Carbonara was put on my radar by a close New York friend who said we should check out this Italian…read morerestaurant for its viral vodka sauce chicken parm. We had the pleasure of being served by Cody who really knew the menu in and out and was really helpful in making our dining experience outstanding. We started with mussels in white wine which were terrific, they were clean tasting with a rich and delicious sauce. We had the "viral vodka chicken parm" for our entree. They serve a plate table-side with a naked crispy chicken cutlet and your pasta and then they pour à la vodka sauce with melted cheese over the chicken. It's really a terrific presentation and the dish is nicely presented. The chicken cutlet was thick and juicy, the crust was crispy and the sauce was thick and delicious. If you want to be part of the hype then give it a try for yourself.

It was a very nice place to have meals. The parking could be a small issue but we were lucky to…read morefind one spot. Dishes were great. We were very excited when we saw our pasta burning inside the huge round cheese! But I wish it had more flavor, salt and black pepper. It really was plain and the pasta was a bit over cooked. Other dishes like salad, calamari and fish were good. We especially liked the calamari. It was with some paprika and was tasty! Inside decoration was very nice, comfortable seats. Our server was friendly too.

This is my second time here and every time I leave, I always dream of how good this food is. The…read moreservice is always top-notch and they make you feel like family. I love the mouth feel of the linguine. Perfectly cooked and the sauce is perfection! The bread is also so fresh and the balsamic and olive oil are right on the table so you can mix it to dip your bread in. I suggest this place to all of my friends for an amazing gem in the Arlington area.

Came here as a large party of 20 for my birthday celebration. Italian cuisine holds a special place…read morein my heart, and I loved the cozy interior (arched windows, beautiful lighting fixtures) when I walked in for the first time. The night of our dinner reservation, we asked if there was any way we could shift our reservation up (most of us were super hungry after just doing a yoga class), and they were able to accommodate us! Once we arrived, our server attended to our group with grace and warmth. My friends enjoyed their food, from the pizza to the chicken parmesan to the pasta. I usually eat chicken Alfredo, but tried the shrimp Alfredo and it was delicious! Toward the end of the meal, I was able to choose a complimentary dessert, and went for my server's recommendation, the pistachio cake. As the meal wrapped up, we were stunned when the lights went out (a few of us thought the power went out). However, it was a dramatic transition into me being surprised with cake and song! The cake was layered beautifully, fragrant and fluffy, and not too sweet. I passed it down the table for each of my friends to try, and they all offered words of praise. I'm looking forward to returning when I'm craving traditional Italian food again! Thank you for helping to create a special memory.

A Modo Mio offers many food specials. For example, on Tuesdays, that's when we stopped there for…read moredinner, all their pasta dishes are 1/2 price. However, given that they ranked 32nd among this country's top 50 Pizza restaurants, I had to order a pizza. And I'll get to my pizza after I discuss some other things, because it all plays together. Also, during my visit, I kept drawing comparisons between this place and Pupatella, a local Neapolitan pizza juggernaut. The Big Question to answer is why A Modo Mio got a spot on the Top 50 while Pupatella didn't even make the cut. Access is easy, and parking is good. There are lots of spaces that wrap around the restaurant. That's in contrast to Pupatell, which has limited parking and where I always wind up using the Safeway lot across the street. The restaurant is clean and spacious, with plenty of comfortable seating. It also has a long, well-stocked bar where you can sit to enjoy a beverage or a meal. Pupatella doesn't have any of that. When you arrive, you're greeted by a host who shows you to your seat. A very short while later, a waiter shows up and does all the things waiters do. At Pupatella, you wait in line to place your order, then find an open table. TLDR: Your dining experience, outside of the food, is much more civilized and relaxing at A Modo Mio. The pie that earned their 32 out of 50 ranking was the Sicilia. But I ordered a 12" Casertana because I'm not crazy about eggplant and like sausage. The pie arrived a short while later, piping hot and loaded with sausage. The taste was sublime and delicious. My only complaint was that the basil was added before baking, and I prefer that herb when it's not reduced to ash. So back to The Big Question, is the A Modo Mio pizza *that* much better than Pupatella that it earned a spot amongst the Top 50 while the other one didn't even make the cut? Frankly, it's not. It is good pizza... possibly great pizza. But that's also true of the other place. What sets A Modo Mio apart from that other place, and the answer to the Big Question, is that the criteria for generating the Top 50 list included more than the pizza. It also took into account: - Hospitality and Service - Ambiance - Beverage Program. Beyond the pizza, A Modo Mio has those things in abundance, while the other place pretty much has none. TLDR: Comparing pizzas side by side, the two places are on par. However, if you take into account the entire dining experience, you will be much happier with your pizza here, as opposed to that other place or most other pizza restaurants in the DMV area.

A good place. Plenty of parking and an unlikely award of one the best pizzas in the world!…read more Pizzas are ok with soft runny top on thin base. Fair chicken and ok porketta sandwich 7/10. Consistent serving. Plenty of inside and outside seating.

We showed up and had a reservation at 8pm. We did not get seated until 8:30pm. To make it "better"…read morewe were all given lemon drop shots while waiting (it had maybe a drop of alcohol, nothing). When we were finally seated, we told the waitress at the top of the night that we had a gluten intolerance in our group. When my friend ordered specifically gluten free pasta, she was served pasta with gluten. This is a serious disease and was absolutely unacceptable and unsafe. We got to send the food back luckily, but by the time it came we were all done eating, and her pasta was undercooked. Additionally, we order two appetizers, they didn't come until significantly after all our entrees. We had to ask multiple times for them to take this off our order, but they refused. After multiple attempts to fix this, we finally got them comped. When we ordered drinks, my friend didn't get her drink until 10 minutes after everyone else got theirs. Overall the staff were very difficult to work with and speak with them. The waitress ended up hiding from us and asked a different server to serve us, even though we were being very even tempered and reasonable with all our requests. Through all of this, the food was good (minus the gluten spike) and the ambiance was nice. Becuase of all these mistakes, multiple mistakes, I just cannot recommend coming here. We tried to be so patient, but I just cannot with this service. I think the servers name was Jasmine, but I'm not sure. Should out to the wonderful hostess though! She was great and very sweet. A lot more accommodating than the manager or server. Only good part of this experience was her!

Been here 3 times in the last couple of months since moving to the neighborhood. There are almost…read morealways tables available. The food is surprisingly very good. My only thoughts that would keep people away are the prices and/or sometimes below average service experience. My go to is the lobster ravioli. The steamed calamari (the dish is similar to steamed clams or mussels) was very good. The chicken parmigiana is also a hearty meal.

Two Haiku Review:…read more Great New York style slice. Just so you know, it's better to get a full pie, Plus who doesn't want more pizza? My favorite is the sausage/pepper.

Pizza served up cold and slow…read more A sometimes-good walk-up shop with NY-style pre-made slices and some beer in cans available. You order at the counter or online and pick-up. Open late. When I had ordered previously, I always found that my pie was not ready and I had to wait. Each time, I waited a bit longer, and each time, still not ready. So, this time, ordered my pizza before 9:00 PM and did not depart immediately -- but instead waited a full 20 minutes before even walking there slow. When I arrived, the pizza was..... still not ready. It occurs to me that this shop is situated in a time zone that is somehow TEN MINUTES BEHIND the time your order is due. The guy says "five minutes." In any case, I stand, I wait.... and I.... wait some more. It wasn't five minutes. Lots of workers standing. Nearing the 9:30 mark, someone finally says "have you been helped?" And whadda ya know? Found out the reason I was still waiting - BECAUSE MY PIE WAS SITTING THERE THE WHOLE DAMN TIME! Getting cold. She says "we're just getting that cut up." But they weren't - it was already cut. They took one of their old pies off the rack and slid it right into a box. It wasn't in the oven. I could feel it was cold, but yes, I took it and went home. I can't say you couldn't eat it but.... it wasn't good. We did eat some of it, but only after baking it in my own oven. Good thing I ordered in advance, eh? If you are going to do a take out here, my advice would be to skip ordering altogether, and just go there and get the slices yourself. They won't be too fresh, but at least it will be fast. Better yet, go across the street to Quincy Hall, (or over to Wise Guys) where they will bake the pizza to order and have it hot and ready when you arrive. Keep in mind here they charge $32 for a pizza, full price only. NOT worth it, won't be back, do not recommend.

Coming from SoCal and having a buddy of mine moving to this area I did not have high expectations…read moreon the food here. My God, the Philly cheesesteak here was amazing! Idk what it's like in Philly, but man this was a pleasant surprise from the bread to the meat, all of it. Sensational. Cost was $20 but well worth it and enjoyed every bite. Found myself staring at the sand which since I enjoyed it so much. Cashiers spoke Spanish which was a nice surprise too

Across from Ballston Quarter in an open alleyway sits a small retail spot that has once held…read morefast-casual chicken joints and clean-eating vegetarian chains. Now, a Philadelphia-inspired Italian deli is the latest contender. Inside, it's a simple yet stylish decor that doesn't take itself very seriously, with a simple gallon of Deer Park water and a pile of plastic cups left on a counter for those that need H20. Both high-top tables and booths give customers options to sit down or make it a quick stop. Ordering is done via a row of tablets. I got a basic Cheesesteak. This chopped steak ain't chopped. It was served on a soft sesame roll, complete with sharp cheese that was creamy and flavorful. The beef itself was well seasoned, fresh, and hot off the grill. Overall, good food. The prices are a bit high if you ask me, but you won't be disappointed with your hoagie.

We happen to stumble upon this location. We have been to the Alexandria location quite a few times…read moreand I will say I think I enjoyed this location most mainly because its more spacious. I will also add it was clean as well. We went here for pi day and the pizza pie did not disappoint. I ate all that goodness in one sitting. That's how good that pizza was. I truly felt like fat bastard and told that margarita pizza get in my belly. Everything was cooked to perfection. The freshly squeezed lemonade was really good but I dont think they offer free refills because we never got one and I wish they did because it was so delicious. Our server was very polite and greeted us with a glass of water which is always appreciated. The food didnt take long to arrive at our table. I have to add these pizza are pretty pricey. This is a treat yourself pizza pie not a everyday day pizza pie. But, if you got it like that by all means go weekly. You will not be disappointed. If not go monthly. Overall, its a good dining experience. I would definitely recommend.

The fist tike I went here was a little over a year ago and the pizza was delicious! Super hot and…read morefresh and crispy!! I went last week and it was soggy mess. I'm not sure what changed. Maybe they didn't keep it in the oven long enough? I'm talking SOGGY. Maybe they were having an off night. Idk...or maybe it was just good bc last time I got no toppings?

We often seek out local, neighborhood places when we travel, instead of big name franchises, which…read moreis how we found Quincy Hall. Fun and lively atmosphere, staff is super friendly, and the menu has a great variety of food items for all different tastes. There's definitely something for everyone! Their bar menu is awesome! Amazing selection of beer and creative cocktails. Food was delicious, drinks were excellent, and we loved the vibe. We will definitely be back the next time we visit the area.

Quincy Hall was one of the first local spots I visited when I moved to Arlington! It's great! I…read moreknow that Arlington has an oversaturation if sports bars (not an issue with me as a sports fan) but Quincy Hall is so much more than a place you go to watch a game. On Mondays and Tuesdays they host Trivia. On Saturday nights they do karaoke. There's also two dart boards as well. It's a place you can go and vibe and wind down after a day at work. I usually am a regular as I go on Tuesdays for Trivia night. I like that the tables have QR codes codes so you can order directly from the table on your phone. Of course if you prefer the old-fashioned way, you can ways go to the cash register by the bar and place and order. I've had the pizza before and it rocks! My go-to is the pepperoni pizza or sometimes if the pizza of the month sounds good I'll get a few slices of that. The standard pizza is very NY-style. But they also have Detroit style which is pretty great as well. I've also tried the nachos, pretzel, French fries, chicken park sub, and the chicken tenders. But I gotta say I really enjoy the pizza at Quincy Hall the most!

Adjacentcy to hotel row in Crystal City means you're in a tourist heavy area with restaurant…read morepricing and offerings consistent with shooting fish in a barrel. Against that yardstick, Portofino was really rather decent offering excellent service and fare that while not "Nonna caliber" was surprisingly good. While I wasn't thrilled about being hit with a pasta upcharge on a veal dish which in the Italian canon must come with pasta, larceny was otherwise kept to a minimum. For a decent meal in a pinch, Portofino works.

Portofino was fun on a cold, windy week night. It was within walking distance of our Crystal City…read morehotel. This is an old style Italian restaurant. The menu discusses the chef's career in Italy before he came to the U.S. Many of the dishes were supposed to be from northern Italy. I'm not a fan of creamy sauces or bechamel. I guess my ancestors were tomato and garlic eaters from the south. We started with smoked salmon which had been bathed in Aperol. Tasty. Then a lovely salad with pears, arugula and blue cheese. The segundo was pasta dish that was ok. Wasn't hot enough when it arrived and the lemon garlic sauce with clams, shrimp and scallops was, in the words of my wife, pretty boring. The service was great and they had a pretty good crowd for a Wednesday night. The Christmas music did not add my enjoyment of the meal.

New rating: FIVE STARS. After a weekend of "no good" when it came to the e-gift card not being…read moredelivered and a status message of "order is being Held for Review", today (during regular operating hours) I spoke to someone in management who not only took care of the situation and sent the gift card to recipient, but also really listened to my "user experience", apologized to me and the recipient, and - after receiving multiple complaints and issues such as mine - indicated Filomena will change policy to handle e-gift card purchases much better. This is top notch response and the right way to handle it.

I give this restaurant a 5 star for the following reasons. I love the environment! As the…read morerestaurant is located near the canal in Georgetown it sets a romantic and amazing location. Me and my partner went on Valentine's Day. I made reservations 2 months ago and I had to wait like 2 weeks for a spot to open. The scenario is beautiful! I wouldn't change it. I love how it's dim and gentle on the eyes. I will be coming back again!