Assaggi

4.2

1415 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Located in the heart of McLean Square, Assaggi is a Fine Dining destination with Modern Italian Cousin, with respect for tradition but implementing modern culinary techniques.
Adjacent to the Restaurant, Assaggi Pizzeria offers Neapolitan pizzas and small plates in a casual, modern setting. Both concepts offer a full bar with an extensive selection of imported Italian and International wines, as well as beer and craft cocktails.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 918-0080
Website
http://www.assaggiosteria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Francesco Pescatore
Catering
Customized. Send us your Request at https://www.assaggiosteria.com/catering/

Location
6641 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101
Area
McLean
Cross Street
Holmes Place
Parking details
Parking is located to the side and to the rear of the building where we are located.
Public transit
Bus line 23A or C (direction Langley) from Ballston Metro on the Orange line.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Polpo, Camomilla, Pera e CarciofiUS$18.00
Octopus, Chamomile, Pears and Artichoke
Cappesante Scottate, Vellutata di Piselli, Lime e Tartufo NeroUS$19.00
Roasted Scallop, Peas Veloute, Lime and Black Truffle
Tartare di Tonno Pinna Gialla, Limone non Trattato, Avocado e SesamoUS$20.00
Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare, Meyer's Lemon, Avocado and Sesame
Carpaccio di Manzo, Rucola Selvatica, Parmigiano, Nocciole e Tartufo NeroUS$23.00
Beef Carpaccio, Wild Rocket, Parmesan, Hazelnut and Black Truffle
Burrata, Pomodori Variegati, Mango, Melograno e MentaUS$17.00
Burrata, Heirloom Tomato, Mango, Pomegranate and Mint
Prosciutto San Daniele 18 Mesi, Fichi Caramellati e Pannacotta al ParmigianoUS$16.00
San Daniele Ham 18 Months, Caramelized Figs and Parmesan Pannacotta
Insalata di Verdurine e Lattughino, Lampone Essicato, Pistacchio e MentaUS$14.00
Garden Salad, Dried Raspberry, Pistachio and Mint

Pasta

Gnocchi di Patate, Costine di Manzo, Funghi Selvatici, Riduzione di ChiantiUS$26.00
Potato Gnocchi, Braised Short Ribs, Wild Mushrooms Ragout, Chianti Wine Reduction
Mezze Maniche alla "Bolognese"US$24.00
Mezze Maniche with Traditional Veal and Beef Ragout
Linguine all'Astice, Pomodorini, Gin, Limone non Trattato e PeperoncinoUS$37.00
Linguine with Lobster, Cherry Tomato, Gin, Meyer's Lemon and Red Chili
Tortelli di Ricotta di Bufala e Spianaci, Burro, Pepe Rosa, Vaniglia e Tartufo NeroUS$25.00
Tortelli with Buffalo Ricotta and Spinach, Butter, Pink Pepper, Vanilla and Black Truffle
Spaghetti Freschi al Granchio Reale, Asparagi, Pomodorini e MaggioranaUS$40.00
Home-Made Spaghetti with Alaskan King Crab, Asparagus, Cherry Tomato and Marjoram
Ravioli di Melanzane, Origano, Pomodoro e BurrataUS$22.00
Ravioli with Eggplant, Oregano, Tomato Coulis and Burrata
Risotto al Caffe, Mandorle Tostate e LimeUS$25.00
Risotto with Coffee, Toasted Almonds and Lime

Secondi

Merluzzo Carbonaro, Pomodorini, Arancia Abbrustolita, Basilico e PiselliUS$37.00
Black Cod, Cherry Tomato, Burnt Orange, Basil and Peas
Spigola di Roccia, Broccolo Romano, Finocchi, Carciofi e MentaUS$39.00
Rockfish, Romanesco, Fennel, Cherry Tomato, Artichoke and Mint
Filetto di Manzo, Grue di Cacao, Scalogno Arrostita, Patate allo Zafferano e Tartufo NeroUS$42.00
Beef Tenderloin, Cocoa Nibs, Charred Shallot, Saffron Potato and Black Truffle
Petto d'Anatra, Sedano Rapa, Carotine, Rapa Rossa e Semi di GirasoleUS$38.00
Duck Breast, Celeriac, Heirloom Carrot, Beetroot and Sunflower Seeds
Branzino in Crosta di Sale with "Puttanesca" SauceUS$45.00
Salt Crust Seabass con Salsa "Puttanesca"

Contorni

Carotine Variegate al MieleUS$8.00
Heirloom Baby Carrot with Honey
Asparagi GrigliatiUS$8.00
Grilled Asparagus
Spinacini Saltali al LimoneUS$8.00
Sautéed Spinach with Butter and Lemon
Broccolini all'Aglio e PeperoncinoUS$8.00
Baby Broccoli with Garlic and Red Chili

What 1,415 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
1.3Value

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1,415 Reviews

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Jerry
VIP
Baltimore
75 reviews
3.0
75 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I glanced at reviews before we went which said the restaurant was very good, the food was delicious, but the service could be brusque. They compared it to a typical Roman restaurant in Italy. This is all absolutely true. The food was very good, though quite expensive. However, I don’t believe the server smiled more than once even though we tried many times to get him to be pleasant. He was brusque, short with us, and certainly not Italian! If he was just a bit pleasant the evening would’ve been much more enjoyable. I would not return.
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suzyhomemaker
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic! Only negative I can think of was only one salad choice, but it was a really good salad.
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AKR5360
VIP
Washington DC
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to place for great Italian food. Pastas are amazing. Service from Aleks is always very professional and courteous. Plus she knows her wine and makes very practical suggestions.
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CarolR
Washington DC
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
With the exception of a very bland risotto preparation the food quality was excellent. However, the portion sizes relative to the price of the dishes was very disappointing.
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DCTraveler
Washington DC
98 reviews
4.0
98 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Pasta dishes are amazing. A bit over priced, esp. the wines by glass.
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Deborah
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an excellent meal and service outstanding. Prices have risen for sure.
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BonGourmand
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Assaggi is sooo authentically (and quirkily) Italian, particularly with chef Francesco Pescatore at the helm. Authenticity in the creative, yet simple cuisine like its paper thin carpaccio, slices of proscuitto with roasted figs and parmigiano cheese panna cotta, and it signature veal chop. Add to that its menus governed by the seasons -- we had shaved white truffles that perfumed a perfectly "al dente" risotto. It's quirks? In Italy, its not uncommon for a single kitchen to serve both a formal restaurant and a more casual trattoria -- here its a restaurant and a pizzeria (which makes one of the finest pizzas in the mid-Atlantic with crust that crispy and dark on the outside and chewy on the inside). And one recent review mentioned another quirk -- Italians are seldom in a hurry to bring you a check allowing you amply time to sip your espresso or limoncello.
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Suzette
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner but the music was a little loud
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely fine dining experience. It is difficult to find a restaurant these days with ambiance, excellent service and fabulous food and wine. Assaggi is our go to when we want to have a “special” dinner!
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MandyL
VIP
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food in McLean!!!
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Assaggi is rated 4.2 stars by 1415 OpenTable diners.

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6641 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101

Additional information

Cross Street
Holmes Place
Area
McLean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is located to the side and to the rear of the building where we are located.
Public transit
Bus line 23A or C (direction Langley) from Ballston Metro on the Orange line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Francesco Pescatore
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.assaggiosteria.com/
Phone number
(703) 918-0080
Catering
Customized. Send us your Request at https://www.assaggiosteria.com/catering/

Assaggi

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Antipasti

Polpo, Camomilla, Pera e CarciofiUS$18.00

Cappesante Scottate, Vellutata di Piselli, Lime e Tartufo NeroUS$19.00

Tartare di Tonno Pinna Gialla, Limone non Trattato, Avocado e SesamoUS$20.00

Carpaccio di Manzo, Rucola Selvatica, Parmigiano, Nocciole e Tartufo NeroUS$23.00

Burrata, Pomodori Variegati, Mango, Melograno e MentaUS$17.00

Prosciutto San Daniele 18 Mesi, Fichi Caramellati e Pannacotta al ParmigianoUS$16.00

Insalata di Verdurine e Lattughino, Lampone Essicato, Pistacchio e MentaUS$14.00

Pasta

Gnocchi di Patate, Costine di Manzo, Funghi Selvatici, Riduzione di ChiantiUS$26.00

Mezze Maniche alla "Bolognese"US$24.00

Linguine all'Astice, Pomodorini, Gin, Limone non Trattato e PeperoncinoUS$37.00

Tortelli di Ricotta di Bufala e Spianaci, Burro, Pepe Rosa, Vaniglia e Tartufo NeroUS$25.00

Spaghetti Freschi al Granchio Reale, Asparagi, Pomodorini e MaggioranaUS$40.00

Ravioli di Melanzane, Origano, Pomodoro e BurrataUS$22.00

Risotto al Caffe, Mandorle Tostate e LimeUS$25.00

Secondi

Merluzzo Carbonaro, Pomodorini, Arancia Abbrustolita, Basilico e PiselliUS$37.00

Spigola di Roccia, Broccolo Romano, Finocchi, Carciofi e MentaUS$39.00

Filetto di Manzo, Grue di Cacao, Scalogno Arrostita, Patate allo Zafferano e Tartufo NeroUS$42.00

Petto d'Anatra, Sedano Rapa, Carotine, Rapa Rossa e Semi di GirasoleUS$38.00

Branzino in Crosta di Sale with "Puttanesca" SauceUS$45.00

Contorni

Carotine Variegate al MieleUS$8.00

Asparagi GrigliatiUS$8.00

Spinacini Saltali al LimoneUS$8.00

Broccolini all'Aglio e PeperoncinoUS$8.00

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