Looking for a great place to eat in Centreville or Chantilly? The area’s strip malls and shopping centers are chock-full of great dining options if you know where to look. Here are just a few of the many restaurants and cafés to check out in the area, from casual hole-in-the-wall spots to trendy new openings.
Honest Grill
Craving Korean barbecue? Honest Grill in Centreville — one of our 50 Best Restaurants — has a selection of prime meats, including many aged options, arranged in set menus called “guides” that offer diners a little of everything. 14215H Centreville Sq., Centreville
Ciao Osteria
A Centreville classic, this cozy restaurant serves up plates of authentically Italian pasta and wood-fired pizza, led by chef Antonino Di Nicola. It’s been open for over a decade and is still gathering crowds of devoted regulars. 14115 St. Germain Dr., Centreville
Dumpling Queen
Dig into a steaming plate of dumplings at this nondescript spot just off Route 50. There are fillings that go beyond the typical bill of fare, with choices like lamb and carrot, pork dill, and chicken and zucchini. They’re all available steamed or fried, and the menu also has a selection of noodles and “American Chinese dishes.” 13942 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly
Izakaya Nana
A new addition to the Chantilly dining scene is this Japanese spot that emulates the streets of Tokyo. It’s only the second location of this New York–based restaurant, and our critic enjoyed the tornado omurice, udon noodles, and Bun Nana bao bun. 13882 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly
Pho 75
This iconic pho spot is going strong in Centreville with its comforting, no-frills soups. The local chain has been a staple in NoVA since it first location opened in Arlington in 1985 — just remember to bring cash! 6052 Centreville Crest Ln., Centreville
Moda Cafe & Bakery
Chantilly’s Moda Cafe & Bakery opened last year, and it offers patrons a chance to try a full Turkish breakfast, complete with eggs and a spread of cheese, nuts, olives, and bread with jam and dips. It’s also got a selection of lunch and dinner options like lamb chop and kebabs. 14513 Route 50, Chantilly
Odd BBQ and Ono Brewing
This spot offers a menu of flavorful barbecue with Korean influences right from a tiny window inside Ono Brewing. Try the smoked pork belly or spare ribs and pair it with a ginger sesame slaw, honey mustard potato salad, or furikake-dusted rice. Then, head to the pour-it-yourself wall of taps for a brew from Ono. 4520 Daly Dr., Chantilly
Ocha Thai
This little spot in the Sully Station Shopping Center offers all the classic Thai dishes you know and love, plus house specialties like an udon green curry stir fry, a crispy chicken pineapple curry, and kapow tilapia. The inventive dessert drinks are the star, with sweet and colorful offerings like a mango sticky rice smoothie and a Thai TeaRamisu. 5037 Westfields Blvd., Centreville
Feature image of Honest Grill by Rey Lopez
