A La Lucia

4.8

1995 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

28 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Good for business meals

Summer Vacation Dates: July 1st-7th a la Lucia will be closed.
We will reopen on Friday July 1, 2022

a la Lucia is a neighborhood restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. We specialize in homemade traditional Italian Fare and Italian Wines. Owner Michael Nayeri has been in the Washington Restaurant Business for over 20 years. We offer Brick oven Pizzas, Patio Seating, and Kids Menus. Our Private Wine Room is available for all types of parties up to 40 guests. We have a Full bar, specializing in Wine, where we broadcast all major sporting and news events.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 836-5123
Website
http://www.alalucia.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Michael Nayeri
Catering
Private Dining Space available for 20-40 Guests! Please visit our website or call 703-836-5123 for more information!
Private party facilities
Our Private Wine room can accommodate parties ranging from 20 to 40 guests. Fixed Menus and Family Style Dining.
Private party contact
Rebecca Beard: (877) 578-1043

Location
315 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Area
Alexandria
Cross Street
North Royal St. (800 Block)
Parking details
Street parking is somewhat congested during Lunch Hours. Metered spaces are available behind the building if street parking cannot be found. After 5pm and on Weekends guests should expect to find parking within 1 Block of the restaurant in most instances.
Public transit
The closest MetroRail Stop is Braddock Road (Yellow and Blue Lines) Distance 12 Blocks, however walking is not recommended. Alexandria Dash Bus #AT2 and/or #AT5 Bus will stop accross the street from the restaurant.
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Spaghetti with Meat SauceUS$10.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, Peppers and Tomato SauceUS$10.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Manicotti with Spinach and Ricotta in Tomato and Mozzarella SauceUS$10.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Linguini with Clams in a Spicy White SauceUS$13.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Linguini Calamari, and Mussels, in Spicy White SauceUS$20.00
Veal Ravioli with Butter and Sage SauceUS$12.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Home Made Ravioli SpecialUS$12.00
Half Order/ Full Order Please call for details
Homemade FettucciniUS$12.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Black Linguini with Crab Meat and Spicy Tomato SauceUS$25.00

Main course

Grilled Salmon*US$22.00
served with Fresh Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, and Basil
MusselsUS$18.00
Eggplant ParmesanUS$17.00
Veal Scaloppini with Parmesan and Sage Wine SauceUS$23.00
Chicken Parmesan with Tomato SauceUS$18.00
Chicken with Mushrooms Marsala SauceUS$18.00
Steak of the DayUS$25.00
Please specify Temperature

Vegetable and Side Orders

Choice of: Spinach, Green Beans , Mushrooms and a la lucia Mashed PotatoesUS$5.00
Please specify selection
Pasta with Tomato SauceUS$7.00
Penne, Spaghetti, Linguini, Rigatoni Half Order/ Full Order

Pizza

Pizza Margarita Mozzarella And Tomato With BasilUS$13.00
White Pizza With Fontina CheeseUS$14.00
Pepperoni,Spicy Italian Sausage,Mushrooms,Red Peppers,Onions,Anchovies OlivesUS$1.75
Pizza Gorgonzola With Prosciutto And ArugolaUS$17.00
Pizza Con Salami (with Fontina Cheese, and Italian salami) and ArugulaUS$19.00

What 1,995 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Neighbourhood gem
Washington, D.C. Area
Italian
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Value
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

A La Lucia is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "reliably delicious Italian food" with friendly service. Known for its warm ambiance, it's a favorite spot for locals who enjoy its "wonderful" dishes like veal ravioli and rockfish. "Always fabulous," it's celebrated for its welcoming vibe and "great wine list." Visit soon before it closes due to redevelopment.

1,995 Reviews

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NizS
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Will definitely be coming back.
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Dibby
Washington DC
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite neighborhood eatery for many years. Excellent food and service. So very sorry that it will close at the end of the year!
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Gerda
Washington DC
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
My first time back in 5 years - booked a reservation for a special day. Food was Ok - expected more based on history. Service was almost as bad as it gets. I am more than willingly to give private feedback if desired. Needless to say- I won’t be back.
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Cynthia
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A La Lucia is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. You know when you eat here the food is good and the wait staff is attentive but not hovering. Bonus the price is right. I highly recommend a la Lucia before the close.
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Don
Atlanta Metro
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant! Great vibes and food! Wendy did a great job taking care of us.
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Jodi
Austin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The linguine pasta seafood dish was delicious and very light as was the Wedge Salad with lots of blue cheese. Chicken Parm good too. Don't miss the Tiramisu for dessert. Server was extremely sweet and efficient.
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Dennis
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. Food is awesome, people are warm and welcoming. Alas it will be closing by the end of the year they say, so you better get there ASAP to enjoy the food and ambiance before they close. The building is being torn down for redevelopment. We will be back before the end of Dec.
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lawrence
Washington DC
150 reviews
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shared dinner with our daughter. Had drinks, bottle of wine and dinner. Everything was great.
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michael
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great staff. We are grateful for an accommodating kitchen to prepare meal for a vegan patron.
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Chris
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food here is always good, and A LA Lucia always has a robust local clientele - people who come all the time. They have daily specials, wonderful bread with olive oil, and servers who also have been there awhile and who know the offerings by heart, and can describe them. Go when you can because the building there will eventually be torn down, and we will lose another great little pearl of a restaurant in North Old Town. We've already lost Thanida Thai and Perks from this location. A LA Lucia keeps on truckin' despite the ambiguity of when the building will eventually go. Try it, you will like it - authentic Italian.
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A La Lucia does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. A La Lucia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 836-5123.

A La Lucia is rated 4.8 stars by 1995 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

28 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

315 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross Street
North Royal St. (800 Block)
Area
Alexandria
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is somewhat congested during Lunch Hours. Metered spaces are available behind the building if street parking cannot be found. After 5pm and on Weekends guests should expect to find parking within 1 Block of the restaurant in most instances.
Public transit
The closest MetroRail Stop is Braddock Road (Yellow and Blue Lines) Distance 12 Blocks, however walking is not recommended. Alexandria Dash Bus #AT2 and/or #AT5 Bus will stop accross the street from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Michael Nayeri
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.alalucia.com/
Phone number
(703) 836-5123
Catering
Private Dining Space available for 20-40 Guests! Please visit our website or call 703-836-5123 for more information!
Private party facilities
Our Private Wine room can accommodate parties ranging from 20 to 40 guests. Fixed Menus and Family Style Dining.
Private party contact
Rebecca Beard: (877) 578-1043

A La Lucia

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Eggplant Parmesan

Agnolotti

Linguini

Snacks

Fried ZucchiniUS$7.00

AranciniUS$5.00

Soup and Salad

Italian White Bean SoupUS$10.00

Caesar Salad with Parmigiano*US$10.00

Arugola with ParmigianoUS$10.00

Ribollita Tuscan Vegetable SoupUS$10.00

Antipasto

Fresh Mozzerella With Sliced Tomatos And BasilUS$11.00

Meatballs And PolentaUS$12.00

Hand Made Burrata With TomatoUS$14.00

Antipasto Misto With Roasted Peppers,Zucchini and beetsUS$12.00

Fried CalamariUS$14.00

Pasta

Spaghetti with Meat SauceUS$10.00

Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, Peppers and Tomato SauceUS$10.00

Manicotti with Spinach and Ricotta in Tomato and Mozzarella SauceUS$10.00

Linguini with Clams in a Spicy White SauceUS$13.00

Linguini Calamari, and Mussels, in Spicy White SauceUS$20.00

Veal Ravioli with Butter and Sage SauceUS$12.00

Home Made Ravioli SpecialUS$12.00

Homemade FettucciniUS$12.00

Black Linguini with Crab Meat and Spicy Tomato SauceUS$25.00

Main course

Grilled Salmon*US$22.00

MusselsUS$18.00

Eggplant ParmesanUS$17.00

Veal Scaloppini with Parmesan and Sage Wine SauceUS$23.00

Chicken Parmesan with Tomato SauceUS$18.00

Chicken with Mushrooms Marsala SauceUS$18.00

Steak of the DayUS$25.00

Vegetable and Side Orders

Choice of: Spinach, Green Beans , Mushrooms and a la lucia Mashed PotatoesUS$5.00

Pasta with Tomato SauceUS$7.00

Pizza

Pizza Margarita Mozzarella And Tomato With BasilUS$13.00

White Pizza With Fontina CheeseUS$14.00

Pepperoni,Spicy Italian Sausage,Mushrooms,Red Peppers,Onions,Anchovies OlivesUS$1.75

Pizza Gorgonzola With Prosciutto And ArugolaUS$17.00

Pizza Con Salami (with Fontina Cheese, and Italian salami) and ArugulaUS$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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