Caffè Bottega Italiana!…read more A true GEM in the heart of Leesburg! The hope for Northern Virginia to have a true authentic Italian market! The store owner David who is a second generation Italian, run the store with his staff but most importantly with his wonderful first generation Italian parents! I love them! They are a wonderful kind people! The store has everything imported from Italy! Including the Focaccia bread, according to David!! Lots of Italian goods! Frozen items! Desserts! Everything! Lots of Italian cheeses! Lots of authentic and rare Italian cold cuts Focaccia sandwiches Amazing varieties of Arancini Best Lavazza espresso drinks Wonderful outdoor benches for a nice lunch date! Everything was delicious and authentic! I drive 30 to 40 minutes to get there and it's worth it! What are you waiting for? Why are you still reading? Go feed your Italian addiction and get all what your heart has been longing for! Go to take your girlfriend or your wife for a wonderful lunch experience! Single? Go get Espresso and drink it by yourself proudly at the outdoor area .. be happy! Say hi to David and say Grazie to his wonderful and lovely parents! I really wish to see this place getting bigger and bigger to become like an Eataly store one day! Actually they have been growing and occupied more space! I almost forgot to tell you that they have amazing wine selection and I think they have opened a wine bar upstairs by now! I'm not sure ... go check it out and let me know ;) Try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;) All my 2026 reviews are gifted to my beloved & wonderful father Sami Wahib Tawadros 01/07/1955 - 12/08/2025

I want to like this place but it is so expensive. I ordered a focaccia sandwich and a single…read morearancini. The total was $31. Fine, everything is imported. Then I opened the sandwich and it had 2 pieces of meat and 2 pieces of cheese, with a handful of arugula. This is not enough substance for the price. The meat and cheese needs to be at least double the portion to justify the price. The workers were very friendly and kind but I can't justify frequenting at that price point. $31 for a lunch that's mostly bread is just too much.

Came here for date night on a friend's recommendation and had a wonderful experience. The space is…read moresmall and intimate with beautiful decor. We shared the charcuterie with extra bread, and both ordered the excellent Sicilian octopus. The manager gave us expert wine pairing advice, offering three thoughtful options; the Franciacorta we chose was spectacular. While every dish was delicious, the standout service was the highlight of the night. We will definitely be back!

Was highly recommended to check this spot out by a friend and fell absolutely in love with the…read moreplace! The restaurant is a nice small quiet restaurant that has small menu that rotates out. The food was absolutely amazing! You could tell that all the ingredients were fresh and high quality. I was shocked at how good the steak was, rivaling even the best steakhouses in the area. They also had a large selection of wine to pair with all the great food. The service was also top notch. There was only a manager and a single server, but both did an amazing job at being welcoming and attentive. Cozy ambiance, great food and incredible service makes this spot a must visit! Apps: Prosciutto Bruschetta Entrees: Whole Grilled Branzino and Ribeye Dessert: Ricotta and Pistachio Cake Drinks: Wine

Recently moved to Leesburg!! To my surprise our local pizzeria and sub shop has the right Plenty of…read moreflavor to satisfy any Italian food craving! This little gem tucked into the East Market Street plaza is perfect for a quick lunch stop, with convenient roadside parking for easy pickup. The meatball sub was generously sauced, perfectly seasoned, and delivered a delicious bite every time. The curly fries were fresh, crispy, and exactly how I like them. The raspberry cannoli was a fun twist on the classic unique, flavorful, and worth trying. I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu. A solid lunch spot that locals should definitely have on their radar!

Our first time at this locally owned family restaurant in the heart of Leesburg. Parking is super…read moreeasy, they have a lot right in front of their restaurant. I signed up for specials and notifications and received a generous coupon to use on my order. Mobile ordering was easy. Pickup was a breeze, our food was ready. Hubby and nephew ordered their favorite Pepperoni pizza. One slice and I was hooked, the flavors stand out, the crust was fresh. The appetizer menu had the best assortment. Fried zukes were added to my cart. I was excited to see a generous meatball sub stuffed with the largest meatballs I've ever had. I love how they give you an extra side dish of sauce so I could add to my sandwich. So for an extra $1, yes, $1, I upgraded my 8" to a 12" and that gave our family a lunch the next day. Keep those specials coming because the trip to downtown Leesburg is worth a good meal. Yes, they also deliver.

My boyfriend and I went to dinner last night and as always, it was such an amazing experience…read more Anytime we're in town, this is the number one place we go! It's truly one of our favorites and never disappoints. The food was absolutely incredible (as expected). We also want to give a special shoutout to our waiter, who was in training he did an amazing job! He was attentive, friendly, and made our experience feel seamless. We love this place so much and will definitely keep coming back every chance we get!

I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a pasta tasting menu spot…read moreto a Michelin star fine dining restaurant. If a place executes its vision at a high level and exceeds expectations for its lane, that is a 5 star experience to me. And this meal absolutely did that. We relocated to Northern Virginia a couple of years ago, so we have been exploring the dining scene here with fresh eyes. Since moving, we have visited The Wine Kitchen several times, and each visit has been consistently impressive. They are truly a gem in Leesburg. We went with the pasta tasting menu and it was an outstanding, technique driven progression that really showcased the kitchen's command of fresh pasta and sauce work. The pasta itself was the foundation of the experience, clearly house made, with impeccable texture across every course. Each shape was cooked to a true al dente, with that ideal balance of tenderness and bite that only comes from properly handled fresh dough. Nothing felt heavy or muddled, which is no small feat in a multi course pasta progression. The mushroom tortellini in brodo was beautifully restrained. The broth had deep umami from the mushroom parmesan base, yet remained clean and structured, allowing the delicate tortellini filling and chestnut mushrooms to shine. The truffled Alfredo could have easily gone overboard, but the richness was controlled, silky, properly emulsified, and well seasoned, with the truffle supporting rather than overwhelming the dish. The lobster ravioli was another technically strong plate. The pasta was thin and tender, the filling sweet and delicate, and the crab fat sauce added depth while the ginger Calabrian soffritto brought a subtle lift of heat and brightness that kept the dish from feeling too rich. The short rib rotolo delivered deep, slow cooked savoriness, balanced nicely by the ricotta and the earthy luxury of the truffle fonduta. What really made the dish stand out for me were the crispy edges on the pasta, which added a beautiful textural contrast to the tender filling. For dessert, we enjoyed the tasting menu dessert and also added the cornflake French toast. The French toast completely wowed us. Texturally, it was outstanding, crisp exterior, custardy interior, and that nostalgic cornflake crunch elevated into something refined. It had richness, sweetness, and contrast in all the right ways, and ended up being my favorite of the two desserts. Overall, this is how you do a pasta focused tasting menu with finesse, strong technique, thoughtful balance, and flavors that feel indulgent without becoming heavy. In its category, this was a 5 star experience for me, and I would absolutely come back.

Food was delicious! Flounder was grilled and seasoned to perfection! Service was fast and accurate…read more Waiter was very helpful and asked about food allergies. The restaurant was clean and very inviting. Ambiance is perfect for a date.

What an incredible experience! This place is definitely super fancy and romantic. Came here with a…read moregroup of friends, and had a great time. Our reach was really funny and accommodating, and we really enjoyed our meal. From the appetizer, the drinks, our main entrées, and the amazing desserts. I absolutely loved the bread pudding. It had a perfectly crunchy outside, and a yummy custard inside.

Time for some local pizza! This was a very cool place with the esthetic matching the Vernacular…read morestructure that's consistent with the area; the colorful, hand-crafted wooden vibe of the place makes you truly feel this is a local hangout. The food felt elevated but in a super casual environment. I tried their shrimp skewers which had a great blackened spice blend and of course I had to try their pizza and it was hard to choose from their long list of choices but decided on "La Bella" which consisted of Prosciutto, Arugula, Garlic spread and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Great tasting pie with the right amount of char from the wood fire and the saltiness/umami from the ingredients. Excellent experience!

Fire Works Pizza was a bustling joint full of families enjoying great pizza and great service.  Yu…read morecan smell how good the food is going to be the moment you walk inside.  The eclectic décor also clues you in right away that this is going to be a relaxing and upbeat place to dine.  For our lunch, we had the fire roasted shrimp skewers to start.  They were very juicy and delicious as was the pineapple salsa that came with them.  Our only wish would have been for more salsa to enjoy.  The two pizzas we selected were the smoky blue and the sweet heat.  We really liked them both with maybe a slight edge to the smoky blue.  So good!  The portions were generous and we even had slices to take home.  This is a pizza place we are excited to return to and to share with others.

Went back to complain and they remade me a pizza no questions asked. Do given it was a one time…read moreissue I'm happy to know they quickly resolved it. Now this is the quality and taste I expected thank you.

We had dinner there on 8/23/2025. I must have deleted the picture of the garlic knots. They were…read moreOK, lots of garlic and butter on the outside but not alot of flavor to them. Dipping sauce was tasty. My wife had the baked pasta, don't remember if it was ziti or penne. The sauce was tasty, pasta cooked perfectly but it was luke warm. It took 40 minutes to get our entrays. It was very busy but that was a long wait. The food is delivered by a "robot", which is pretty cool. My meatball sub was pretty good. Meatballs tasty, a little overcooked. Sauce was tasty but the sub needed more sauce. The cannelloni was delicious. Overall a decent meal with a few missteps.

Fantastic food and great service..with one downside for families…read more.. I got the gyro salad and they were kind enough to swap fries for a small pita, extra greens and tomatoes, with an olive oil and vinegar dressing. It was fantastic. The only downside, which I think was a little unreasonable, is that a mandatory gratuity of 20% is charged on all parties of three or more. So mom, dad, two kids is 20% mandatory; four colleagues. That's excessive for me. I understand the industry norm of 10 or more, even 8 or more, but.. THREE?? For that I wouldn't come back with my family but I would with a friend. That aside and limiting my review to what I experienced, the interior if nice and comfortable, booths are in good shape, there's a nice Christmas tree for the holidays, and the menu is plentiful. A blend between greek and Italian, with some Americanized comfort food thrown in. Pretty much soothing for everyone - a good lunch spot.

Went for lunch with friends. Got a lunch special cheesesteak sub which was good, and included a…read moredrink and fries for $15. Not a bad price. I read that the crab soup is very good so I asked if I could substitute that for the fries. (The regular price of the cup of crab soup is $5). The server said there would be a "small upcharge" for soup instead of fries and I said that was fine with me. Well, when my check came I was a little shocked that the "small upcharge" was actually $4, so not quite a small upcharge in my opinon? Had I known I would have just taken the fries to go. $21 plus tip for lunch is pretty pricey. Don't know if I'll be back again.

The food was delicious here! We went to celebrate a birthday while visiting family. The waitstaff…read morewere very kind and helpful. The food is good and portion-size was very decent. There are plenty of tables which makes this place good for a large group. I would definitely eat here again.

The service was amazing. The waitress we had was very nice, very knowledgeable about everything. We…read morewent around 5:00 pm on a Friday we sat down right away and service was fast. Very clean inside as well. The food was so fresh and very excellent portions.

After noticing there was an Italian restaurant at Leesburg Village Market, I went home and looked…read moreat their menu and Yelp reviews. Seeing that their recent reviews were good, we decided to give them a try. We were here on a Saturday around 4 p.m. for an early dinner. The place had a few occupied tables, including a large party. Our server, Steven, was prompt in getting to us and asked what we wanted to drink. I chose sweet iced tea while my husband had a Heineken 00. We decided to start our meal by sharing a caprese. It consists of: "Fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, olive oil, basil, balsamic reduction." There were 5 slices of tomato, each topped with a generous slice of mozzarella. We enjoyed this starter. The tomatoes were ripe, and the balsamic reduction added a nice flavor. For dinner, I ordered "lobster and crab ravioli, which consists of: "Brandy cream sauce, jumbo lump blue crab". This dish had 4 raviolis. From their appearance, one could tell they were handmade. The brandy cream sauce was well-balanced. I was glad to see that the brandy didn't take over the sauce, but rather, it complemented it quite well. I could taste the lobster and crab. The one thing I didn't like was the cost. For that reason, when we return for a meal, I would choose a different entree. Before heading here, I looked at the menu and told my husband that I thought he would like "Sausage and peppers rustica". This dish consists of: "Italian sausage, roasted peppers, red onions, cavatappi, spicy marinara, mozzarella". He looked at the description and said that's what he would order. The dish arrived hot and remained hot through the meal. It was quite filling and tasty. We actually had some room for dessert, so we agreed to share a serving of Tiramisu. It consists of:"Award-winning layered creamy rum-flavored mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked lady fingers, espresso sauce". This dessert was quite tasty. The espresso added a nice flavor, and the whipped cream on top was a nice touch. Service from start to finish was excellent. The young woman at the host stand was friendly. We liked that she wiped down the menus before giving them to us. Steven, our server, was prompt, friendly, and efficient. He checked with us during the meal but wasn't overbearing.

This place is nestled in a bustling and thriving area! GPS said to walk one way and I ended up on…read morethe back side of all the buildings. Not naked, but a little afraid! I checked the map and directory of where it may be and used my internal GPS to guide my way to where I think it may be. I may be a great partner on The Amazing Race as your Navigator! Lol. The food was okay. My Brussels were very fiberous and inedible. The zucchini frite was the hero of the evening! The sauce that accompanied it was divine and the most flavorful sauce they brought to the table. My coworker enjoyed her meal! I would order something different next time. Our waiter said the Brussels are always like that. Nah, 86 those or figure out how to make them more tender. You're already going to be passing horrible gas and you don't need the eating process to be tedious. I have braces and almost dislodged a bracket.