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Restaurant Eve
Best American
110 South Pitt St
Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 706-0450
Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 706-0450
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Behind the critical acclaim he has earned for the modern French cuisine at Restaurant Eve, chef/owner Cathal (pronounced CA-hull) Armstrong, a native Dubliner, has a simple philosophy: “Nature is perfect. Extract the flavor. Enhance it. Don’t take away from it.” In addition to the upscale cuisine in what Armstrong calls his Tasting Room, there's excellent but less formal fare, with multi-cultural influences, in the Bistro. — Jess Kapadia, 2/19/11
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"Lickity Split" Lunch at Restaurant Eve.
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Washington Post
**** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the sweet lobster poached in bacon fat and the sweet potato gnocchi.) http://wapo.st/q30rtc
**** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the sweet lobster poached in bacon fat and the sweet potato gnocchi.) http://wapo.st/q30rtc
Bon Appetit Magazine
There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - Order the Gimme S'more, created by Todd Thrasher. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe.
There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - Order the Gimme S'more, created by Todd Thrasher. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe.
Washingtonian Magazine
Chef/owner Cathal Armstrong likes to keep things fresh, so this tasting room/bistro/lounge is a constantly evolving mash-up of his Dublin upbringing, French technique, and New World sensibility.
Chef/owner Cathal Armstrong likes to keep things fresh, so this tasting room/bistro/lounge is a constantly evolving mash-up of his Dublin upbringing, French technique, and New World sensibility.
Thrillist
Order "The Dexter" Cocktail: blood orange pomegranates, tangelos, Averna, vodka and egg white molasses. Harry would be proud.
Order "The Dexter" Cocktail: blood orange pomegranates, tangelos, Averna, vodka and egg white molasses. Harry would be proud.
Venu
M-F Bar Lunch Crush Special ($13.95) for two items at perennial top 5 Washingtonian spot can't be beat in Metro DC.
M-F Bar Lunch Crush Special ($13.95) for two items at perennial top 5 Washingtonian spot can't be beat in Metro DC.
Epicurious
Both bistro and formal dining room are culinary delights. Gnocchi is a masterpiece, and even tripe is high-end here, served with citrus zest and lamb sausage. Be sure to sample the fanciful cocktails.
Both bistro and formal dining room are culinary delights. Gnocchi is a masterpiece, and even tripe is high-end here, served with citrus zest and lamb sausage. Be sure to sample the fanciful cocktails.
Epicurious
Both bistro and formal dining room are culinary delights. Gnocchi is a masterpiece, and even tripe is high-end here, served with citrus zest and lamb sausage. Be sure to sample the fanciful cocktails.
Both bistro and formal dining room are culinary delights. Gnocchi is a masterpiece, and even tripe is high-end here, served with citrus zest and lamb sausage. Be sure to sample the fanciful cocktails.
FiOS 50
Restaurant Eve is several things at once: a tasting room, a more casual (yet still pricey) bistro and a bar. Order a cocktail from mixologist Todd Thrasher.
Restaurant Eve is several things at once: a tasting room, a more casual (yet still pricey) bistro and a bar. Order a cocktail from mixologist Todd Thrasher.
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Get ready for your best orgasm ever…Courtesy of Cosmo! Ask for the famed Blended Orgasm cocktail—a mix of Cointreau, vodka, and homemade orange syrup. You'll be back for seconds.
Get ready for your best orgasm ever…Courtesy of Cosmo! Ask for the famed Blended Orgasm cocktail—a mix of Cointreau, vodka, and homemade orange syrup. You'll be back for seconds.
The Daily Meal
Grab the table by the fireplace if you can. The bitters and tonic are made in-house, and the sweet potato soup is a quintessential starter. For lunch, take advantage of the Lickety Split menu.
Grab the table by the fireplace if you can. The bitters and tonic are made in-house, and the sweet potato soup is a quintessential starter. For lunch, take advantage of the Lickety Split menu.
Foodspotting
Try the Napoleon Butterfinger Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse and spot it on Foodspotting!
Try the Napoleon Butterfinger Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse and spot it on Foodspotting!
Denise C.
Definitely go to the bar for amazing drinks and apps! (and desserts!)
Definitely go to the bar for amazing drinks and apps! (and desserts!)
Tom J.
Imbibe Magazine found Restaurant Eve's Wine List to be one of the Best in the South in their March/April 2011 Southern Issue
Imbibe Magazine found Restaurant Eve's Wine List to be one of the Best in the South in their March/April 2011 Southern Issue
Anthony V.
This place is legit.
This place is legit.
Mike R.
Had the full course here. Pricey. Nice ambiance.
Had the full course here. Pricey. Nice ambiance.
Jenette Nicole A.
Love their tasting menu - you can't go wrong with this and their wine pairing (5, 7 or 9 courses) for a big date night out. I'd recommend the 7, as with bread and amuse bouche it is a lot of food!
Love their tasting menu - you can't go wrong with this and their wine pairing (5, 7 or 9 courses) for a big date night out. I'd recommend the 7, as with bread and amuse bouche it is a lot of food!
Northern Virginia Magazine
Olives, tomatoes and capers add poignancy to roast dorade. - November 2011 issue
Olives, tomatoes and capers add poignancy to roast dorade. - November 2011 issue
Wolfgang Puck
Chef Scott Drewno of The Source recommends OOO!
Chef Scott Drewno of The Source recommends OOO!
Capital Spice
Weekday lunch at the bar - the Lickity Split Lunch - is quite possibly the best deal in town.
Weekday lunch at the bar - the Lickity Split Lunch - is quite possibly the best deal in town.
Christina S.
Try the bar for their more reasonably priced lunch - choose from lots of good options, including wine & the famous birthday cake!
Try the bar for their more reasonably priced lunch - choose from lots of good options, including wine & the famous birthday cake!
Northern Virginia Magazine
"Eve will be the first time you see beauty in a turnip and will continue to win your reservation for that coveted night out." - November 2012 Issue
"Eve will be the first time you see beauty in a turnip and will continue to win your reservation for that coveted night out." - November 2012 Issue
Ryan L.
Overrated and unimpressive. Restaurant Eve has done an excellent job with publicity and marketing and that is all. Continuously giving them a second, third, and fourth chance, I've learned my lesson.
Overrated and unimpressive. Restaurant Eve has done an excellent job with publicity and marketing and that is all. Continuously giving them a second, third, and fourth chance, I've learned my lesson.
Björn S.
Lovely food, well presented, knowledgable staff!
Lovely food, well presented, knowledgable staff!
ThePurplePassport.com
The muli-room restaurant has an old-world vibe with fireplaces, wood accents and an attentive staff.
The muli-room restaurant has an old-world vibe with fireplaces, wood accents and an attentive staff.
Northern Virginia Magazine
Tempura mushroom salad (off menu-item): "I spoke to the waiter and we created a special vegan dish. [They modified an existing salad...]" --Sheila Johnson (NVM's January 2013 Eat This Now! issue)
Tempura mushroom salad (off menu-item): "I spoke to the waiter and we created a special vegan dish. [They modified an existing salad...]" --Sheila Johnson (NVM's January 2013 Eat This Now! issue)
Food Network
Many herbs and some vegetables are grown in the restaurant's own garden; the front desk also has a list of recommended farmers’ markets in the area. Via CityEats.com
Many herbs and some vegetables are grown in the restaurant's own garden; the front desk also has a list of recommended farmers’ markets in the area. Via CityEats.com
Ann B.
Love the atmosphere.
Love the atmosphere.
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