Top 5 Reston Restaurants Based on OpenTable Reviews

RESTON, VA — Some days, you just want to get out and have an awesome meal with a loved one, and not just at any eatery, but one that has extremely good ratings. There's loads of good restaurants in the Reston area, but these five are the best of the best based on customer reviews on reservation website OpenTable.

1. PassionFish - 94% recommended

About PassionFish, from their website: "PassionFish, whose contemporary interior soars and curves like a vintage ocean liner! Chef Tunks and Executive Chef Chris Clime's seasonal menu celebrates the flavors and traditional techniques of our global coasts, from ceviches and cioppino to lobster rolls and crispy whole fish. It boasts an impressive raw bar and a dedicated sushi chef.

"In keeping with its relaxed suburban surroundings in northern Virginia's Reston Town Center along the thriving Dulles corridor, the restaurant welcomes children with an innovative Kid's Menu and a playful yet understated nautical theme. PassionFish proudly supports Smart Markets Local Farmers."

2. Big Bowl - 94% recommended

About Big Bowl, from their website: "Big Bowl is the place for authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine. Big Bowl restaurants are located in Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL, Lincolnshire, IL, Minnetonka, MN, Edina, MN, Roseville, MN and Reston, VA. Big Bowl is committed to using quality ingredients, including prime beef and fresh seafood, and creating sauces and curries from scratch. You can taste our big, bold flavors in every dish."

3. Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro - 92% recommended

About Vinifera, from their website: "Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro was founded in 2008 to bring an inspired menu and comprehensive wine list to the Reston area. Named for the wine species that produces most of today’s wines, Vinifera, the first wine bar in Reston, quickly became synonymous with Mediterranean small plates and has been awarded multiple times for both its wine list and creative cuisine. With over 300 selections of local, domestic, and international wines, including more than twenty available by the glass, the beverage menu focuses on bringing variety and unique choices to the guest. Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro is located at the gateway to the Virginia wine country and is proud to support local and regional producers of wine, beer, and spirits.

"Following no particular school or style of cooking, the chefs of Vinifera pull from around the Mediterranean for influences to apply to locally sourced ingredients. We use the season and our location for inspiration and combine both classic and modern techniques to bring forth a familiar cuisine that is approachable, relaxed, simple, but never boring."

4. Il Fornaio - 92% recommended

About Il Fornaio, from their website: "At Il Fornaio, our mission is to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy.

"Each Il Fornaio restaurant has been designed specifically for the communities we serve, so restaurant hours, menus and reservation sizes available may vary by location. We are open for lunch and dinner every day at almost all locations and large parties, private dining groups and special events are welcome at every Il Fornaio.

"Using the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, each Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with great wines and cocktails in beautiful settings located in California, Las Vegas, Seattle, Denver and Reston, Virginia. All 22 kitchens are supervised and guided by Executive Chef Maurizio Mazzon using recipes and preparations that Italians have mastered over centuries of making great food."

5. Neyla Mediterranean Bistro - 92% recommended

About Neyla, from their website: "A Bistro, A Bar, A Place where old world leisure combines with new world convenience, so whether you dine with us, carry out a Mediterranean salad, have a gathering in our private dining room or have us cater to you, you can anticipate garden fresh vegetables, select cheeses, meats and fish prepared with an Eastern Mediterranean influence. Each dish will have distinctive flavors that are unique to NEYLA with subtle spiced sauces. Coriander, cinnamon, basil, thyme, and coffee with cardamom enrich the cuisine and speak to its heritage."

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