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Name: Kapnos Taverna Arlington
Address: 4000 Wilson Boulevard Liberty Center South, Arlington, VA, United States, 22203
Telephone: (703) 243-4400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

Kapnos Taverna Arlington

4.4

1289 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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Mike Isabella’s Kapnos Taverna in Arlington serves classic and coastal-inspired Greek dishes, including favorites from the Greek Islands along with tastes from other regions known for their fine local products.
A sister restaurant to Isabella’s Kapnos, located on 14th Street in Washington, D.C., Kapnos Taverna Arlington features more traditional takes on the ancient cuisine alongside some of the biggest hits from his modern ode to mainland Greece. The restaurant’s liquid offerings feature a Greek-heavy wine list and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails by Mike Isabella Concepts beverage director, Taha Ismail.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am - 3pm Brunch Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm Dinner Sun-Mon 5pm-9pm (bar open until 10pm) Tue-Th 5pm - 10pm (bar open until 11pm) Fr-Sa 5pm - 11pm (bar open until 12am) Join us Monday - Friday for our Express Lunch! Choose one gyro, one select side & a drink for $16 Happy Hour Everyday from 3pm - 7pm in the bar area only. All night Happy Hour at the bar on every Monday and Tuesday night!
Phone number
(703) 243-4400
Website
http://www.kapnostaverna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Mike Isabella, George Pagonis
Catering
Whether you’re feeding a handful of coworkers at the office or a few hundred guests at a wedding reception, let our expert culinary team make it an event to remember. Bring a taste of Mike Isabella’s restaurants to your event. Our expansive catering menus offer an array of dining options in a number of cuisines, including Italian, Greek, Mexican and Contemporary American. Visit http://mikeisabella.com/catering/ Contact us at events@mikeisabella.com.
Private party facilities
Kapnos Taverna Arlington offers private and semi-private dining along with multiple chef’s tasting menu options for you and your guests. Our small plate concept provides a taste of modern Greek cuisine for everyone in your party.  We also offer full-restaurant buyouts. Please email for more info.
Private party contact
Gina Dakouni: (202) 321-5857

Location
4000 Wilson Boulevard, Liberty Center South, Arlington, VA 22203
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
Wilson & Quincy
Parking details
In addition to street and metered parking, garage parking is available at 4075 Wilson Blvd, in Two Liberty Center across the street. Entrance is next to HSBC on Randolph St. $3 from 5pm-midnight during the week and all day on the weekends.
Public transit
Ballston Metro/Virginia Square Metro.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Prosecco Doc, Villa Sandi, Italy, NV
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Chardonnay / Xarel-Lo / Macabeu, Cava Brut Nature, Portium, Catalonia, Spain, NV
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Assyrtiko / Malagousia, Brut, Charylis, Matamis, Epamoni, Greece, NV
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Garnacha Brut Rosé, "Biutiful" Cava, Catalonia, Spain, NV
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00

Rosé

Agiorghitiko, "14 – 18h", Gaia, Nemea, Greece, 2016
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00

White

Assyrtiko, Gavalas, Santorini, Greece, 2016
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Monemvasia, Kapnos Reserve, Paros, Greece, 2015
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$40.00
Clairette-Rousanne, Jean-Luc Colombo, Cote du Rhone, France, 2014
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$40.00
Chardonnay, Gravel Bar, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2015
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Albarino, Mar de Vinas, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2016
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$44.00
Pinot Gris, Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2015
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Peter Yealands, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2016
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$40.00

Red

Syrah, Avantis Estate, Kapnos Reserve, Evia, Greece, 2016
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$44.00
Xinomavro, Thymiopolos, Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece, 2015
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Pinot Noir, Cote de Danube, Chateau Borgozone, Bulgaria, 2014
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Agiorghitiko, Mitravelas Estate, Nemea, Greece, 2015
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Tempranillo, Elias Mora, Toro, Spain, 2014
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Smith & Hook, Central Coast, California, 2014
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$56.00
Malbec, Château Famaey, Cahors Fût de Chêne, France, 2014
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$44.00
Nero D'avola, Colosi, Messina, Italy, 2016
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$40.00

By the Bottle

White Wines of Greece

Santorini

Assyrtiko, Gavalas, Santorini, Greece, 2016
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Assyrtiko, Artemis Karamolegos, 2015
- Btl$53.00
Aidani, Gavalas, 2016
- Btl$52.00

Islands

Roussane, Nostos, Crete, 2015
- Btl$45.00
Monemvasia, Kapnos Reserve, Paros, 2015
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$40.00

Northern

Sauvignon Blanc / Assyrtiko, Costa Lazaridi, Amethystos, Drama, 2015
- Btl$44.00
Sauvignon Blanc / Assyrtiko, Techni Alipias, Wine Art Estate, Macedonia, 2016
- Btl$40.00
Malagousia, Plano Techni Alipias, Wine Art Estate, Macedonia , 2016
- Btl$44.00
Semillon, Nico Lazaridi Perpetuus, Drama, 2014
- Btl$70.00

Central & Peloponnesse

Malagousia, Antonopoulos, Patras, 2014
- Btl$48.00
Moschofilero, Bosinakis Winery, Mantinia, 2014
- Btl$40.00
Moschofilero, Antonopoulos, Patras, 2014
- Btl$32.00
Agiorgitiko Rose, "14 – 18h", Gaia, Nemea, 2016
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00

Retsina

Assyrtiko Retsina, Kechri Kechribari, "Tear of the Pine", Thessaloniki, NV
- Btl$45.00

Red Wines of Greece

Northern

Syrah, Avantis Estate, Kapnos Reserve, Evia, 2016
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$40.00
Xinomavro, Thymiopolos, Naoussa, Macedonia, 2015
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Xinomavro, Mavro, Domaine Taralas, Naoussa, Macedonia, 2010
- Btl$45.00
Xinomavro, Alpha Estate, "Hedgehog", Florina, 2012
- Btl$48.00
Xinomavro, Karanika, Amyntaio, Macedonia, 2011
- Btl$92.00
Xinomavro / Limniona, Karanika, Amyntaio, Macedonia, 2013
- Btl$40.00
Xinomavro / Cabernet / Merlot, Kamkouti, J.K. Red, Kozani, 2012
- Btl$40.00
Merlot, Nico Lazaridi, Drama 2013
- Btl$50.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Amethystos, "Cava", Drama, 2009
- Btl$105.00

Central & Peloponnese

Agiorghitiko, Mitravelas Estate, Nemea, 2015
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Agiorghitiko, Monopati, Nemea, 2014
- Btl$62.00
Agiorghitiko, Aivalis Winery, Nemea, 2013
- Btl$120.00
Agiorghitiko / Cabernet Sauvignon, Tetramynthos, Ano Diakopto, 2013
- Btl$35.00
Cabernet Sauvignon / Vlahiko / Bekari, Arktouros Zoenos, Zitsa, 2007
- Btl$42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tselepos, Avlatopi, Arcadia, 2013
- Btl$68.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nea Dris Antonopoulos, Patras, 2006
- Btl$72.00

Southern & Islands

Grenanche, Nostos, Crete, 2013
- Btl$48.00
Mandilaria / Monemvasia, Moraitis Reservem, Paros, 2011
- Btl$42.00
Liatiko, Oikonomoy, Crete, 2006
- Btl$90.00
Syrah / Grenache / Mourvedre, Nostos, Manousakis, Crete, 2012
- Btl$56.00
Syrah/viognier, Avantis Estate, Evia, 2012
- Btl$50.00

White Wines & Sparkling

Sparkling

Prosecco Doc, Villa Sandi, Italy, NV
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Chardonnay / Xarel-Lo / Macabeu Brut Nature, Portium, Cava, Catalonia, Spain, NV
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Garnacha Brut Rosé, "Biutiful", Cava, Catalonia, Spain, NV
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Xinomavro Brut Rosé, Karanika, Amyntaio, Macedonia, Greece, NV
- Btl$65.00
Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier, Perrier Jouet, Brut Reserve, France, NV
- Btl$90.00
Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier, Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut Reserve, France, NV
- Btl$85.00
Assyrtiko / Malagousia Brut, Charylis, Matamis, Epanomi, Greece, NV
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Chardonay / Pinot Noir Rosé, Roeder Estate, Anderson Valley, California, NV
- Btl$64.00
Pinot Noir, André Clouet, Bouzy, France, NV
- Btl$120.00

Italy

Pinot Grigio, Velante, Venezia Giulia, Veneto, 2015
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Vermentino, Melacce, Castello Collemassari, Montecucco, 2015
- Btl$48.00
Viognier, Casale del Giglio, Lazio, 2015
- Btl$38.00

France

Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau Haut Pasquet, Bordeaux, 2015
- Btl$36.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine des Corbilieres, Touraine, Loire Valley, 2015
- Btl$40.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fume 'Les Vielle Terres', Dominique Pabiot, Loire Valley, 2015
- Btl$52.00
Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre, Daniel Crochet, Bue, Loire Valley, 2015
- Btl$60.00
Chardonnay, Domain Santenay Les Hates, Saint-Francois, Burgundy, 2011
- Btl$50.00
Reisling, Domain Saint-Remy, Herrenweg, Alsace, 20012
- Btl$50.00

Spain

Albarino, Mar de Vinas, Rias Baixas, 2013
- Btl$40.00

United States

Reisling, Influence, Finger Lakes, New York, 2014
- Btl$30.00
Chardonnay, Gravel Bar, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2014
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Chardonnay, Tree Rivers, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla, Washington, 2013
- Btl$40.00
Chardonnay, Stuhimuller, Alexander Valley, California, 2014
- Btl$58.00

Red Wine

Italy

Cabernet / Sangiovese / Merlot, Frescobaldi, Remole, Tuscany, 2015
- Btl$40.00
Cabernet / Sangiovese / Merlot, Querciabella, Mongrana, Tuscany, 2012
- Btl$60.00
Sangiovese, Castello di Verrazzano, Chianti Classico Reserva, Tuscany, 2013
- Btl$52.00
Nero D'avola, Zisola, Noto, Sicily, 2013
- Btl$50.00
Nebbiolo, Barolo Lodali, Bricco Ambrogio, Piedmont, 2012
- Btl$72.00
Corvina / Rondinella / Molinara, Masi, Amarone, Reserve Costasera, Valpolicella, 2010
- Btl$128.00

France

Malbec, Château Famaey, Cahors Fût de Chêne, 2014
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$44.00
Syrah / Grenach, La Touge, Château Maris, Cru La Liviniere, Languedoc-Rousillion, 2014
- Btl$40.00
Carignan / Grenache / Syrah, La Reserve, Domaine Sainte-Eugenie, Corbieres, 2013
- Btl$44.00
Grenache / Syrah / Mourvedre, Domain Boutiniere, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2012
- Btl$82.00
Pinot Noir, Savigny-Les-Beune, Maison Michael Shaps, Cote D'or, 2013
- Btl$72.00
Pinot Noir, Pommard, Maison Shaps, Cote D'or, 2014
- Btl$120.00

Spain & Portugal

Tempranillo, Faustino Vii, Rioja, Spain 2014
- Btl$32.00
Tempranillo, Elias Mora, Toro, Spain, 2014
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Garnacha, Legado del Mancayo, Campo de Borja, Spain 2015
- Btl$35.00
Tempranillo / Graciano, Vina Otano Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2009$45.00

United States

Pinot Noir, Lyric, Santa Barbara, California, 2014
- Btl$40.00
Pinot Noir, Patricia Green Reserve, Willamette, Oregon, 2015
- Btl$60.00
Pinot Noir, King Estate, Lorane Valley, Willamette, Oregon, 2014
- Btl$65.00
Pinot Noir, Charles Krug, Carneros Nappa Valley, California, 2014
- Btl$72.00
Pinot Noir, Etude, St.rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California, 2014
- Btl$90.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Smith & Hook, Central Coast, California, 2014
- Gls$14.00
- Btl$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California, 2011
- Btl$123.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa, California, 2012
- Btl$250.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Twenty Bench, North Coast, California 2014
- Btl$40.00
Petite Syrah, Stags' Leap, Napa, California, 2014
- Btl$82.00
Zinfandel, Peter Franus, Napa Valley, California 2013
- Btl$75.00

Abroad

Malbec, Killka, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina, 2015
- Btl$35.00

What 1,289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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1,289 Reviews

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AnAmericaninGeorgetown
Washington DC
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
It’s closed!!!!! I had a reservation and open table kept reminding me about going. Fortunately we discovered it was closed just before we went...
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RobertD
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
It closed closed closed closed closed closed closed
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AshleyR
Washington DC
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
I was very disappointed to find out that despite an active OpenTable listing and booking, Kapnos Taverna unexpectedly closed (for good!) a day or so prior to my reservation. On a normal day this wouldn't matter, but it left my work luncheon stranded and surprised when we showed up to a closed restaurant. Disappointed with Kapnos and Opentable for the lack of communication, but luckily we were able to find an alternative location.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
We got there and there was a sign on the door telling us it was closed forever.
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Barney29
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
1.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
It's closed!!! Take it off your list. The entire chain is bankrupt!!! HELLO!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
1.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
I made reservations here for our annual Christmas brunch but were told they ran out of food. Luckily, we were around other restaurants and hopped over across the street. It was just me and another girlfriend, had it been a family outing I would have been VERY upset.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
When we arrived, we were greeted at the door and told to come in. And then were told that they had run out of food...They had run out of food prior to us getting there and when asked if they bothered calling the reservations, they said they weren’t going to do that. Not only did we have to find a new place to go very last minute on a very popular Sunday, what kind of restaurant runs out of food. Trying to find a new reservation for 8 people was impossible. Brunch is not a new meal for this place. We will not be returning.
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Southerngirl
Washington DC
257 reviews
vip
5.0
257 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was tasty but restaurant is cold, drafty, and uncomfortable seating.
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Kristen
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2018
overall3food4service1ambience4
Extremely disappointed with the service this time. It is usually very good but the waitress was not attentive, forgot to bring items we asked for, and was very slow. I was treating my staff to a dinner so it was disappointing and since we had 6 people, she gave her self an automatic 20%, which she didn't deserve.
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Beret
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience3
Birthday was given a free dessert.
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RichardS
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food & service. Interesting, we had to select wine a number of times only to be told that there was none in stock. The bartender made a suggestion from what was available.
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Brunch
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love their bottomless brunch! Whole table has to participate though, so be prepared to eat a lot!
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FoodieInVA
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2018
overall2food2service2ambience4
We were looking forward to date night at Kapnos, but I am sorry to say how disappointed we are. The food was sub-par (with the exception of the lamb, which was actually quite nice) and was coated in sauces that mostly ruined what might have been decent small dishes. The server was polite and greeted us promptly, but after we ordered our drinks, she was nowhere to be found. This was especially an issue because they brought us the wrong wines and then were very confused about what was on their own menu. We also really wanted to order food (surprise) and we had to hunt her down to take our order. Again, they were not rude but there's very little genuine "Greek" or "Mediterranean" or even "good" about this spot. We won't return.
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Dylanist
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience2
We both had the gyro which was large and filling with the Kapnos greek potatoes. Both dishes were OK but why do they add so much spicy heat to the seasoning? Mid-afternoon meal, so not much people activity but I hear that it gets busy at night. Meal might be improved by sitting in a busy restaurant.
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Roadwarrior67
Washington DC
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always impressed with food and service. Creative food, variation of Greek Mediterranean. Dips, sides, small plate mains. So much to choose. All tasty.
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NicoleH
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Kapnos Taverna is the best restaurant in Ballston! The lamb is so tender and just falls apart. The tzarziki is fresh and delicious. The cheese saganaki was perfect and I could eat it every day and never be tired of it. Love this place!
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SusanM
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very busy and pleasant
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food
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LisaDC
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
overall4food3service5ambience4
Waitress was great. But the first server we saw was a busboy bringing water who couldn’t even say hello to us. Good just so so.
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KateH
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great place, great food, and great service! Lots of fun and intimate.
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DavidW
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience2
Good food and beverage selection. A bit loud do to architecture and acoustics. Convenient to downtown area.
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GlennG
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant staff very helpful and accommodating. Food excellent with great service. Great location and easily accessible by UBER.
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MauraH
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always delicious and unique; service is always great. I typically make a reservation, but for couples or small groups walk-ins would probably be welcome.
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jonalex
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience2
Used to be good, but menu has changed, several favorites eliminated, and the dishes that have remained available are no longer high quality. Lackadaisical service in uncomfortable setting. All for high prices. We will never go back.
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MJC2
Baltimore
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service3ambience4
Food is amazing, and the server was very helpful in suggesting how many dishes per person
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NYGyal
Washington DC
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The falafel gyro was so tasty, I ate every last bite of it! Mousoulata (sp) was delicious as well. Great server and service overall. Will dine there again soon!
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StanleyF
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for a job very well done! Food was creative and delicious!
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Eatingoutwell
Washington DC
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kapnos never disappoints for great tasting food and service. We enjoyed a wonderful French Malbec, the delicious spreads including smoky eggplant and feta cheese. The salads and veggie offerings are delicious as well. Service was attentive despite having a very large party show up for most of the upstairs, they coordinated well to make sure we had everything we needed. Look forward to our next meal there.
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Jason
Washington DC
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Consistent food and service! Great drink menu and wine selection.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall it was great, the food was fantastic and the service was excellent. My only complaint would be that the food seemed a little overpriced for the size.
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LMBF
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was very delicious. We had oysters, mussels, spit roasted lamb, Brussel sprouts, and crispy eggplant. The vegetable dishes were superb as were the mussels and lamb. We have been to Kapnos several times both in Arlington and Bethesda and the food this time was a cut above.
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MarcW
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sunday brunch with a friend. . Shared an appetizer, two main dishes. The tuna tartare over skordalia with sumac pita chips was awesome, could have used another chip Stone oven eggs with lamb were good, she liked them, I would have liked a bit more seasoning My smoked pork hash was en pointe, I would have preferred a second poached egg. The server was good, helpful and attentive without being obtrusive. I'd like to revisit for a dinner service once they're fully launched. My only concern is that the dinner menu is a bit pedestrian, I hope they will offer daily specials. Because that's the excitement of dining out, innit?
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Steve
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food but very small portions. Expensive for the small portions, which was unexpected.
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Tree17Leaves
Washington DC
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Wonderful food, excellent service.
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xxxxxx
Washington DC
196 reviews
vip
4.0
196 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
We made a repeat visit to Kapnos Taverna for a birthday celebration. It was an opportunity to introduce some members of our party to the spectacular lamb shoulder. As always, this was excellent and represents a tremendous value. It seemed that the impact from the Executive Chef's other business troubles have had little impact on Kapnos Taverna, although we did note a different technique for preparing the fried eggplant appetizer. The 'vibe' was quite subdued...very different than on previous visits. Our server was extremely pleasant and clearly familiar with the restaurant and its offerings. However, several unexplained and curious things happened: 1. The lamb shoulder was not shown to us before final preparation, as is the norm. 2. The lamb shoulder was served BEFORE the appetizers...no coordination. 3. My spiked coffee was served lukewarm.
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JackieV
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
We came in after a soccer game around 8:00am on a Saturday night . We were early for a reservation and they had a seated right away. The problem was that once we ordered food it took quite a while to get it. The server explained that the kitchen was backed up. I wish he would explain that a little bit earlier instead of us having to try to wave him down. He kept peeking around the cashier station to see if we had our food yet. Apparently different people serve the food. The food is a little over priced for the portions. It was tasty but the recommendation by the server to order 3 mezza servings was a little much since prices were between $12-18 each. Three of us ordered the flank steak with cauliflower purée and chimichurri sauce. Tasty but very small portions.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2018
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Our waiter was rude, particularly to the women in the party—despite the fact a woman was hosting a mixed group. The shared apps came out very quickly & all at once. We waited for drinks several times. Women were not always offered another round when men were before the waiter vanished. I wish I knew his name, as mgmt should know. We’ve been numerous times previously & have always enjoyed ourselves. The waiter for the tables in the bar area that night made all the difference
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JanetM
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2018
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Far too much salt! I’m sure the ingredients were great but you couldn’t taste much. Some dishes were better than others, recommend the mussels but sadly the lamb was lukewarm and over cooked.
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KimS
Washington DC
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
Wait staff was attentive and friendly and helpful. We were a group of 10 and not aware ahead of time that the menu was created for sharing but everyone seemed ok with that and we enjoyed trying some foods we personally did not order. The only negative was the noise level was so high and our table was a rectangle so we were not able to converse with those at the other end of the table and it was a bit challenging to hear those across from you. Parties of 2-6 would be advised for a group dinner. The food was so flavorful and well presented. Would definitely return!
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Sdafnis48
Richmond
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2018
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The food (lamb) was tasteless, that's not a Greek cooked lamb The tzatziki was watery This is far from been a Greek restaurant
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4000 Wilson Boulevard, Liberty Center South, Arlington, VA 22203

Additional information

Cross street
Wilson & Quincy
Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am - 3pm Brunch Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm Dinner Sun-Mon 5pm-9pm (bar open until 10pm) Tue-Th 5pm - 10pm (bar open until 11pm) Fr-Sa 5pm - 11pm (bar open until 12am) Join us Monday - Friday for our Express Lunch! Choose one gyro, one select side & a drink for $16 Happy Hour Everyday from 3pm - 7pm in the bar area only. All night Happy Hour at the bar on every Monday and Tuesday night!
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
In addition to street and metered parking, garage parking is available at 4075 Wilson Blvd, in Two Liberty Center across the street. Entrance is next to HSBC on Randolph St. $3 from 5pm-midnight during the week and all day on the weekends.
Public transit
Ballston Metro/Virginia Square Metro.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Isabella, George Pagonis
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kapnostaverna.com/
Phone number
(703) 243-4400
Catering
Whether you’re feeding a handful of coworkers at the office or a few hundred guests at a wedding reception, let our expert culinary team make it an event to remember. Bring a taste of Mike Isabella’s restaurants to your event. Our expansive catering menus offer an array of dining options in a number of cuisines, including Italian, Greek, Mexican and Contemporary American. Visit http://mikeisabella.com/catering/ Contact us at events@mikeisabella.com.
Private party facilities
Kapnos Taverna Arlington offers private and semi-private dining along with multiple chef’s tasting menu options for you and your guests. Our small plate concept provides a taste of modern Greek cuisine for everyone in your party.  We also offer full-restaurant buyouts. Please email for more info.
Private party contact
Gina Dakouni: (202) 321-5857

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By the Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco Doc, Villa Sandi, Italy, NV

Chardonnay / Xarel-Lo / Macabeu, Cava Brut Nature, Portium, Catalonia, Spain, NV

Assyrtiko / Malagousia, Brut, Charylis, Matamis, Epamoni, Greece, NV

Garnacha Brut Rosé, "Biutiful" Cava, Catalonia, Spain, NV

Rosé

Agiorghitiko, "14 – 18h", Gaia, Nemea, Greece, 2016

White

Assyrtiko, Gavalas, Santorini, Greece, 2016

Monemvasia, Kapnos Reserve, Paros, Greece, 2015

Clairette-Rousanne, Jean-Luc Colombo, Cote du Rhone, France, 2014

Chardonnay, Gravel Bar, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2015

Albarino, Mar de Vinas, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2016

Pinot Gris, Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2015

Sauvignon Blanc, Peter Yealands, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2016

Red

Syrah, Avantis Estate, Kapnos Reserve, Evia, Greece, 2016

Xinomavro, Thymiopolos, Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece, 2015

Pinot Noir, Cote de Danube, Chateau Borgozone, Bulgaria, 2014

Agiorghitiko, Mitravelas Estate, Nemea, Greece, 2015

Tempranillo, Elias Mora, Toro, Spain, 2014

Cabernet Sauvignon, Smith & Hook, Central Coast, California, 2014

Malbec, Château Famaey, Cahors Fût de Chêne, France, 2014

Nero D'avola, Colosi, Messina, Italy, 2016

By the Bottle

White Wines of Greece

Santorini

Assyrtiko, Gavalas, Santorini, Greece, 2016

Assyrtiko, Artemis Karamolegos, 2015

Aidani, Gavalas, 2016

Islands

Roussane, Nostos, Crete, 2015

Monemvasia, Kapnos Reserve, Paros, 2015

Northern

Sauvignon Blanc / Assyrtiko, Costa Lazaridi, Amethystos, Drama, 2015

Sauvignon Blanc / Assyrtiko, Techni Alipias, Wine Art Estate, Macedonia, 2016

Malagousia, Plano Techni Alipias, Wine Art Estate, Macedonia , 2016

Semillon, Nico Lazaridi Perpetuus, Drama, 2014

Central & Peloponnesse

Malagousia, Antonopoulos, Patras, 2014

Moschofilero, Bosinakis Winery, Mantinia, 2014

Moschofilero, Antonopoulos, Patras, 2014

Agiorgitiko Rose, "14 – 18h", Gaia, Nemea, 2016

Retsina

Assyrtiko Retsina, Kechri Kechribari, "Tear of the Pine", Thessaloniki, NV

Red Wines of Greece

Northern

Syrah, Avantis Estate, Kapnos Reserve, Evia, 2016

Xinomavro, Thymiopolos, Naoussa, Macedonia, 2015

Xinomavro, Mavro, Domaine Taralas, Naoussa, Macedonia, 2010

Xinomavro, Alpha Estate, "Hedgehog", Florina, 2012

Xinomavro, Karanika, Amyntaio, Macedonia, 2011

Xinomavro / Limniona, Karanika, Amyntaio, Macedonia, 2013

Xinomavro / Cabernet / Merlot, Kamkouti, J.K. Red, Kozani, 2012

Merlot, Nico Lazaridi, Drama 2013

Cabernet Sauvignon, Amethystos, "Cava", Drama, 2009

Central & Peloponnese

Agiorghitiko, Mitravelas Estate, Nemea, 2015

Agiorghitiko, Monopati, Nemea, 2014

Agiorghitiko, Aivalis Winery, Nemea, 2013

Agiorghitiko / Cabernet Sauvignon, Tetramynthos, Ano Diakopto, 2013

Cabernet Sauvignon / Vlahiko / Bekari, Arktouros Zoenos, Zitsa, 2007

Cabernet Sauvignon, Tselepos, Avlatopi, Arcadia, 2013

Cabernet Sauvignon, Nea Dris Antonopoulos, Patras, 2006

Southern & Islands

Grenanche, Nostos, Crete, 2013

Mandilaria / Monemvasia, Moraitis Reservem, Paros, 2011

Liatiko, Oikonomoy, Crete, 2006

Syrah / Grenache / Mourvedre, Nostos, Manousakis, Crete, 2012

Syrah/viognier, Avantis Estate, Evia, 2012

White Wines & Sparkling

Sparkling

Prosecco Doc, Villa Sandi, Italy, NV

Chardonnay / Xarel-Lo / Macabeu Brut Nature, Portium, Cava, Catalonia, Spain, NV

Garnacha Brut Rosé, "Biutiful", Cava, Catalonia, Spain, NV

Xinomavro Brut Rosé, Karanika, Amyntaio, Macedonia, Greece, NV