Vermilion
Old Town, Alexandria
Restaurant in Alexandria, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Vermilion is worth booking when the goal is an easy, polished Old Town Alexandria dinner rather than a chef-led tasting-menu commitment. Go for convenience, room feel, and repeat-visit usefulness; cross-shop Nasime or Thompson Italian if a more defined dining format matters.
About Vermilion
Is Vermilion in Alexandria worth considering? It can be, if the goal is a direct Alexandria option and the posted hours fit your plan. If your decision depends on a specific cuisine, chef, award history, tasting format, price point, or signature dish, check the venue's official channels before committing.
The clearest planning facts are practical: Vermilion is in Alexandria, the dress code is smart casual, and the posted schedule is closed Monday; open Tuesday through Friday from 4–10 PM; Saturday from 10:30 AM–10 PM; and Sunday from 10:30 AM–9 PM. Beyond that, compare carefully if your decision depends on menu specifics, dietary accommodations, group policies, or service format.
Book for a simple Alexandria plan, not for a tasting-menu agenda
The strongest case here is practical. Vermilion may suit a diner who wants an Alexandria option with evening hours and a smart-casual expectation, without needing to lock in a detailed format in advance. If the occasion needs a more clearly researched comparison, cross-shop Nasime, Thompson Italian, or The Majestic before deciding.
Set expectations around the details that matter for your booking. If cuisine type, price range, award record, chef name, signature dish, wine program, or tasting progression are central to the decision, check with the venue before you reserve. That makes Vermilion easier to evaluate as a schedule-and-fit choice than as a destination defined by a specific culinary promise.
Where to keep browsing in Alexandria
If the choice is still open, use our full Alexandria restaurants guide to compare other Alexandria dining options, or branch out by mood with our full Alexandria hotels guide, our full Alexandria bars guide, our full Alexandria wineries guide, and our full Alexandria experiences guide.
For broader comparison, focus on current venue information from official channels, especially for menu, award, or service details.
Planning details
- Location
- 1120 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- vermilionrestaurant.com
- Phone
- +17036849669
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Vermilion reads as a classic Old Town address that leans into the historic character of King Street. The copy emphasizes Federal-era rowhouses, gas lamps, and brick sidewalks, placing the restaurant in a human-scaled, walkable fabric that predates modern dining corridors. That context gives Vermilion a quietly confident presence: it feels rooted in place rather than fashionable trend cycles. The mood is measured and refined, the kind of setting where architecture and streetscape do some of the atmospheric work for you, so the dining room itself tilts toward an understated, classic charm that supports intimate, celebratory evenings.
Best For
Vermilion is framed as a destination for milestone meals and evening celebrations. The piece explicitly invokes anniversaries and milestone birthdays while situating the restaurant within Old Town’s celebration-caliber register; that makes it a natural choice for date nights, anniversary dinners, and other special-occasion evenings. The write-up stresses the broader experience—the walk from the car or metro and the way King Street feels on a Friday night—so diners are choosing more than a table: they’re choosing a whole evening out. If you want a dinner that feels like an event rather than a quick meal, Vermilion fits that brief.
Ordering Tips
Reservations matter here: the copy notes that a booking on King Street "carries a different weight" than in suburban strips, so secure a table in advance for weekend or celebratory evenings. The neighborhood context rewards arriving early or planning a walk: the stroll from the car or the metro and the street itself are part of the occasion. Because the focus is on the overall evening rather than quick turnover, expect a dinner-paced service and plan your timing accordingly. Avoid relying on walk-in availability for milestone dates; book ahead to ensure the full Old Town experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and gracious hospitality with a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, ideal for romantic occasions or casual gatherings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1120 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Notable alternative
- Nasime, Notable alternative
- Thompson Italian, Notable alternative
- The Majestic, Notable alternative
- The Study, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Vermilion compares in Alexandria
Choose Vermilion when ease and Old Town polish matter more than a tightly defined format. Nasime is the better cross-shop for diners who want a more focused special-occasion meal, while Thompson Italian is easier to understand in advance because the cuisine lane is clearer.
Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro is the more practical pick when Mediterranean comfort and group friendliness are the priority. The Majestic fits diners looking for a classic Alexandria room, while The Study is the smarter comparison for a more intimate, occasion-leaning night.
The decision is simple: book Vermilion for a low-friction dinner in Alexandria, not because it carries a stronger published award or chef signal than these peers. If the night needs a clearer cuisine promise, start with Thompson Italian or Vaso's; if it needs a more deliberate splurge feel, compare Nasime and The Study first.
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Around this place
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Unlock the full Vermilion guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Vermilion
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Vermilion | Alexandria | No published awards |
| Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro | Alexandria | No published awards |
| Nasime | Alexandria | No published awards |
| Thompson Italian | Alexandria | No published awards |
| The Majestic | Alexandria | No published awards |
| The Study | Alexandria | No published awards |
How Vermilion Alexandria compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Vermilion?
Use the current menu and your group's preferences to decide. If you want to compare before booking, consider Nasime or The Majestic alongside Vermilion and check each venue's official channels for current details.
Is lunch or dinner better at Vermilion?
The posted hours support evening plans Tuesday through Sunday, with earlier opening times on Saturday and Sunday. For daytime plans, check Vermilion's current information before you go.
Is Vermilion good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special occasion if the basic fit works for your plan: Alexandria location, smart-casual dress, and the posted operating hours. If you need a more clearly defined format before booking, compare it with Nasime or The Study first.
What are alternatives to Vermilion?
Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro, Nasime, Thompson Italian, The Majestic, and The Study are useful comparison points to check before deciding. Review current details for each venue, especially if cuisine, price, menu format, or occasion style matters to your booking.
Can Vermilion accommodate groups?
Contact the venue before assuming large-table availability. The hours are Tue–Fri from 4–10 PM, Sat from 10:30 AM–10 PM, and Sun from 10:30 AM–9 PM, with Monday closed.
