7 New Restaurants Coming Soon to Northern Virginia

From a retro bagel and soda shop to a South American-style steakhouse, these eateries are generating buzz in the region.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Several new and exciting restaurants are slated to open in Northern Virginia in the coming year, including a soda counter-meets-deli concept, a specialty cheese and wine shop, a Vietnamese-inspired coffee shop, a South American-style steakhouse, an Asian-street-fair-themed beer garden, a beach-themed fast-casual eatery, and a new café from a renowned chef.

Why it matters

The Northern Virginia dining scene continues to evolve, with these new restaurant openings reflecting the diverse culinary interests and tastes of the local community. The variety of cuisines, concepts, and dining experiences showcases the region's growing reputation as a destination for food lovers.

The details

The upcoming restaurant openings include: a fourth location of Buffalo & Bergen, a soda counter-meets-deli concept from chef Gina Chersevani, opening in Clarendon; a specialty cheese and wine shop joining the Founders Row development in Falls Church; Cup of Bliss, a Vietnamese-inspired coffee shop coming to the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington; Electric Bull, a South American-style steakhouse and butcher shop from Taco Bamba founder Victor Albisu, opening in Vienna; Scapegoat Beer Garden, an Asian-street-fair-themed outdoor concept coming to Crystal City; a beach-themed fast-casual eatery opening in McLean's Chesterbrook Shopping Center; and a yet-to-be-named café from acclaimed chef Fabio Trabocchi, opening in Rosslyn.

  • Buffalo & Bergen is slated to open its fourth location in Clarendon later this year.
  • The specialty cheese and wine shop is readying to join the Founders Row development in Falls Church.
  • Cup of Bliss is preparing to open in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington.
  • Electric Bull is scheduled to open in Vienna in the coming months.
  • Scapegoat Beer Garden is aiming to open its outdoor concept in Crystal City.

The players

Gina Chersevani

The chef behind the Buffalo & Bergen soda counter-meets-deli concept.

Victor Albisu

The founder of Taco Bamba, who is opening the new South American-style steakhouse Electric Bull.

Justin Severino

The co-founder of Morcilla in Pittsburgh, who will be leading the kitchen at Electric Bull.

Adam Hoffa

The Best of Arlington 2025 winner who was most recently the executive chef at Pirouette Cafe and Wine Bar, and is joining the team at Electric Bull.

Fabio Trabocchi

The James Beard Award-winning chef behind Sfoglina in Rosslyn and Fiola in D.C., who is opening a new café in Rosslyn.

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What they’re saying

“Inspired by a Brooklyn soda shop at the intersection of Buffalo Avenue and Bergen Street that conjured happy childhood memories for the chef's mother, the D.C.-based chainlet pays tribute with a menu centering on New York water bagels, brisket Reubens, knishes and other comfort foods, plus an ingenious roster of classic and creative cocktails.”

— Gina Chersevani, Chef (arlingtonmagazine.com)

“On Feb. 21, he won the chefs' choice award for his charred honey lamb ribs with chimi-chermoula and smoked oyster barbecue sauce at Masters of Fire, a national grill competition at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami. Those ribs will be on the menu at Electric Bull.”

— Victor Albisu, Taco Bamba Founder (arlingtonmagazine.com)

What’s next

The new restaurants are expected to open throughout 2026, with specific opening dates to be announced in the coming months.

The takeaway

The diverse array of new restaurant concepts coming to Northern Virginia reflects the region's growing culinary scene and its appeal to both established chefs and up-and-coming talent. These openings will provide diners with a wide range of dining experiences, from comfort food classics to innovative global flavors.