Chef Rupa Vira at Celebration by Rupa Vira - Modern Indian Cuisine

A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Message from Chef Rupa and Our Team

As we gather to express our gratitude during this season of thanks, we find ourselves reflecting on the many reasons we have to be thankful. Foremost among these blessings is the privilege of serving extraordinary guests like you. Your unwavering support throughout the past year has been instrumental in propelling Celebration by Rupa Vira and
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Celebration by Rupa Vira: Continuously Celebrating Success in Northern Virginia’s Top 50 Restaurants

We are thrilled to announce that Celebration by Rupa Vira has once again secured its place in the prestigious Top 50 Restaurants in Northern Virginia for the fourth consecutive year. This incredible recognition comes as a testament to the unwavering commitment of Celebration by Rupa Vira to deliver an exceptional culinary experience that tantalizes the
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Experience the Exquisite Flavors of Celebration by Rupa Vira, Named Best Indian Restaurant in Northern Virginia Magazine’s June 2023 Issue

We are delighted to share the exciting news that Celebration by Rupa Vira has been crowned the Best Indian Restaurant in Northern Virginia Magazine’s June 2023 issue. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year that we have received this esteemed title. We are humbled by this honor and grateful for the continued support of
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Taste of NOVA: Ultimate food and drink event of the year!

Join Celebration by Rupa Vira at Taste of NOVA – The ultimate food & drink event of the year! Taste of NoVA™ is a celebration of culinary excellence in Northern Virginia. This is your chance to try samples from more than 30 restaurants — including many from Northern Virginia Magazine’s “Best Restaurants” list — and more delicious
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Best Restaurants in Loudoun County

Celebration by Rupa Vira was featured in Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the Best Restaurants in Loudoun County. It’s an unfortunate fact that in the West, Indian food has taken on a casual air. Yes, its distinctive flavors often lend themselves to traveling home in takeout containers. But at chef Rupa Vira’s modern restaurant,
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DC Cocktail Week 2022: Cocktails and food for one set price… does life get any ‘feta’ than this?

Celebration by Rupa Vira was featured in WUSA9 for DC Cocktail Week 2022. ‘Are you kiwi-ing me?’ | I’m not, DC Cocktail Week is back at over 50 locations You have heard of restaurant week, but have you heard of cocktail week? The annual event is taking over the DMV with a pairing of good eats and
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50 Best Restaurants 2022: Northern Virginia

Celebration by Rupa Vira for the third year in a row has been featured under the Top 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia by Northern Virginia Magazine.  “It’s an unfortunate fact that in the West, Indian food has taken on a casual air. Yes, its distinctive flavors often lend themselves to traveling home in takeout
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Washington Post – Best Restaurants DC – February 2022

Celebration by Rupa Vira was listed as the Top 7 favorite places to eat in the DC Metropolitan Area by Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema. “An Indian retreat in Northern Virginia where the design rivals the cooking.” “Vira uses color like a painter. Tender morsels of chicken in a velvety green drape of pureed cilantro
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Chef Rupa Vira in her restaurant in Ashburn, Va. (Scott Suchman/for The Washington Post)

“At Celebration by Rupa Vira, the food is worth reveling in” – Tom Sietsma, WaPo

We are honored to have been reviewed by Tom Sietsema, an award-winning Washington Post food critic. “At Celebration by Rupa Vira, the food is worth reveling in”- Tom Sietsema The chef whose name graces Celebration by Rupa Vira in Ashburn, Va., has no formal culinary training. She learned her craft at home, back in Mumbai,
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Forbes: Treat Yourself To The Best Restaurants In Washington, DC And Alexandria

Featured on Forbes.com While many local residents use the hot and humid weather as an excuse to leave the DMV area this time of year, August is arguably one of the most delicious times to be here. Whether you’re in the mood for a fancy night out, an elevated lunchtime experience, or an epic brunch.
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