Fontaine

Beautiful, quiet enough that it does not disturb the conversations happening at the surrounding tables. The food presentation was done with precision. My first bite had given me butterflies. There's no need to add anything to the dish. The Chef, and his staff magically matched the food and its decorum. A hidden gem on one of the side streets in Oldtown. I'll definitely will be returning. The food, the place, the workers come together quite majestically. I was in the mood for something different, and this was simply wonderful.

What a beautiful restaurant in the ever so quaint, Old Town Alexandria. We came for brunch on a Saturday morning, and were seated outdoors on a beautiful crisp sunny day.The brunch menu is different to one which you would ordinarily find at a restaurant. Being that it is a French restaurant and Crêperie - the brunch menu was very on brand. The options varied from a wide variety of sweet and savoury crêpes, a breakfast bruschetta, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, quiche du jour and much much more. Delicious, divine and delectable.I had the savoury Sultan crêpe, and was really impressed with the full range of flavours from the spicy lamb sausage, lentils, spinach & feta cheese!!! Such a unique take on your usual ingredients in a crêpe, and literally an unforgettable meal!!Sometimes having a table outside means that you can get forgotten, but this was far from the case in this instance. Our server was extremely attentive and also gave great recommendations for things to order when we were indecisive.

My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch. She had a savory crepe while I had the quiche. Both were really great! It was packed, and we waited a bit but the food was worth it. The vibe, atmosphere was cozy but it's a little cramped. I'd rather wait longer and see fewer tables. Overall, worth coming to though and we'll visit again. It is pricey, though, so be prepared.

After wandering around Old Town for Sunday brunch we happened upon this cozy gem. I tried to save half of my gluten free veggie crepe for lunch tomorrow but it was too tasty not to finish. We sat in the front area of the restaurant which gives a cozy French cafe vibe Service was prompt and friendly. My espresso martini was delicious. Definitely two thumbs up!!!

*** updating the review and dropping to 1*. Reference the below very, wow, interesting response. Before I wrote the review, I went inside and talked to 3 employees and asked if they saw any of the money in the markup. All three said no. So, I did make an effort. Odd that none of the three employees knew enough about their benefits to clarify. Fellow readers, you decide. ///////////////Nothing special. I considered 2* but hate to do that. Enjoyed the outdoor sidewalk seating. Just stopped for a coffee and thought the large crepe menu looked interesting. Had the Wild Berry Crepe. Nothing special. Mostly strawberry icecream. Had a few strawberries. Not really what I expected (more "wild berries" maybe?). More of a dessert for sure. *** Watch out for the 10% "Restaurant Fee." It doesn't go to the staff just the owner.Hate to write but I probably won't go back anytime soon.

After nearly 800 reviews I'm not sure that there is a lot that I can add, but a few quick observations:1. The slogan here is "Where the Locals' Eat". I've lived in the area for 20 years and hadn't been here before (color me bad on that). There did appear to be more 'out of towners' dining here when we did, so I did question that statement a bit.2. The sidewalk seating is fantastic as this Old Town side street (off of King) is a charming environment. They have a limited number of seats inside, but an out back patio as well. All are good!3. The Brunch and Crepe selections (no lunch items on the weekend) are terrific; tasty, unique and quite plentiful.4. The Shakshouka is OUTSTANDING. Ample lamb sausage, veggies and a delish tomato base5. Likewise, the Crepes are the best you'll find in NoVA.Several Yelp reviewers did note the prices seem a bit high, and possibly so, but given the quality of the food and that it is not a chain, it is understandable that they might charge a dollar or two more than what might be expected elsewhere (certainly more than iHOP, if that's your baseline, but come on, you can't compare that to Fontaine). Also, they clearly alert customers of a 10% surcharge on the front of their menus, and explain why!Like I said, been here for 20 years and remiss that we haven't been here before. So we'll be back so we can help make the statement "Where Local's Eat' ring more authentic!

Traveling and stopped at this cozy place reviews seemed reasonable and the area is very nice. We arrived as a party of 9 and the expression on their face was a shocked. They sat us towards the back where they have a larger sitting area. From the start they did not seem very happy with us visiting. We would ask questions and the responses were as if we were annoying to them. The food was good but very pricey, not worth the pricing considering all the additional charges at the end of the bill. We came during lunch/brunch and they only served brunch. You can not order anything else on the menus but brunch (including lunch is excluded). Our bill was close to $250 with all the additional fees and charges. I would have expected a much more friendly service considering the price, location and the ambiance. It's a shame that as tourist this was our impression of the area.

Such a quaint little spot in Old Town! I got to sit outside and enjoy the breeze! Great service and great food!

Had a lovely brunch with a friend today. I appreciate the variety of both sweet and savory crepes--though I wish they had more sweet crepes that didn't come with ice cream. What about a medium sweet crepe option? Pro tip: really good chai lattes here!

No matter what I order, the food is always delicious. It is amazing that the food is consistently cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is quaint. Service is always good and friendly. Met Dibs and he makes the experience special. Crepes are divine. 5 star all the way!!One of the best restaurants in Old Town Alexandria.