I wanted to try this since learning about it- I'm Italian and a huge pasta fan. The Pappardelle was…read moredelicious- not exactly Al dente but still good. The cream tomato sauce hit the mark without being too overbearing of either. The spaghetti dish was fantastic. The olive oil, garlic, and red pepper combo hit the spot. Seems basic, but executed perfectly. I was hoping for more homemade noodles, but it was basic boxed spaghetti- or so it tasted. Both portions were extremely generous. The only thing that would elevate the dishes would be some meat like pancetta or pork as a meat and to add some texture. The meatballs offered were in marinara and wouldn't go. I did get a chicken tender but that was definitely not homemade.

The Pasta Stop is a newer takeaway pasta shop that just opened up on Glebe -…read more This place offers a seamless online ordering for pickup; they also have catering services, too. They have a variety of different pasta dishes, such as Fettuccine Basil Marinara, Four Cheese Ravioli, and Pappardelle with Homemade Tomato Cream Sauce. We ordered: +Chicken Tenders with Marinara & Mozzarella - topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese +the Rigatoni Tomato Cream - prepared with tomato cream sauce and Parm +the Fettuccine alla Panna - prepared with cream and cheese; a lighter and thinner version of alfredo Everything was packaged well, and the portions were generous - staff were friendly and efficient! I'd like to try their Fried Ravioli and the Pappardelle with Rich Meat Sauce on the next visit! Look for the black-painted brick with the yellow sign; parking available. +takeaway pasta shop +seamless online ordering process +friendly service

Ran in quickly to grab dessert after a long day and it hit the spot. The service was kind and…read morehelpful despite being a Friday night right before closing. I'd had catering here before and really enjoyed it, but this was my first in-person experience. Parking is very tight and it's not a huge space but kudos to them for creatively bringing very good Italian to Alexandria.

I wanted to like my chicken Parmesan entree that I got but sadly it just wasn't good…read more The Italian Place is located on Wythe Street. There is limited parking in front of the restaurant. The chicken texture was off and even though it was covered in sauce there was no crispyness to the chicken. I ended up just eating the noodles and got rid of the chicken. Perhaps the sandwiches are better but I doubt I would come back to check it out.

I thought this was an actual physical pasta restaurant and drove all the way to the address that…read morewas on apple maps. Why would you put an address for a place that doesn't exist?

This is such scrumptious, actually authentic Italian food. It's simple and bright and rich. The…read morepasta is homemade and is meat-y! (Meaning it's so thick and obviously scratch). Luca (the creator) is Italian, sassy, clever and kind. Oooof. It makes my heart ache for Italy - it really tastes just the same as the pasta I had when I was there.

Best authentic Italian food for a great price. Fast and excellent service. Family ran restaurant…read morethat made me feel right at home. Strongly recommend!

I found pappardelle at Dal Grano's once and that says all you need to know. Papardelle are wide,…read moresoft, flat pasta noodles that I first had in Rome decades ago. Growing up Italian stateside, I never knew about this light, wavy pasta dish. So pappardelle pasta is like some rare delicacy and I love it. This pasta dish is not easy to find unless it has been popularized in the Italian dining scene, recently. How can I explain this pasta? Papardelle are not thick like butter noodles, but instead they are thin yet wide. And at Dal Grano's, they must be experienced to be savoured. Do call ahead, because they might just have them made. Dal Grano's is a neighborhood place. We love how when you are dining, they actually talk to you and are friendly. There are a few other places around Mclean proper which I wish were more overtly warm and hospitable, in this way. All of Dal Grano's pasta is homemade and delicious. It's definitely great for carryout pasta or a diner-style environment with a homemade pasta lunch or dinner. I don't think they deliver or work with any of the delivery services. You just call and pickup. The butternut squash ravioli is tender and flavorful. We have probably have gotten different versions of their ravioli every time. Outside of the papardelle, I'm all in for their rich squid ink pasta when it's made. I don't go there enough to know if it's always available. They have over 50 homemade pasta combinations to choose from and a big freezer case of food to take home. My biggest issue with Dal Grano's is when I see all of the pastas in the serving bowls presented to order and cook, I want to buy them all at once. I know it sounds tacky, but they make me yearn for a pasta buffet there just so that I can taste all of the variations. Alas, if we were in town more we'd just need to go more often to taste all of their selection. There's only one other restaurant that does Italian this well and it's around 15 minutes away in Falls Church. But even that fabulous Italian restaurant does not compare with the amount and selection of homemade pastas at Dal Grano's.

Italian Al dente with the perfect handmade noodle, cooked fresh, piping hot, to order?! We love the…read moreshrimp scampi. Friends with the pickiest pallets, who have eaten pasta IN ITALY cannot get enough of this spot! The pasta is cooked perfectly. The menu is simple and straightforward. Pick a pasta, sauce, and maybe a meat... you get your order in a little to go box, and it should be eaten fresh! There also have chef's favorites, which have to be ordered per chef's recommendations. They always HIT! Shrimp scampi and rustica are the best! Lots of open seating in the food court of the Tyson's galleria. Shared seating tables and also individual seating. They even offered us cups of water.

Really tasty and super convenient pasta spot! The flavors are on point and the fresh pasta texture…read moreis excellent--definitely one of the highlights. The only downside is the presentation. The container doesn't really do the food justice--it kind of gives off a takeout lo mein vibe, which takes away from the overall experience a bit. That said, the taste is absolutely there. If you're just looking for delicious pasta without worrying too much about presentation, this place is definitely worth it!

Stumbled across this cute shop while walking through little Italy with my husband. There was an…read moreamazing variety of pastas & marina sauce. The store was clean & owners were very friendly! We are excited to make our pasta!

This is a family owned and operated store in the heart of a little Italy. Famous for its pasta,…read morelasagna, ravioli and meatballs along with a wide variety of sauces. I am a regular customer I always get a package of meatballs either 1 or 2 ounce And marinara sauce. I often take these meatballs to family gatherings and everyone raves about them. I highly recommend this store!

Cucina Al Volo is very solid, one of the most consistent and reliable places in Union Market. I…read moreused to have issues with it because I felt the portions were not big enough for the price, but it seems that they have evened out a bit and this last visit, the portions seemed pretty hearty. The great thing about this location is that you can pick any pasta type you want and any sauce, then they have other add on toppings as well! It's quality pasta and made to order and usually takes just a few minutes!! For the Market, it's a nice eat in or takeout option!

Was looking for a healthier option at Union Market and I found it! I ordered the Caesar buratta…read moresalad with roasted chicken and it hit the spot! The portion size was large and I was able to save half of it for breakfast the next day. The staff is a small but mighty team but they move fast and efficiently. Union Market is always crowded, but the two kiosks that they use for ordering makes everything move faster. The food is flavorful and I look forward to returning soon!

Reveler's Hour may be a little dark on the inside with all the dark wood and…read morelow lighting but the service and the food bring a light to your meal. Firstly, I really have to commend the staff.  They were so attentive and thoughtful.  Our server, for example, brought an extra little light to our table when she saw we were struggling to read the menu in the low light. They were great about checking with us, keeping the water glasses filled and anticipating other needs such as a bag when we wanted to take some of our meal home.  Everyone was very kind and this added so much to our meal.  We enjoyed our progressive meal which reflecting the chef's heritage from both Italy and Brazil.  Our starting mocktails of the ploughman's surprise and the fermented peach soda were good.  The peach soda had a great amount of fizz but could have used a little more peach.  Maybe the nectar just sunk to the bottom and by the time we drank that far, the ice had diluted it.  We preferred the ploughman's surprise, which, coming with no ice (yah!) stayed flavorful to the very end.  Our app of grilled peaches and burrata was tasty but we actually preferred it eaten as its separate components rather than together where the burrata seemed to overpower the other flavors.  Special shout out to the sourdough crisp on top.  Super crunchy and delicious!  The bread was also a stand out in the panzanella.  This dish had a great kick from the jalapeno and was fresh and refreshing.  For our third dish - the bread also was really good.  This time it was garlic knots which everyone looked forward to the moment that garlic aroma arrived at our table.  The summer lasagna came with a very light and slightly sweet tomato sauce which only made us wish we had even more bread!  The main entrée was the picanha steak.  It was very well cooked and though not as hot temperature wise as we would have liked, it was really good even just warmed.  The oven roasted potatoes were just right and the chimichurri sauce was very good (anther longing for more bread - can you see a theme?...)  Dessert was a soft and custardy on the inside corn cake with  mascarpone and espresso dulce de leche.  Although I couldn't taste much of the coffee flavor, the dish was another example of Reveler's Hour comfort food wheelhouse.  The food and the service at Reveler's Hour are definitely worth coming back for.  Next time, we might try to sit towards the front where there is more light from the windows.  There is a small outdoor public lot a block away.

Reveler's Hour is dark, cozy, and intimate, the kind of restaurant that's great for date night or…read moredinner with friends. The front bar has a nice mix of high tops and booths if you're stopping in for drinks, while the dining room in the back is filled with smaller tables. The food absolutely lives up to the atmosphere. Absolutely start with the garlic knot. You can tell the pasta is homemade. The pappardelle is my favorite but you can't go wrong with any of the pasta dishes! Between the warm ambiance, thoughtful service, and incredible food, Reveler's Hour is a great spot in Adams Morgan.

Always delicious whether take out or dine in! Service is consistently good and the atmosphere is…read morefriendly

The location had tough parking (tight spots too). But the restaurant itself was cute and very…read moreItalian-like. The server seemed cold at first but he eventually started joking with us and he was pretty nice. The bruschetta was underwhelming - i definitely could have made it at home. The mozzarella was good though - different style than other spots. The pizza was standard (good), the fettuccine Alfredo almost had no flavor - had to add pepper and I never do.. the garlic pasta was also average. We didn't love the chocolate cake but the gelato was great! Not sure if come back - I have too many go-to Italian restaurants closer to home.

This one is more like 4 1/2 stars, but their Masala chicken salad sandwich was * to die for.* Best…read moreI've ever had. The portion was enough for 2 people. The bread - a toasted sourdough - was perfect, not thick. There was ample lettuce and tomato. A wonderful sammie. I got a wild blueberry cake that was really just meh. Wouldn't recommend. The interior has an industrial vibe, and on last Friday in the lunch hour, the place was positively hopping. There's a refrigerated section with soups, salad, and all kinds of other stuff. There's a case full of pastries, cookies, biscotti, and more. The service was fine and quick. We'll definitely be back!

The Rainbow Fresh Veggie sandwich was so good I felt lucky to be on a vegetarian diet…read more Great NYC bakery deli vibe. I will be back!