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Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Alexandria, VA

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro

4.2
4.2
425 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is a fine dining restaurant serving Greek-inspired cuisine from the Mind of Chef Vaso Volioti. With a range of authentic, house-made salads, gyros, platters, filo-based appetizers and mouthwatering entrees, it's easily one of the best Mediterranean restaurants around. The dining area is large, relaxed and modern and there's a fully stocked bar with great wine selections to pair with your meal. The staff at Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is friendly and knowledgeable.

We have been in Alexandria, Old Town area, 1118 King Street, serving and supporting our community, for more than 15 years, always committed to bring our best in quality, taste, safety and respect that characterizes us.

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is open for lunch and dinner every day. You can also reserve the second floor for parties and special events or ask about catering an event you're holding elsewhere.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 566-2720
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vaso
  • Neighbourhood
    Alexandria
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE 2024 - Special Dinner Menu - $89 Per Person

    US$89.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    NYE 2024 - Vasos Special Four Course Dinner Menu - $89 Per Person

What 425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

425 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The dining room is a little small and it got a bit loud, but the food was absolutely fantastic. My wife had the stuffed flounder and I had the veal scallopini and it was the most tender veal I have ever had. Other dishes we saw come out at other tables also looked great. Definitely would go back if I am in Alexandria again. Recommend making a reservation, or you will be waiting out on the street for a long time.

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  2. LloydS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The servers were outstanding. Very efficient, polite and friendly.

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  3. MaryC

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Quality of menu items ordered was very good to excellent. Price of “special of the day’ was a bit steep. Would not order caprese salad again. Complementary bread was outstanding. Glasses of wo different Greek red wines were both nice. Was our 3rd visit. Will definitely return.

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  4. PatrickM

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    absolutely great evening with outstanding service!

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  5. ElizabethY

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and the food is consistently very good. Love their avgolemono soup!

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  6. MIke

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second visit in less than a week. We tried different main courses and found them to be excellent. We will return.

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  7. JohnG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Overall, great Med food and atmosphere. Service was good until we were looking for our check.

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  8. MIke

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food. Prompt service. Would definitely come here again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We had a reservation but we’re treated like an add on. Waiter forgot to bring soup. We were there 45 minutes before first dish. Food was very good.

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  10. CRAIGG

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Great service

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  11. NickS

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Vasos has been a long-time favorite but it may be a while before we go back. We both ordered the branzini, which we’ve had in the past and loved. This time, however, the fish was so over-salted that it was inedible. The manager replaced our entrees but the replacements were barely adequate. The chicken piccata was literally floating in a sea of sauce. Sides were anemic. Supposedly there were some “new guys” in the kitchen, it that doesn’t bode well. There are too many choices in Old Town….

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food as always. Wine was perfect. Will visit next time we are in DC

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  13. Coco

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a staple of my family’s celebrations of holidays. Downstairs is an exciting vibrant place and they have private rooms on the second floor too. Noisy downstairs. But great food and fun

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  14. DanielW

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere and food were great. Our server was excellent as well.

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  15. Cindy

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    My pasta was absolutely delicious. The complementary bread was amazing.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. Would highly recommend.

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  17. BWRuss

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food and staff were very good during our visit.

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  18. JoanS

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, terrific house white wine. Love going to Vaso’s.

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  19. JimB

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic service and quality food. Truly a value with great ethnic food choices.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    The menu was completely different than what is shown on Open Table. Food wasn’t anything to brag about, my waiter was very nice and we were greeted when we came in and left. Overall was very disappointed.

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  21. ChristineG

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous as always! Every detail was perfectly executed, from the delicious food to the excellent customer service. Well worth it!

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  22. KeysMcFarlane

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always tasty, a favorite lunch spot for casual business meetings.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Vaso’s work crew was super nice! The owners or managers maybe, they were also welcoming and nice! Now the food? The food was amazing lol I’m deff going back very soon.

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  24. AlexW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Service was great but the food was just ok. I asked for a platter and it only had meat, fries and pita bread. And the desserts need to be replaced, right now it's just better to get an ice cream at McDonalds

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  25. CatZac

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Thought the food was good. Didn’t realize it was restaurant week. So the staff were a bit stretched. The quality of the food was ok, definitely needed some flavor and not so much pasta. The pasta in my dish was enough for two people and the same for my dining companions. Loads of pasta for my fiend and 5 pieces of chicken thinly cut.

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  26. cfuller

    Washington DC

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Eating at the tables outside is fun, but very street noisy with buses passing right by. Still a good experience. The Saganaki flaming cheese was very good, as was the pastry with cheese. The veal piccata was quite nice, but the chef made a terrible decision to pair the pasta in a bolognese sauce--doesn't work with the lemon sauce. Ask them to leave the tomato sauce off if you get it. All in all, a great local place to go.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Happened into this quaint restaurant on a visit to the area. Enjoyed a meal with excellent hummus appetizer, and fish entree. Food and atmosphere very nice. Good service. Menu selections are not extensive and portions on the small side, but overall an enjoyable experience. Would return

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  28. BrianC

    Washington DC

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wait staff is excellent, responsive and on target. The food was very tasty; had the lamb shank with pasta and guest had the fish special. Both prepared excellently.

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  29. Meetingqueen

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great restaurant for a date night and the food is phenomenal

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Group of 5 had an enjoyable dinner here. Started with cocktails, the triple dips and pita, crabmeat stuffed mushrooms (usually 4, but they added one so we could each have one) and spanakopita. Was all good. One person ordered the watermelon-feta salad and loved it. Didn't want to share! Everyone ordered a different entre, and we shared tastes. Roasted lamb shank- fork tender in a wonderful sauce, flounder stuffed with crab, chicken piccata, eggplant parmesan and spaghetti bolanese. No one was unhappy with their choice. Also had a bottle of wine. Price was reasonable for amount of food and drinks. Will definitely be back!

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  31. GabrieleD

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Appetizer and main meal served at the same time. Food not well seasoned like before. Seemed like there was no air conditioning.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Good food, solid service. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

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  33. Disappointed

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Hadn't been here since before COVID and was very disappointed in the food. I remembered it being much better years ago. The village salad was not good, very small for the cost, and the dressing, almost flavorless. It was supposed to have anchovies but we never found any. And my lamb chops were very gamey and didn't taste fresh. Won't be going back anytime soon.

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  34. LaurC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Menu online isn’t accurate; the service was appalling — but they were also understaffed and serving a party upstairs, so I assume that was a contributing factor. Zero options for patrons with allergies. I would not recommend this place, except for desperate tourists.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite dinner while visiting the area! Food and service were excellent, ambiance was the best!

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  36. vamosrafa04

    Philadelphia

    128 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Beautiful evening to sit outside for dinner. Server/host was very nice, efficient and accommodating. The food on the other hand is not good at all!! The flounder, if that's what you can even call it, was inedible! Portions, especially for the price, are small. Even though our server was really good, I would never go back nor would I recommend this restaurant!!

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  37. TeJay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food from appetizers to dessert. Considering that it was Mother’s Day and they were short handed our waitress did an incredible job taking care of our table of six. I can’t wait to go back.

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  38. LaurenS

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific for Mother’s Day brunch! Outdoor dining in a gorgeous day but need more shade provided.

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  39. MarcT

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had fish. I had trout stuffed with spinach. It was superb.

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  40. Carrie3

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Lunchtime during a weekday for our anniversary. Appetizers were poor with the fried calamari rubbery and the escargot tasteless. Mains were ok but not special for our lunch. Chicken kabob was floating in starch based gravy. My husbands flounder was good. Very noisy was tables very close together. Prices for lunch were ok if the food had been better.

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FAQs

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 566-2720.

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is rated 4.2 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro

1118 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vaso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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