Cafe Italia

519 23rd St S, Arlington
(703) 521-2565

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Party Platters
Meat Lasagna Tray
Serves 20-24. The all-time favorite prepared in Italian splendor.
Vegetable Lasagna Tray
Serves 20-24. Filled with eggplant, zucchini and cheese.

Desserts
Tiramisu
Rich and creamy dessert layered with mascarpone cheese, espresso and rum flavored lady fingers.
Cannoli
Crispy shell filled with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
A moist dark chocolate cake with fudgy filling, covered with chocolate ganache frosting, topped with vanilla or coconut ice cream and amaretto liqueur.
Creamy Cheesecake
Rich and delicious New York style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry sauce.
Crema Caramel
Smooth and velvety custard baked with anise and brandy liqueur with a layer of brown sugar caramel on top.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Coconut Ice Cream
Spumoni
Artisan-made, Italian tricolor ice cream with maraschino, pistachio and chocolate flavors.
Cherries Jubilee
Dark sweet pitted cherries in a heavy syrup served with coconut or vanilla ice cream.

Cappuccino and Specialty Coffee
Cappuccino
Cappuccino with a Kick
Cappuccino flavored with your choice of liqueur: amaretto, Frangelico, or Grand Mariner.
Baileys Coffee
Fresh brewed coffee with Baileys Irish cream, topped with whipped cream.
Irish Coffee
Fresh brewed coffee served with Jameson whiskey and Caffe Lolita liqueur, topped with whipped cream and Creme de Menthe.

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Recent Reviews

Went with our Adult children while visiting Arlington. Within walking distance of our daughter's home. Amazing atmosphere and fantastic service! Shout out to our server David- he was fantastic as was everyone we came into contact. Two words for this place...FUN and PERSONALITY!!
March 2026
Great spot calm atmosphere and quiet music playing that doesn’t get in the way of conversation. Food is excellent and good portions I often take leftovers. Love bringing a bottle of wine or two and gathering with friends or family. Try asking about magic
June 2024
Dinner on a Wednesday, not at all busy. Parking is in lot across street. My first time here; dining partner had encounters here a number of times before as a paying customer. Very nice Italian-American restaurant, perfect for a date night, with friendly (though certainly not Italian-speaking) staffers. Plenty of options for wine or hard liquor. Be sure to sign the guest book before you leave!! Crispy and resh salads. Bread was not remarkable. Dining partner had the Eggplant Parm...
October 2023

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Cafe Italia

519 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 521-2565