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Restaurants in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood

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Wander along Mount Vernon Avenue in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood and discover beloved coffee shops, raved-about date night destinations, pet-friendly beer gardens and more. Gather for brunch on the weekend or swing by on a balmy evening for frozen custard. Explore Del Ray’s dining options below.

Del Ray Restaurants

Bagel Uprising offers fresh bagels, boiled and baked daily in small batches. Grab a dozen along with house-whipped cream cheese,...
2307A Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
Six different slices of pizza, each on a white paper plate, arranged in a circle on a light wooden table; toppings include pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, pineapple, and plain cheese.
Benny Diforza’s is Del Ray’s home of The Virginia Slice. “Diforza” means strength, power, force and represents the bond Benny’s...
1504B Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
A musician stands on stage playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, with a brick wall backdrop, two stools with water bottles, and an attentive audience in the foreground.
The Birchmere is a world-famous concert venue known for a nightly line-up of classic as well as up-and-coming jazz, country,...
3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
A display of assorted cheeses, each labeled with a sign showing the cheese name, description, and price, arranged on a wooden board in a shop setting.
The Cheese & Wine Bar at Cheesetique has a wonderful menu full of hand-made specialties. Our wine and beer list...
2411 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
A sophisticated yet casual French café serving local, natural, and organic products in the heart of charming Del Ray. Serving...
205 E. Howell Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
Great food. Good Beer. Weird People.  Del Ray Pizzeria is a Del Ray institution. Since 2010 we’ve been serving up...
2218 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
Enjoy Salvadorian-style dishes, plus a wide breadth of Mexican platters at El Pulgarcito, a neighborhood favorite.
3838 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
People dining outdoors at a sidewalk café next to a blue brick building called Evening Star, with waitstaff attending to tables and a street sign for Mt. Vernon Ave visible in the foreground.
The Evening Star Cafe is a rollicking neighborhood gem located in the heart of Del Ray. Opened in 1997, Evening...
2000 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
Flipside Speakeasy is located above Del Ray Pizzeria and is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6-10pm. Private parties...
2218 Mount Vernon Avenue Above Del Ray Pizzeria Alexandria, Virginia
Founding Farmers Alexandria is a farmer-owned restaurant serving scratch-made, American food and drink. Sustainably operated and mission-driven, we are open...
461 Swann Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
Known for its fresh bread, pastries, specialty coffees and traditional breakfasts, Gustave Boulangerie offers the authentic and traditional French experience.
2213 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ is a love letter to classic Tex-Mex and barbecue fare right in the heart of Del Ray,...
2000 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia

Del Ray

Restaurants

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Three colorful row houses—one white, one blue, and one red—stand side by side on a brick-paved street, with a tree in front and plants by the entrances. The houses have black doors and shuttered windows.

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