Rustico - Ballston, VA
An Arlington gem I hope never goes away. The name reflects the cuisine style - presented as simple food but still somewhat elegant. Try the Monkey Jam cocktail, or the carrot hummus (which comes with a smokey spicy lamb ragu). One of the best dishes? The veal and ricotta meatballs sitting in a bed polenta and cheese. For dessert, the donuts finish everything up nicely!