborhood gem that exceeds expectations of a first time guest. We have been enjoying Mele Bistro (formerly Village Bistro) for more than 35 years, with a 10 year gap because we weren’t living in Virginia. It is where my husband and I had our first date, but it had been a favorite of my friends and mine for years before that. The food was always good, but under Frank and Gevoni, the food has moved into the gourmand realm. Read their webpage. Their attention to freshness, how the meats are raised, where the seafood is sourced, how the ingredients meld, and how each plate is presented, is a mouth watering and eye pleasing experience. And their wine list should please even wine connoisseurs. My husband had the filet mignon. He reported “it was the most delicious and tender steak I have ever had”. My friend had the Four cheese raviolis, I got the Spinach and then shared so we could enjoy both. (They were out of the Butternut squash ravioli—both our favorite, but it turned out a good thing.). The Spinach and Four cheese were amazing. Now I have three favorites! Check Mele out. You will not be disappointed.

The best place to eat! This is by far my favorite restaurant to bring friends and family or even a date!