The restaurant scene in Virginia is one to reckon with. And when it comes to the artistry of dessert, the state’s expert chefs are masterful. Whether you’re craving homemade baklava or the perfect chocolate truffles, you’ll find it at the best places for dessert in Virginia.
Baladi Mediterranean Café, Virginia Beach, VA
Baladi Mediterranean Café is known for their authentic Mediterranean entrees, but our favorite part of the meal has to be the homemade baklava. Choose pistachio, cinnamon-walnut, or almond; you can’t go wrong.
Eerkin’s Uyghur Cuisine, Fairfax, VA
The Uyghur’s are a much-maligned population on the China/Afghanistan border that most American’s haven’t heard of, but they should if for no other reason than their delicious cuisine. For dessert, try the chocolate honey cake, homemade in the Uyghur style with organic honey and layered chocolate.
The Black Hen Restaurant, Blacksburg, VA
The Black Hen Restaurant in Blacksburg offers seasonally-inspired menus for lunch and dinner. No matter what time of year you come, you can expect tasty desserts. We recommend the Brown Butter Almond Cake.
The Shack, Staunton, VA
The Shack is one of Staunton's best restaurants, hands down. They are a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic and have been featured on many top restaurant lists. All of that aside, their Chocolate Cremeux and Miso Banana Bread Pudding are, in a word, perfect.
The Hound’s Tale, Williamsburg, VA
The Hound’s Tale in Williamsburg describes themselves as a “casual, cozy bistro-type restaurant.” Their dessert menu changes daily, but usually include s’mores, tiramisu, sundaes, tortes, pies, and cheesecakes.
Mango Mangeaux, Hampton, VA
Mango Mangeaux offers Creole-inspired dishes in a sophisticated environment. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of their dishes feature mango, including their desserts. The “Mango Mango” cheesecake, for example, is delicious.
{RA} Bistro, Lynchburg, VA
{RA} Bistro describes their food as “seasonally inspired American cuisine.” You’ll find many well-known favorites on their dessert menu, including carrot cake and New York cheesecake, in addition to more unique options, like their coconut beach blondie.
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