Pirouette Restaurant & Wine Shop
Pirouette Restaurant & Wine Shop
Eggplant! Amazing! We celebrated my partners bday... best food, best wine, and the coolest place to hang out!!
Chocolate budino with peanut butter crumble
Dessert, with an amazing key lime tart
Basque cheesecake (new dessert)
Delicious Sancerre
Sitting outside with a glass of wine
Crab stuffed pasilla peppers
A lint table good for groups.
Free wine tasting!
interior
Beverage menu
drink
Mac and cheese croquettes
Egg platter for brunch
Mixed Olives on Happy Hour
Hush puppies and mac and cheese croquettes
2 glasses of their red wine
Pankobreaded eggplant
Charcuterie board.
a glass of white wine
This place is beautiful
Peppers appetizer
Trout dip (with very little bread)
Zack G.
Dec 20, 2024
Small restaurant & wine shop with a small but delicious menu of American foodI came here with my GF for dinner on a Friday night. Our waitress was very friendly, the service was fast, and we really enjoyed everything that we ate. This included a bread & butter appetizer (which was a steep $12), a pasta dish for her, and a chicken dish for me.No cocktail menu, but a fair amount of wine options along with a few beers as well
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Maria-Elena T.
Sep 4, 2024
Came here at 8:04pm (it closes at 9pm) on a week night and was told the kitchen was closed because it was not busy enough. The outside area was nearly full with 5-7 tables, one being a large party. We had to pivot quickly as most things close at 9pm. We had an enjoyable dinner at Rus Uz which was within walking distance.If you plan to come here late, have a plan b ready.
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Anh N.
Feb 20, 2025
Pirouette is one of my favorite wine bars in the N Arlington neighborhood! It's conveniently located within walking distance of the Virginia Square metro, and I've always been able to find street parking nearby. The wine selection is fantastic, and the bites are always fresh and flavorful. I love that they also have a little wine store, offer happy hour specials, and provide free tastings on select days and times. The outdoor seating is perfect for those warmer days, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!
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Casey Lyn B.
Jul 11, 2024
I would highly recommend this spot to drink quality wine. The owners know how a good wine is supposed to taste like. I love how there is a side-store to purchase a bottles of wine. Also, free wine tasting! I'm not for sure if it is during happy hour? But everyone I've met here was super friendly and nice!We ordered the Tuscan white bean dip w/grilled homemade ciabatta, Asparagus Milanese, and of course, a couple of glass of wine. I loved my time here. Good food and some good wine.Keep in mind, the serving size is pretty small and the wine is a bit pricey. I left still somewhat hungry, but I would come back here. Just not all the time. lol.
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Christina M.
Jun 17, 2024
Every time I go to Pirouette, it makes me want to write a new review because it is just so enjoyable every single time. We went to try their new brunch menu, which is offered Saturday mornings. Like the dinner menu, the brunch menu is pretty streamlined, but every single option is fantastic. We tried the eggs your way platter, which came with soft scrambled eggs, sausage patties, rosti hash browns, and focaccia toast- every single thing was delicious independently and all together. We also really enjoyed the patty melt. At brunch, they also offered $10 glasses of house sparkling, red, or white (and explained specifically which type of wine each would be before we ordered). Pirouette also has some of the nicest service I've experienced anywhere. We had such a wonderful time at brunch with our server, Robin, who honestly felt like she was dining with us (in the best possible way!). We shared with her that we were there celebrating a special occasion, and she was just as excited as we were; she also let the owner know we were celebrating, and he brought out a new dessert the kitchen was testing for us to try, which was just so sweet. Could not love Pirouette more!
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Parth R.
Oct 30, 2023
This place earns its 4 stars because it has some of the best wine deals for both value and price point in the area. The service is exceptional and friendly while the inside and outside areas are so welcoming and beautiful for both a date night or a little get together with friends. My ONE complaint, and it's rather glaring, is that the food items while delicious, are not worth the price point. My guess is that this is how they make up for their lower wine margins which is totally fine, but you won't catch me having more than a small bite here. Overall a great little spot to share a delightful glass or bottle of wine and spark up great conversation with loved ones.
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Alex P.
Aug 24, 2024
Came here with a friend to try out this local wine bar on a Friday night. They take reservations which I would recommend as they can get busy on the weekends! There is indoor and outdoor seating. Inside you'll find a wine shop with a variety of selections of white, reds, and sweet wines. We shared a bottle of the 2021 Deovlet Chardonnay for $48, which is comparable to the normal price of the wine. I don't think the half bottles are worth it as they are charging nearly the full price of the full bottle but you're only getting half the product. For example the G.D. Vajra Moscato d'Asti half bottle is $20 in house but if purchased elsewhere it is about $20 for the full bottle. The food was good but unique, we ordered the crab stuffed piquillo peppers for $16, pork and beef bolognese for $28, and crispy pork belly for $28. I thought the food was good overall but not the best meal I've had, especially considering the price. I feel the bolognese lacked flavor and portion was small. The peoper appetizer was very small for the price, served cold but with good flavor. I enjoyed the mushroom farrotto, it was the best thing I had. The wait staff were great and so was the ambiance. Overall, I had a good experience. I would come back for the wine and atmosphere but maybe not the food.
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Maureen B.
Feb 18, 2024
I give a solid 4+ to this place. If it was quieter it would have been a 5. We need to return because there was a large wedding party in half the restaurant. A cool concept is you grab your wine from a bottle shop located in the restaurant. Then it gets uncorked for you. Food was good. Eggplant was mid - but short rib, branzino and fusilli was good. Starters were Mac and cheese balls and a ricotta dip with bread - both delicious. Service was attentive. The owners were there and they were great.
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Erik R.
Mar 31, 2024
I am a life-long Arlingtonian and I absolutely love this place. I was eager for it to come to Ballston and haven't been disappointed. The wine is a draw - affordably priced, ordinarily delicious, and no corkage fees for any bottles you may buy, (And the owner Phillipe's recs are almost as good as his snazzy eye glasses!) As good as the wine is, the food is also a big draw for me. A short, curated seasonal menu that I'd expect from a five-star restaurant. This family-owned place is charming and delicious. I never leave yelp reviews but I had to go out of my way to share this one.Full disclosure - I also had my engagement party the first Month they opened here... and, surprise surprise, it was a showstopping bash!
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Krishna T.
Mar 2, 2024
Loved the ambiance and the service was impeccable. The food felt more French-inspired than anything. Everything was delicious, and I say that as someone who isn't suuuper into French food (so take what I say with a grain of salt haha) Great selection of wines and decently priced ($20-$25 for a half bottle, which I thought was perfect for two people)I'll definitely return, and maybe just order wine and appetizers as I wasn't super intrigued by the entree options to warrant another visit. They have nice outdoor seating which would probably be a nice vibe once it's nice out
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