KILN

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   Lorraine

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I loved the open kitchen concept. Cooking of a wood burning oven was a must to see. We stared with the oysters. They were fresh and delicious. I had the steak and it was fantastic and perfectly cooked. I highly recommend it. If you want to start off with a cocktail, you can do so in the adjoining hotel level.
   

   KILNResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Lorraine, Thank you for sharing your review with us! We're so glad you enjoyed our open kitchen concept and the wood-burning oven; it's always a treat to watch the cooking process. It's terrific that the oysters and steak lived up to your expectations and that our cocktail service added to your experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to KILN Restaurant soon. Cheers! Betty W.
   

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   Babs

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The absolute best restaurant in Alexandria-impeccable service and delicious, innovative dishes. Cannot wait to return!
   

   KILNResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Babs, We were delighted you were able to join us at KILN Restaurant. It's wonderful that you had an enjoyable dining experience and the opportunity to sample some of the delicious items on our menu. We're also happy that you appreciated the excellent hospitality our servers provided; we will be sure to pass along your kind words. We're flattered that you consider us the best restaurant in Alexandria! Thank you so much for your lovely review and perfect rating, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers! Betty W.
   

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   Nancy

   Greater Boston

   23 reviews

   4.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   The cabbage and the mushrooms - I’d come back for those.
   

   KILNResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Nancy, Thank you for dining at KILN Restaurant! We're thrilled you enjoyed our delicious cabbage and mushrooms while you were here. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another outstanding dining experience in the future. Cheers! Betty W.
   

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   Jill

   Washington DC

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Second time dining there and both times were so excellent - the first time with girlfriends we shared a bunch of apps and veg plates and then with my husband we did starters and entrees - I can't wait to go back and do a chef's tasting!
   

   KILNResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Jill, We’re thrilled that your experiences at KILN Restaurant have been nothing short of fantastic! It’s great that you’ve had the chance to enjoy both our appetizers and entrées, and we’re excited that you’re already looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for dining with us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back in the future. Cheers! Betty W.
   

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   Dexter

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Waitstaff was extremely attentive and pleasant, providing a lagniappe when they felt our entrees were taking a bit too long to arrive. Flavor profiles were well balanced, and I enjoyed the grain mustard sauce for the crispy pork despite a lifelong aversion to that condiment. Well done, Chef.
   

   KILNResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Dexter, It was such a pleasure having you dine with us recently. We are delighted our exceptional service left a lasting impression on you, and we appreciate your kind words regarding our cuisine. You can be sure we'll pass your compliments along to the chef. Thank you for your perfect rating, and we hope you return to KILN Restaurant soon! Cheers! Betty W.
   

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   Rob

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it! Definitely going back. Great food and even better service.
   

   KILNResponded on December 5, 2024

   Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your experience at KILN and that our food and service lived up to your expectations. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We're already looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again! Liz Martinez General Manager/Sommelier
   

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   Robert

   Washington DC

   32 reviews

   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is just amazing and the service has improved a lot since our last visit. Carol waited on us and did a great job. She helped with the wine selection as well as rounding out a great family style menu for the three of us to enjoy. We look forward to coming back soon.
   

   KILNResponded on December 3, 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind words and the great review! We look forwards to hosting you and your family again! Liz Martinez General manager/Sommelier
   

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   George

   Las Vegas

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a treat. Sitting at the chef's table/counter this time with my family. We had a great time and left stuffed. We had a bit of everything and everything was a treat. You could easily skip the entrees and just have the side dishes and be perfectly happy as they are awesome and unique. Watching them cook you realize they spend more time and effort toasting a piece of bread than most establishments in Old Town spend on you whole dinner. Looking forward to many more dinners over the years. The Cocktails are also top notch.
   

   KILNResponded on November 30, 2024

   Hi George! Glad that you and the family enjoyed everything! Looking forwards to seeing you next time! Liz Martinez General Manager/Sommelier
   

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   Michael

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 27, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   It was pretty poor. It wasn't crowded, but our water wasn't refilled, they missed an entre so one of our guests didn't eat, and they didn't offer an alternative, and all of the staff had a bit of an attitude. There are tons of great restaurants in Alexandria. This is one we won't go back to.
   

   KILNResponded on November 27, 2024

   Dear Michael, We're saddened to learn you did not enjoy your dining experience. Please accept our apologies for any disappointment with the service and food. We'll speak with our team about your comments, and we'd appreciate the chance to provide you with a more enjoyable visit. Thank you Betty W.
   

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    Pamela

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was delicious. Wait staff superb. Look forward to returning.
    

    KILNResponded on November 25, 2024

    Dear Pamela, You pay us a wonderful compliment by returning! We are so glad that you enjoyed our delicious food offerings and our wonderful staff. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you'll consider returning to KILN Restaurant for another excellent dining experience in the future. Cheers! Betty W.
    

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