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    Paisano's Pizza

    3.2 (232 reviews)
    InexpensiveItalian, Pizza, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    ORIGINAL PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
    Shayla M.

    I came into Paisano's knowing what a cheesesteak is supposed to taste like. This would not be my go to for a cheesesteak. I was greeted as soon as I canme in, which was nice. The cheesesteak just did not do it for me. The fries were crispy and hot. The store front is not huge. The sitting area could have use a little bit of cleaning. All of the chairs were out of place, the tables looked like they could have used a wipe down.

    I'm amazed by this delicious pizza. It comes with yummy crust, very cheesy, generous and fresh toppings! I've lived in the neighborhood for years and this is my first time getting Paisano's pizza. I thought it is just one of those chain pizzas stores but it is not. It's much better, like from an Italian restaurant. I appreciate their generosity to the local school as well. Great food and great business!!

    Paulie's Pizza

    Paisanos is close by and has decent pizza and desserts. Paulies Pizza is our usual pizza order from here and as you can see my husband grabbed a slice so fast I couldn't even take the picture first! My hubs loves their cannolis and I'm addicted to their tiramisu. I usually order two of each but this time just went with single serving of desserts. We ordered delivery via the Slice app but have also gotten decent delivery service ordering via Paisanos. At least this is one pizza place I can count on to consistently deliver the same pie every time! We've also ordered subs and salads from this location before and they've been pretty good. The one time I had an issue with an order the regional manager Pete contacted me to make it right so I can vouch for their customer service too.

    This is supposed to be a steak and cheese where's the cheese and it was 11.50 weak sandwich made by a weak individual

    Got a steak a cheese plane just meat and cheese look how sad this looks never again go to the broiler or Al's for that price

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    Good pizza. Much better than the name brand/heavily advertised pizza places. Service was good and ambience was good.

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    This might be the worst pizza in the area. I don't know what happened, but it's worse than ever. The service stinks too!

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    Fantastic! Food and great staff!! Our monthly guilt trip!! Do yourself a favor and order today!!

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    I love their gyros and wings but walked in and not one person breathing on my food was wearing a mask. Yeah, no thanks.

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    Daily customer of their steak subs and pizzas! I am mainly delivery, but going i. is just as good as well.

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    Thompson Italian

    Thompson Italian

    4.2
    (149 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Bottom line- expensive for small portions, but everything is delicious. We really enjoyed our meal…read more The atmosphere is cozy and small, so reservations fill up fast. Bar seating is first come, first serve. The complementary focaccia & the meatball appetizers were good, but the roasted heirloom carrots stole the show for appetizers. We got the two menu specials for dinner, and they were really good. I love homemade pasta, and you can taste that everything is made with fresh ingredients. Like I said, the portions aren't very large for the price you're paying. There are other really good Italian restaurants in the area where you can get more homemade pasta for less money, but we left satisfied. The quality of food plus the ambiance makes Thompson a great place for a date night. Overall, it was a lovely dinner, and we'll definitely be back.

    It's a cute spot in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. I came here on a Wednesday evening to celebrate…read moremy brother's birthday, and the place was definitely busy--the bar was full and most of the tables were occupied. They offer a solid menu with weekday specials and discounts, which is a plus. We started with appetizers: the Caesar salad was good, but the meatballs were a miss. They came in a white sauce instead of the traditional red, were very small, and lacked flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the rigatoni. It looked great and arrived hot, but the flavor just wasn't there. The pasta was slightly chewy and not quite al dente. I added cracked pepper and ate some, but ended up taking most of it home hoping it might improve with a little extra seasoning the next day. My brother had the chicken parmigiana, and my sister ordered the branzino--both said their meals were just okay. None of us were particularly impressed. That said, the restaurant has strong reviews, so this may have just been an off night. One last note: please turn up the lights. The dim, moody lighting might be trendy, but at 7 PM on a weekday--especially with a crowd that's largely over 40--it just felt too dark. When guests are using their phone flashlights to read the menu, it's a bit much. Overall, a decent experience, but not one that wowed us.

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    Aldo's Italian Kitchen

    Aldo's Italian Kitchen

    4.6
    (425 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Went for dinner and it filled up fast. Good selection, service was good and the food was excellent…read more I recommend the bruschetta and the gnocchi.

    I am remiss that I never created a review for Aldo's Italian Kitchen, because this is one of my…read morefavorite hidden gems in the DMV area. Locked away in a comforting space within an office building, it always feels like I stepped into a mom and pop style restaurant. The hosts, servers, chefs, and owner are just incredible- super friendly, knowledgeable, and they really treat you like family here. Now the food. The food is so delicious here. Some of my s/o and my favorite dishes are the cheese pizza (you seriously cannot beat the price), and gnocchi, which is covered in a creamy tomato sauce with chunks of onion and warm tomatoes, and the chicken pesto pasta. Honestly, I've never had a bad meal here. Everything is portioned perfectly, and I swear you never leave hungry here. They also went viral for their chicken caesar wrap too, and I can attest that it's yummy! I'd ask for extra sauce on the side if possible though, but that's because I'm a caesar lover! I'd highly recommend everyone checking out Aldo's. The owner is the sweetest, most caring man and he really is so appreciative of all the customers. If you have a craving for some italian food, go here! And also, don't leave without trying their tiramisu or walk out with their rainbow cookies!

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    IL Porto Ristorante

    IL Porto Ristorante

    3.8
    (724 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    I came here with my team and able to get a day of reservation for a large group. Once we arrive the…read moregroup size grew, and they were still very accommodating! I'd return based off that alone, but our sever also did a tremendous job and handled our large group very well! Kudos to him (I forgot his name). Now for the food and drinks. Neither disappointed and the whole group enjoyed their meal (which is hard to come by often). I had the Pasta alla Veneziana, which came with lobster, shrimp, and salmon), and it was very good! It was a tad pricy, but I'd order it again. Extra shout out for removing the tails from the shrimp (my coworker also noticed). I love a Smoked Old Fashioned, so ordered one as well, and it did not disappoint. I'll be back to drink and dine on the patio when the weather cools a bit.

    I want to begin by acknowledging that I chose to dine out on Mother's Day, fully aware that it is…read moreone of the busiest days of the year for restaurants. I expected longer wait times for seating and food, and I was prepared to be patient. However, what I did not anticipate was a complete breakdown in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Having worked in the restaurant industry, it was clear that the issues extended beyond the kitchen. A back-of-house "crash" of this magnitude is typically the result of broader operational failures, including front-of-house management. It appeared that reservations were significantly overbooked without adequate planning for the volume. On a day like Mother's Day, full capacity should be expected, and systems should be in place to manage that demand effectively. At a minimum, there should have been proactive communication with guests regarding delays, allowing them the option to adjust their plans. Additionally, basic service standards--such as keeping water glasses filled and bread baskets stocked--were not maintained. The serving staff seemed overwhelmed and unsupported, which ultimately reflects a lack of clear direction from management. During our visit, we even observed a large party leave due to the experience. I genuinely felt for our server, who appeared to be doing their best under difficult circumstances. Without directly requesting specific items and even ordering from the bar myself, the experience would have been significantly worse. Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations either. The seafood pasta, in particular, was underwhelming in both quality and presentation--featuring minimal seafood and inconsistent preparation. At the price point, I would expect a much higher standard. The chicken Parmesan felt like cardboard and was just as thin. The cod with peas tasted exactly like the frozen cod I get from Costco. Calamari never came, which we had no idea about. No option to get anything else. If the restaurant does not have the infrastructure to handle high-volume days at a consistent level of quality, it may be worth reconsidering reservation limits or adjusting service expectations accordingly. While I understand the desire to maximize business on a busy holiday, the long-term impact of disappointed guests may outweigh the short-term gains. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as no guest should have the experience we did. And no we did not accept any free dessert, which I felt was a completely tone def to the experience we had.

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    Havana 151 - The Loft at Lena's

    Havana 151 - The Loft at Lena's

    4.0
    (1.6k reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    First time here and loved it. I would have given it 5 stars except the server left us sitting too…read morelong in the beginning. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and I could not have imagined a better ambiance, felt we had left the DMV and were sitting somewhere in the Caribbean. Food quality was great. The right balance of spices and flavors. My wife is very picky when it comes to Italian food, so when she got excited about the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle, I knew I had hit a home run. My Mojo Chicken was cooked exactly right, moist and not dry. And the sweet plantains were delicious. We will be back for sure and my hope is to give them the 5 stars at that time.

    NOTE: This Review is for Lenas Wood Fired Pizza & Tap, the Restaurant Portion, not HAVANA 151. I…read moredid not see any reviews for the Pizza and Tap, so I am entering my review here. I was told by friends Lena's Pizza was just great, so four of us went on July 2. Parking is in the back in a small deck or street side, and somehow that took a fair amount of walking around the block before one gets inside. Now it was crowded and noisy with people watching the World Cup, plus the hard surfaces meant no sound absorbing elements so it was REALLY loud. The menu print size and lighting make the menus hard to read. Our server was very matter of fact and not very personable while taking our orders or following up. While the crown did decrease, service was still slow and a long wait for food. I got what is normally called a "Hawaiian" pizza and ice tea. The pizza tasted good but was spartan with toppings. One of my friend let me try his more traditional pizza with meats and the same thing was true. I was unenthusiastic with this establishment which was just OK. I would be willing to go back - but hope for a better overall experience.

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    Fratelli

    Fratelli

    4.4
    (599 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Recently, we were treated to Sunday brunch buffet at Fratelli's by friends…read more We had actually been here a couple times previously, but that was a few years ago, so this review is based solely on this Sunday brunch. It was a very good experience. What stood out to me was the excellent service by the professionally dressed servers, especially with the water, champagne and coffee refills. The dishes were all well-prepared, even if the buffet isn't huge. And actually, there was a chicken in cream sauce that was ultra ultra delish. But I understand that Fratelli's rotates dishes in their buffet, so the chicken dish may or may not be in future buffets. The buffet included your typical waffle station. It also included a dessert table, which was cake and pie. Yeah, we'd come back to Fratelli's buffet again.

    Representing 2019 for letter F is F is for Fratelli. I went here one time on Monday, May 6, 2019…read moreon a date. I had been a few dates with her in the late winter into spring, and this was our 2nd to last date. The date was pretty good, but the relationship didn't go anywhere ultimately. I lived in Wheaton, and she lived in Arlington, so that posed challenge of seeing each other that much. I got a girlfriend over 1.5 months later, which was good for a while. The food at Fratelli was excellent, best Italian I've had in northern VA except for Scafa's in Spotsylvania County, which is far from the true northern VA. I got some noodle, mushroom, some meat dish, which was excellent. Service was good too. I'd come back here if I was ever along the Van Dorn corridor, but the odds are low of ever being around here these days. In fact, I used to live over here walking distance to here but never ate here when I did, and I've never shown my girlfriend of 1 year 9 months that apartment as we just are never over here and live a bit closer to Baltimore than DC now. Ironically, we were in Alexandria just yesterday (Old Town) for a birthday party, but Alexandria in general is quite rare.

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    Osteria da Nino

    Osteria da Nino

    4.0
    (585 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    The food and ambiance of this place is absolutely wonderful and they have a great happy hour with…read morewonderful food specials. We received some free focaccia and pesto on the side. I ordered the mushroom ravioli, which was wonderful and my friends ordered other varieties of pasta dishes. I would definitely come back for a happy hour at some point. The issue for this place was the service. Some of my friends who were sharing received their eggplant Parmesan quickly but then none of our food came out and they already finished their meal and we still didn't receive our food. There was little to no apology and we weren't even offered any extra bread even to compensate us. They did have a large party and places are understaffed, but we could have been checked up on, even for a minute. Overall, I'd come back for happy hour, but not for dinner.

    I came specifically for the Winter Restaurant Week experience, which was a 3 course menu that was…read more$40/pp. I got calamari for the appetizer and it was average. The batter was soggy and not light and crispy enough but I did enjoy the two sauces that were paired with it. Of the ones that our table got and sampled, the best appetizer was the Polpettine di Carne meatballs. For the main, I got the Fusilli Salsiccia. The pasta was slightly overcooked and the sauce was watery but overall I enjoyed how the flavor of the pork and sage complimented the pasta, but it wasn't anything to write home about. My friend got the carbonara which was unfortunately disappointing, as it was watery, overly salty and the opposite of what a good carbonara should be. In addition, the carbonara had what looked like pieces of cubed ham instead of pancetta or guanciale, which really downgraded the dish. Chocolate mousse was a good way to end the meal, I would've liked less whipped cream but it wasn't too sweet, which I preferred. Service wise, food came out within a reasonable but towards the end of the meal (and their closing time), they started turning off the lights in the dining area and it felt like we were being rushed and kicked out, which also lended to the lower review. Unfortunately, an overall disappointing restaurant week experience. I had really high expectations given the high reviews on both Google and Yelp, but I would not recommend coming back here (at least for Restaurant Week).

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    Most of our plates with the exception of our desserts. Bon appétit :)
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    Landini Brothers

    Landini Brothers

    3.7
    (771 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$$

    Landini Brothers is a good option on a very busy street for Italian which also includes Mia's, Il…read morePorto, and even The Wharf (seafood restaurant). I love the outdoor dining space. Even in the rain there are 5 tables under the awning. An interesting hack, especially when Mia's is slammed--and they always are slammed, walk across the pedestrian street and check out Landini. Even on a busy Friday or Saturday night, I've had great luck on the patio: They dont take reservations for the patio. The food is always excellent. I love the Tortellini alla Panna. It is filled with veal. The sauce is so good. Another one of my hacks, which I used tonight, is asking if they have any porkchop which is on the lunch menu. Tonight, I was in luck. It comes with a side of mashed potatoes and broccolini. Superb. Lots of other great choices on the menu too. Definitely give them a try. How do you think they compare to Mia's? Both are faves.

    4/4/26 The menu…read moreleans classic, with mixed execution. The Tortellini in Brodo, filled with veal and Parmesan, arrives in a traditional homemade chicken broth that feels comforting yet ultimately lands at an average note, lacking depth. In contrast, the Calamari Fritti is a standout--perfectly fried, delicately crisp, and notably tender. The Suprema di Pollo con Mozzarella offers pleasant flavors of butter, lemon, and chardonnay, though the chicken veers slightly overcooked. More successful is the Piccatine al Limone, where milk-fed veal is bright and balanced with citrus and wine. A special of linguine with scallops on the shell rounds things out nicely, delivering a satisfying, well-executed finish.

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