Best Bistro restaurants in Old Town Alexandria

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12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Columbia Firehouse restaurant

1. The Columbia Firehouse

4.1

Excellent(2065)

$$$$

• Bistro • Alexandria

In 1871, the City of Alexandria introduced the Columbia Steam Engine Fire Company. The outfit initially occupied Star Firehouse on the east side of the 100 block of South St. Asaph Street until 1883, when a new station was built for Columbia just across the street at 109 South St. Asaph.126 years later, Alexandria’s Neighborhood Restaurant Group relaunched this historic and beautifully preserved property as Columbia Firehouse, a sumptuous modern American brasserie and bar located in the heart of Alexandria’s Old Town. Columbia Firehouse stands as a historic, beautifully preserved piece of Old Town’s heritage. From the street, the building has changed little while the interior has given way to sumptuous dining rooms on four levels, an atrium an outdoor patio and an exquisitely detailed barroom.

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2. Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap

4.6

Exceptional(2357)

$$$$

• Bistro • Old Town Alexandria

Booked 52 times today

Reservations are now being accepted for The Loft at Lena's - Velvet & Rye and Lena's Bar & Tap Room. *All reservations will only be held for 15 minutes past reservation time & the party must be 100% present to be seated. *If the experience area is not available, this indicates we are fully booked for that experience or the space is not open for that time frame. The Loft at Lena's is a seasonally themed venue located on the 2nd floor, above the main restaurant. The current experience, Velvet & Rye, takes a trip back in time reminiscent of an intimate, glamorous setting from the Golden Age of the 1920s. Immerse yourself in a sophisticated space of a dramatic Grand Salon with lush velvet banquets, flowing curtains and gleaming gold accents.Lena's Tap Room & Bar is our original, rustic, tavern style bar and dining room that provides a gathering place where families and friends can escape their hectic daily routines.

3. Bastille

4.7

Exceptional(2629)

$$$$

• Bistro • Alexandria

Booked 38 times today

Bastille Brasserie & Bar is located at the corner of North Fayette & Pendleton Street in Alexandria VA.Chefs Christophe & Michelle Poteaux's award winning restaurant & bar, located in Old Town Alexandria, has continuously offered guests fresh takes on classic French cuisine, all within our quaint neighborhood brasserie.Our creations are rooted in the use of seasonal, locally sourced and farm fresh ingredients. Our passion for French food, wine & culture is what we celebrate daily with all of Alexandria & the DMV. Enjoy our casual atmosphere in one of our dining rooms, in our Bar-Café, or at one of our outdoor tables; where locals and travelers love to relax.We thank you for giving us a visit & we hope you’ll return, hungry for more.VIVE LA FRANCE!!!

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4. Sonoma Cellar - Old Town Alexandria

4.5

Awesome(693)

$$$$

• Bistro • Alexandria

Booked 14 times today

Sonoma Cellar is a new California-inspired wine tasting room and bistro in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Offering an authentic California wine tasting experience, Sonoma Cellar will feature hand-selected wines from 180+ Sonoma County boutique wineries and 20+ Virginia-based wineries where guests have the opportunity to taste a number of varietals from these robust growing regions. Sonoma Cellar’s bistro menu will feature freshly prepared craft foods, designed to pair with the wines, and the gift shop will also carry a variety of distinctive wine-related merchandise.

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5. Bistro Eighteen90 - Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle

2.7

(2)

$$$$

• Bistro • Alexandria

Our restaurant Bistro Eighteen90 features sizzling breakfast skillet sensations and a buffet breakfast. For dinner, you can settle at a table to enjoy regional specialties and upscale-casual cuisine in an inviting atmosphere

6. Et Voila

4.8

Exceptional(3081)

$$$$

• Bistro • Palisades Northwest

Booked 74 times today

Chef Claudio Pirollo is a chef driven restaurant offering Contemporary Belgian/French Bistro.A DC staple for 15 years, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, you will feel welcome here for any occasion large or small. Our made from scratch menu is fresh, flavorful and offers something for everyone. From Classic European Bistro Cuisine to sophisticated daily Specials! Our bar covers handcrafted creative cocktails, with a large and high hand Wine List. Enjoy our cozy and energic dining room for an unforgettable experience . We cannot wait to see you!

7. Maison Cheryl

4.5

Awesome(197)

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• Bistro • Arlington

Booked 26 times today

Chef Robert Maher conceptualized the name Maison Cheryl for his late mother-in-law, Cheryl Glaessner, who passed in 2019. Cheryl’s warm spirit and love of the Parisian aesthetic are both elements that Maher has channeled into our inclusive French New-American Bistro. In our dining room, guests will enjoy an on-trend experience in a bright, bold space that boasts marble countertops, refurbished wood tables, and modern light fixtures. When you dine with us, we hope you experience the atmosphere of our family table where excellent service and delicious house-made desserts are a staple.

8. Cafe Colline

4.8

Exceptional(526)

$$$$

• Bistro • Arlington

Booked 28 times today

Lunch served from 12:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. Reservations not required.Outside seating available.From the culinary team that brought you Chez Billy Sud & Parc de Ville, comes a new cafe in the heart of Arlington, VA.Featuring regional French inspired cuisine by chef Brendan L’Etoile, Cafe Colline is the perfect place for leisurely lunches, first dates, or just a wonderful evening of delicious food and drinks.Now with our curbside takeaway service, you can enjoy Paris without stepping on a plane

9. La Piquette

4.8

Exceptional(2333)

$$$$

• Bistro • Cleveland Park

Booked 34 times today

Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

A photo of Ellington Park Bistro restaurant

10. Ellington Park Bistro

4.4

Awesome(95)

$$$$

• Bistro • Dupont Circle

Booked 26 times today

Serving breakfast and dinner daily, step into a quaint corner restaurant with upscale twists on contemporary French classics. Situated between the energy of nearby Dupont Circle and the charm of historic Georgetown, snack on a cocktail and a raw bar selection and chat with your favorite bartender, or make it a standing weekly dinner date in one of our emerald velvet booths. Ellington Park Bistro brings out the DC native in all of us.

Best Bistro restaurants in Old Town Alexandria

Price

12 restaurants available nearby

1. The Columbia Firehouse

2. Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap

3. Bastille

4. Sonoma Cellar - Old Town Alexandria

5. Bistro Eighteen90 - Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle

6. Et Voila

7. Maison Cheryl

8. Cafe Colline

9. La Piquette

10. Ellington Park Bistro

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