A ton of new restaurants opened in Arlington over the past year, offering dishes from cooking traditions around the world.
We’ve compiled the top new restaurants in Arlington, Virginia, and they span a range of tastes. Whether you’re after hand-pulled noodles, a late-night cocktail or a bagel on the way to work, these spots came out on top with readers.
Top vote getters
1. Bagel Uprising
901 N. Glebe Road (Ballston)
The Del Ray-based bagel shop’s new outpost boils and bakes small-batch bagels daily, served plain, with schmears or as sandwiches.
2. Xi’an Famous Foods
2800 Clarendon Blvd (Clarendon)
The New York-based chain’s Arlington location serves hand-ripped noodles, cumin lamb dishes and spicy cold skin noodles.
3. Wood and Iron
3401 Fairfax Drive (Virginia Square)
This neighborhood sports bar and restaurant serves American fare, with a dog-friendly patio, weekday happy hour and daily food specials.
4. The Angie
3901 Fairfax Drive (Virginia Square)
This all-day restaurant and bar serves breakfast through late-night dinner, with martinis, steaks and seafood in a full-service dining room.
5. Life Alive Organic Cafe
818 N. Quincy Street (Ballston)
The organic cafe serves scratch-made grain bowls, salads, wraps, noodles, soups, smoothies and espresso drinks for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
Other notable spots
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Last vote: Poll: The Best New Restaurant in Arlington
Last update: September 18, 2026