Idylwood Grill

4.7

1050 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Welcome to Idylwood Grill and Wine Bar!
Nestled in Falls Church, Virginia, our chef-owned, family-run restaurant offers a delightful blend of contemporary American dishes infused with Italian, French, and Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy our exquisite selection of wines in an inviting and charming ambiance.

Whether it's a casual evening or a special occasion, our refined yet welcoming restaurant awaits. Join us at Idylwood Grill and Wine Bar and indulge yourself in an unforgettable dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 992-0915
Website
http://www.idylwoodgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef AGAPITO
Catering
Catering: Set Menus with different prices and choices as well as Food & Wine pairing menu. We also offer Open Bar plans with various selections.<br />
Private party facilities
Private Dining: Semi private area in the restaurant that holds up to 76 guests.

Location
2190 Pimmit Dr Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22043
Neighborhood
Falls Church
Cross street
Route 7 - Leesburg Pike, in small shopping center behind Whole Foods.
Parking details
Parking lot in front
Public transit
Bus and Metro
Entertainment
Monthly Dinner Jazz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

50% off wine on Mondays
Feb 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Mon - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Every Monday, enjoy 50% off a bottle of wine with your dinner. Ask your server for more details.
Birthday
Oct 3, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FREE DESSERT ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. Come celebrate your special day with us and receive a personal dessert, along with a candle and singing (if you prefer), free of charge. That's our gift to you for letting us be part of your celebration!

Popular dishes

Fried Calamari$14.00
Rings flour, corn crusted and dipped fried. Served with marinara & aioli sauces
Shrimp Ajo$15.00
Large shrimps sautéed with garlic in lemon juice, butter and white wine sauce
Mussels Mariniere$12.00
Fresh PEI mussels sautéed in white wine, lemon juice, butter and capers
Merguez$14.00
Lamb sausage grilled with white beans in zesty harrisa tomato, red wine sauce
Caesar Salad$10.00
Chopped crispy romaine heart, croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing
Avocado Salad$13.00
Ripe avocado over mixed greens in balsamic glaze, feta and pico de gallo salsa

Pastas

Seafood Linguini$29.00
Diver scallops, large shrimp, calamari, PEI mussels in creamy tomato sauce
Chicken Piccata Capellini$26.00
Breast sautéed lemon-butter-caper sauce. Angel hair marinara
Beef Bourguignon Pappardelle$28.00
Tenderloin & roots vegetables. Braised in red wine. Served on top of flat Italian noodles
Lobster Ravioli Pernod$27.00
Lobster raviolis, shrimp, peas, corn in star anise creamy tomato sauce
Mushroom Ravioli$20.00
Tossed with mushrooms and baby spinach in brandy cream sauce

Entrées

Salmon Over Caesar$27.00
Grilled atlantic salmon filet over crispy romaine heart, croutons, parmesan cheese, house made Caesar dressing
Southwestern Chicken Salad$22.00
Tossed with black beans, sweet corn, red onion, sweet peppers, and romaine heart, honey mustard dressing
Blackened Tilapia$20.00
Cajun seasoned, with potato-vegetables hash. Beurre blanc sauce
Flounder Francaise$26.00
Flour-egg dipped fillet, lemon butter sautéed. Vegetables and potatoes
Salmon Almond$29.00
Almond crusted fillet, sautéed. Vegetables and potatoes. Mustard cream sauce
Blackened Scallops$37.00
Pan seared diver scallops in cajun spice, served over chopped shrimp paella style saffron infused in arborio rice tossed with tricolor peppers and green peas, Beurre Blanc Sauce
Lamb Shank Risotto$29.00
Red wine and roots vegetables braised. With vegetables in Italian arborio rice risotto. Garlic Rosemary jus
Filet Mignon Au Poivre Frites$37.00
8 oz beef tenderloin, cracked black pepper crusted, with steak French fries. Diane Brandy Cream Sauce
Duck Breast with Mushroom Risotto$35.00
Maple leaf farm duck breast. Crispy pan-roasted skin, served with mushroom tossed in arborio rice, topped with berries red wine sauce reduction

What 1,050 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Idylwood Grill is a delightful neighborhood gem, loved for its "wonderful experience" and "outstanding" food. Despite its hidden location, it offers "excellent" dishes like beef bourguignon and lamb shank, paired with attentive service. With its cozy ambiance and reasonable prices, it's a favorite spot for locals and newcomers alike.

1,050 Reviews

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Patricia
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Christmas dinner was a disaster. We had 7 pm reservations and waited about 20 minutes before we were taken to our table. It took a long time before drinks came. We ordered sauteed shrimp as an appetizer and it never came--we got a $30 discount for that but would rather have had the shrimp. I ordered beef tenderloin (maybe it was filet mignon) and was told by the server that they had run out several hours earlier. She talked me into strip steak which was a tough as nails. The potatoes au gratin were stuck together and glutinous. The asparagus was overcooked, and I couldn't cut it. The key lime pie was skimpy and unmemorable. Altogether it was a terrible meal for me. I didn't order salmon which is always a safe bet because I have salmon at home regularly. That's why my daughter ordered, and it was very juicy and generous. In addition, her vegetables were fresh. We left a $40 tip for the server, which was way too much, but we figured none of it was her fault. We had hoped to tip the piano player, but he had packed up and left before we were done. Clearly there was a planning error, and they would have been better off offering a fixed price menu and had plenty of food. Regardless, it is inexcusable for a restaurant to run out of food. This was not typical of Idylwood Grille where I have had wonderful meals before.
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Sara
Washington DC
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We very much enjoyed our "menu" dinner on Christmas Day. The restaurant was very busy ...a good sign. It felt very much like a family restaurant, where many regulars frequently eat. The food quantity was generous, although they were out of one of our selections and the food arrived lukewarm rather than hot. The desserts were fabulous ( cheesecake and German chocolate cake) and a bottle of wine very reasonably priced. The noise level was surprisingly fine for a full restaurant. I would return.
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Chris
Washington DC
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was great. Service very poor. Not worth going back
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Rebecca
Washington DC
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First time at this restaurant-located in a small and crowded strip mall (parking was a bit of a challenge), we weren’t sure what to expect. The restaurant is also relatively small with two sections, one a few steps down from the other. About 60 percent of tables were filled. The interior could use a refresh, but the wine (excellent) and meals were very good. My husband and I shared a Caesar salad - very fresh and well dressed - and two had the filet and frites, the other two the salmon almond (also excellent) and the scallops. Everyone enjoyed their meal and started that they would come back. It’s a bit of a neighborhood gem.
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Barbara
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Picked a Trip Advisor recommendation and was pleasantly surprised! Great menu, terrific staff, … wonderful wine!
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Bruce
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a quiet atmosphere; Din remains a fantastic server
Idylwood GrillResponded 5 days ago
Thank you Bruce for dining with us and for writing about your wonderful experience. This is what strive for each and every day. We're glad you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. We agree with you, Din is definitely an institution at the restaurant. I am sure he appreciates you mentioning that. See you again soon!
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Bruce
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mixed grill was excellent and I am glad it is now a regular item on the menu.
Idylwood GrillResponded 5 days ago
Bruce, we appreciate your visit and the comments about the Mixed Grill. We're glad we listened to our guests requests when we decided to add it to the regular menu. See you again soon for brunch, lunch or dinner!
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Paige
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent!
Idylwood GrillResponded 5 days ago
Paige, thank for dining with us and for letting us know how it went. We're glad to hear the food and the service were excellent. I am sure we will see you again soon for brunch, lunch or dinner!
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robert
VIP
Washington DC
134 reviews
4.0
134 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Weak service. Enough said. Eat here for good food if you don't mind your order being forgotten, the waitstaff being unfamiliar with the restaurant and general staff malaise. But, again, the food is great. And please leave room for the German chocolate cake!!!!
Idylwood GrillResponded on December 14, 2024
Robert, thank you for letting us know how things went when you came in for lunch. We accept the good and the constructive feedback. We're glad that you enjoyed the food and the dessert, but were not satisfied with the service our server provided. We will take the appropriate action to correct those shortcomings. We hope you give us a chance to make it up to you.
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T
VIP
Washington DC
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service and food are outstanding! I come to enjoy my favorite dish, Beef Bourguignon. This restaurant is one of our favorites! Very attentive greeter, waiter, and busgirl.
Idylwood GrillResponded on December 9, 2024
Thanks T for dining with us and for being one of our loyal guests. We appreciate the compliments on the host, the server and the busser. See you again soon for brunch, lunch or dinner!
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FAQs

Idylwood Grill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Idylwood Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 992-0915.

Idylwood Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 1050 OpenTable diners.

Idylwood Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2190 Pimmit Dr Unit B, Falls Church, VA 22043

Additional information

Cross street
Route 7 - Leesburg Pike, in small shopping center behind Whole Foods.
Neighborhood
Falls Church
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking lot in front
Public transit
Bus and Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef AGAPITO
Entertainment
Monthly Dinner Jazz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.idylwoodgrill.com/
Phone number
(703) 992-0915
Catering
Catering: Set Menus with different prices and choices as well as Food & Wine pairing menu. We also offer Open Bar plans with various selections.<br />
Private party facilities
Private Dining: Semi private area in the restaurant that holds up to 76 guests.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Idylwood Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

50% off wine on Mondays

Birthday

Lamb Shank Risotto

2- CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Appetizers

Fried Calamari$14.00

Shrimp Ajo$15.00

Mussels Mariniere$12.00

Merguez$14.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Avocado Salad$13.00

Pastas

Seafood Linguini$29.00

Chicken Piccata Capellini$26.00

Beef Bourguignon Pappardelle$28.00

Lobster Ravioli Pernod$27.00

Mushroom Ravioli$20.00

Entrées

Salmon Over Caesar$27.00

Southwestern Chicken Salad$22.00

Blackened Tilapia$20.00

Flounder Francaise$26.00

Salmon Almond$29.00

Blackened Scallops$37.00

Lamb Shank Risotto$29.00

Filet Mignon Au Poivre Frites$37.00

Duck Breast with Mushroom Risotto$35.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Idylwood Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Idylwood Grill restaurant rated?

Does Idylwood Grill offer gift cards?

Is Idylwood Grill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card