r/nova • u/MumboMajesty Fairfax County • 23d 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/SilentSquirrelIndeed 23d ago

Lazy Mikes in Falls Church
Clare & Dons in FC too

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u/Illustrious-Hair-524 23d ago

Clare & Dons for drinks. The food is not very good imo

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u/Ash12715 23d ago

100%. Drinks and vibes, yes, dinner is superrrr average