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Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Alexandria, VA

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro

4.5
4.5
487 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Healthy
Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is a fine dining restaurant serving Greek-inspired cuisine from the Mind of Chef Vaso Volioti. With a range of authentic, house-made salads, gyros, platters, filo-based appetizers and mouthwatering entrees, it's easily one of the best Mediterranean restaurants around. The dining area is large, relaxed and modern and there's a fully stocked bar with great wine selections to pair with your meal. The staff at Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is friendly and knowledgeable.

We have been in Alexandria, Old Town area, 1118 King Street, serving and supporting our community, for more than 15 years, always committed to bring our best in quality, taste, safety and respect that characterizes us.

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is open for lunch and dinner every day. You can also reserve the second floor for parties and special events or ask about catering an event you're holding elsewhere.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 566-2720
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Vaso
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

  • Mediterranean Seasonal Tasting

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    "Join us for Happy Hour, Tuesday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM, and discover our exclusive secret menu! Indulge in a rotating selection of off-menu favorites that we craft for family and friends—available only during Happy Hour. Each week, enjoy delicious bites like lamb sliders, Greek burgers, chicken parm subs, Halloumi paninis, and naked Greek wings. Don’t miss the chance to try something new each visit!"

What 487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro in Old Town Alexandria offers a charming setting with a delightful menu of Greek-inspired dishes. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "amazing service," highlighting the lamb shank and spanakopita. While some mention occasional service delays, the overall experience is praised as "great fun" and "wonderful as always."

487 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Vasos has been a local go-to for us for several years. Wine was great. I love moussaka, but theirs is often too full of potato and the bechemel not distinctive. A guest ordered it and we agreed that Taverna Cretekou's is much better. Their chicken dish was quite nice, though the portions were noticeably reduced this time and the pasta side dish had a tomato sauce that tasted like a bland ragu. Disappointing. The stuffed flounder was also surprisingly tasteless and a very small portion. It's as though a different grade of feta was used along with a very mild (maybe baby?) spinach. We've loved Vasos in the past, the ambiance is intimate and the service staff is great. But it seems that they are cutting corners on the food.

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  2. John

    Washington DC

    125 reviews

    3.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first time at this restaurant. Friendly welcome and excellent service for our party of 4 Very good, promising menu of Greek and Italian fare - which generally was not matched by the kitchen. Good, albeit expensive wine list with enormous markups. We ordered a couple of bottles of the pretty young Chianti (2022). Two of us shared a very good Greek salad but the portions of feta were tiny. I followed with the baked stuffed flounder, which was pretty tasteless (very little lemon butter taste). My wife followed with pretty tasteless chicken souvlaki platter. Had it seen a BBQ grill? I doubt it. Very dry with little taste of chicken. We both then had the tirimisu, which ws Ok but tasted very little of coffee and was somewhat watery. Those of us fortunate enough to travel often to Greece and Italy did not find anywhere near the cuisine quality we find there. Apart from the salad, on our evidence Vaso's has problems in the kitchen. A disappointing eating experience then, despite the excellent service - and hardly cheap.

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  3. Adam

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal with my parents and young son. Really enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be back

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  4. Marla

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and service at Vaso’s was excellent. Their food was nothing special. Has gone down over the years.

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    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice evening here on Sat. Food was good, we shared the whole fish which was cooked perfectly. We had a young server who was very busy but a most wonderful young man, who was most attentive to us throughout the evening. We enjoyed the evening.

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  6. Terri

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Great service and great food! The ambiance is soft and elegant.

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  7. Barbara

    Houston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Entree very good but accompanied by unseasoned boiled vegetables, very disappointing

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  8. David

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've eaten here as a business entertainment event multiple times and have always left with a positive experience. Good food, attentive service, and great value in a cozy bistro setting. Highly recommended.

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  9. Joan

    New York City

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always go to Vaso’s when in town, great food , staff, & ambiance. Super Greek wine as well….. highly recommend Vaso’s for a very good dining experience.

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  10. Lisa

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a Saturday night and the restaurant slammed with outdoor diners coming inside due to rain and a very large party at one table. We had a long wait (45 min) beyond our reservation time but the owner seated us at the bar and was very apologetic and kind. Thankfully, the delicious food made up for it and we were not in a rush, so all was fine. We enjoyed our dinner and definitely will return!

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FAQs

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 566-2720.

Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 487 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro

1118 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vaso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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