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In dc.dining, dlee@oasys.dt.navy.mil (David Lee) writes:
>In dc.dining, rhsu@src.umd.edu (Richard T. Hsu) writes:
>In article <60701@mimsy.umd.edu> lizw@cs.umd.edu (Elizabeth White) writes:
>
>.>I'm looking for recommendations for interesting and not too expensive
>.>restaurants in the Reston area.
>
>>The one place that I want to try that's supposed to be good is Il Cigno, in
>>the Lake Anne Town Center. Italian, food's supposed to be good and reasonably
>>priced, and they have an outdoor patio which faces the Lake Pier. I thought
>>it would be a great place on a nice day...better hurry.
>
>This particular restaurant is just one of many that has occupied this
>location since Reston was founded.. and the view is un-inspiring, to
>say the least.. A better view of Reston lakes can be had from the two
>restaurants at South Lakes Shopping Center.. However, neither restaurant
>is particularly great; but passable..
>

I have also eaten at virtually every restaurant in Reston proper, and
agree with Dave Lee, that there's not a lot to offer. I do enjoy Il
Cigno, however, the food is Northern Italian, which I find rather bland
(that's just personal preference, though, the food is well prepared.).
I will recommend the Jasmine Cafe, however, also located in the Lake
Anne Village Center. It also has an outdoor cafe-style seating area,
with a view of the lake. I've eaten there several times, and have never
been disappointed. I'm not sure how to classify the cuisine - the menu
changes with the seasons, and at times has some southwestern influences,
but is usually kind of french. Don't miss the hot artichoke dip appetizer,
it's enough to make a light meal of. Prices have always been quite
reasonable also - $50-$60 for dinner for two with wine.

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