Best Authentic Restaurants in Ashburn

Zeffirelli's was amazing as always. We have been going for years, and it is always great food and excellent service. I highly recommend it.

Such a fabulous place to meet friends and share a meal. The food is always delicious and well prepared with many choices. Two of my friends had liver and onions! I requested a round table for six in the Open Table app and it was ready when we arrived. Great service and great Alsatian food and wine/beer. Try it!

We had an amazing experience at Ivy by the Lake! We stopped by on Valentine’s Day after a concert and were warmly greeted and seated right away. To start, we ordered the hummus with lamb, which was absolutely delicious—rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. For hookah, we went with the waitress’s recommendation, Poison Ivy, and it did not disappoint! Smooth, well-balanced, and truly elite. The DJ was phenomenal, playing a mix of music that kept the entire place vibing. I found myself dancing in my seat all night! The atmosphere, service, and overall experience were top-tier. I’ll definitely be back for more great food, hookah, and vibes!

The food was delicious and the service was fast and perfect. I had the lobster fondue salmon, which is salmon covered in lobster-cheese sauce and topped with grilled tomatoes. It was truly amazing, and you should eat it when you visit. The menu is a little expensive, but it is better food than the average restaurant, a nice once-in-a-while treat. We were seated near the kitchen and it was loud—not Applebee's loud by any means, but pretty loud for an upscale place. There were very few TVs to distract from the experience, and I appreciated that. Overall, we enjoyed a lovely Valentine's dinner at Firebirds, and I would love to return.

Our second time here, and it was just as amazing as the first time. First and most important, the food is amazing. I love Greek/Mediterranean food, and this is literally just as good as when I was in Santorini. Fresh, Very flavorful, expertly prepared. Service is very friendly and prompt. It's a lovely, simple place, clean and welcoming. Of special note, get the fried cheese (Saganaki), and the grilled Octopus is fantastic. The lamb chops are amazing. Seriously, just get everything 😁