Elyse

Hats off to the incredible team at Elyse. I mean every experience we have had there has been top-notch and I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed them once yet! I mean shame on them because they deserve some seriously high praise. And honestly, they pulled out all the stops for their recent New Years Eve dining experience - I’m talking caviar, white truffle, A5 wagyu, a custom cocktail (because they know I like gin and yuzu) and a painfully decadent dessert – What a way to send out 2025! 🎇 I mean, honestly, the meal was exquisite and so perfectly executed. Each dish is crafted with a passion and care for food that absolutely shines. I mean the Foie Gras (sp??) - I don’t even really like the stuff, put the way they sauteed it, put it on top of some sort of savory cake and slathered it with th

This charming, intimate restaurant sits right next to Dolce Vita and features a simple yet elegant décor. They offer a tasting menu priced at $150 per person, with thoughtfully curated wine pairings for each course. We dined here for a birthday celebration and were impressed by the attention to detail in every dish. Each course is carefully crafted to highlight the natural flavors of its ingredients. The menu allows you to choose from a few options within the fixed selection. We particularly enjoyed the acorn honey nut squash—it was unlike anything we’ve had before. The combination of lightly charred acorn, spaghetti squash, and wild rice was outstanding. The duck was another highlight—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The staff was also very accommodating with dietary restrictions,

I never expected to find a fine dining restaurant of this caliber in Fairfax, but the taste, presentation, and hospitality far exceeded my expectations. (My spouse, who tends to be highly critical when it comes to food, was impressed.) It’s rare to find a restaurant that delivers both exceptional cuisine and attentive service, but this place managed to do both effortlessly. This was a truly memorable night, and we’ll definitely be returning to experience more of the seasonal dishes and creative tasting menus to come.

After celebrating our wedding anniversary with Chef John and his fantastic team, we've been raving about it to all our foodie friends ! Exceptionally creative and well executed dishes that might be on par with Inn at Little Washington. The cozy vibe reminded us of places we've been to in Europe. 100% will be back.

Exceptional dinner. I visited after a quick Google Maps search for a dinner place, and walked into a Michelin-star worthy restaurant, no joke. That week happened to a Loire wine dinner, prix-fixe, and all of wines were perfect, elegant pairings. The execution on each dish was flawless, served at the perfect temp (so often alas a problem at good restaurants, but not here) Go go go, and sit at the counter if you can-- the kitchen team is friendly and willing to explain how they create the magic