Cheesetique
Restaurant · Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Highlights
Cheese-centric dishes, gourmet cheese boutique, and wine bar
Cheese-centric dishes, gourmet cheese boutique, and wine bar
"Also an excellent cheese shop, this Del Ray cafe makes a mean cheesesteak, as well as several different on-theme grilled cheeses and mac and cheese options. The expanded dinner menu also has something for the non-lactose-lovers; think braised short ribs or a roast half chicken with Peruvian-inspired green sauce. It’s a good place for a glass of wine and a cheese plate, or Sunday brunch." - Rebecca Cooper
"Is celebrating another six chilly weeks of winter with melted raclette served with pork sausage, potatoes, cornichons, and baguette ($24), or available to be put on top of anything on the menu for $12. The hot cheese will be scraped tableside from Monday, February 17 to Sunday, March 2, culminating in an Après Ski party on the final Sunday with unlimited raclette, a DJ, warm cocktails, and ski‑lodge games; tickets are $45." - Emily Venezky
"The Northern Virginia gourmet creamery just celebrated 20 years in Del Ray; the shop and restaurant specializes in hard-to-find cheeses, meats, and accompaniments, and puts together holiday boxes filled with three cheeses, one sliced meat, sweet and savory accoutrements, and crackers for $49.99 to $99.99 — all chosen by cheesemongers. Or opt for the $10 "make anything a gift basket" option and your selections will be packaged up beautifully." - Adele Chapin
"Around since 2004, this Northern Virginia chain prides itself on cooking with cheeses of all shapes and sizes. A crowd-pleasing favorite is the “Sassy Goat,” a grilled cheese sandwich featuring chèvre, bacon, avocado, roasted tomatoes, and garlic aioli. Add its award-winning side of “Mac ‘N Cheesetique” for $6 extra. The Del Ray original is joined by another locale in Shirlington." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner
"Fancy some fromage? Cheestique’s Alexandria and Shirlington locations both offer contactless pickup and delivery for grilled cheese sandwiches, lobster mac and cheese, chicken Parm, and other dairy dishes. There are also virtual classes on subjects like build-your-own cheesy nachos or a fondue pot seminar offered via Instagram video." - Tim Ebner
