Reviews for Carriage House in Arlington, VA

Got food for takeaway. It was decent. Pleasant staff.

Me and several friends went there for dinner tonight and I have to tell you that was the best food I've had in years. This is a... quality place it may not look like that but it is. Thank you Mr. Essy you're awesome. Excellent service a very nice pleasantplace to have dinner. Read more

I had passed by Essy's for years and never stopped in. I went this past Saturday with two friends and was pleasantly surprised.... The owners Essy and Janet were very personable and welcoming, and the food and service were excellent. I will definitelyreturn. Read more

Super friendly people and a great building if you're a fan of post-war art deco style. Generous portions and all of us liked our... dishes. Good prices, too. Be sure to chat with the owner - he's a hoot! 5 big saguaro cacti. Read more

A tradition in my wife?s family for four generations. 2021 was my first time back in about five years. Essy?s place is... old-school service at its best: unassuming, clean, friendly, warm, and welcoming. The proprietor himself often works the wholefront of house, sometimes with one of his (adult) children assisting. Food is always fresh and delicious, although the portionsare quite small by today?s standards. It?s only other drawback is a very small venue with a pretty unusual shape. Pro tip: Don?t park in front of the building, at the corner of Lee & Quincy. Instead turn SOUTH on N Quincy St and make an immediateright BEHIND the building for easiest access to parking and the entrance (it?s the door on the right - the one with the screendoor on the left is just the kitchen). Read more

Love this restaurant and love the staff. Known them for over a decade, thanks to my grandfather taking me here quite often for... lunch. Essy is good man and always kind to me and my family. Sadly, my grandfather is no longer with us and I moved away, butI'll be sure to stop by next time I'm in town. Delicious appetizers and entrees. But man, OH man, the cake is so fresh andperfect every time. 10/10. Read more

Went here for New Years Eve. Expected to be able to choose from their regular menu, but only a menu with less choices was... available. While I understand creating a special menu to celebrate the holiday, the choices were less than desirable compared tothe original menu i wanted choose from. The high cost price of being forced to order from the special menu didn't help. Mydining experience wasn't horrible, but could have been much better. My advice would be for the restaurant to create theirspecial menu for patrons to choose from, but still allow their original menu as an option as well. Read more

It is a unique place, that we enjoy going here from time to time for dinner. Crab cakes where very very good. If you like to... try different restaurants, then try out the Carriage House Read more