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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 8753 reviews

What Glenn Heness doesn't like about Vermilion - Alexandria:
One cocktail, a whiskey sour, tasted like it had no whiskey in it whatsoever and was exceedingly bitter. We exchanged it. We ordered one bottle of wine and the wrong wine was brought to the table. The appetizers and amuse bouche were excellent The eggplant entree was enjoyed. The fluke promised a roasted heirloom tomato. What wasn't described was its size. It was a small cherry tomato. The porterhouse pork chop was d... View all feedback. What Dan Florentin likes about Vermilion - Alexandria:
What a phenomenal restaurant. The food and pairings were perfect. A little sad to hear the menu might be changing, but I’m sure if it’s anything like what we just had, it will be five stars. Location is great, and the upper floor has a wonderful ambience. Bar located on the bottom floor. Food is sourced from local farms all over the mid Atlantic. It is a rustic theme in line with the architecture of old town, Alexand... View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 84 reviews
Marie
19.12.2017 - 02:47

Great food, great wine list and fabulous service from Zach. We're coming back!

Reggie
24.11.2021 - 15:24

Wonderful anniversary dinner. Grilled octopus was a wonderful starter, followed by excellent moose and ribbed eye. Service was attentive and friendly. Margarita...

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Eulah
24.05.2023 - 21:16

Our server was very attentive and helped us select items from the menu. He made a good proposal to go with our meal. The mushrooms gougères were great with a wo...

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Nicholaus
05.08.2018 - 11:08

Went there for Easter brunch. There was a fairly limited menu including some items (like a BLT sandwich) that I don 't typically associate with brunch. Thought...

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Garfield
03.07.2017 - 10:27

Wonderful dinner in a delightful setting on the second floor overlooking King Street. Our server Sarah was very pleasant, but unfortunately, simply overwhelmed...

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The restaurant has received mixed reviews, with some diners raving about the attentive service and delicious food, while others were disappointed by the loud noise level and lackluster dishes. Despite the diversity of opinions, many customers praised the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. The menu seems to have standout dishes, such as the Parmigiano veal and the beef tartare, which left diners wanting to return for more. Overall, it appears that the restaurant has a loyal customer base, with some patrons having been coming back for close to 20 years. Despite some negative feedback, it seems that many diners had a positive experience, especially on special occasions such as anniversaries or holidays. It seems that the restaurant continues to maintain its reputation in the neighborhood as a great dining spot with a cozy atmosphere and tasty food.

Opentable
4.4 ★ from 157 reviews
JohnM
20.01.2024 - 19:21

Family dinner for 4. We each had a different main dish and all were pleased. Our server was super attentive service was excellent.

Linda
28.08.2024 - 17:32

We came on the last night of Alexandria restaurant week and the food/wine pairing were excellent. The portions were fine and the server was friendly and graciou...

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Melody
28.08.2024 - 17:32

Amazing brunch! The Chicken Waffles was fantastic, and the service was on point. We actually came for dinner the previous night and I knew I had to come back to...

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Melody
28.08.2024 - 17:32

Believe this restaurant is really special, but wished we maybe had skipped the restaurant week menu, or maybe come a different week? The best dish, or tasting r...

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Gail
28.08.2024 - 17:32

This was my first time dining here since they did the split between the Tavern and the restaurant. We ate at the Tavern, and I thought the food was fantastic! W...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 1730 reviews
Greer
15.08.2023 - 14:52

Wonderful experience all around. Bar menu was so creative and the food was simply delicious. All the staff from waiter to bartenders and hosts were professional...

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Mallory
15.08.2023 - 14:52

Amazing food and ambiance. The staff was exceptional and the flavors in the food were phenomenal. We even got a small dish compliments of the chef! We will retu...

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Cheryl
15.08.2023 - 14:53

We had lunch there for my 65th birthday celebration and all 3 of us loved everything. We began with hush puppies as an appetizer they melted in your mouth . The...

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Dawn
15.08.2023 - 14:52

I choose Vermilion for our 25th anniversary out of many options. I am so glad I found it! In fact it is the reason to come back to Alexandria. Over the top serv...

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Jennifer
15.08.2023 - 14:52

We went for dinner the day after Christmas. Our waiter was top notch knowledgeable and welcoming, and our food was phenomenal! Started with wine, garlic soup, d...

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Sirved
4.5 ★ from 4 reviews
David
24.11.2023 - 05:41

My crab-filled tortillaci and it's delicately flavored sauce (saffron? was superb. The complimentary champagne for my birthday was a nice touch. Service was fri...

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David
24.11.2023 - 05:41

We went for the first time since they reopened. They have a new head chef. I have to admit, we were sceptical because this was one of our favorite restaurants p...

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David
24.11.2023 - 05:41

I haven?t been here for a while and I see there is new management. Some really nice renovations to the interior and new management who are eager to please. I lo...

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David
24.11.2023 - 05:41

I love this place and glad it re-opened. Best place to eat and have drinks in Old Town. This place never lets me or my friends down. Will always be a repeat cus...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 806 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 531 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 908 reviews
Doordash
5.0 ★ from 14 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.7 ★ from 4519 reviews

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