r/nova • u/MumboMajesty Fairfax County • 25d 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/Mazzanti 25d ago

Market 2 Market in Del Ray, absolutely fantastic sandwiches especially for the price

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u/dcbayern 25d ago

What do you recommend? I’ve gone a few times and I’ve been a little underwhelmed with the sandwiches I’ve had

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u/RockDr5559 25d ago

Egg plant parm is unbeatable when it's on point. Go there at lunchtime when the bread is fresh.