The Inn at Little Washington

Patrick O’Connell’s romantic country inn in Virginia

A legendary destination for over four decades, The Inn at Little Washington is Chef Patrick O’Connell’s ode to refined American cuisine. The dining room evokes another era with opulent fabrics and floral arrangements, while the menu celebrates local produce with dishes like ratatouille with roasted garlic custard, tomato‑cured hamachi in watermelon gazpacho, and lobster mousse wrapped in Savoy cabbage with caviar beurre blanc. Roaming bread and cheese carts add to the luxurious atmosphere. O’Connell emphasises using indigenous products and employs farmers and beekeepers to supply honey for the inn. This three‑Michelin‑starred restaurant is a culinary pilgrimage set amid the rolling hills of Virginia wine country.