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matchbox McLean, McKenney, VA

matchbox McLean

4.5
4.5
100 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria
A photo of matchbox McLean restaurant

matchbox McLean

4.5
$30 and under
Pizzeria
McLean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for happy hour
Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers topped with crispy onion straws, brick oven pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes. Quench your thirst with a cocktail or cold beer. We have something for everyone!

We’re McLean’s neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, plus local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (571) 456-1630
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matchbox McLean is a local favorite with "big portions and great service." The restaurant shines with "excellent wait staff" and a "nice atmosphere." Diners enjoy diverse menu choices, including standout brunch options like table-sized cinnamon rolls. While some experiences vary, many appreciate the "outstanding" summer menu and "amazing" chili.

100 Reviews
  1. Deirdre

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I had an enjoyable time together over brunch at Matchbox in McLean. The service was attentive, the food was plentiful and delicious, and we were encouraged to enjoy a leisurely meal. The noise level was such that we had to strain to hear each other for a time, but it settled down as the peak brunch time passed. I have had only good experiences at Matchbox and I recommend it unreservedly.

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  2. Bill

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The pizza was very good. Everything else was just average. The ice cream tasted like it was twice frozen. The seafood pasta tasted a bit fishy. The server was very friendly and professional.

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  3. Rob

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to have this place in McLean! The chili was amazing. We would dine here much more often if open later on Friday and Saturday. We often drive to Tyson’s after events since this location closes early.
    matchbox McLeanResponded on December 5, 2024
    We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our chili and appreciate your support! Your feedback regarding our hours of operation on weekends is noted. We're always looking for ways to better serve our customers. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again soon! THANK YOU

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  4. Joanne

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time at the McLean Match Box, but a fan of the Mosaic and downtown DC locations for several years. My sister and I were greeted by a very friendly receptionist and seated in a booth as requested on my Open Table reservation. Our waiter was also very friendly and attentive without interrupting our conversation. We shared a simple salad, which was divided in the kitchen as requested. The pizza order of half one kind and half a different one came out at a good time and was delicious! We'll be back because we enjoy Match Box, we weren't rushed and it is great to have another Match Box closer to where I live.

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  5. Ryan

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It was incredibly noisy during our visit. Pizzas were undercooked, cheese did not caramelize properly.

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  6. Conman20

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was mediocre at best and the service was slow despite the restaurant being fairly empty. I’ve done at this and other Matchbox locations, and the Mclean location is not the greatest. It’s not worth my money.

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  7. Christine

    Indiana

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are visiting from out of town and family gave us the place to try. We ended up with the Summer Restaurant menu and it was outstanding! We might just come back this week!!!

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  8. Zachary

    Cyprus

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I decided to grab a quick bite with my girlfriend and thought, why not go to Matchbox? I’ve always enjoyed their One Loudoun location, so I figured the McLean spot would be just as good. Unfortunately, I was wrong. First, I ordered a drink that was supposed to be made with Tito’s, but the server was about to use a different vodka instead. Then, to make matters worse, our pizza had a hair in it. Yes a hair, a topping that was not on the menu Overall, I was very disappointed and will stick to visiting the One Loudoun location from now on.

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  9. Laura

    Washington DC

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were outstanding. It was a tad loud due to some very energetic children at a close by table. Oh well, we’ve all been there.

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  10. ThaoB

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this neighborhood McLean restaurant! Lots of choices of salad & staple food! Nice atmosphere! Good food!

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FAQs

matchbox McLean does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

matchbox McLean is rated 4.5 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of matchbox McLean restaurant

matchbox McLean

4.5
$30 and under
Pizzeria
McLean

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for matchbox McLean

1340 Chain Bridge Rd, McKenney, VA 22101

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    McLean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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