Normally, I wait until later in the week to write a review, but I just had to rave about the chicken parm! The chicken was perfectly seasoned and incredibly juicy. Kudos to the chef! When I order Riesling, I usually prefer it just lightly sweet and aromatic on the tongue. This one was spot on, and I'm so happy with my choice. The dolma (stuffed grape leaves) were refreshing--I happily finished the whole plate. All in all, I'm here for open mic night on a Monday, and the vibes are great. Between the music, the food, and the drinks, it's a wonderful way to spend a breezy Monday evening. read more

Epicure On King - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Wow - so many amazing things to say about this authentic Italian restaurant. We originally came to Old Town to go to another restaurant but it was so busy & they were playing such loud music we decided to find another place. We happened upon Epicure here on Google & were intrigued by the photos. Upon walking in it was a calm, cozy & welcoming environment. Our server Feliciano was very attentive and friendly. We started with Arancini and opted for Pasta Carbonara and Shrimp Penne Vodka for our entrees. We asked our waiter to bring us his recommendation of wine pairing for each entree and it was amazing choices. We ended our dinner with their Tiramisu which was just as delicious as everything else. We cannot wait to return & highly recommend! Next on my list is their Ravioli! read more

Unassuming Italian restaurant in Old Town with great food at a very affordable price I came here for dinner with my fiancé on a Friday night. Although the space is pretty small there were tons of tables available, as there were only 2 other parties in the place. Both the food and drink menus are large, and they are also surprisingly eclectic as well. Our server was very friendly Tasty complimentary bread & spicy olive oil Portions are large, and food was great. Apparently they have live music frequently in the upstairs portion of the restaurant read more

Epicure On King - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My husband and I went to Epicure on King just before Christmas and were seriously impressed. From the moment we sat down, our waiter Feliciano was top-tier attentive, warm, and made the entire experience feel special. We started with the arancini. It was good and enjoyable, Now the mains? SO good. The lasagna was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. But the real star for me was the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken--hands down one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Creamy, perfectly balanced, and incredibly satisfying. This is the kind of place you want to put people onto before everyone else finds it. We'll absolutely be back with friends and family. read more

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Did not realize this was the former Michaels! Tiny inside but cozy and very quiet on a Saturday night. Therefore service was super fast. I did not see any live jazz performance but that's ok! Food was good, very solid but not amazing. The dolma appetizer was fresh and tasty. I tried the penne vodka and it was good and not a huge serving size. I only had a bit leftover. The chicken was cooked well and the sauce wasn't too spicy. Cozy little place and good food overall! read more

I went here for restaurant week with my friend and it did not disappoint. We came in early on a Saturday evening and there was nobody in the restaurant. Even so the waiter treated us so kindly and let us sample wines before ordering a glass. There was a live performer playing the piano which was nice and added to the ambiance. The food was delicious! We decided not to do the restaurant week deal and just ordered from the regular menu which worked out better for us. The food was very tasty and delicious. This was a cute neighborhood spot and I would most definitely return and recommend read more

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Really nice experience. Great service from Feliciano (5*) despite also taking care of a large group of 10 near us. Cute decor that retains some of the "home" dining feel. Multi-floor options with a small martini bar on the 2nd and potential live music on the 1st. I enjoyed the Greek Salad. Fresh ingredients and good flavor. I really enjoyed the Lasagna. It was a large portion and great flavors. I tasted the Shrimp Penne Vodka. It had meatballs added. The meatballs were really good. With some room for dessert, I had the Lemoncello Cake. Very good, not too tart. Loved this meal. Lots of other great options on the menu that i really want to try. Feliciano was so nice. Definitely give them a try and let me know what you think! read more

Epicure On King - Ground floor dining area - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I went to epicure on a whim and it was a delightful choice! The bread was sooo soft and yummy. I got the chicken alfredo with extra sauce and it honestly stole the show!! The atmosphere was calm and quiet and the waiter was extremely pleasant. While it was a bit pricey, I would certainly go again! read more

Tonight was our first time in the restaurant. Great service. The Chicken Parmesan and Shrimp Scampi were favorites. We will definitely be back! read more

I forgot the pictures- food and upstairs space with musicians! Stand sit listen eat - whatever you choose. read more

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I was craving Italian. I saw a pic of the lasagna that looked so mouth watering that it compelled me to drive 30 minutes here. unfortunately, The serving I received was but a third the size of the pic I saw. When I asked about the comparison to the pic on Yelp that led me here the server acted like it wasn't even their dish (though the background in the pic is clearly Epicure) The server was unapologetic but since I was starving and drove so far I just accepted it. I asked are they cutting costs or something as to the reason why the dish was markedly reduced in portion and he said yes. I was taken aback by the cavalier response. On top of that, the menu prices and selections are the same. The fact that the sample portion was actually pretty tasty made this even more disappointing .. I had high hopes for this place. The perfect Pornstar martini was the only thing that saved them. read more

Epicure On King - Small plate size Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Amazing experience! Our waiter was so welcoming, and the food was excellent from start to finish. Everything felt authentic and well done. Definitely a spot to visit! read more

Incredible! Must try! Buffalo cauliflower was incredible and mozzarella sticks! Feliciano was awesome!

Nice place on King Street in Old Town Alexandria. My wife and I decided to try it after seeing the excellent experiences other reviewers had. Decor was interesting, space was intimate, and food was overall very good. However, the service here was one of the worst experiences I'd ever had. The menu had clear misspellings that are currently still printed on their website as of 2/14/2026. After making an order based on the menu, we were told, "We can't serve it to you that way" -- though the menu indicated otherwise. That's OK, I'll get over it, but the experience only got worse from there: --Called beforehand to ask about gluten-free dishes, and I recall them saying they could accommodate, but then waitress said they could not accommodate many dishes. --Waitress confirmed our order 3x, but ... --We were later given another tables' dishes, though we noted our food sensitivities. --We were also given the wrong bill initially. --It took about 10-15 minutes to get a to-go box and pay our bill. This level of screw up was hard to comprehend, as there were only 1 or 2 other tables served at the same time. I could not figure out why it took so much time to iron out problems with the orders. My impression is that owners did not train properly the waitress, so I don't blame her entirely. Many restaurants will seek to compensate their patrons if they were meaningfully inconvenienced. There was no recognition of the many errors they made. Given our experience, I wouldn't return anyway even if our meal was free. I hope they get the service issues ironed out and get better, but I can't recommend this place -- especially given the food allergy accommodation problems. Given the other reviews for this place, experience may depend on your server, so attend at your own risk. read more

Epicure is now offering BRUNCH starting at 11am. Our 2 dishes- Eggs Benedict and Sausage/egg skillet dish were delicious. Loved the quiet atmosphere and great service. read more

Epicure On King - Epicure's Brunch menu- Eggs Benedict and Sausage/egg skillet - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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The food is fantastic and the vibes are great. It was very empty when a friend and I went last night but once word gets out, I can see it becoming a fantastic meeting spot for dates, hangouts, or families. I was lucky enough to get a tour of the top two floors which weren't open yet but the second floor bar/music and the top floor cigar lounge have me very excited. The warm bread served with olive oil and zatar was a nice touch and paired very nicely with the Iranian pilsner before my meal of the eggplant lasagna which was absolutely incredible. I will be back with friends to try more from the menu and to check out the live music! read more

Epicure On King - Eggplant lasagna - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Three for lunch this day, our server Feliciano was very friendly and attentive and went above and beyond with his service. We ordered 2 croque monsieur sandwiches with fries and a chicken parm sub with fries, while the croque monsieur's got raves the chicken parm was merely ok, the fries were plentiful, tasty and crispy. While waiting for our sandwiches we tried the in house baked bread that was good, the dipping oil was ok but a little over seasoned for my taste, overall a good experience and will go back again to try the dinner menu. read more

11:30 a.m. and we wandered by and stopped to look at the menu. Next thing you know we were inside ordering chicken parm and carbonara. Neither of which is on the brunch menu. No problem they said. We want you to be happy they said. And we were. Great service. Fresh complimentary bread. The chicken parm was huge and yummy. The carbonara was great. The limoncello cake - a must. My boyfriend asked if could hug the waiter. (Also posted this review on Google) read more

Epicure On King - Limoncello cake - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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If you are looking for a low key bite to eat, this place can fill that void. The food matches the atmosphere, and the service is top notch. Prices were good, music wasn't too loud, and food was prompt. read more

Fantastic food and warm atmosphere. Great location. Will return often. My new favorite place in Old Town

Absolutely delicious!!!! It is definitely a hidden gem on King Street. It may be unassuming on the inside, but trust me the food is so good. We got the arancini, filet mignon, and chicken penne vodka. Everything was 10/10. Our server, Feliciano, was so kind and lovely. We will be back! read more

This place is an underrated gem in Old Town. My boyfriend, our friend, and myself went on a Friday night and had the best service we've had in such a long time - shoutout, Feliciano! We got a bottle of the Sauv B, two entrees (seafood lasanga and filet mignon), and a dessert (the limoncello cake) all for $100 TOTAL because they were running a special that night. Everything was yummy. The server let us know of their upstairs bar which has live music multiple times a week and their multiple happy hours during the week as well. Their website doesn't link to a usable reservations page or advertise their happy hours, though. This place opened up about 7 months ago, so think if they added more information to their website and maybe created an instagram, they'd attract a lot more new, loyal customers. read more

Went for the first time tonight. I will be back. I know what good pasta is and this was it. Very nice experience. Feliciano added to the evening with his helpful and pleasant service. It was very nice weather so we grabbed one of the outdoor tables. read more

Very lovely environment for drinks and appetizers/dessert. We went to 2nd floor bar on a lovely Saturday afternoon. Love the atmosphere and our server was fantastic and accommodating. We are locals and will definitely come back as one of our "go to" spots. read more

Average. Fixed price Valentine's meal was a decent value, but the food was drab. Nothing special. Stuff you could get anywhere. Service was attentive, though. With the high commercial rents in the area and the fact the restaurant doesn't stand out, diners will take their business elsewhere and this location will be shuttered in 18 months. Sorry. read more