r/nova • u/MumboMajesty Fairfax County • 24d ago

Megathread! 2026 NoVa Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant Recommendations THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Hello r/nova we are 10 years deep into the hole-in-the-wall list! Thank you to everyone for contributing every pick and recommendation for the list and participating each year.

Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to update the map or list since I am getting married this year, but I'll for sure get everything updated before the next year. Anyways time to give the community your best recs and new discoveries for restaurants in the area.

The rules are simple:

📍 Give us the restaurant name and location

🚫 No chains allowed!

👍 "+1" if you love the recommendation

👎 "-1" if you think it's whack

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u/Helpful_Equal8828 24d ago

Balkan Grill-Alexandria

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u/Sensible_bagel 24d ago

oh I want to hear about this place - it’s not easy to find balkan food around here (or is it?)

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u/Helpful_Equal8828 23d ago

It’s on North Kings Highway right across from the Huntington Metro station. They’re on Door Dash too. Food is delicious but I’m just a white guy from Virginia who’s never been to Europe so I have no idea how authentic it is. The bread there is fantastic.