Old Town is a historic neighborhood on the eastern side of Alexandria, Virginia. The neighborhood has roots dating back to 1749, making it the oldest section of the city. Historic architecture, trendy restaurants and a thriving nightlife scene are all part of why Old Town is one of northern Virginia's most coveted zip codes. Old Town is home to many fine dining establishments that cater to a variety of palates.
Restaurant Eve had a hand in revitalizing Alexandria's now-thriving food scene. The restaurant, housed in an elegantly-appointed townhouse, is divided into four separate areas: the tasting room, bistro, lounge and private sun porch. Restaurant Eve focuses on seasonal cuisine sourced from local, sustainable ingredients, meaning that the menu changes seasonally. The 34-seat tasting room is the most formal area, and serves only prix-fixe meals designed by the chef that are pricier than the standard menu. The "Washington Post Magazine" awarded the restaurant its coveted 4-star rating, and "Food and Wine" magazine placed the restaurant in its hall of fame when it named Chef Cathal Armstrong one of its "50 Best Chefs."
Restaurant Eve
110 S. Pitt St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-706-0450
restauranteve.com
Jackson 20, offers guests an upscale atmosphere in which comfort food is taken up a notch. Housed inside the Monaco Hotel, the chic restaurant features modern decor juxtaposed with homey touches. Southern classics like homestyle fried chicken, rack of ribs, Virginia macaroni and cheese casserole and cornbread pudding are listed alongside oysters Rockefeller and smoked Caesar salad on the menu. The restaurant has won accolades from "Washingtonian" magazine.
Jackson 20
Hotel Monaco
480 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-842-2790
jackson20.com
Next door to the boutique Lorien Hotel lies two adjacent restaurants. Brabo is a laid-back, upscale-casual eatery that serves up accessible dishes like pizzas and savory tarts from the wood-burning oven, and the restaurant's signature mussels. Brabo Tasting Room is anchored by a zinc bar and lined with wooden banquettes. The menu features shareable dishes and artisanal cheese platters. Chef Robert Wiedmaier (of Brasserie Beck and Marcel's in Washington, D.C.) is at the helm of both restaurants. Both Brabo and the Tasting Room have garnered attention from "Washingtonian" and "Food and Wine" magazines, and "The Washington Post."
Brabo and Brabo Tasting Room
1600 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-894-3440
braborestaurant.com
