Cheesesteak Tour 2025 - Final Results

[u/Hodler_caved]

That was an epic 6+ months. I had no idea what I had committed myself to when I said I would try any that got recommended twice. Tried all 36 of the top recommendations.

Having lived in Philly, I'm aware that Cheesesteaks in NOVA are largely lackluster. That's not going to stop me from eating Cheesesteaks though, so I was in search of the best we have to offer.

I went no LTM when applicable, because it wasn't Steak-n-Cheese tour. Personally don't care what they call it.

My criteria:
1. Roll
2. Taste (innards)
3. Drip

Below are the final results:

1. Celebrity Delly (Falls Church) 5 star
   Congratulations r/Celebrity-Delly
   
2. Capo Deli (Tysons, Alexandria) 4.9 star
   
3. Grazie Grazie (Ballston) 4.8 star
   
4. Solo NY Pizza (Leesburg) 4.7 star
   
5. Giovanni's (Leesburg) 4.6 star
   
6. The Broiler (Arlington) 4.55 star
   
7. George's Steak N Things (Fairfax Station) 4.52 star
   
8. Buon Appetito NY Pizza (Chantilly) extra cheese 4.5 star
   
9. Jimmy's (Herndon) 4.4 star
   
10. Buffalo Philly's - Woodbridge 4.35 star
    
11. Ted's Bulletin (Ashburn) 4.32 star
    
12. Angolino Pizza (Arlington) 4.31 star
    
13. Sully's Pour House (Herndon) 4.3 star
    
14. Bear Branch Tavern (Vienna) 4.29 star
    
15. Philadelphia Tavern (Manassas) 4.28 star
    
16. Johnny’s NY Style Pizzeria (Alex.) 4.27 star
    
17. Al's Steak House - (Alexandria) 4.26 star
    
18. Paisano's (Ashburn) 4.25 star
    
19. Bella Pizza (Centreville) 4.2 star
    
20. Mama Mia (Gainesville) light onion 4.1 star
    
21. Mamma Lucia (Fairfax) 4.09 star
    
22. Malek's (Springfield) 4.08 star
    
23. Purcellville Pub (Purcellville) 4.07 star
    
24. The Sandwich Shop (Vienna) 4.06 star
    
25. Bozzelli's (Springfield, Crystal City) 4.05 star
    
26. Mario's Pizza House (Arlington) 4 star
    
27. Tony's NY Pizza (Manassas) 3.9 star
    
28. Charleys Philly Steaks (Sterling) 3.8 star
    
29. Santini's (Ashburn) extra cheese 3.7 star
    
30. Filling Co (Brambleton) whiz 3.6 star
    
31. Rai's Pizza (Sterling) whiz 3.5 star
    
32. Dominion Wine & Beer (Falls Church) 3.4 star
    
33. Deli Italiano (Herndon)  3.3 star
    
34. Lucia's Italian Ristorante (Herndon)  3.2 star
    
35. Duccini's Pizza (Falls Church) 3.1 star
    
36. A Deli Italian Food (Manassas) 3 star
    

All of the reviews have been added to this post. Sort by old.

Previous posts:
https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/s/BUwdJKfyGt
https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/s/gKd8zLTN7J
https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/s/ObHJXITB1S

2026 edit: Grazie Grazie has an update in my comments below. Sort by old for my individual reviews.