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Eat. Drink. Love. Along Columbia Pike

The Columbia Pike corridor in South Arlington is one of the most diverse areas in the region. Often referred to as “the world in a zip code,” the area is home to residents that speak more than 100 languages. It is also home to numerous small, locally-owned restaurants. This winning combination creates the ultimate international foodie destination for those of us who desperately miss traveling during the pandemic.

Here are the top spots to visit along the 3.5 mile stretch of Columbia Pike in Arlington County for a whirlwind culinary experience of over a dozen countries across six regions...no passports required!

AFRICA

ASIA

Rincome Thai
Photo courtesy of Rincome Thai
  • Top’s China (China)
    Location: 2520 Columbia Pike, (703) 486-8277
    Outdoor Seating: NO
  • Boru Ramen (Japan)
    Location: 2915 Columbia Pike, (703) 521-2811
    Outdoor Seating: NO

CENTRAL AMERICA

Los Chamacos
Photo courtesy of Los Chamacos
  • Los Chamacos (Mexico)
    Location: 922 S Walter Reed Dr, (571) 257-5894
    Outdoor Seating: NO
  • Sofía's Pupusería (El Salvador)
    Location: 3610 Columbia Pike, (571) 483-0487
    Outdoor Seating: YES

EUROPE

Pupatella Pizza | Authentic Italian Pizza | Visit Arlington
Photo courtesy of Pupatella
  • Pupatella (Italy)
    1621 S Walter Reed Dr., (703) 647-9076
    Outdoor Seating: YES

SOUTH AMERICA

Photo courtesy of Café Sazón
  • Pike Restaurant (Bolivia)
    Location: 4111 Columbia Pike, (703) 521-3010
    Outdoor Seating: YES
  • Café Sazón (Multiple – Colombia, Perú)
    Location: 4704 Columbia Pike, (703) 566-1686
    Outdoor Seating: YES

MIDDLE EASTERN

Not looking to travel that far? Check out our top picks for local Americana fare.

Rebellion
Photo courtesy of Rebellion on the Pike
  • Lost Dog Cafe
    Location: 2920 Columbia Pike, (703) 553-7770
    Outdoor Seating: NO

The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization (CPRO) is a partnership of businesses, residents, property owners, and the Arlington County Government dedicated to serving the 3.5-mile-long stretch of Columbia Pike from Arlington’s border with Fairfax County in the west to Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon in the east.

Author: Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization