Bellissimo Restaurant

4.5

1580 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 7 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

A small, cozy neighborhood restaurant that serves Northern Italian food in a welcoming ambiance. We are chef-owned (chef Omar Lavayen) and operated & pride ourselves on using locally-sourced produce. Bellissimo offers a diverse menu featuring seafood, homemade pastas, veal, filet mignon & and homemade desserts, to name a few. Think about homemade lobster ravioli in a champagne cream sauce melting in your mouth with a delicious glass of wine! Have a sweet tooth- end the meal with homemade tiramisu or dark chocolate mousse w/ a touch of frangelico. We offer a full bar and extensive wine list. *Bellissimo also serves gluten -free and vegetarian options and are open to dietary restrictions.
Come try our two- course $25 lunch special that changes everyday. Enjoy the beauty of historic Old Town Fairfax right across the street from the Old Town Hall. We cannot wait to make your day special!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 293-2367
Website
http://www.bellissimorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Omar Lavayen, Chef/Owner
Catering
Bellissimo Restaurant offers catering for both small and large parties. In addition, we can offer carry-out for those lunches or evenings when you would prefer to eat at home or in the office. Please call Mary for more details at 202 262-3726.
Private party facilities
Bellissimo seats up to 65 people for lunch/ dinner. We personalize your event to match your needs. Experience in a wide range of events, incl. anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, graduations, office parties, business meetings & holiday events! Vegan, gluten-free & vegetarian options. Full-bar, wine.
Private party contact
Mary Killay Lavayen (owner): (202) 262-3726

Location
10403 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030-3302
Area
Fairfax
Cross Street
Main Street and University Drive
Parking details
There are many PUBLIC PARKING lots available to Bellissimo diners that are steps from the front door. Public parking lots include: one block behind Bellissimo (south) on University Drive; one block north on University Drive next door to the Town Hall; one block East on Main Street( Route 236). www.bellissimorestaurant for maps
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Carpaccio di Carne*US$13.00
thinly sliced beef w/ parmesan, arugula & olive oil
Toretti di MozzarellaUS$11.00
Tower of fresh mozzarella, basil & tomatoes in a light balsamic vinaigrette
Calamari FrittiUS$13.00
Fried Calamari served w/ a light marinara & fresh lemons
Cozze MarinaraUS$12.00
New Zealand mussels sauteed in olive oil, garlic & spinach w/ an herb white wine marinara
Cozze BiancoUS$12.00
New Zealand mussels sauteed in olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil & spinach in a white wine lemon sauce

Salads

Nsalata BellissimoUS$10.00
Diced Iceburg, cucumbers, tomato in a red wine vinaigrette topped w/ Goat Cheese
Insalata Espinaci y FennelUS$10.00
Baby Spinach & fresh Fennel w/ walnuts, lemon vinaigrette & shaved parmesan
Classic Caesar's SaladUS$10.00
Chopped romaine lettuce tossed in our delicious caesar's Dressing with croutons shaved parmesan cheese
Insalata di RucolaUS$10.00
Arugula tossed in alight balsamic vinaigrette topped w/ thinly shaved parmesan
Insalata MistaUS$10.00
Mixed organic greens tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata PolloUS$16.00
mixed organic greens tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette w/ sauteed chicken (entrée portion)
Insalata GamberiUS$18.00
Organic greens tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette w/ sauteed Shrimp (entrée portion)

Soup of the Day

Soup of the Day

Pasta

Agnollotti AmoreUS$16.00
homemade egg pasta stuffed w/ goat cheese & spinach in a light cream goat cheese sauce
Fettucine al Veal RaguUS$15.00
ragu of Veal & goat cheese
Linguini VegetarianUS$15.00
zucchini, onions, portabello mushrooms, spinach & cherry tomatoes sauteed in garlic, fresh basil & olive oil w/ linguine
Gnocci TomatoUS$15.00
Potato dumplings served in a light herb marinara
Penne PuttanescaUS$14.00
Penne tossed in a light fresh herb marinara with black oliVes, Capers & anchovies
Fettucine al PestoUS$16.00
Fettucine tossed in our special homemade pesto sauce topped w/ fresh mozzarella
Linguine w/ Cozze marinaraUS$17.00
Linguine w/ New Zealand mussels Sauteed in olive oil, garlic & spinach w/ an herb white wine marinara
Linguine w/ Cozze BiancoUS$17.00
linguine w/ new Zealand mussels sauteed in olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil & spinach in a white wine lemon sauce

Fish

Fish of the DayUS$18.00
Fresh Fish (Changes Daily)

Chicken

Pollo al Marsala PortabelloUS$16.00
Breast of chicken sauteed in marsala wine w/ fresh portabello mushrooms
Pollo con SalsicciaUS$16.00
Breast of Chicken sauteed with sausage, onions, fresh mushrooms in a light herb marinara

Meat

Vitello al PorciniUS$18.00
Veal sauteed with porcini mushrooms, shallots, brandy and a touch of cream
Vitello al RosemarinoUS$18.00
veal sauteed w/ fresh rosemary in a lemon, butter, white wine sauce
Involtini di VitelloUS$18.00
veal stuffed with prosciutto, fontina & fresh asparagus in a white wine, shallot, marinara sauce

Menu Gastronomic

Chef's Choice 3-Course MenuUS$25.00
changes daily

Side Options

Side of Fresh VegetablesUS$7.00
Side of PastaUS$7.00

What 1,580 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Bellissimo Restaurant offers an intimate Italian dining experience with "outstanding" food and "superb" service. Guests rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, including standout dishes like veal tenderloin and shrimp specials. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for celebrations, from anniversaries to birthdays. Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

1,580 Reviews

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Niko
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time we are at this restaurant and had a wonderful meal, and everyone who waited on us were very courteous and timely.
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Aileen
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was amazing! We were not rushed as you are at some restaurants and the overall ambiance is lovely.
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Charles
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was at first impressed with the beautiful setting inside the restaurant. Every table was set with a white tablecloth and looked elegant. It was a quiet setting with Italian paintings on the walls. The menu included various salads and main dishes, including some seafood. Even though I had enjoyed some of the items on the menu at other restaurants, I was pleased with the preparation at Bellissimo. I also thought the prices were reasonable for our lunch. The food was presented in a very special way, which was a nice touch. Potatoes with my meal, for instance, were curled artistically. Our service was second to none. Our server was patient and polite, and allowed us to enjoy our meal. I think Bellissimo is an excellent restaurant, and I would like to try it for dinner when lights are low. It is definitely a fine place for a date or small group.
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Melinda
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific food. A chef who understands subtle flavors. Could eat there every night.
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Ken
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good and service was attentive and excellent. Decent wine, too. We were disappointed to learn that the pasta is not homemade and only a couple of the desserts are made inhouse. All four of us enjoyed our meals. My only issue with the excellent "linguini frutti mare" was that the scallops were a bit undercooked. Overall, a very good meal and a very lovely small restaurant.
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Alan
Washington DC
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quaint, attentive,and good food! The only issue was parking. Plan ahead!
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Richard
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. Elbe's Service was fine. We were there on a Friday night in a crowd, so it took quite a while for the entrees to be served. The seats became uncomfortable after 2 1/2 hours.
Bellissimo RestaurantResponded on 19 October 2024
Thank you for your kind words- we are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to see you in the future!
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Patrick
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Right off of main street, still very cozy and intimate on the inside. Food was delicious and really reminded me of homemade Italian cooking from my own family.
Bellissimo RestaurantResponded on 19 October 2024
Aw, Patrick- thanks for the five stars and the wonderful comment! We hope to see you soon!
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Diane
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The price for the food and experience for my birthday and anniversary was above average. They had extended the restaurant week menu so I wasn’t able to try the regular menu. This was my first visit. I would try again but it’s not my favorite Italian restaurant. The bread was great as was the cannoli. The appetizers were good but the main menu was average.
Bellissimo RestaurantResponded on 19 October 2024
Thank you for the feedback- we appreciate your taking the time to let us know about your experience. We hope to see you again!
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Valerie
VIP
Washington DC
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a very nice waiter who was Italian. The restaurant week food was delicious. A lovely evening
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Bellissimo Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bellissimo Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 293-2367.

Bellissimo Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1580 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

22 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

10403 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030-3302

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street and University Drive
Area
Fairfax
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are many PUBLIC PARKING lots available to Bellissimo diners that are steps from the front door. Public parking lots include: one block behind Bellissimo (south) on University Drive; one block north on University Drive next door to the Town Hall; one block East on Main Street( Route 236). www.bellissimorestaurant for maps
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Omar Lavayen, Chef/Owner
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.bellissimorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 293-2367
Catering
Bellissimo Restaurant offers catering for both small and large parties. In addition, we can offer carry-out for those lunches or evenings when you would prefer to eat at home or in the office. Please call Mary for more details at 202 262-3726.
Private party facilities
Bellissimo seats up to 65 people for lunch/ dinner. We personalize your event to match your needs. Experience in a wide range of events, incl. anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, graduations, office parties, business meetings & holiday events! Vegan, gluten-free & vegetarian options. Full-bar, wine.
Private party contact
Mary Killay Lavayen (owner): (202) 262-3726

Bellissimo Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Tiramisu

Cheesecake

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Appetizers

Carpaccio di Carne*US$13.00

Toretti di MozzarellaUS$11.00

Calamari FrittiUS$13.00

Cozze MarinaraUS$12.00

Cozze BiancoUS$12.00

Salads

Nsalata BellissimoUS$10.00

Insalata Espinaci y FennelUS$10.00

Classic Caesar's SaladUS$10.00

Insalata di RucolaUS$10.00

Insalata MistaUS$10.00

Insalata PolloUS$16.00

Insalata GamberiUS$18.00

Soup of the Day

Soup of the Day

Pasta

Agnollotti AmoreUS$16.00

Fettucine al Veal RaguUS$15.00

Linguini VegetarianUS$15.00

Gnocci TomatoUS$15.00

Penne PuttanescaUS$14.00

Fettucine al PestoUS$16.00

Linguine w/ Cozze marinaraUS$17.00

Linguine w/ Cozze BiancoUS$17.00

Fish

Fish of the DayUS$18.00

Chicken

Pollo al Marsala PortabelloUS$16.00

Pollo con SalsicciaUS$16.00

Meat

Vitello al PorciniUS$18.00

Vitello al RosemarinoUS$18.00

Involtini di VitelloUS$18.00

Menu Gastronomic

Chef's Choice 3-Course MenuUS$25.00

Side Options

Side of Fresh VegetablesUS$7.00

Side of PastaUS$7.00

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