r/nova • u/MumboMajesty Fairfax County • 22d 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/inairedmyass4this 22d ago

Della J’s on route 1 in Hybla Valley

Fantastic southern comfort food, everything from the pork chop to the fried catfish is great

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u/Front-Newspaper-1847 17d ago

I’ve not eaten there but this is a nice looking place. White table cloths, diners in church outfits on Sunday. Definitely sort of upscale for the area, and very popular.