Longtime fine dining chef Jon Krinn owns arguably Vienna’s most ambitious restaurant (with prices to match). At Clarity, the 2941 and Inox alum rotates in seasonal dishes like rice-encrusted soft shell crab or smoked lamb belly with marrow. Krinn makes oysters a point of pride. Wine dinners and bourbon tastings are regular events. Patio and indoor dining available.

Vienna has the original location of this mini-chain that specializes in New Mexico-style cooking, which means lots of dishes are bathed in red and green chile sauces. Don’t sleep on the sopapillas or the hearty breakfast options. Takeout info here.

The original location of this Virginia brewery is in Vienna, and it now has a large beer garden in the Mosaic District , too. Chef David Rabin has ambitions beyond typical brewpub fare (think pork belly and pastas). There’s also an extensive breakfast menu. Both locations have patios, with the Vienna location particularly appealing to runners, walkers, and bikers given its spot near the W&OD trail. Takeout and delivery info here.

Amma has longtime been a destination for vegetarian, South Indian fare, that’s built a devoted following for its dosas. Dishes like dahi vada (black lentil dumpling) and samosas lean traditional. Takeout is available here.

This bustling coffee shop has been a great option for socially distanced drinks and pastries. It offers contactless pickup at a cheery window. More info here.

Bazin’s spacious backyard patio has become a draw to locals during the pandemic, and the longtime bistro has also worked to accommodate patrons with takeout. In addition to its full menu, a selection of tacos is available Tuesday though Thursdays (Bazin’s Next Door is being used for private parties). Dishes like veal Milanese appear alongside a roast chicken breast flavored with red curry.

“Blend” is an appropriate moniker for this newer, Latin-leaning addition to the neighborhood, which incorporates influences from everywhere from Venezuela to Spain and France. Coffee and wine both get a lot of attention here, and the spacious backyard patio is particularly appealing. Look for dishes like a saucy fideua spiked with octopus and mussels, tiny arepitas, and a hay-smoked pork chop.

It’s hard to top this Vienna sandwich shop for sheer variety: chicken Parm heroes and Cuban sandwiches are listed next to banh mi and roast pork with broccoli rabe. Hot and cold sandwiches get equal billing, with Boar’s Head sandwich meat often figuring into the latter. The hearty meatball sub and spicy cheese curds are highlights. Takeout available here.

Nepalese dumplings are the draw at this restaurant, which is only offering contactless takeout right now. The menu gets rounded out with a mix of crunchy street food snacks, kebabs, and curries.

This quick-service Greek restaurant predated the fast-casual boom (though there is now a second location in Falls Church) and makes terrific gyros. Order one Plaka-style to get fries inside the sandwich. The menu’s sleeper hits range from hearty avgolemono soup to a classic Greek salad (add the Chicago-style gyro meat with lamb) that seems to always have fresh tomatoes, even in winter. Online ordering through toast.

Victor Albisu’s acclaimed taco joint started its rapid expansion out of Falls Church with this suburban location. Since then, it’s added a cocktail bar and grown the menu. Tostadas, loaded nachos, and hefty tortas appear alongside the healthy roster of tacos filled with everything from kabocha squash and pepitas to barbacoa (trendy birria is a recent addition). Online ordering here.