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Wednesday 4:30pm - 10pm Thursday 4:30pm - 10pm Friday 4:30pm - 10pm Saturday 4:30pm - 10pm Sunday 4:30pm - 10pm

Girasole Ristorante

Name: Girasole Ristorante
Address: 4244 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains, VA, 20198, US
Telephone: +15402535501
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

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Girasole Ristorante

Chef-owned and-operated, Chef Lou and his wife Lydia have been serving authentic Italian food in a fine dining setting in The Plains, VA for over 20 years.
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Chef-owned and operated restaurant, Girasole uses only the freshest ingredients to create authentic, regional Italian menus. In the picturesque village of The Plains, Virginia, just minutes from Middleburg, Virginia, you’ll experience exceptional service, a relaxing European atmosphere, and the highest quality food and wine. Girasole
4244 Loudoun Avenue The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-5501
www.girasoleva.com

05/29/2026

I don't know what's better, this glorious weather or Chef Lou's incredible featured specials😂 Here are our featured specials for the week. As always, please call to reserve or to place a to go order, 540-253-5501. We hope to see you!
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Featured Cocktail: When in Rome, made with Amaro Rabarbaro Zucca, Liquore Strega, fresh lemon, & bitters, over ice

Appetizers & Salads
- Burrata with roasted Spring asparagus and crispy guanciale
- Sushi grade tuna tartare tossed with citrus, mint, and extra virgin olive oil
- White asparagus with a beurre blanc and Morels
- Artichoke sformato, a cross between a flan and a soufflé, with a sheep’s milk cheese fonduta
- Local greens with house smoked duck, sun dried cherries, pecans, and a balsamic vinaigrette

House made Pastas & Entrees
- Ricotta gnocchi with Chanterelle mushrooms
- Hand rolled Garganelli served with Porcini mushrooms and Spring peas
- Flounder breaded and pan sautéed, served over a foraged mushroom soffritto
- Local veal tenderloin pan sautéed, served with Morel mushrooms and a port cream sauce

House Made Desserts
- Cherry frangipane torte, Hazelnut amaretto torte, Passion fruit brulee, Tiramisu, Almond pound cake with amarena cherries, Chocolate gianduja with wine poached pear, Flourless chocolate torte with mint stracciatella gelato, Gelato, & Sorbets

05/27/2026

The Lessini Mountains, between the provinces of Vicenza and Verona, rose from the bottom of the primordial sea as hot magma bubbled to the surface 50 million years ago, creating the ideal habitat for the Durella vine. Yet, it wasn't until the Romans arrived in this area that the native Durella grape came to be vinified. Today, Diletta Tonello of Cantina Tonello follows in the footsteps of a long family heritage of winemaking in this ancient territory, bringing the once forgotten or dismissed Durella grape to the world. Join us Friday, June 12 to discover Diletta's passion and energetic enthusiasm for the still, sparkling, and rosé variations of the native grapes of her region. The dinner will also be hosted by and feature the wines of Riccardo Baldi of La Staffa in Le Marche.

In anticipation of the dinner, you can taste Diletta's 'Marachelle' by the glass, a blend of Chardonnay and the native Durella made in the Pet-Nat style. Bright, fizzy, citrusy, and floral with notes of red apple, the Chardonnay softens and mellows while the Durella brings racy acidity and minerality.
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Friday, June 12th at 6:30pm
Veneto and Le Marche wine dinner, hosted by of Cantina Tonello, and Riccardo Baldi of . Call to reserve, 540-253-5501. Discover more under 'Events'.

05/23/2026

Zuppa Marchigiana, house made chicken broth with plenty of rosemary and wild Italian celery, Umbrian chickpeas, and misshaped hand cut pasta.

A recipe passed down from Lydia's relatives in Le Marche, recreated by Chef Lou for you, to provide some warmth and comfort this unusually cool Memorial Day weekend.

05/22/2026

It's chilly and rainy but we have a long list of delicious featured specials and we think that is something to celebrate🎉 Here are our featured specials for the week! Please call to reserve or to place a to go order, 540-253-5501. We hope to see you.
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Featured Cocktail: When in Rome, made with Amaro Rabarbaro Zucca, Liquore Strega, fresh lemon, & bitters, over ice

Appetizers & Salads
- Borage salsa verde over thinly sliced local beef tongue, microgreens
- Torta Ligure: A rustic torte typical of Liguria made with egg, artichokes, and pecorino wrapped in a pastry crust and baked
- Porcini risotto with Maine Lobster
- Ratatouille served over freshly milled heirloom polenta
- Grilled white asparagus with a citrus vinaigrette, topped with hazelnuts and thinly sliced Speck
- Marinated octopus, chickpeas, fresh parsley, lemon, and artisanal olive oil, served chilled

House made Pastas & Entrees
- Lasagne: Layers of house made spinach pasta with Spring asparagus and bechamel
- Leek ravioli with Morel mushrooms
- Soft Sell crab tempura (limited availability)
- Saku Tuna wrapped in prosciutto, pan seared and topped with olives and tomatoes tossed with a sherry vinaigrette
- Braised veal ossobuco over saffron risotto

House Made Desserts
- Rhubarb compote over vanilla gelato, Hazelnut amaretto torte, Passion fruit brulee, Tiramisu, Almond pound cake with amarena cherries, Chocolate gianduja with wine poached pear, Torta Tenerina, Gelato, & Sorbets

05/20/2026

Life's simple pleasures💫

Silky layers of house made pappardelle, served in a classic bolognese sauce, made with local beef and pork. Available always on our regular dinner menu.

05/15/2026

It's a beautiful day to dine on our patio! Here are our featured specials for the week. Don't miss this Sunday's patio wine tasting: a celebration of the judgement of Paris! Find out more under 'Events'. Please call to reserve or to place a to go order, 540-253-5501.
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Featured Cocktail: Vesper, made with London dry gin, Chopin vodka, & Cocchi Americano, served up

Appetizers & Salads
- Wagyu beef sliced thin, with black truffle and roasted hazelnuts
- Torta Ligure: A rustic torte typical of Liguria made with egg, artichokes, and pecorino wrapped in a pastry crust and baked
- Saffron risotto with Maine Lobster
- Grilled white asparagus with a citrus vinaigrette, topped with hazelnuts and thinly sliced Speck
- Belgian Endive tossed with a house vinaigrette, candied pecans, and gorgonzola
- Local greens with house smoked duck, sun dried cherries, pecans, and a balsamic vinaigrette

House made Pastas & Entrees
- Blue crab tortellini, served in a lobster butter
- Taleggio ravioli served with Morel mushrooms
- Halibut poached in duck fat, served over local Shiitake mushrooms and Spring peas
- Valdostana: Local veal breaded and pan sautéed, with prosciutto cotto and Fontina Valdostana

House Made Desserts
- Profiteroles filled with mint stracciatella gelato topped with a chocolate sauce, Rhubarb compote over vanilla gelato, Hazelnut amaretto torte, Passion fruit brulee, Tiramisu, Almond pound cake with amarena cherries, Chocolate gianduja with wine poached pear, Torta Tenerina, Gelato, & Sorbets

05/12/2026

We will be CLOSED Wednesday, May 13 to give our staff an extra day of rest after one of the busiest holidays of the year. We hope you had a beautiful Mother's Day, and if you chose to celebrate it with us, thank you. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we will see you for our regular dinner service on Thursday, May 14.

05/08/2026

Here are our featured specials for the week! Please find our Mother's Day menu and specials under 'Events'. We do still have availability for Sunday, but we are filling up quickly so do not hesitate to call to reserve, 540-253-5501. We hope to see you😁
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Featured Cocktail: Vesper, made with London dry gin, Chopin vodka, & Cocchi Americano, served up

Appetizers & Salads
- Burrata with fava beans and thinly sliced Speck
- Bruschetta: Cotechino, a pork sausage typical to Modena, with salsa verde over our house made bread, drizzled with aged balsamic from Modena
- Ravioli filled with wild Pennsylvania ramps and ricotta, with butter and shaved Tuscan pecorino
- Grilled Spring asparagus with a wild Ramp and foraged herb mayo and pecorino Fiore Sardo
- Mixed greens tossed with braised artichokes, apple, and a citrus vinaigrette, shaved pecorino Sardo
- Beets and radicchio tossed with sherry vinegar, shaved Casera cheese and crushed pistachios

House made Pastas & Entrees
- Cannelloni: Tubular pasta filled with seasoned veal
- Ravioli filled with Spring asparagus, Piedmontese ricotta, and black pepper, butter
- Soft Shell crab Tempura (limited availability)
- Halibut pan sautéed with Morel mushrooms and Spring asparagus
- Risotto with Speck and pan seared Diver Scallops
- Duck breast pan sautéed with Sicilian brandied orange

House Made Desserts
- Poached rhubarb over meringue with a vanilla crème anglaise, Hazelnut amaretto torte, Passion fruit brulee, Tiramisu, Almond pound cake with amarena cherries, Chocolate gianduja with wine poached pear, Torta Tenerina with wild fennel gelato, Gelato, & Sorbets

05/06/2026

A mouthwatering reminder to make your Mother's Day reservation with us! This Mother's Day we will be offering our regular dinner menu with featured specials created just for mom, with reservations available from 12:00 - 6:30. Find the full menu under 'Events'. And as always, please call to reserve, 540-253-5501.
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📸 Meringue with poached rhubarb and a vanilla creme anglaise

📸 Roast fennel with a 24-month aged parmesan gratinate

📸 Ricotta gnocchi with a Roman Spring ragù, braised artichokes, asparagus, peas, and fava beans with house preserved Meyer lemon

05/01/2026

Cheers to the weekend! And to Chef Lou and his crew for the wonderful, seasonally inspired featured specials! Here are our featured specials for the week. Please call to reserve or to place a to go order, 540-253-5501.
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Featured Cocktail: Bee’s Knees made with London dry gin, local honey syrup, & fresh lemon, served up

Appetizers & Salads
- Raviolo Gattafin: A fried raviolo stuffed with Spring greens, herbs, Tuscan pecorino and parmigiano Reggiano, typical to the region of Liguria
- Cannelloni: House made tubular pasta filled with seasoned veal, with Morel mushrooms
- Grilled Spring asparagus with a citrus vinaigrette, topped with hazelnuts and thinly sliced Speck
- Mixed greens tossed with braised artichokes, apple, and a citrus vinaigrette, shaved pecorino Sardo
- Radicchio Castelfranco tossed with walnuts and a citrus vinaigrette, shaved pecorino Sardo

House made Pastas & Entrees
- Lorighittas, a braided pasta traditional to Sardinia and made by hand, with octopus simmered with tomatoes and red wine, bone marrow
- Ravioli filled with wild Pennsylvania ramps and ricotta, butter and shaved pecorino Sardo
- Halibut pan sautéed with Morel mushrooms and Spring asparagus
- Duck breast pan sautéed with wild Pennsylvania ramps, Sicilian brandied orange

House Made Desserts
- Hazelnut amaretto torte, Passion fruit brulee, Tiramisu, Almond pound cake with amarena cherries, Chocolate gianduja with wine poached pear, Flourless chocolate torte with fennel gelato, Gelato, & Sorbets

Address

4244 Loudoun Avenue
The Plains, VA
20198

Opening Hours

Wednesday	4:30pm - 10pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 10pm
Friday	4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday	4:30pm - 10pm
Sunday	4:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15402535501

Website

http://www.girasoleva.com/

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