Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Virginia - DC Suburbs

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Orofino Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1737)

$30 and under

Italian

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

Danilo Orofino was born in Palermo, Sicily, where he studied the culinary arts as well as restaurant and hotel management. He opened his first restaurant/coffee bar in Sicily at the age of 18. After 4 years of hard work, he closed the place with dreams of doing even more with his life.

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Renee

Dined 3 days ago

Always a wonderful experience. It's the 'go to' restaurant for our girls night out dinner.

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4.9

4.9 (2263)

$31 to $50

Italian

Vienna

About the restaurant

A well-kept secret nestled in the heart of Vienna offering elegant dining within a warm and intimate setting. Our classic Italian cuisine has been ranked among the best in the Washington, D.C. area. Bar featuring new appetizer menu.

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Jennifer

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food and service every time I dine there. Love this restaurant

Dante Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1428)

$30 and under

Italian

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Dante Restaurant offering delicious, authentic Italian cuisine, celebrates its 31st anniversary this year. Dante Restaurant is located just minutes from Tysons Corner and Reston Town Center, in the historic Leigh House in Great Falls, VA, a beautifully renovated Victorian mansion. It provides cozy fine dining experience in its seven private dining rooms and a lounge, A full bar and a selection of fine Italian and American wines with more are on hand. On-site free parking is available.

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MelindaVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Took my elderly mother here for lunch. Requested and waited for a table with ambiance. Food was excellent and very reasonable. Fried calamari, veal marsale, ravioli with veal and a tomato cream sauce, and a special squash ravioli. All very tasty, served hot and very well priced. The dining room is lovely and sophisticated, a rarity nowadays. No one in jeans or baseball hats. Our waiter was lovely

a Modo Mio

4.7

4.7 (271)

$30 and under

Italian

Falls Church

About the restaurant

At a Modo Mio, you’ll find that our menu is made up of homemade recipes straight from our family’s recipe book back in Italy. Indulge yourself with an authentic Neapolitan Pizza or a pasta made to order, and a glass or better, a bottle of wine carefully selected to pair with your food choices. We’ve created an authentic Italian dining experience right here in Arlington – no need to travel all the way to Italy!

We have been included in the 50 Best Pizza in the US in 2023.

Join us for some freshly made Italian food, 11am – 9:30pm Sunday-Thursday
11am - 10 pm Friday and Saturday

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SusanVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great pizza. We are regulars and it never disappoints.

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Thursday All Day Happy Hour!

Osteria Marzano

4.7

4.7 (2228)

$31 to $50

Italian

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Carmine Marzano is adding a fresh twist on classic Italian dishes, and creating local and seasonal fare made with top-quality ingredients. A sophisticated venue for lunch, drinks, or dinner, our restaurant and bar serve up classic brick oven pizzas, a variety of small “Assaggini” Italian tapas-style sharing plates uniquely available at the bar, delicious handmade pastas, hearty main courses and a well-curated wine, beer and cocktail selection.

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MirandaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We went on a quieter night to the restaurant. The food was great but the service was subpar. When we walked in no one was manning the host stand, we stood there for 7 minutes as servers passed by but no one came to greet until my partner went to the bar to ask the bartender if we could receive some service. Only after the bartender went to fetch someone did a host appear from the back of the restaurant to seat us. We were seated in a section that was completely empty away from where everyone else was seated- I'm not sure if that was on purpose or not but it felt isolating when there were open tables in the other section. Our waitress also took a while to greet us at our table with water. Overall we were expecting faster service for how busy the restaurant was at the time, especially since we've been there before and received exceptional service.

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Fettuccine dell'Osteria

Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (2015)

$31 to $50

Italian

Herndon

About the restaurant

Since opening in 1991, Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano has been established as a fine tradition in historic Herndon. The 100 year old building adds character and ambiance to Zeffirelli’s dining experience. Our formal service, candlelit tables, exquisite Tuscan cuisine, and fine wines set an incomparable atmosphere for our patrons.
KNOWN FOR ITS BEST VEAL CHOP IN THE REGION

www.zeffirelliva.com

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MikeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I always take my clients here for lunches. Food is outstanding and fairly priced. Servers are all Italian which creates an authentic Italian experience. Highly recommend this place!

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Pappardelle E Ragu

Mele Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1618)

$31 to $50

Italian

Arlington

About the restaurant

"...Our Thanksgiving Day Menu( In additon to our regular menu): Traditonal Wild Black Herritage Turkey with stuffing, All-Natural Roasted Prime Rib, Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Grilled Pork Chops w/ apples Calvados, and more...

"Our menu is just a reference for you-but in reality, creativity is in our hearts, our minds, and our kitchen, let us give you a different dining experience..."

***Tables will be kept for 15 minutes after the reservation time***

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MARY LYNVIP

Dined on 2 Dec 2024

Mele rivals all top rated restaurants. Small plate of trout and asparagus featured perfectly cooked items with delicious, delicate, savory, light and creamy sauce with ginger on the side. My husband’s steak was superb and our first-time-at-Mele guests were delighted with their four cheese ravioli, with special kudos to the spinach on top. Carlos is a lovely, skilled waiter, our long time favorite. Mele wins the prize.

A La Lucia

4.7

4.7 (2000)

$30 and under

Italian

Alexandria

About the restaurant

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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DibbyVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Visit a la Lucia soon. They'll be closing at the end of the year. Wonderful food, pleasant ambiance, great service. Sad to lose them in the North Old Town neighborhood!

Osteria da Nino

4.8

4.8 (1905)

$31 to $50

Italian

Arlington

About the restaurant

We are a locally owned restaurant that believes in the power of Italian Hospitality, Wine and Cooking to express our love of Italian Traditions and Culture. We make our own fresh pastas on a daily basis, and all of our ingredients are the freshest locally sourced around. We take great pride in our hand crafted menu inspired from all regions of Italy. Come join us for a bottle of Italian wine, and the most authentic Italian cuisine in the DMV.

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PhilipVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful, cozy restaurant right by Signature Theater. The staff was incredibly attentive and the food delicious. Our server, Wendy, was lovely. The owner was circulating around noting every detail, and he came by to greet our family as well. The noise level was totally fine too, which is such a great surprise these days when so many restaurants have blaring music and concrete ceilings. I would highly recommend this place.

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Gnocchi Ciambotta

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Tagliatelle Bolognese

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Linguine alle Vongole

Mia's Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2421)

$30 and under

Italian

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Mia's Italian Kitchen, located at the riverside end of King Street in Old Town Alexandria, is rooted in family. Our menu is filled with homestyle traditional Italian recipes sourced from owner Dave Nicholas' Sicilian grandmother. An elegant wine list accompanies beer and craft cocktails on the beverage menu. Dine downstairs and watch the signature Sicilian-style rectangular pizzas cook in the 800-degree brick oven, or upstairs to view the energetic open kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner, plus bottomless weekend brunch.

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KatherineVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a phenomenal meal at Mia’s during the Christmas season. Kicked it off with the giant meatball, which my kids said was the “BEST EVER” (I’ll stop crying next year), and followed it with a great round of entrees including the branzino, chicken piccata and kids meals. Cocktails and dessert were also delicious. Staff were attentive, warm and prompt. Great spot with great decor for your night out in Old Town. Will be back!

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