The Conche

We absolutely loved our experience at this restaurant! It's a go-to choice for special occasions like dates, birthdays, and anniversaries. The ambiance is delightful, creating a cozy atmosphere. The cuisine is not only delicious but ensures you leave satisfied. Don't miss their exquisite desserts – a must-try before you depart! While it leans towards the pricier side, the splurge is entirely justified for the exceptional value. The service was impeccable, with a team that was incredibly kind and friendly!

We recently visited The Conche to celebrate our anniversary and had a pleasant experience. When we arrived, our table was ready. Our server was very attentive, and the manager who took our reservation was great as well. I had dined here before a couple of years back and was very impressed by the quality and execution of the dishes and delicious handcrafted cocktails. This time, while the food was good, we weren't "wowed" by any of the dishes. The braised short ribs were tender "fall-of-the-bone" usual, but were lacking some flavor, and a little more sauce would've gone a long way. My butternut squash creamy soup was delicious! Some appetizers were better than others. The desserts were excellent. They definitely know how to make chocolate. Drinks were good. They have a great happy hour, including some apps. I guess for the price point of the dinner plates, we expected a little more. Nonetheless, we'd come back again as the quality, service, and atmosphere are excellent.

YUM!! I’ve been hearing about this restaurant for years and finally went last night to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. It delivered! Everything was DELICIOUS! We had amazing chocolate infused cocktails, Caesar salad with cacao nibs, steamed pork buns and avocado and street corn flat bread for appetizers, and the burger, the ribeye, short ribs, scallops and the pork chop for entrees. We shared one dessert but you could go crazy with the dessert menu! Everyone enjoyed their meal immensely. A great celebration place!

We went back today for my birthday dinner. The food is incredible. The staff made sure everything was perfect. I got the cocktail flight and it was expertly made. I can not critique anything I had tonight. Check this place out!! We will be back.

The food was great. Best things we had were asparagus with butter caper sauce, calamari, burrata, hangar steak and the dessert. Did not love the passion fruit caramel sauce on the dessert but otherwise was amazing. The staff was very attentive as well.

Came here for brunch and it was really good! Service was fantastic and the restaurant is very nice inside. We came here for my wife’s birthday and I would say everything was a hit! Avacado flatbread was great! The French toast was pretty good, but the peaches and toppings on it were fantastic. I would recommend it for sure.

We were a party of 6 celebrating a birthday. Included in our group were some very hard to please self proclaimed food critics. Each of us, unplanned, ordered different meals. Each of us cleaned our plates!! Everyone was very pleased with their choice. Although the restaurant was very loud, we enjoyed our time together, but had difficulty hearing our server who had great info to share about the restaurant. It was everyone’s first time there, and if we lived in the area we would go back!!

Unique food that was delicious. our server Salvador was very friendly and attentive. The poor chocolate creator was solo that day and they were very honest about our dessert being a bit of a wait. We were fine to wait and it was WORTH it. Restaurant was a bit cramped in terms of seating and table size.

I’ve always wanted to try the Conche because it seems very unique. We decided to go during their Happy Hour. We initially planned to just get some drinks and appetizers from the Happy Hour menu.

Once we say that they had 3, 5, and 7 course meal options we changed our minds. So we decided to get the 7 course dinner.

Our server Danielle and the managers were great in dealing with my food allergy. They were very accommodating with making adjustments to ensure I had a great experience.

For drinks - we got the Bubble & Chocolate - which was a flight of Prosecco, Brut, and Brichetto paired with white, milk, and dark chocolate. This was great.

We also got the Soot & Rye which was one of the best whiskey drinks I’ve ever had. It also had a great presentation. Which makes it even more worth it.

Each of the items that came with the 7 course dinner were amazing. We enjoyed everything. The calamari was really good and just different then what I’ve had before. I have no complaints about any of the items the 7 course came with. We were happy we tried that. I would highly recommend it because the Conche Entremet dessert is unique and amazing.

The timing of each of the courses were perfect. We didn’t feel rushed nor did we feel like we were being neglected. Everything this during that meal was perfect. I can’t wait to go back.

I’m giving it 5 stars because I have 0 complaints about the food or service. And with how they handled my food allergy, showed me they truly care about their guests and want them to enjoy their meals.

This is an experience in dining. Almost every dish incorporates chocolate, as this is an artisan chocolatier. The cocktails and desserts were particularly spectacular. The entrées were delicious, as were the appetizers. We had braised short ribs, shrimp and grits, and the duck as entrées, and for appetizers, the bacon Mac and cheese croquettes, and steamed pork buns. For dessert, the conche entremet was worth the money and we also had the black forest (not overly sweet, which was a very nice balance). We also had the garlic parmesan. Of these, the shrimp and grits was our least favorite, but still very good (excellent chorizo). Cocktail flights are a fun touch (and a unique experience) and the staff is attentive and service was excellent.

That was the best meal I've eaten in the Loudoun area in many years. Each dish was so carefully planned. The presentation was signature. Our server was very enthusiastic and made a special occasion memorable. Not every dish has chocolate notes but many do. My pasta with short ribs and cream was wonderful!! Each couple got the prix fixe for one partner which included an appetizer or salad, main course and dessert. The other partner got an entree only. That worked well. Also Costco has $50 coupons that only cost $40. Outstanding!

Everything was perfect! Went for family dinner and to celebrate anniversary! The service was impeccable. The food was top notch. And the ambiance and atmosphere was very beautiful and wonderful. Worth every bit of it. If I could rate it more than 5 stars I would. Definitely a spot you would want to check out for sure!! Also shout out to our server Santiago he was amazing and very kind and attentive! Amazing experience.

I loved this restaurant. The dishes were unique and they incorporated chocolate into many of the dishes. I had the Scallops which had cocoa on them which sounds like it might be gross but it was actually delicious! The service was outstanding and our server made sure we were well taken care of . This is definitely a unique place to eat and a must-try if you are a chocolate lover. It is on the pricey side-- Google has it listed as $$ but it's actually $$$. But I think it was worth it for the experience.

This was our first time here and let’s just say, it won’t be our last. Every dish was superb. My wife and I literally closed our eye savoring each one. Portions are just right; though pricey, you won’t regret spending your hard earned money here. Highly recommend the lamb cigars as an appetizer, the ribeye, sriracha fries, and the spaghetti and sweetballs. I have my eyes on that rack of lamb for next time!! Conche, you have a new fan!!!

The Conche is an absolutely grade-A experience I'd recommend for a fine dining experience. I worked with the team there for a special occasion, and they were phenomenal.

The food is delicious, the drinks are excellent (the wine chocolate pairings are a must for special occasions), and the staff are incredible. Big shout out to Jasmine, Isabel, and Woody for the fantastic work!

As a bonus, you can see the chocolate being made here, and - naturally - walk out with some of your own. A second bonus? You can get away from the city and easily park for free here!

Superb! Simply superb!!

We had dinner at The Conche and from beginning to end we had a wonderful experience. The restaurant features a solid and somewhat eclectic menu where just about every dish - appetizer, entree or dessert - has some element of chocolate, mostly in subtle ways (not surprising as a "conche" is the name of an old style chocolate-making machine).

There is a small bar. They offer a number of interesting cocktails and have a good if not extensive wine selection.

We had 3 courses and every dish was beautifully plated, absolutely delicious with a variety of textures and of just the right quantity. Even the black coffee at the end tasted special. Many of the dishes could grace the cover of a food magazine.

Seating was ample; we had a reservation for a Friday night but there were tables available, both inside and outside. Decor was minimal but had a modern feel.

Service was good, servers were very pleasant and responsive. It also has a chocolate counter for the sweet tooth.

It is a bit pricey, but this restaurant is sooo good we can't wait to return!

Absolutely amazing experience here for our anniversary dinner! Our friendly, informative and patient waitress was always attentive and never rushed us. The food was beyond all expectations - we got the burrata appetizer, the pork buns appetizer, the scallops entree, the duck entree, and the manjari dessert, all phenomenal. Plus great cocktails - dirty martini, sazerac, fetish and the best old fashioned ever. Highly recommend this place, and highly recommend reservations!

What a cool concept, incorporating chocolate into each dish. Great service at the bar and at our table. We had the Rack of lamb and the Scallops entrées. Both delicious and beautifully presented (see pics). Nice wine options. Don't pass up dessert. Highly recommend.

We enjoyed the brunch special. Chicken biscuits were phenomenal. Service was friendly and attentive. Looking forward to coming back for the regular menu.

We were here for a family gathering and enjoyed our meal immensely. I went with the potato gnocchi and the lamb cigars. I had my heart set on the rack of lamb but it was nowhere to be found on the menu. which were both very good. The monkey bread Sunday was great. We were a group of 10, so it was a little awkward on when dishes came out. For example we had two birthdays at the table and they generously did the birthday dessert with the candle but both of those came out quite a few minutes after all of the other desserts had arrived so it left the people whose birthday it was thinking their dessert had been forgotten. It by no means ruined our meal, I just think our server was a little in the weeds between us and her other tables.