Best restaurants in Northern Virginia

From tacos and jerk chicken to pulled pork and pizza, fill up on these tasty dishes without breaking the bank. Our critics scoured Northern Virginia to find more than 50 cheap meals for $14 or less.

Focus on neighborhoods you can walk or transit between so dinner does not become a parking hunt in Northern Virginia.

L'Auberge Chez Francois — Excellent · 4.8★ · 1,800 reviews French 4.8★ from 1800 reviews. Cuisine: French. Location: Great Falls, VA. Vibe: A classic French country inn experience awaits at L'Auberge Chez Francois, perfect for a romantic or special occasion meal.

restaurant foraged. at patowmack farm — Great · 4.7★ · 382 reviews Restaurant 4.7★ from 382 reviews. Cuisine: Restaurant. Location: Lovettsville, VA. Vibe: Enjoy a unique farm-to-table dining experience at this Lovettsville restaurant. It's a great spot to savor fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

The Secret Garden Cafe — Great · 4.6★ · 2,800 reviews American 4.6★ from 2800 reviews. Cuisine: American. Location: Occoquan Historic District, VA. Vibe: This charming cafe in the Occoquan Historic District offers a delightful American dining experience. It's a great spot to enjoy a meal in a historic setting.

Tuscarora Mill Restaurant — Great · 4.6★ · 2,300 reviews American 4.6★ from 2300 reviews. Cuisine: American. Typical spend about $150 per person. Location: Leesburg, VA. Vibe: Tuscarora Mill Restaurant offers a classic American dining experience in Leesburg. It's a popular spot with a high Google rating, making it a reliable choice for a meal.

Seoul Prime - Korean Steakhouse — Excellent · 4.9★ · 2,000 reviews Steak 4.9★ from 2000 reviews. Cuisine: Steak. Location: Falls Church, VA. Vibe: Seoul Prime offers a Korean Steakhouse experience with a 4.9 rating from 2000 reviews. It's a highly-rated spot for those seeking this unique culinary fusion.

Trattoria Villagio — Great · 4.6★ · 2,500 reviews Restaurant 4.6★ from 2500 reviews. Cuisine: Restaurant. Typical spend about $22.00 - $39.00. Location: Clifton, VA. Vibe: Trattoria Villagio offers a taste of Italian cuisine in Clifton, VA. With a high Google rating, it's a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Red's Table — Great · 4.6★ · 2,200 reviews American 4.6★ from 2200 reviews. Cuisine: American. Typical spend about $15 - $17. Location: Reston, VA. Vibe: Red's Table offers a taste of American cuisine in Reston, VA. With a high Google rating from numerous reviews, it's a popular choice for diners.

Field & Main Restaurant — Great · 4.6★ · 683 reviews Restaurant 4.6★ from 683 reviews. Cuisine: Restaurant. Location: Marshall, VA. Vibe: Field & Main is a restaurant in Marshall, VA. It has a Google rating of 4.6 stars from 683 reviews.

Jula's on the Potomac — Excellent · 4.8★ · 3,500 reviews Restaurant 4.8★ from 3500 reviews. Cuisine: Restaurant. Typical spend about $35 per person. Location: Alexandria, VA. Vibe: An excellent spot at Alexandria, VA — useful when you want a crowd-tested meal without gambling on a random reservation.

2941 Restaurant — Great · 4.6★ · 1,400 reviews Fine Dining 4.6★ from 1400 reviews. Cuisine: Fine Dining. Location: Falls Church, VA. Vibe: Experience fine dining in Falls Church, VA, with a highly-rated culinary experience.