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One Block West


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#2 of 44 restaurants in Winchester
  • Cuisines: Eclectic
  • Average price*: € 25 ($ 38)
  • Address: 25 S. Indian Alley, Winchester, VA 22601-4711
  • Phone:  540-662-1455

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4 of 5 stars
AMSRichmond_VA   12 contributions
Richmond, VA
Nov 24, 2009 New

It's been several years since we've been to Winchester and revisited this restaurnat. Since it's been a while since going here, I checked local reviews and it seems that this is still the place to go for fine dining. First off all, I must give credit to the fantastic Virginia wine offerings. We tried 5 different wines, from VA, by... more

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4 of 5 stars
FlyRight   33 contributions
Richmond
Nov 8, 2009

We hear this is the best restaurant in town, but others told us they are snotty and had unpleasant experiences there. We followed advice of this site and had lunch there. The service did seem off. The waitress did not seem to be interested. She was fairly attentive but was not too friendly. The atmosphere for lunch was low key.... more

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5 of 5 stars
freshLouisville   16 contributions
Louisville, KY
May 29, 2009

We enjoyed a fantastic meal at One Block West. They know their ingredients, how to cook, and--if you're interested--they like to talk about food and wine. This is a place not to be missed. more

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5 of 5 stars
CarolinaBlonde   7 contributions
Alexandria VA
May 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

What a find! I had read about OBW in some wine and food magazines and was reminded of it in a Hampton Inn restaurant listing during a recent visit to Winchester. We did not know where Indian Alley was and found it by mistake when we parked in the alley to visit old town Winchester. We were there on a... more

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5 of 5 stars
loveethnicfood   3 contributions
winchester
Mar 28, 2009

This chef is an awesome cook. His meals are creative, tasty and always satisfying. Location is a wonderful hide-away. Makes you feel like you've discovered a secret place. Overall ambience is very good - more

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5 of 5 stars
TheJazzAge   7 contributions
Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Feb 6, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Mr. Matthews was most accommodating to our niece, a vegan from Alaska. While we struggled to serve meals for her that were acceptable, Ed pleased her immensely with a meal that met her every requirement. She was greatly pleased and so were her uncle and aunt (Winchester residents/non-vegans who eat at One Block West frequently).). more

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5 of 5 stars
AndiamoSouth   1 contribution
Washington, DC
Jan 5, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

Based on a single memorable lunch at One Block West, for a significant anniversary we drove out from DC and put ourselves in Chef Ed Matthews hands to create a Tasting Menu for us. He produced an exquisite meal of seven small courses starting with a winter salad of squash, Asian pear, and spiced pecans with a apple cider reduction... more

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4 of 5 stars
NYLady38   1 contribution
Shenandoah Valley
Oct 10, 2008

Hi, We've been customers of One Block West for many years and have never been disappointed. The fish entrees are always extremely fresh and well prepared and the owner, Ed, uses local produce and organically grown meats whenever possible. The cheeses are also from Virginia farms and quite extraordinary. His wine menu is diverse and interesting and many excellent wines... more

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5 of 5 stars
battlewagon   1 contribution
Haymarket
Sep 25, 2008

This place is a little hard to find, but if you're looking for a great experience in a small town, One Block West fits the bill. We went there on a very quiet Tuesday night and were blown away by both the service and more importantly - the food. It was extraordinary in my opinion and I will definitely be... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 19, 2008

This restaurant's award winning chef, Ed Matthews, specializes in foods made from fresh local produce. more

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One Block West Address

25 S. Indian Alley, Winchester, VA 22601-4711
Tel: 540-662-1455
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.