39 Best Italian Restaurants in Alexandria

“Wow. What a great experience! This place is a real gem. Coming from New York and Philadelphia we have experienced excellent Italian for years. After relocating here a few years back and trying many restaurants in the area this is by far the best Italian we have had in the DMV. Lucy is an amazing chef and host and their menu and specialities are some of the best we have experienced. So excited to have this as a dinner option downtown. We will be back soon!!“

“Just had an amazing brunch at this great restaurant! The chicken and waffles were the best I've ever had! Highly recommend! 🍽️🍗🧇“

“When we come up from Atlanta to visit family in Alexandria, Aldo’s is a must visit. The service and food are excellent. It is a must visit and multiple occasions for our family. Consistent excellence.“

“We could not believe our luck finding this gem of a place, whilst on holiday from Scotland! The food? What can I say to make folk reach out to you? Just go and you’ll experience the most wonderful home cooked food and the greatest ambience! .. staff and management couldn’t make you feel more welcome! Keep the good work up and hopefully see you next visit! You’ll be our “ go to restaurant” Thank you PS - our town Dundee in Scotland is “twinned” ( sister) with yourselves .. who would have known eh??“

“One of the most delicious Italian dinners I have ever had. Everything was a Authentic and a Quality ingredient and well prepared.“

“Great food, service, and atmosphere. The GM, Rodney took extra care to learn and remember our names. This added to a welcoming sense of hospitality that my friend and I immediately appreciated. We’ll be back!“

“As part of the US Army, I was sustained in Italy many years ago. I have struggled until now to find quality, amazing tasting Italian food. Mamma's Kitchen in Alexandria surpassed all expectations. Every course of the meal was just what you would expect when dining in Italy. Thanks for the great experience and for the memories it brought back.“

“Always amazing! Perfect place to go any night of the week!“

“On a whim stopped in here to give it a try. Very friendly and attentive staff. Very friendly staff, and Family owned and operated. Really great pizza with real ingredients no harmful chemicals or fake toppings. Very reasonable prices too. Glad to know about this spot. Will def be back!“

“I have dined at this restaurant numerous times since April 2024. They have greeted me at the door and have made me feel like I was a real VIP customer. The food has always been delicious , my favorite is the Tuscan Chicken. The bar menu up stairs- Martini's are absolutely fabulous. I look for this to be my hangout meeting spots for business. I appreciate the warm welcoming feeling I get when I visit.“

“We go frequently. Love this place and of course tonight did not disappoint! Absolutely delicious. The baked pasta special and my go to gnocchi along with the best Caesar salad always yummy bread snd fantastic tiramisu made for an awesome dinner and night out. Also yummy refreshing cocktails!“

“I was pleasantly struck by the harmonious balance of flavors in the pasta dish—each bite a delicate interplay of textures and spices, served in a setting that was both quietly refined and warmly inviting, making the meal a genuine pleasure.“

“We love the food… we eat here often when in Alexandria. Spaghetti Carbonara is one of my favorites! And, my 7-year old grandson gives the kids spaghetti 2 thumbs up!“

“I ordered a special dish that was not in the menu and I was surprised to experience a restaurant that will cater to what I want to eat. The squid alla marinara pasta sautéed perfectly blended with the right spices and herbs. I tasted basil and it was minty and really satisfied my appetite. Thank you for the extra freshly made bread, salad with the special house sauce + the tiramisu for the dessert. This is my second time to visit this restaurant and I will surely come back the next time we are in the neighborhood. Grazie!!!“

“This is my spot! Been coming to La Casa for over 40 years and the food has always been on point. It's a great feeling knowing we have a local family owned small business in Alexandria that is successful. Thank you for the many memories you all have provided over the years through great food, and atmosphere. Keep up the great work. Thank you.“

“The Buffalo Chicken pizza and Buffalo wings are delicious!“

“The staff was so amazing and truly made the night awesome. I mentioned at the end of the night it was an early birthday present for my boyfriend and they surprised us with cake that also had a candle. The food was exceptional and the staff made it even better. Will definitely be back!!“

“New Mosaic location just opened and it’s great. The pizza is fantastic, actually cooked with some nice crisp and char like the northern pizza snob in me likes. I also had a chicken parm sub that was fantastic. Haven’t tried the cold subs yet but there’s always tomorrow hah. The location is great on the bend of District Ave looking out down the street and they smartly installed a retractable front wall that can be opened for open air on nice days/evenings (or if Covid decides to play some more games here in the future). Also some select patio seating which is nice as well!“

“Excellent food; great variety!“

“I really appreciate this hidden gem! Everything I've tried here is incredibly tasty, and the exceptional customer service from Gloribel, Isabella, and Destiny keeps me coming back. Plus, the delicious margaritas are a perfect way to unwind after a long day at work. I definitely recommend this spot to others, including friends who are visiting from out of town. They also offer catering for work events, which is a great bonus!“

“Today I visited Paisanos again. In my opinion, the food is excellent and very delicious. I have never had any problems, but I want to highlight that the attention of the cashier Bruno is excellent. There have been several opportunities in which I have been served by Bruno and I have always received the best attention. He is always attentive and fast. His joy and professionalism make him stand out and that gives a plus to the restaurant, many congratulations.“

“Magically amazingly terrible experience. A rat crawled up my arm right into my mouth! YUM! It danced in my stomach before being digested.“

“They do buffalo chicken pizza right! Buffalo Sauce, Pizza Cheese, (CRISPY) Buffalo Chicken, Gorgonzola Cheese and Red Onions. -->All other ways of doing buffalo chicken pizza are incorrect! Most pizza places just use hot sauce and grilled chicken, which is boring. So, kudos to Paisano's for doing it the right way!

Their hot buffalo wings are probably the best local pizza take-out wings in the DMV. You will be very pleasantly surprised!

Their regular pepperoni pizza with just red sauce, cheese, and pepperoni is above average. It is nowhere near the best pizza in the area, but you absolutely won't be disappointed if you order it either. ... but based on the delicious buffalo chicken pizza and wings, I'm giving them 5/5!“

“Have been ordering here for years, great service and the pizza is always good. Plenty of deals to be had. Paisanos is my go-to spot for a reason. Pizza comes early and the quality is always on point. I'm also a fan of the subs, and the wings are mad good too. Also a local NoVA business, you can't go wrong with Paisanos.“

“Can’t believe I didn’t try this place sooner! Calamari tasted a lot better than it smelled (and in fairness it could’ve been the marinara I smelled). But idc, was super delicious. And the bartender and owner were super friendly.“

“I just had a slice of Chicken a la vodka and steak and cheese and an order of garlic knots. It was amazing! I highly recommend Johnny's New York Style Pizzeria if you are looking for the New York style dining experience.“

“Superb dining restaurant!“

“Fast and delicious. Everything was great and we will come back soon.“

“Most unique gelato I ever had. But it wasn’t bad! 👍🏻“

“Really, it's great they have good steak n cheess. Their pizza is tasety. but their company doesn't advertise. They have great quality food . But other companys don't have good quality like pizza bolis. Just they are doing it on name.“

“Thanksgiving dinner was absolutely amazing! We brought it home and it was hot and I have to say that the cranberry sauce was delicious! Thank you so much for the delicious and super easy dinner! We will definitely be back!“

“We had dinner and sat indoors by the front entrance. The food was great and the service really good. I've been here before and will certainly return. I'm vegetarian, and at Vaso's, I had the best fettuccine alfredo of my life!“

“The food was great�“

“food was amazing. Korean BBQ wings, spaghetti and meatballs, custom pizza, all of it tasted amazing. Nice ambiance and pretty great location.“

“Delicious food, fresh vegetables and desserts and salads and excellent customer service . Love Vocelli rose hill !?????“

“Great crust! Nice people!“

“The seats are so comfy! The food was so fresh-tasting. The pizza, pasta, and cookies were all delicious. The customer service was very good. There was this one server that made our visit! She was so nice, and always made sure that we were doing good.“

“This is a small location but we come here because Angie always takes excellent care of us. Some changes could improve the customer experience like being able to order for delivery which could increase sales quite a bit and provide income to invest back into the business. The wings and the cheesesteak are our usual favorites to order because the bread is good and the wings are cooked well.“