Vermilion - Alexandria

Wine list is why I did not give 5 stars.

food was tasty. i couldnt tell if the service was slow or if they give you time to enjoy your meal and chat during courses

They were wonderful as always. The extra mile they went for our anniversary was very much appreciated as well.

Amazing food. Decent location. Ambience was nice. A little noisy.

My husband and I continue to favor Vermillion as one of the best restaurants in Old Town.
Additionally it is such a fun summer stroll, going along King Street, with many sidewalk sales and fun boutiques and bars....

Service very good as is tasting menu.
Dishes very creative.

My husband and I went to Vermilion for our anniversary. We had the 5 course tasting menu with the wine pairing and loved it. My husband had the omnivore version and I had the vegetarian version. We were both very happy!! I love that they have a vegetarian option for the tasting menu and that they change the menu according to the season. The staff was so helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. They gave us complimentary rosé cava to start our meal and gave us a card as we were leaving. We definitely will be back.

All 4 of greatly enjoyed our meals, especially dessert! I highly recommend Vermillion for any occasion, whether special or a simple night out.

Food is always delicious here...from the salads, French fries, burger, steak to gnocchi and all the desserts (I have only done lunches here so far). Atmosphere is lovely and relaxed. Service is excellent, non intrusive and thoughtful. Our group of 4 was treated to glasses of sparkling rose in celebration of our guest who just retired. One of our group (who had gotten a ride) left her keys on or near our table apparently. She didn’t realize it until at 9:00pm someone from the restaurant called to ask if anyone in our group had lost keys. We zoomed back over to retrieve them. I so appreciated the staff for taking the time to do the detective work on top of serving their evening clients. This restaurant makes everyone feel special and cared for on top of serving great food. A good role model for other places.

Food was very, very tasty. Drinks were spot on. Service was clean and well timed. Seemed as if she cared about what she did as a profession and I highly respect that attitude. The head chef was out for the day and the sous was in charge yet everything was quite good.

We chose Vermilion for our anniversary dinner because of the great reviews we saw. It did not disappoint! The food was fresh and so well prepared. We love farm to table restaurants to we can experience local flavors. The fish and seafood was on point - the soft shell crab, the halibut and the scallops. And to top it off, the service was amazing. Everyone was so kind, knowledgeable and attentive - and they even gave us a free dessert and sparkling wine for our anniversary. We would recommend anyone looking for fresh farm to table in the Alexandria/DC area to try out Vermilion

It was quite a hike from the riverfront, but I’ll say it was well worth the walk (even for my date in high heels). This is my first 5 star review, and let me tell you that means alot. Considering my previous roasts of what most would call good food, a five star rating is the pinnacle in my books. A quaint setting with properly lit upstairs dining area allowed for a comfortability and relaxed dining experience. So comforable, in fact, that I didn’t even notice the engagment that occured (professional photographer included).The menu was appropriately sized and organized for maximum approachability. The peach and stracciatella starter was incredible considering the initial worry that peaches and “fancy burratta” would not fare well with each other. The entrees were very solid and lacked any weakness to comment on. Food was impecable, service even more amazing. Our server was attentive without being awkward or overly enthusiastic, and charming to say the least. The little touches really made the experience top notch including the complimentary chocolate cake and dessert wine paring for my date’s birthday. And if that wasn’t enough, a hand written birthday card. If you are in Alexandria or even DC, go to this place. Its my only 5 star review and I have eaten at the best of the best across the world. Just make sure you leave room for the burnt honey ice cream.

Great meal great service, especially impressed by the waiter and his recommendations for drinks and food items. It was our Anniversary, asked for a table by the front window, love to people watch and was placed where we requested.

Absolutely amazing food. Definitely do the pairing option if you have time. We had a childcare emergency and needed to leave abruptly, but the staff was so accommodating and understanding. We will definitely be back...May have found our new favorite spot!

Vermillion is always pretty consistent. The service and food were fab. The food was not super hot (def not cold), but was just fine. The service was great and just a nice night. Noise level is high...but we know that going in...

I really like Vermillion and plan to continue going back!

Been to this restaurant many times. Food quality was fine - not fantastic compared to other times we have dined here.
We were celebrating my husbands birthday.
I ordered NY steak. Not the best but then it is not a steakhouse.
After dinner, we were offered dessert menus and we passed on the dessert. They gave my husband a "free" dessert anyway....when we got the bill they charged us for it.
May consider a different restaurant next celebration.

Always a good option!

The meal was superb. Vermillion really does have the best food in Alexandria. Plus we had the special almond tart at the end and it was remarkable. Plus excellent service; we felt slightly rushed and they totally re-oriented the kitchen to bring dinner exactly when we were ready

Fabulous table on the window for 2- food was delicious - service very very good. Highly recommend!

I strongly recommend Vermilion for a date night, special occasion, or out of town guests. Foodies, this place is for you. The very comfortable atmosphere and competent, unpretentious service made it a perfect dinner. We relied on our server for a few recommendations and they were all outstanding. We dined on a Sunday evening when the restaurant was nearly empty and the pacing was just right. Glad we came without our kids so we could take our time and be adventurous with food choices! We were pleasantly surprised with every course.

Amazing service! The food was great. There were several items I was apprehensive about because I was unfamiliar with them, but they were delicious. The wine and beer options were also wonderful and I particularly liked the option of building your own wine flight. The tasting menu option is wonderful as well and can be split with another person with the addition of a couple more a la carte items.

We love Vermilion for the inventive, seasonal, unexpected flavors in everything they prepare. The wine list also offers several excellent options for discovering new and fun pairings. Only compliant is the occasional server working to pad the bill, and the very few sub $50 wine options.

The food was outstanding, from the starters to the desserts. Our server was very knowledgeable. I felt like I was at a three star Michelin restaurant!

The waitstaff was fabulous! They were knowledgeable, attentive and very accommodating.
The food was delicious and happy hour prices were a bargain.

Chose to eat in the bar because it was quieter than the dining room. Service / Food / Cocktails were all awesome.

Great food and service, as usual.

Anniversary

The soft shell crab is out of this world. The gnocchi was a little dense but delicious. The service was good but the temperature inside was very warm.

My favorite restaurant in dc area. Food is always amazing, beers on tap really good, ambiance fantastic. Price is really good for the quality!

We always have a great experience at V. Why almost every birthday and anniversary, we go there. It’s the best!!!

We had a great experience at Vermillion! We’re new to town and wanted a nice place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The staff treated us to champagne, a chef’s appetizer, and dessert. We chose homemade pasta dishes and they were amazing! Really loved it and will be back!

Vermillion impressed me and my wife more than ever on our last visit. The chef worked to accommodate our vegan requests and we had an outstanding meal. The Vegetable Tasting Menu was creative and full of flavor. And our server was thoughtful and attentive. Thanks Vermillion!

We had a delightful meal.

Nice spot. We ate upstairs which has a farmhouse vibe. It’s old town so I think they’re going for “here’s what it looked like in 1800.” The food was fabulous - very creative. The pacing was off. About 30 minutes between the pasta and the main course. And then about 25 until dessert. Spent a total of 2.5 hours in that chair which was a little too long for us.

Sat upstairs which was nicer than downstairs. Celebrated birthday. Enjoyed tasting menu. Service was excellant.

Guillermo, server, outstanding - reat listener. Brian, runner - delightful, engaging, interested in food he delivered. Amuse bouche was out if this world! Tasting menu was great variety. Would have liked To see bottles of wine for wine pairing. I’m in tart dessert was way beyond expectation. The entire evening was wonderful.

Clever fresh food. Knowledgeable staff. Cozy atmosphere. One of my fave King Street spots for supper.

Excellent restaurant, creative food. Excellent service.

The service and food was wonderful! They even created a personal mock-tail for my wife’s birthday since is pregnant and couldn’t drink.

The last time I ate there I enjoyed the baked clams, so I ordered them again. This time, the baked clams were 99 per cent bread crumbs. The pea shoot salad with pickled watermelon was good but took about 5 bites to finish off. The pan seared rockfish was dry.