Manassas Eatery Among 64 VA Winners On Wine Spectator's 2025 Restaurant Awards

MANASSAS, VA — Sixty-four restaurants in Virginia have been recognized for their wine programs, including one in Manassas. The restaurant joins more than 3,800 establishments worldwide as winners in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards.

Award winners are from all 50 states and more than 80 countries and territories. Awards are given across three categories: Award of Excellence, presented to 2,010 restaurants; the Best of Award of Excellence, presented to about 1,704 restaurants; and the Grand Award, presented to 97 restaurants, including Virginia's The Inn at Little Washington.

Fiola in Washington, D.C. also received a Grand Award this year.

"A wine list is a restaurant’s identity in print, and this year’s Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners reflect both deep knowledge and a passion for discovery," said Marvin R. Shanken, editor and publisher of Wine Spectator.

The winner from Manassas is Carmello's, which has received the Award of Excellence since 2010.

Wine Spectator said the Award of Excellence winners generally have a wine list of at least 100 vintages, while the Best of Award of Excellence winners generally have at least 350 selections. The Grand Award winners have 1,000 or more selections, presenting diners with a depth of vintages from some of the world’s most acclaimed winemakers.

Patch editor Michael O'Connell contributed to this report.