35 Best Italian Restaurants in Arlington

“I cannot recommend this place enough! The atmosphere is fantastic, the food is delicious and the staff is superb. Our entire experience was something special. My father had the table side carbonara, my husband had the braised short rib lasagna and I had the famous chicken parmigiana ala vodka. The staff paid attention to our every need and made this dining experience so enjoyable. Next time we are in the area we will be sure to come back.“

“Friendly staff -great food !“

“Great service @ DC the seafood appetizer was delicious!“

“That’s legit Italian food 😋🍕“

“Had a great evening catching up at this amazing Italian spot. Reservations are recommended, but we sat at the bar and had a fantastic time. Will definitely be back to try more of the delicious food. Amazing staff, always smiles, never made us feel rushed and gave us lots of laughs.“

“Great food and service! Will keep on going back.“

“We ordered a large catered dinner from Ruffino’s this weekend and couldn’t be happier with the food and service. They helped us determine what quantities were needed, worked with me over phone and text to finalize details and make last-minute adjustments, and delivered piping hot food exactly when requested. Food was delicious and we’ll definitely use them again.“

“Our dinner was just amazing tonight! Everything was so fresh and delicious, and you were all so friendly, thank you so much.“

“Said, I wanted to circle back and let you know that without a doubt, the food, and the entire dining experience at La Bettola Italiano was far and away the best we had on our trip to DC. I cannot thank you enough for setting it all up and for working so closely with them to sculpt the menu, arrange for the upstairs and deliver the hot and delicious food so swiftly upon our arrival – our pre-order menu worked perfectly, and you and your wait staff went above and beyond to be so accommodating. My teachers were stunned at the quality of the food and the ambiance and said it was their top ranked choice of all the places we ate. I am uncertain what the school’s plans are for next year, but if I or the school returns to the DC/VA area, I will certainly call upon you and return to La Bettola. Thank you, Said, for a wonderful dining experience for our students. It was the perfect way to begin our trip! Best regards, Danny“

“Vegan pizza and garlic knots“

“great sausage and pepper pizza!“

“If in Washington, D.C. or Arlington County, Virginia, the Italian Store is a cannot miss choice for great subs, sandwiches and pizza“

“Food was exceptional. Lovely spot. Owner/manager remembered me from a previous visit, which was lovely. Server hovered initially, asking me twice if I was ready to order while I was waiting for my guest to arrive. Then when she did arrive, he disappeared and 2-3 times I had to ask another waiter to have him clear plates and take our order. But I would recommend Corso highly. Worth it.“

“I had one of the best pizzas of this year at paisanos!! I’m personally a pizza guy I could eat pizza everyday but usually is hard to find a good pizza place, I was visiting family that live in Arlington we decided to get some pizzas for dinner when the food arrived i was surprised on how fresh and good that Bacon chicken ranch pizza was, nice and humble people working there can’t wait to eat this pizza again when i go see my sister again, Wish we had more places like this in Houston :(
Highly recommended“

“Dinner here on our last night in the DC area and it was delicious! You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes, we are a family of 6 so tried several but the gnocchi and penne pollo were excellent! The pizza was also a hit. Even if you’re stuffed, try a dessert. Again, we loved them all. The tiramisu, cannolis, chocolate cake, and cherry gelato were the perfect ending to our meal. Great, friendly service with a cozy atmosphere and exceptional food. Definitely recommend! All 4 kids agree!“

“Fabulous staff, delicious food, spot on cocktails (amazing negronis) not to mention wine special.“

“I rarely write reviews, but my family and I had such a wonderful experience that I wanted to share it. We reserved a table for 6 for a birthday dinner for my brother and his family. The Waiter was superb, filling glasses each time they became even a bit low and promptly attending to us throughout our visit. He was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu and had a fun sense of humor as well. The food was delicious. From the Bruschetta appetizer to our entrees, which ranged from Spaghetti and Meatballs to more sophisticated fare, each of us loved our food. The portions are generous and present a great value. Desert was tasty as well. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly as well. If you want high quality Italian food with excellent service at a fair price, then I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Major Kudos to Paisano’s Pizza Crystal City for going above and beyond on my Valentines Day Request. The store manager enthusiastically agreed to my request for a heart-shaped pizza. They even added a special message in the box which was a pleasant surprise. And to really make this the best experience, the manager delivered the pizza personally. #bestcustomerserviceever“

“Fine Italian dining with a moderna vibe at SOCCI, located within the Renaissance in Crystal City. Open air kitchen and cool bar scene add to the ambience. Excellent food and service. The “large” portions were generous, perfect to split or opportune for takeaway. In hindsight I should have gotten the small portion of Bolognese but definitely enjoyed the leftovers!“

“The food was fresh and delicious! The service was excellent and the owner came around to talk to us! He was so sweet!! He made us feel like family! I will definitely recommend this lovely establishment to my family and friends! I should have taken more photos, but I forgot- it was as sooo goo!!“

“Pizza is very good, reasonably priced. they sell by the slice and offer meal deals. Definitely recommend“

“We’ve been ordering take-out and delivery from these guys for 14 years now. Love their pepperoni pizza! Quality food and reasonably priced.“

“Great food. Owner and family are the nicest people.“

“When ordering delivery via door dash you can’t get the cheese pizza without paying extra for the cheese. Pizza was good but this added cheese ($2) made it almost too cheesy. Garlic knots not buttery/oily/greasy like other places which I appreciated.“

“Crab pizza is Amazing 😋!!“

“I visited Ledo Pizza off of Columbia Pike in Arlington, VA on a Friday, 02/21 for lunch with my girlfriend. From the moment we entered the restaurant, we received A+ service from one of the managers, Thomas. Thomas greeted us with a warm, upbeat attitude to kick off a pleasant, relaxed and fun dining experience. After receiving our beverage order, he quickly and correctly took our food order with a smile. Our food was prepared pretty fast. We ordered a calzone, cheesy bread and salad which were delicious. Thomas periodically checked on us and refreshed our drinks while joking with us — keeping a smile on our faces. He even informed us that the menu will be changing in the near future and that they are the only Ledo that delivers. He cares about the company and the customer experience. He is also very knowledgeable about the menu and company. Although Thomas suggested food delivery, I will definitely return because of his great customer service and professionalism.“

“Pupatella is a great spot for delicious food! Order the cannolis. The zesty lemon flavor with the creamy ricotta and salty pistachios was to die for! I’m ordering them to get delivered to my hotel for the second day in a row. The shells are yummy as well. Great place- good people- wonderful food. ☺️♥️“

“Great food, good atmosphere and very friendly staff. My family and I stopped in for a quick lunch before heading into the city and were welcomed and sat pretty quickly for a party of 8. While it is not a large venue, they offer both inside and outdoor patio seating. The decor and atmosphere is charming and the large brick oven as you enter greets you with high hopes of some incredible pizza which did not disappoint. Overall, this is a great little spot if you find yourself in the area.“

“If in Washington, D.C. or Arlington County, Virginia, the Italian Store is a cannot miss choice for great subs, sandwiches and pizza“

“Great food, great service, great weather!“

“I came here to eat because of the wonderful presentation all the food is very well displayed it definitely catches the eye I got a slice of a pizza and a side salad the pizza and salad are both very fresh, the service is also very fast, and the staff are very welcoming I would highly recommend coming here!“

“All these years and still the best!! Thanks for the memories! It's always a pleasure to eat and visit! Keep on rocking it!“

“Never been to that area so it looked sketchy at first. The place is not truly a sit-down kind of place so we ordered to go. We tried their Italiano pie and it was dioicous. The lady behind the counter was very friendly and quite honestly the price wasn't bad. Pleasantly surprised.“

“I tried a lots restaurants sub but believe me there phily cheesestake is the best in the dmv area. I just love it. This is my go to. But today I tried there halal pepperoni just for 7.99. Is worth the price and the taste is just boom. Highly recommend to the people who look for halal pizzas in dmv.“

“Went for happy hour and ended up having dinner. Flatbread pizza was delicious. Wide variety of draft beers and frozen mule was wonderful. Service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely go again.“