664829 Wed Nov 04 19:29:58 -0800 2009 10 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 5157005 Hello. Looking for good Friday night, "second date" suggestions for dinner. Needs to be a place that will impress. Not looking for super upscale, but want a place with good ambiance, quiet, low lights, good wine, etc. It needs to be nice. Looking in the Fairfax/Falls Church area. We're both in our 40s. Want to avoid Tysons and Reston. Where should we go? Wed Nov 04 19:29:58 -0800 2009 134310 freddee 1 5157313 Artie's comes to mind, but isn't completely a place to show that you're a good Hound. I know you say avoid Reston, but in case that's actually to Reston Town Center, I could say three places easily; Ice House Cafe (technically Herndon) - where my wife and I had a great date dinner a few months ago on a Saturday; El Manantial in Reston, and Cafe Montmartre at Lake Anne. If you're avoiding RTC, then I'd cross everything off your list that might be at Fairfax Corner (or whatever it's truly called). To totally throw out a different location for you, go to Leesburg and hit Lightfoot. Take some time before hand to check out old town, and/or take two rides across White's Ferry for the fun of it - grabbing a snack or soda at the general store in between. If a restaurant was involved in the first date, can I inquire where? And can you correct if you or the date is coming from anywhere very far from Fairfax/Vienna/FC? Thu Nov 05 01:40:00 -0800 2009 5157005 11368 Dennis S 2 5157647 If the OP was considering a wider geographic area, I'd heartily second Lightfoot. It's outstanding. http://www.lightfootrestaurant.com/ Thu Nov 05 06:35:47 -0800 2009 5157313 147875 Aravisea 2 5157909 Thanks Dennis. We both live in Vienna and work in Reston, right near the RTC, so we often hit the RTC for lunch. The first date was a "business" lunch at Jacksons. I was looking for something a little different than the places we both have gone to and not a chain. Considered Bazins in Vienna and Bonaparte but might hit them in the future. Villa Mozart sounds interesting. I was not aware of it but am sure I have driven past it 100 times. Thu Nov 05 08:06:37 -0800 2009 5157313 134310 freddee 3 5161784 Cafe Renaissance in Vienna is a nice place for a date. I would also consider Mediterranee and Great Falls. Fri Nov 06 13:29:27 -0800 2009 5157909 180506 Ericandblueboy 4 5166224 Ironically, we went to the Cafe Renaissance and it was wonderful. Food was great. Service and ambiance top notch as well. Sun Nov 08 21:17:24 -0800 2009 5161784 134310 freddee 1 5157357 May be more upscale than you want, but Villa Mozart in Fairfax City sounds like the ambience you want http://www.villamozartrestaurant.com/ Thu Nov 05 03:41:45 -0800 2009 5157005 50613 weezycom 2 5157545 I agree 100% Villa Mozart is a perfect choice! I love that restaurant, IMO defintely the best restaurant in NOVA! Thu Nov 05 05:45:09 -0800 2009 5157357 1092408 Jeremy303 2 5157625 I third Villa Mozart. One of the best meals of my life....their risotto is to die for... *sigh* Thu Nov 05 06:27:56 -0800 2009 5157357 147875 Aravisea 3 5158071 What else did you enjoy at Villa Mozart? Thu Nov 05 09:01:24 -0800 2009 5157625 10156 Steve 4 5160858 The beef carpaccio with foie gras and balsamic, for one.... Fri Nov 06 08:36:14 -0800 2009 5158071 147875 Aravisea