Nostos Restaurant

4.8

4308 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

A fine-dining Mediterranean restaurant that couples the freshness of traditional Greek cuisine with a modern white-washed atmosphere. The walls are adorned with old black and white photos of Greece, a nod to our namesake, which is the origin of “nostalgia.” Our healthy menu has guaranteed returning customers and consists of daily fresh fish, popular lamb dishes, and several vegetarian selections. The Aegean-inspired airy ambiance makes Nostos a romantic choice for a date night; while our private room options make it ideal for special parties or corporate events.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 760-0690
Website
http://nostosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Makis Gianniotis
Catering
Greek food for your next event? Whether its a sit down formal dinner or a standing up reception try out our fresh seafood and local meat. Our most popular items can be prepared party sized portions to accommodate all types of events.
Private party facilities
Onasis Room holds 18 people Mercouri Room holds 42 seated 60 standing

Location
8100 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA 22182
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Cross street
Leesburg pike
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Tysons Corner Metro
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Avgolemono$10.00
traditional egg lemon chicken soup
Horiatiki$12.00
tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, onions and capers
Manouri$12.00
mixed organic greens with apples, almonds and manouri cheese
Taverna$11.00
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, feta cheese and kalamata olives
Pantzaria$13.00
marinated beets topped with arugula, kefalograviera cheese and almonds

Cheese

Haloumi Skaras$14.00
grilled cypriot sheep and goat cheese served with marinated beets
Saganaki$14.00
pan fried kefalograviera cheese flamed table side
Feta Saganaki with Watermelon$15.00
sesame crusted and pan fried feta cheese topped with organic greek honey, served with watermelon

Mezedes - Small Plates

Vegetarian

Spanakopita$12.00
crisp layers of phyllo filled with spinach, feta cheese and scallions
Dolmadakia$12.00
grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, spring onions and herbs served with tzatziki
Kolokithakia$12.00
thinly sliced crisp zucchini served with tzatziki
Greek Beans$10.00
northern beans with scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon
Vegetarian Platter$25.00
Vegetarian moussaka, stuffed tomato with rice and herbs, spanakopita, dolmadakia with tzatziki

Thalassina - Seafood Mezedes

Xifias Souvlaki$18.00
swordfish skewers served with beets salad walnuts and yogurt
Htapodi$25.00
grilled octopus served with fava puree, topped with onions
Garides Saganaki$18.00
sauteed shrimp with feta cheese, tomatoes, onions and raisins
Kalamarakia Tiganita$16.00
fried kalamari served with seafood based tomato sauce

Kreatika - Meat Mezedes

Kotopoulo Souvlaki*$13.00
chicken skewers served with tzatziki
Fileto Souvlaki*$22.00
filet mignon skewers
Biftekakia*$13.00
greek style beef meatballs served with tzatziki
Kreatomezes / Meat Sampler*$26.00
biftekakia, chicken, lamb chops, served with asparagus and tzatziki

Psaria Imeras - Fresh Fish

Lavraki - Branzino$41.00
whole mediterranean bass, white-moist-tender flakes, delicate, mild flavor
Salmon Fillet*$25.00
broiled in olive oil and lemon
Chilean Sea Bass
broiled and served over lemony spinach and rice
- Market Price
Tsipoura - Dorado$41.00
whole Mediterranean fish, mild and tender, sweet flavor served with vegetables and oven brown potatoes

Traditional Entrees

Seafood Orzoto$34.00
shrimp, calamari, octopus, mussels and sea bass cooked in light tomato sauce and served with orzo
Paidakia$44.00
grilled, lamb chops served with asparagus and potatoes
Arni Youvetsi$43.00
lamb shank, braised in wine tomato sauce served over greek style orzo
Mousaka$26.00
layers of baby eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a rich bechamel
Kotopoulo*$29.00
semi boneless organic grilled half chicken, served with baby carrots and potatoes

What 4,308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Greek

Review summary

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Nostos Restaurant in McLean offers a consistently delightful dining experience with its "amazing food" and "friendly atmosphere." Known for outstanding Greek cuisine, patrons praise the "spectacular" lamb chops and fresh seafood. Despite occasional noise, the attentive service and welcoming ambiance make it a favorite for special occasions and memorable meals.

4,308 Reviews

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Jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My girlfriends took me to Nostos to celebrate my recent engagement. The experience was disappointing, and not what I have experienced previously at Nostos. Our waiter didn’t seem to understand food service. He brought a food item we decided against while ordering and asked him not to bring. When it showed up cold, we asked him to just take it back (because we didn’t actually order it) but another one appeared. Then, he opened another bottle of champagne to pour one additional glass. Had he informed us that it would require opening a whole new bottle, we would have ordered one glass. I can understand one mistake, but this was a mess. I left my celebration feeling bad that my girlfriends had to pay for two unintended items on the bill. I will think twice about returning.
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kenneth
VIP
Washington DC
94 reviews
5.0
94 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was Christmas Eve and although the restaurant was very busy, the service and food was excellent. This restaurant really knows how to cook and prepare fish. The Rockfish and Dorado were perfectly cooked and flavorful. One of these days we will have to order a more traditional greek offering, but those fish dishes are so good!!!!! We even had a pretty decent Greek Chardonnay. Not Napa, but paired well with the food.
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Lisa
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think we just started a Christmas Eve tradition by dining at Nostos restaurant! Everything was absolutely perfect—great check in experience, great atmosphere, great service, and MOST IMPORTANTLY…AMAZING food! Must haves: sea bass, fried zucchini, lemon soup, and Rockfish! Merry Christmas Nostos and thank you for such an incredible experience!
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Lily
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lamb chop special! We had a great dinner here.
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Jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food as always! We are a little early - 6 pm - no crowd, much quieter than later in the evening. Excellent service!
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Edward
VIP
Portland
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A meal at Nostos never disappoints. Our server was helpful and attentive. The drinks were excellent. And all our food came out perfect. Wish I still lived nearby!
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Monica
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing food!! Great service! Definitely a must visit.
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Jay
VIP
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Main dining room was a bit crowded and noisy, so we moved to the bar area. Wonderful service and great value for the food - overall a nice experience.
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Margaret
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nostos is a great restaurant. The food is fantastic. Three of us shared several small plates, and each was very good. They staff is very nice and attentive. It has become one of my special go to restaurants.
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Kathryn
VIP
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous evening at Nostos - the dinner was fabulous from the beginning to the end. We had the trio of dips to start, then the avgolemeno soup. That could have been more lemony, but a delicious soup nonetheless. The halibut special was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the meat sampler (small) appetizer was More than enough for an entree meal and the lamb shank perfectly tender. Our desserts were likewise imaginative. The staff was attentive and polite.
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FAQs

Nostos Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 760-0690.

Nostos Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4308 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

8100 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA 22182

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Leesburg pike
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Tysons Corner Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Makis Gianniotis
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nostosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 760-0690
Catering
Greek food for your next event? Whether its a sit down formal dinner or a standing up reception try out our fresh seafood and local meat. Our most popular items can be prepared party sized portions to accommodate all types of events.
Private party facilities
Onasis Room holds 18 people Mercouri Room holds 42 seated 60 standing

Nostos Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Seafood Orzoto

Tzatziki

Mousaka

Dips

Tzatziki$10.00

Tyrokafteri$10.00

Taramosalata$10.00

Fava Santorinis$9.00

Soup / Salads

Avgolemono$10.00

Horiatiki$12.00

Manouri$12.00

Taverna$11.00

Pantzaria$13.00

Cheese

Haloumi Skaras$14.00

Saganaki$14.00

Feta Saganaki with Watermelon$15.00

Mezedes - Small Plates

Vegetarian

Spanakopita$12.00

Dolmadakia$12.00

Kolokithakia$12.00

Greek Beans$10.00

Vegetarian Platter$25.00

Thalassina - Seafood Mezedes

Xifias Souvlaki$18.00

Htapodi$25.00

Garides Saganaki$18.00

Kalamarakia Tiganita$16.00

Kreatika - Meat Mezedes

Kotopoulo Souvlaki*$13.00

Fileto Souvlaki*$22.00

Biftekakia*$13.00

Kreatomezes / Meat Sampler*$26.00

Psaria Imeras - Fresh Fish

Lavraki - Branzino$41.00

Salmon Fillet*$25.00

Chilean Sea Bass

Tsipoura - Dorado$41.00

Traditional Entrees

Seafood Orzoto$34.00

Paidakia$44.00

Arni Youvetsi$43.00

Mousaka$26.00

Kotopoulo*$29.00

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