Evelyn Rose

Had a lovely experience here on its 2nd night open. Almost immediately upon being seated, one of the co-owners Sam came over to greet us. This was not a performative "let me know if I can be of help," followed by a disappearing act. He stopped by multiple times to check in and even assisted with our wine selection after we ordered the halibut and short rib, which complicated finding a suitable wine pairing. Our server Heather was knowledgeable and helpful in selecting our entrees. It is incredibly helpful that she has worked with the chef Nick at previous restaurants and therefore she was very familiar with recommending dishes and pointing out their highlights. I was there with a close friend and we never felt like her checking in was intrusive or interrupted the conversation. She very much understood when we would need a few minutes with the menu and came around when we we're ready to place orders without us having to look for her. We were steered perfectly to the ricotta and spinach Cavatelli pasta with meatballs that we had as a starter. The meatball was moist and the sauce was decadent without overwhelming the pasta. It had a nice kick to it. It was a great starter in the half-sized portion for two of us as an appetizer. For our means we had the halibut and the wagyu short rib. Both were plated perfectly, the sides complimented the disgusting wonderfully and each sauce added to the overall flavor of the dish by enriching the main flavor and not over powering it. I'm not sure I've had rutabaga puree before it came with the wagyu short rib but if it's prepared at all like Chef Nick prepared it tonight I will 100% order it again. The wagyu short rib does not break apart or Shred the way other short rib I've had before did, but my goodness was this tender. It practically melted in my mouth. If you've ever had beef cheek from a high-end French restaurant this was a similar experience. I also sampled my friends halibut which was delicious and very well complimented by the sauce too. The overall atmosphere was intimate but lively. I appreciated it the music selection, which was not as noticeable until the end of the night when the place had cleared out a bit. We cannot wait to come here again!

Evelyn Rose provides a space that is fitting for a date night, dinner with friends, or even drinks with co-workers at their elegant bar. My husband and I went on opening night and tried multiple dishes. For appetizers, we had the seared wagyu beef tartare, the French onion rings and the caramelized u-12 scallops. It was my first time trying beef tartare and I was pleasantly surprised! I was not expecting it to be as good as it was. I also don’t eat seafood but decided to try the scallops that evening. The scallops were served with a pistachio potato purée and together, the dish was wonderful! Evelyn Rose’s elevated take on onion rings was also delicious, as they served their brandied onions with red wine braised beef shank. We were also given focaccia bread with olive oil and that was delightful as well. For our entrees, we ordered the grilled heritage pork shoulder and the Roseda Farms dry aged ribeye. My husband and I shared our dishes with each other and my husband pointed out how tender the pork was and how difficult it is to get a pork as tender as Chef Nick did at Evelyn Rose. It was so good! We finished up our meal with two refreshing desserts. We had the lemon bar tart and the mixed berry panna cotta. I would go back simply just to enjoy the desserts once more. While each dish was absolutely delicious, I should also mention the service was top-tier. Our wine glasses were continuously topped off, our water glasses were never empty, our finished plates were always whisked away immediately, and we didn’t wait long for any of our dishes. The owner, Sam, and his wife, Stephany, even came by our table to ensure everything was to our liking and were the most pleasant people to speak with. I truly am so happy Evelyn Rose has made its home in Vienna and cannot wait to go back!

I mean, I expected nothing less... The place is filled with warmth, passion - it exudes from everyone there - and of course delicious food and cocktails. The dishes are elegantly composed and flavorful, the cocktails approachable and refined, the staff friendly and welcoming. If you are looking for a cocktail... I mean try them all... but Breath of Fresh Air was on a level of its own. It is perfectly balanced, light and exactly what you want on a summer evening. Truly genius in its simplicity. (Their take on a dirty martini was also very, very good...) The skate I had for dinner was divine, succulent yet fresh, and my gosh - if you haven't had skate before - try it here... they will make you a fan ;) My husband had the rib-eye and could not stop raving about the mushroom relish it was garnished with and honestly, I understand. It was cooked perfectly and unlike some instances where the steak is masked by sauce, this only served to elevate it. We continued to hit high-notes with dessert and between the three of us in the party, we tried them all. Though everything was delicious the Mixed Berry Panna Cotta was by far my favorite. Whoever is the master mind behind that delicate strawberry basil combination... I mean truly inspired. It was a breath of summer and paired so well with the raspberry sorbet. Speaking of the sorbets - I just wanted a bowl of that rhubarb sorbet that came with the lemon meringue - I could eat that all day, every day! Honestly though the vibes are truly something special here and I can't wait to see where the rockstars leading Evelyn Rose will take this place in the days, weeks and years to come! 100% recommend, 100% will be back!

This has quickly become our favorite restaurant. Impeccable service, flavor combinations that are novel but approachable. We've enjoyed the tuna appetizer, onion rings, burger, short rib, ribeye, halibut, skate, pasta, desserts... and we've only just begun. We look forward to every return. My prediction: This will be the top restaurant in Northern Virginia within a year!

Great service all around. Went with two friends and we shared apps, entrees, and desserts. Everything was done so well, can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! Really cute atmosphere, even the playlist was a 10. Will def be back again

A great new restaurant in the Vienna area. I went on opening night and ordered a couple of dishes. The fried chicken was great, but the sides that came with it appeared to be an afterthought, appearing under the chicken and in very small portions. The pasta dish we got was a great mix of flavors; I only wish there was more pasta! The burger was amazing, a little small for my liking but great overall. The side of mac and cheese was definitely a highlight and very tasty. Dessert as well was a hit; we got the ice cream sundae. All in all, a great new spot in Vienna with a bright future ahead!

Tip to tail, amazing. Close your eyes and do a random pick or ask the staff what they like. You won't be disappointed. My family and I ate until we couldn't. Our drinks were perfect (thanks Johanna) The owner and staff were the cherry on top. Will be back....and back again 10/10

They have an interesting but excessive use of smoke in dishes (slow roasted then smoked, Buffalo mozzarella smoked, smokey drink) creating a narrow experience. For the price expected a better pallette experience. Dishes were sometimes bland, low in salt, etc. I can see they're trying to make local ingredients prepared lightly so they stand out, and they do taste local but this creates high contrast that doesn't fit - and unfortunately sometimes those local ingredients had no pop and no flavor - this style of food is very interesting but it needs refinement for the upper scale restaurant segment Service was very good..

I recently returned from the west coast and was delighted to discover that my new favorite restaurant, Evelyn Rose is in my town of Vienna, VA. The food, service, and ambiance are exceptional. Although I usually refrain from taking pictures of my meals, the dessert was so outstanding that it deserved one. Evelyn Rose has definitely earned a spot on my list of favorites.

Perfect date night spot. My new favorite and sadly I live an hour away. This place is amazing. Do not be fooled by the unassuming entrance this is a restaurant powerhouse. I am a food SNOB and this place has won me over. Service, impeccable. When you visit you'll meet Sam and Nick, the owners and you can tell this is more than a business it is a labor of love. Menu off the charts. You have to get the "French Onion Rings" We had those and the capicola to start, they gave us fresh baked focaccia and oil for the table. Dinner got the Fried Chicken and Alaskan Halibut. Dynamite. We tried the Fresh Air and Watermelon Margarita, both were great. This place is a must-try,

Thank you lord for finally giving us above average food in Vienna!! Heard the sad news that Bazins had closed down, but heard about the opening of Evelyn Rose! I was excited to try this place after hearing about the chef owners from Clarity were involved. Ordered some cocktails to start, toasted sesame old fashioned and the gin cocktail. I'd skip the toasted sesame old fashioned as it tasted like I was drinking my dumpling dipping sauce. But the gin cocktail was pretty good. I went for traditional old fashioned after the miss with the toasted sesame OF. For appetizers we got the Caesar and beet salads. The Caesar dressing was not traditional but wasn't bad. Dressing was a tad runny for my liking but flavors were good. The main dishes were phenomenal and for our return visits we'll be skipping the appetizers (but I do need to try the french onion soup inspired onion rings) Maine included the smaller portioned Cavatelli, Pappardelle and Ribeye steak. Wow.. all 3 of the mains were delish. The ribeye was cooked a perfect medium/medium rare. The sauce on both of the pasta dishes was outstanding with a lot of depth of flavor. Cannot wait to return....

Loved this new restaurant! So delighted to meet Evelyn's grandson and to learn that Evelyn and Rose are two real life grandmas, not just some random names. Super friendly service. Kids friendly and cozy yet classy ambiance. Delicious food! We'll be back!

I stopped by the second day of opening, and was pleasantly surprised. I have never been to Bazin's on Church or Clarity before, so this was my first time trying Nick Palermo's dishes. (I know, this review is super late lol) After hearing such good reviews about his work, my boyfriend and I stopped by to try it out as a date night. There was plenty of street parking, along with a garage to park at. Inside the restaurant, it has a very welcoming ambiance and has simplistic but beautiful decor. You can see that the team took a lot of time and consideration for what their menu, decorations, and layout should be like. The staff are super nice, welcoming, and super helpful with recommendations. Honestly from wherever you sit inside the restaurant, you can see all of the staff members cooking and preparing your meal, which is fun (there's an inside kitchen, but it's a bit more open than other spots). All the items on the menu are delicious, and as servers walked around with other guests' meals, I couldn't stop staring at each of the dishes. We tried: -steak tartare -scallops -passionfruit mocktail -short rib - pork shoulder -chocolate chip ice cream sundae All delicious! My favorite was the short rib and the drink. I think since I was in the mood for a lot of chocolate (IYKYK), I really liked the sundae a lot. Stop by if you can!

I mean, I expected nothing less... The place is filled with warmth, passion - it exudes from everyone there - and of course delicious food and cocktails. The dishes are elegantly composed and flavorful, the cocktails approachable and refined, the staff friendly and welcoming. If you are looking for a cocktail... I mean try them all... but Breath of Fresh Air was on a level of its own. It is perfectly balanced, light and exactly what you want on a summer evening. Truly genius in its simplicity. (Their take on a dirty martini was also very, very good...) The skate I had for dinner was divine, succulent yet fresh, and my gosh - if you haven't had skate before - try it here... they will make you a fan ;) My husband had the rib-eye and could not stop raving about the mushroom relish it was garnished with and honestly, I understand. It was cooked perfectly and unlike some instances where the steak is masked by sauce, this only served to elevate it. We continued to hit high-notes with dessert and between the three of us in the party, we tried them all. Though everything was delicious the Mixed Berry Panna Cotta was by far my favorite. Whoever is the master mind behind that delicate strawberry basil combination... I mean truly inspired. It was a breath of summer and paired so well with the raspberry sorbet. Speaking of the sorbets - I just wanted a bowl of that rhubarb sorbet that came with the lemon meringue - I could eat that all day, every day! Honestly though the vibes are truly something special here and I can't wait to see where the rockstars leading Evelyn Rose will take this place in the days, weeks and years to come! 100% recommend, 100% will be back!

I'm getting old because I remember going to Bazin's on Church when it opened as the new hot spot in downtown Vienna years ago. It's always a bit sad when longtime local spots close...but having a new farm to table restaurant like Evelyn Rose fill some big shoes is a relief. The spot looks similar and you get the feel of being in a downtown DC spot while in Vienna. The place is jumping on a Tuesday evening. The menu isn't tremendously long but there are definitely numerous good choices. Apps: Pan Seared Halibut Cheeks Beet Salad Entrees: Ricotta & Spinach Cavatelli Skate Franchaise Ribeye Burger The apps were very enjoyable...the halibut cheeks are delicious and I'd get that as an entree if possible. Beet salad is light and tasty. We all thoroughly enjoyed our entrees and look forward to coming back. Hoping for another 18 years of Evelyn Rose like its predecessor...Excellent food, great ambiance and outstanding service is a win for all of Vienna...

Evelyn Rose is a New American Restaurant in Vienna that opened yesterday. In the waiting area, there were framed photographs of Evelyn and Rose. I liked how the restaurant had wooden shelves with vintage dishes, old photographs, and floral arrangements. For drinks, my husband enjoyed a glass of Port City Optimal Wit Wheat Ale. I enjoyed Rose's Rose's, which consisted of St. Germain Elderflower, rose, citrus, and rhubarb bitters. It was floral, tart, and refreshing. While waiting for food, we enjoyed a basket of warm Sliced Rosemary Foccacia Bread served with EVOO. We weren't super hungry, so we skipped appetizers and went straight to entrees. My husband enjoyed the House Ground Dry Aged Roseda Farms Cheeseburger with Kennebec Fries, while I enjoyed the Skate Franchaise A La Palermo. Both dishes were well portioned and had a nice smoky flavor to them. Next time, we hope to try some appetizers (including Carolina Tuna Tartare) and desserts (including their Lemon Meringue Tart).

Amazing food and excellent service. We were seated immediately on a weeknight. The menu is small but full of really great choices. The waiter answered our questions and gave us good advice on what to eat. There is no kids' menu, but the pasta comes in two sizes, so the kids were able to have a $14 pasta&meatball. They were the only kids in there: it's more of a double date night ambience than family ambience.

Chef Nick Palermo and Manager Sam Schnoebelen have just opened their own restaurant, Evelyn Rose, on Church Street in Vienna, in the former Bazin's space. We had the pleasure of dining there last night for their grand opening, and it was fantastic. The food was outstanding, and the hospitality was top-notch, as would be expected from such an experienced chef and front-of-house manager. The vibe is something special, and comparisons to the original Clarity at its best are extremely favorable, even on their first night. Chef Nick and Sam Schnoebelen have brought to Evelyn Rose great food done to the highest standards and the welcoming atmosphere of an upscale neighborhood restaurant. During our first meal, we had a fabulous time and were treated like old friends. Chef Nick's food was, as expected, simply superb. He elevates even simple ingredients to a new paradigm, combining flavors and presentation at the highest level. Moreover, Chef Nick has carried forward all the eclectic ingredients, variety of menu, artistry, and expert preparation we all remember from his other endeavors. I highly recommend checking out Evelyn Rose for an unparalleled dining experience. There's no need to wait, as they are hitting the mark right from the start! Go to Evelyn Rose and see for yourself what Chef Nick and Sam are doing there now. It's like coming home after being away for a long while.

We felt particularly indecisive about our Friday night dinner date options, and Evelyn Rose was one of the three restaurants my husband suggested that we should choose from. Knowing nothing about the restaurant other than the fact that it was new, we walked in without a reservation and were surprised to see the place fully packed. Lucky for us, a couple at the bar was just leaving the area, and we were seated right away. First of all, everything on the menu sounded delicious, so we decided to order a variety of smaller portion dishes. We started with scallop and beef tartare and were blown away. They had so much flavor and were perfectly balanced - salt, fat, acid, heat (anyone?)! They were also just the right portion for us to up our appetite while we wait for *heavier* courses. While we wait, we ordered a couple of cocktails (I ordered Rose's Rose, and my husband ordered Evelyn), and they were both so good. I love that the one I ordered was not too sweet :) we also asked the bartender to pick out wine for us- loved that they gave a chance to taste and choose one that would work better with our pastas. We ordered smaller portions of Pappardelle and Cavatelli - both delicious, though we both liked the Cavatelli a bit better because of its phenomenally umami-packed meatballs (the best meatball I've had!). We emptied all dishes clean and asked our bartender if there is a dessert wine (not on the menu but she gave us a small complimentary pour for us - did I mention that the service was top notch?!). Last but not least, Panna Cotta was the best I've had - loved everything about it. As seen in the photo, it had a ton of fruits, and I think I tasted basil in the Panna Cotta - overall refreshing! I feel compelled to write one of the first reviews because this place needs to be known! I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal and good times :)

Went 2 weeks after opening, and was blown away. Usually new restaurants have service issues of some type, but not Evelyn Rose. Service was top notch from start to finish -- in our reservation, I had noted we had a 9 month old with us, and they had a table with high chair set up before we arrived. We ordered wine, and the sommelier made a particular effort to entertain our kid during the sampling, which we appreciated (and she did, too!). Started off with house made focaccia which was perfect, warm and crispy outside and chewy inside. Tartare was out of this world good (heavy on the umami). Usually burgers are overcooked, but not here. Burger was perfectly cooked despite being a very thick (1"+) patty. Peanut butter tart was also great. Seriously, every item we ordered was knocked out of the park -- this might be the best restaurant in Vienna, even moreso than its big brother restaurant Clarity. If there is one criticism, is that portions are more European-sized but prices are very high. But it's worth it.

Really enjoyed the food and service was great. Noisy when full but overall great experience and will be back!

Beautiful interior and cozy. Staff was intentional to allergies and food restrictions and extremely attentive. And the food was delightful. We tried the short rib pappardelle, smoked carrots, heirloom tomatoes and burrata salad and a burger. Split between two people it was the perfect way to try so many items on the menu. We capped off the dinner with the chocolate peanut butter ganache dessert. Overall great experience and food was such a delight. Will be back!!

Amazing meal here ! From the creative, yummy drinks to the delicious all homemade desserts! The attention to detail was not missed, beautifully updated inside, complimentary fabulous focaccia, seasonal drinks, appetizers entrees and desserts were stunning and scrumptious. New owners have done a marvelous job creating a wonderful dining experience. Planning on working our way thru the entire menu.

Everything was quite delicious and excellent customer care. They are just getting started, but they obviously have experience in this business. Hopefully, they'll be able to continue the high standard that they've created initially. We will keep coming back to try to find out.