Coming soon to Arlington.
Caught from county permit filings and local newsrooms, weeks before the doors open. Independents lead; chains run in their own lane.
- In the pipeline
- 16
- Independent
- 16
- Now open
- 17
- Last sweep
- Nov 15, 2026

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| Place | Area | What We Know | Spotted |
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| Good Company Doughnuts | Arlington | Good Company Doughnuts, Ellie Bird among local favorites in new Dulles concourse
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Nov 12, 2026 |
| El Alfa Taqueria | Arlington | From food truck to future restaurant: El Alfa Taqueria finds its home in Arlington
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Nov 4, 2026 |
| Ryu Izakaya | Arlington | New Japanese-style cafe opening inside Ryu Izakaya on Columbia Pike
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Nov 3, 2026 |
| Okinami | Arlington | Japanese takeout spot Okinami opens in Crystal City
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Now openNov 2, 2026 |
| Popup Bagels | Arlington | PopUp Bagels plans grand opening in Ballston next week
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Oct 29, 2026 |
| Good Trouble Roasters | Arlington | Good Trouble Roasters opens in Cherrydale with coffee and pastries
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Now openOct 23, 2026 |
| Duke’s Burgers | Arlington | First Bite Review: Try Mouthwatering Patties at Duke’s Burgers in Arlington
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Oct 23, 2026 |
| Waffle Zone | Arlington | Waffle Zone coming to former restaurant and bar space on Columbia Pike
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Oct 7, 2026 |
| Mi Vida | Arlington | Mexican restaurant Mi Vida opens at Reagan National
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Now openOct 5, 2026 |
| Khao Nom | Arlington | Chef Seng Luangrath Opens Lao Takeout Window in Arlington
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Now openOct 2, 2026 |
| Rocoto’s Restaurant And Bakery | Arlington | Rocoto’s Tex-Mex restaurant makes progress toward opening in Courthouse
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Sep 16, 2026 |
| Nash & Smashed | Arlington | Nash & Smashed opens at Buckingham Center, serving fried chicken and burgers
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Now openSep 10, 2026 |
| Noble Fox Bar & Terrace | Arlington | Noble Fox restaurant and bar opens in Rosslyn with views of Potomac
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Now openSep 2, 2026 |
| Xi’an Famous Foods | Arlington | Xi’an Famous Foods opens to big crowds in Clarendon
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Now openAug 31, 2026 |
| Il Radicchio | Arlington | Il Radicchio completes first orders at new Clarendon location
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Now openAug 26, 2026 |
| Tatiana Pizza | Arlington | New pizzeria with jumbo slice and Italian food opens in Cherrydale
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Now openAug 25, 2026 |
| Momogogo | Arlington | New all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant opens in Penrose Square
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Now openAug 19, 2026 |
| Amu Kitchen | Arlington | New Afghan restaurant brings kabobs and homemade baked goods to Langston Blvd
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Now openAug 14, 2026 |
| Dolan Uyghur | Arlington | Dolan Uyghur opens in Crystal City, serving up kebabs and hand-pulled noodles
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Now openAug 3, 2026 |
| Tiki Thai | Arlington | Tiki Thai pushes back Crystal City opening plans to summer 2027
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Jul 23, 2026 |
| For Five Cafe | Arlington | New cafe from For Five Roasters opens inside Virginia Square bistro
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Now openJul 21, 2026 |
| Ember | Arlington | Ember restaurant opening soon in Pentagon City, with dry-aged meats and ‘secret lounge’
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Jul 9, 2026 |
| Paris Baguette | Arlington | Paris Baguette bakery and cafe now open in Clarendon
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Now openJul 1, 2026 |
| The Sweet District | Arlington | The Sweet District opens in Rosslyn with gourmet chocolate and baked goods
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Now openJun 25, 2026 |
| The Roasted Vine | Arlington | New cafe and wine bar plans to open in Shirlington later this year
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Jun 24, 2026 |
| Takumi | Arlington | Takumi Japanese restaurant moves toward opening in Pentagon City
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Jun 23, 2026 |
| Rita’s Italian Ice | Arlington | New coffee shop, Rita’s Italian Ice plan to open in Cherrydale
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Jun 16, 2026 |
| Cielo | Arlington | ‘Cielo’ nightlife spot opening soon in Clarendon with afterlife-inspired aesthetic
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Now openJun 4, 2026 |
| Stillwater & Stone | Arlington | Westin hotel in Crystal City celebrates completed renovations and new restaurant
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May 29, 2026 |
| Constellation | Arlington | Constellation cafe opens in Crystal City with ‘slow bar’ and grab-and-go items
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Now openMay 20, 2026 |
| Top Pot | Arlington | Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more
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Jan 7, 2026 |
| Caffe Nero - Compass Coffee4710 Langston Blvd. Arlington | Arlington | fast food
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11/05/2026 |
| Paradise Juice4219 N Fairfax Dr Arlington | Arlington | carry out
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09/11/2026 |
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