From the wood-fired pizza oven to the outdoor winter lounge, there are plenty of things that set Trattoria Villagio apart from other restaurants. Nestled between Centreville, Fairfax Station, and Manassas, downtown Clifton is tiny. Blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of small. There are just a few eateries in town, and they are ALWAYS packed. We headed to Trattoria Villagio to show you why.

“We like to focus on local and seasonal ingredients,” Chef Justin Gudiel explained. “We put an Italian twist on everything and try to create a unique experience.” When asked what he would recommend to first-time visitors, his answers were surprising.