Let's talk Restaurants!

On page 1 of this thread I had asked about Greek restuarants. We went to Mediterranean Breeze tonite - on Ashburn Road across from the fire station/Partlow's. It was GREAT. Not very crowded, excellent attentive service, kid friendly and delicious food. Will definitely go back!

 

We echo the review of Mediterranean Breeze. Went there a couple weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised, although the staff is still learning the ropes. The food was wonderful!

 

I wish I could say the same. A co-worker and I went there for lunch about a month ago and while the food was OK, it was nothing you couldn't get anywhere else. Service was fine, tho.

 

My wife has a wheat allergy ... she gets violently ill with cramps and other gastrointestinal distress if she eats anything with even a 'hint' of wheat glutens.

We've eaten at the Mediterranean Breeze without a problem. They cook from 'scratch' and to order. She's able to enjoy a meal without having to worry about whether or not she will be sick later in the evening.

Having lived in Greece for a year and a half, I can vouch for the authenticity of their food. Even their gyro sandwiches taste like they are made fresh, not a commercial blend of meats. I tried one today just to check it out, having been disappointed by many of the other places that serve gyros. After biting into the gyro, I felt like I was back at my favorite taverna, as it tasted just as I remembered it, not overspiced as many of the gyros I've tried in the states.

I've also tried their Italian dishes, as I'm of Italian descent. I usually rate a restaurant on their treatment of Veal Parmesan, I give Mediterranean Breeze a 'thumbs up' on this dish also. Nice rosettes of veal, lightly fried, covered in a very light tomato sauce, with al-dente pasta on the side.



Neil Z.
Resident since 1999

 

Does anyone know were I can get a big gyro broiler and spool of meat for my kitchen? mmmm I love gyro meat!! 8)

 

Another great place for burgers, although it is a little further than 10 miles away, is Chammps in Reston. They have delicious (and huge) burgers. Mmmmm...burgers.....

Gyros at Knossos in Leesburg are the best you'll find around. Treviso's in Ashburn Farm has decent ones as well.

 

I'd have to say that Blue Ridge is my favorite place to eat. The environment is great, it's kid friendly, but best of all.... there filet mignon just might top Ruth Chris'. Slicin' like butter ! Mmmm.

 

I've found Wegman's prime filet some of the best I've ever eaten, restaurant or not...I can't speak about the non-prime cut, tho.

 

Both the pizza place and the pub & grill behind the Circle K are planning to open around the first week of July!

 

Just some FYI, the Mederterain Breeze in old Ashburn is really great.

 

Just saw a sign on the door of Broadlands Pizzeria. They open tomorrow (Thursday, July 1) at 11:00!! Woo-Hoo!!

 

What about the OTHER pizza place (by the Safeway). I feel like they've been working on that forever. It's kind of funny that the newer pizza place will open earlier...

 

And the English pub is supposed to be open 4th of July.

 

so we can celebrate freedom from the Brits ath a british pub.

There's some humor there somewhere....

 

I know quite a few people that are going to be waiting in line for the pub to open .... should be fun!

 

I just went to Los Toltecos for lunch...blech. I didn't like it at all and the service was horrible (there were only about 4 other tables in use, so it's not like they were busy). I'll stick to Rio Grande for my mexican food...

 

Anyone have the contact info for the new pizzeria, Corner Pizza? Is that what it's called, behind Circle K?

 

Nevermind, found it:

Broadlands Pizzaria
42882 Truro Parish Dr
Ashburn, VA 20148
703-858-9199

 

Just had my first experience at the new Pizzeria. I'm not going to comment since it was opening night...