The Study at Morrison House

CIA graduate and sous chef MADELINE GUZMAN is simply amazing, her quite and unassuming demeanor stands in stark contrast to her bold and bespoke dinning menu. Bartender EMMANUEL PRESSLEY is a creative genius behind the bar and clearly takes pride in his carefully curated cocktail selections. Treat yourself to a wonderfully elegant pedagogical experience at "The Study", and BOOK immediately.

We went for restaurant week and it was totally worth it! Everything we had was so good. The drinks were also amazing.

Definitely recommend the bread and butter app and the short rib lettuce wrap.

The steak entree and the catch of the day were so good. Some of the best steak I've had in old town!

Will definitely go back at some point.

An elegant hotel bar and restaurant with classy ambience and incredible food and drinks! The food menu was somewhat limited at the bar, but good vegetarian options and the couple of appetizers we tried were excellent. String and aesthetically pleasing drinks, too. The service was a bit slow on a busy Friday night, but the bartender was superbly professional. Can’t wait to go back!

Located inside the Marriott Hotel in Alexandria, The Study is truly a hidden gem Although the restaurant as listed as being American cuisine, in my opinion it boasts more Latin fusion! For example Turnip Ceviche, Scallops Tiradito, Korobuta Pork Belly and that's just a few highlights from the menu.

Executive Chef Thomas Chavarria has done an AMAZING job with the menu!!

Decorated to perfectly fit its name - The Study is a great spot for cocktails, as well as a great meal. The food was all packed with amazing fresh flavours, as were the drinks!! This is a definite must-visit... Perfect for date nights, a special occasion, a business meeting or causal dining.

Wonderful little restaurant! Service was very friendly. Menu was creative and everything came out delicious. Also great hand crafted cocktails. We enjoyed the pickle trio, sour dough bread, short rib lettuce raps, and roasted chicken. There’s something for everyone here. Loved it!

Absolutelt an unforgettable experience… and they have live piano on Fridays and Saturdays?!?! Rodney was an exemplary server in very way, and Manny the bartender was as good as they come. It’s unbelievable that this sleepy alley of Alexandria’s Old Town can hold such a unique gem. Truly a timeless environment and one I look forward to frequenting again and again!

Words cannot express our utter delight dining at The Study. In an area filled with various eateries this incredible gastro experience is tucked away-off the beaten path in the Morrison House-A Marriott signature hotel. Now, don't ever let a restaurant attached to a hotel give pause. This was amazing. It's elegant, sublime, approachable, and memorable.

The menu consists of uniquely paired seafood, beef, vegetable dishes masterfully and creatively prepared. That's what was exciting. Real creativity! The bar, rightfully so, gets a lot of attention but the food, oh, the food! I do have to give a shout out to the perfect martinis, one gin, one vodka, both perfect

We started with the "snack "of house made pickles. Fresh summer squashes and cucumbers adorned with flower petals and three flavored "sauces" were quite a surprise. Refreshing, a little spicy, and memorable- it was perfect for a warm spring evening and the martinis.. The crudo tostada trio was beyond our expectations, and we almost ordered more. The three worked so well together- yet each was a standout.

Of course we had to try the croquettes and were not disappointed. That sauce is worth writing about. When you get a serving with three, and you battle each other for the third, that's a statement. Delicious.

As for mains-I had the steak and onions, he had the bass. Silence fell upon the table, and bites were exchanged. Both were so different and yet very exciting.

We were stuffed, but decided to go full throttle intro dessert. We talked briefly to the chef who had just made fresh corn cakes, which we had with a boozy tequila cream sauce. It may sound odd, but it was magic. We also shared an order of the tree leches cake. Both desserts were well portioned at the end of an amazing meal.

If I had but one suggestion it would be to have spoons set with the flatware service. We scraped all of the sauces with our knives and forks, and yes, when no one was looking, and index finger.

Please look at this menu and see if it is of interest to you as a diner. True gastronome's will love the experience. In a town full of amazing food choices I encourage you all to peruse The Study. Better yet, go!

What a hidden gem. Some of the best food in Old Town. Places like this should have the chef's name listed on the entrance. Wow.

Went during Restaurant week. Heading back next week.

Bar and small dining area. Piano Bar.

This place is such a hidden gem!! Michelin quality food, and the dining room is absolutely stunning. One of the best spots in Old Town. The service by Rodney was amazing, and the chef (Maddie) even came by our table to make sure our experience was awesome!

What a gem! Emmanuel Pressley's cocktail menu is one of the best I've ever ordered from and he's a delight behind the bar! The Study is comfortable and stylish and even had a live pianist playing and singing while we enjoyed delicious drinks. We'll be back!

An upscale and intimate space, with delicious and delightful to the senses food and drink! This restaurant is tucked away inside an Autograph Hotel. We will be back!

This place is a secret wonder of Old Town. Everything has a literary theme, and the drinks are the absolute best in the city. Manny curated and designed this menu perfectly. And Chef Victor is tending to a mouth watering selection to match. Highly recommend!

Had a LOVELY meal at The Study on Saturday evening. Our group of 4 shared 5 of the starters (4 we ordered and one that was accidentally gifted to us) plus the bread with 3 different butters! We sampled the scallops, the ceviche, the short rib lettuce wraps, the smoked hamachi and the beef tartare. Everything was beautifully prepared and delivered with excellent service. It was a small space, so felt very intimate. Perfect spot for a date night! There was live music in the adjacent bar room, which provided the perfect backdrop for a fun evening with friends!

food, drinks, and service were amazing. Rodney is one of the best servers I've ever encountered. Good vegetarian options too.

I enjoyed the haute cuisine versions of Costa Rican classics. We also enjoyed a chat with the chef on our visit.

A hidden gem! Absolutely delicious food; some of the best I’ve had in the NoVA region. Great portion size. Great service.

The food is surprisingly not that expensive, taking into consideration the high-quality, upscale food you get as well as the portion size. Definitely worth every penny!

Highly recommend for date nights and anniversary celebrations.

May be our new favorite food in Alexandria! Really sophisticated flavors, beautiful presentation, and creative combinations. And the cocktails were also incredible! Not your average hotel restaurant.

Enjoyed a very nice meal here a few weeks back while staying at the Morrison House. I can't say enough things about Earl, our server, who was absolutely brilliant- pleasant, professional, helpful, and patient with all our questions about the menu! We had several visits from the manager Leo, who was helping the servers as the night went on and tables got full. So service was top-notch. We started with the Heritage Croquettes, which were very interesting because of the perfectly fried outside, with an inside that was light and creamy. The red onion pickle and trout roe caviar was a nice touch of saltiness! For mains my wife had the Run Down Stew, their very tasty version of a bouillabaisse! It included an excellently grilled octopus tentacle, very large shrimp, several good sized and perfectly seared scallops (with which they happily replaced the clams my wife doesn't enjoy), a nice piece of cod, which coincidentally was my main meal as the fresh catch. The cod was meaty and thick, but prepared expertly as my fork easily separated layers for my enjoyment! Her broth was a tasty scotch bonnet stock, which wasn't too spicy and added another layer of flavor to the other marvelous ingredients! There was also a few purple sweet potatoes, which gave some starch to a very protein-intense meal. They were soft and filling! My cod was on a bed of very tasty bok choy, which is often-times over-cooked, and had soaked up a bit of the dark tomato broth beneath. We decided to splurge on the Churros In A Row- again, expertly fried with no evidence of excess oil, and a generous amount of both cinnamon sugar and spicy chocolate sauce! We explored the wine menu, which had some nice selections. Often we simply try glasses to enjoy better pairings with our individual dishes. Although small, the wine list was more than adequate, as was their offering of beer and cocktails! Ambience was warm and cozy, with plenty of space between tables and booths, something many restaurants seem to forget by cramming a few more 2-tops in normal aisle or walking space. My only regret was that we couldn't eat there again during our weekend, as they aren't open every night. For Alexandria with its plethora of restaurants, The Study is near the very top. Clearly the management has provided an experience that requires an excellent and well-trained team, which is something they should certainly be proud of, never mind they're a "Hotel Restaurant". Probably the best dining experience we've had since visiting Alexandria over the last decade!

We hosted our engagement dinner here and everything was perfect! The staff created a created atmosphere, signature cocktails, and personalized printed menu for our guests to take home. The food was fantastic. The chef came out to greet us. Can’t recommend them highly enough!

My favorite spot for a quiet drink in Alexandria. The specialty cocktails are custom creations of their excellent bartender. They are creative, and made with a level of craft and care you rarely see. The food is also great, especially the steak tartare.