After reviewing hundreds of restaurants in the Washington D.C. area, the list
below represents those Rich feels offer the best in quality of food, portions
and service. Prices are $25-$100 for two people. "The Massabny Dozen" reflects a wide variety of tastes.
30 years owned and operated by genial host
Zeynel Uzun and family. Beautiful presentations of truly
authentic Turkish
cuisine. Don't miss the Döner Kebab.
LEBANESE TAVERNA (Middle Eastern) 1101 S. Joyce St. (Pentagon Row), Arlington, VA,
703-415-8681. (Plus many other locations)
www.lebanesetaverna.com
Truly authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
OCCOQUAN INN AND GRILL (American)
300 Mill St., Occoquan, VA 703-491-1888
www.occoquaninn.com
Fine sophisticated country
dining in the Inn (prime ribs are a specialty) and excellent
selections in the adjacent Grill Room.
PRIMO Family Restaurant (American & Greek),
1636 Belleview Blvd., Alexandria, VA 703-765-6891 www.primofamilyrestaurant.com
Wonderful owner/host, Jim Nicopoulos, makes you feel at home.
RISTORANTE LA PERLA of WASHINGTON (Italian) 2600 Pennsylvania Ave,
NW, Washington, D.C. 202-333-1767
www.laperlaofwashington.com
Great variety of authentic Italian specialties,
prepared by owner/chef Vittorio Testa; lovely decor.
SEASONS 52
(American) Tysons Corner Center (lower level), McLean, VA
703-288-3852 www.seasons52.com
Specializing in fresh, seasonal produce; delicious healthy eating. Don't miss the flatbreads.
SERBIAN CROWN RESTAURANT (French and Russian) 1141 Walkers Rd., Great Falls, VA
703-759-4150 www.serbiancrown.com
Wonderfully old-world; table-side service; sumptuous dishes from
beginning to end.
THE EVENING STAR CAFE (American) 2000 Mt. Vernon Ave., (Del Ray), Alexandria, VA
703-549-5051 www.eveningstarcafe.net