Alexandria Restaurant Week Extended with Over 90 Dining Options

The popular event has been expanded to 17 days, giving visitors and locals more time to explore the city's culinary scene.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Alexandria Restaurant Week, featuring chef-driven menus that highlight the city's food scene at more than 90 restaurants, has been extended for an additional seven days. The event, which was previously set to wrap up on February 1, will now continue through Sunday, February 8, giving visitors and local residents more time to enjoy curated $35, $45 or $55 per person dinners, along with special offers at local fast-casual favorites.

Why it matters

This extension provides an opportunity for both visitors and locals to further explore Alexandria's diverse culinary offerings, including new first-time participants, and discover the city's various neighborhoods and historic dining locations.

The details

The extended Alexandria Restaurant Week now spans 17 days and three full weekends, allowing guests to enjoy a wider variety of chef-driven menus and special offers from nearly 100 participating restaurants. New first-time participants include Pupatella and Valletta Port, featuring flavors inspired by Italy and the Mediterranean, LaPluma Coffee & Wine with tastes and traditions of Central America, and Continues Arcade with a chef-driven menu from executive chef Brian Lacayo and chef advisor Spike Mendelsohn. Visitors can also dine at historic locations like Cooper Mill and Fish Market in Old Town.

  • Alexandria Restaurant Week was previously set to wrap up on February 1, 2026.
  • The event has now been extended through Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Alexandria Restaurant Week

An annual event that showcases the culinary scene in Alexandria, Virginia, featuring curated menus and special offers from over 90 participating restaurants.

Pupatella

A new first-time participant in Alexandria Restaurant Week, offering flavors inspired by Italy and the Mediterranean.

Valletta Port

A new first-time participant in Alexandria Restaurant Week, offering flavors inspired by Italy and the Mediterranean.

LaPluma Coffee & Wine

A new first-time participant in Alexandria Restaurant Week, offering tastes and traditions of Central America.

Continues Arcade

A new first-time participant in Alexandria Restaurant Week, featuring a chef-driven menu from executive chef Brian Lacayo and chef advisor Spike Mendelsohn.

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What’s next

Visitors are encouraged to extend their stay by spending a weekend and enjoying menus from multiple restaurants. More information about hotel packages and offers can be found on the Alexandria Restaurant Week website.

The takeaway

The extended Alexandria Restaurant Week provides an opportunity for both visitors and locals to further immerse themselves in the city's diverse and vibrant culinary landscape, with new participants offering a range of global flavors and historic dining experiences.