Look no further, Sweet Pia is perfect for your custom cookie needs! Francesca was a pleasure to work with from start to finish - she designed such beautiful cookies for my sister's bridal shower and everyone loved them! Not only were the cookies works of art, but they were also delicious! Francesca is extremely talented, I HIGHLY recommend Sweet Pia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen
The food was fabulous! My husband and I shared an octopus appetizer which was tender and delicious. I had a linguine with seafood that was so good and so generous I couldn't finish it. My husband had osso buco that was so tender it fell off the bone. We chose a wine that went well with both and coffee drinks after dinner. The service was excellent, friendly and efficient. The music made me want to sing and dance. One problem: it's COLD inside, very cold. We sat with our backs to the fireplace and would have moved closer if we could have. We will definitely be back when the weather warms up. 😉
Patty
This remains our favorite Italian restaurant in Old Town Alexandria! The food and service are excellent and the atmosphere is warm, festive and inviting. We loved the accordion player as we were leaving! We will be back soon.
Jennifer
The heat was not working and the space heaters did not help. The fish special was not very good for a $20 mark up
Akanksha
We didn't have a good experience. The food orders were messed up. We asked olives on a pizza, which they forgot, then gave a different size of pizza, mixed up a lot of orders. They tried to fix it by giving complimentary salad but we had to wait an hour for getting the food right - and it wasn't special. The sea bass was good, but pizzas were average.
Caroline
We loved Trattoria Da Franco! The food was outstanding. The carbonara was fantastic. It's a very old school, traditional Italian gem in Alexandria. The service at first was a bit slow, but it got better throughout the night. They had live music and everyone was so friendly. We will definitely be going back.
Marybeth
Excellent food. Sauce was perfect! Quaint Italian restaurant just as you would find in Italy. Service was stupendous!
Carylin
Perfect restaurant for special celebrations, like a 60th birthday. Our party of six had a great dinner from beginning to end. Enjoyed each other's company, plus the piano player on Saturday night. The food is so good from appetizers to dessert, so take your time to enjoy everything. It's a bit dark inside the restaurant, but the service and food overcome that issue.
Laura
Unfortunately, our experience wasn't great. The table had a dirty crease across the cloth, and the AC vent above another guest looked like it might fall. Once food arrived, our server disappeared until it was time to pay. The drinks and water sat empty, and no one checked in when an untouched appetizer and pasta were cleared. Oddly, no bread was offered, and no cheese with the pasta, which I've always expected at an Italian restaurant. Between the lack of service and missed details, I couldn't wait to leave.
Franco's is always a winning experience! Great food, cocktails and service in a comfortable atmosphere. Love a night out at Franco's!
Opentable Diner
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!!
canan
Even though we had reservations we had a table almost behind the door, hardly any air. Check was disappointing..there were charges for wine,my dish and appetizer were charged more than what was on menu...and additional charge for credit card..really...
Tee Mims
A million thank you’s for bringing my godsons birthday cookies to life. I contacted Franseca and gave her one vision. And a week later called to see if I could change because the birthday boy changed his theme. Without any hesitation she was able to give me everything I wanted and more. She even designed his favorite wrestler. The cookies not only look good but taste even better. I will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Char Bozzello
If you're looking for custom cookies, this is the place. They're beautiful AND delicious every time. We've been getting them for years.
Look no further, Sweet Pia is perfect for your custom cookie needs! Francesca was a pleasure to work with from start to finish - she designed such beautiful cookies for my sister's bridal shower and everyone loved them! Not only were the cookies works of art, but they were also delicious! Francesca is extremely talented, I HIGHLY recommend Sweet Pia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was fabulous! My husband and I shared an octopus appetizer which was tender and delicious. I had a linguine with seafood that was so good and so generous I couldn't finish it. My husband had osso buco that was so tender it fell off the bone. We chose a wine that went well with both and coffee drinks after dinner. The service was excellent, friendly and efficient. The music made me want to sing and dance. One problem: it's COLD inside, very cold. We sat with our backs to the fireplace and would have moved closer if we could have. We will definitely be back when the weather warms up. 😉
This remains our favorite Italian restaurant in Old Town Alexandria! The food and service are excellent and the atmosphere is warm, festive and inviting. We loved the accordion player as we were leaving! We will be back soon.
The heat was not working and the space heaters did not help. The fish special was not very good for a $20 mark up
We didn't have a good experience. The food orders were messed up. We asked olives on a pizza, which they forgot, then gave a different size of pizza, mixed up a lot of orders. They tried to fix it by giving complimentary salad but we had to wait an hour for getting the food right - and it wasn't special. The sea bass was good, but pizzas were average.
We loved Trattoria Da Franco! The food was outstanding. The carbonara was fantastic. It's a very old school, traditional Italian gem in Alexandria. The service at first was a bit slow, but it got better throughout the night. They had live music and everyone was so friendly. We will definitely be going back.
Excellent food. Sauce was perfect! Quaint Italian restaurant just as you would find in Italy. Service was stupendous!
Perfect restaurant for special celebrations, like a 60th birthday. Our party of six had a great dinner from beginning to end. Enjoyed each other's company, plus the piano player on Saturday night. The food is so good from appetizers to dessert, so take your time to enjoy everything. It's a bit dark inside the restaurant, but the service and food overcome that issue.
Unfortunately, our experience wasn't great. The table had a dirty crease across the cloth, and the AC vent above another guest looked like it might fall. Once food arrived, our server disappeared until it was time to pay. The drinks and water sat empty, and no one checked in when an untouched appetizer and pasta were cleared. Oddly, no bread was offered, and no cheese with the pasta, which I've always expected at an Italian restaurant. Between the lack of service and missed details, I couldn't wait to leave.
Bruschetta was interesting... But way too heavy on onion. Bread was homemade and delicious, but not really right for bruschetta. Wine menu was limited but adequate. Prosciutto y bufala was supposed to have arugula, but instread had soggy mixed greens. Butternut squash ravioli was excellent... Which was their chefs recommendation. Overpriced at $32 for what it was. Daniela was a thoughtful server... But working too many tables...so two appetizers and one entrée took three hours.  It was beautiful sitting outside, but of course the traffic from US one was a bit much during rush-hour.  Their Manhattan was excellent. 
Restaurantji Recommends
Franco's is always a winning experience! Great food, cocktails and service in a comfortable atmosphere. Love a night out at Franco's!
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!!
Even though we had reservations we had a table almost behind the door, hardly any air. Check was disappointing..there were charges for wine,my dish and appetizer were charged more than what was on menu...and additional charge for credit card..really...
A million thank you’s for bringing my godsons birthday cookies to life. I contacted Franseca and gave her one vision. And a week later called to see if I could change because the birthday boy changed his theme. Without any hesitation she was able to give me everything I wanted and more. She even designed his favorite wrestler. The cookies not only look good but taste even better. I will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're looking for custom cookies, this is the place. They're beautiful AND delicious every time. We've been getting them for years.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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