50 Best Italian Restaurants near Clifton

“I love this restaurant. Everything about it from the service to the environment and especially the delicious food is incredible. It helps to either have reservations or selecting a time that isn’t as busy because it’s so popular. My family and I have been eating there for over a year and been back many times. We love the bada bing shrimp for our appetizer. And my favorite personal entrée is the spicy seafood. Here’s a picture of it with a wide ribbon noodle maybeI weither tagliatelle or papardele. Just incredible. Homemade fresh pasta. Five stars out of five for sure.“

“I love this restaurant. Everything about it from the service to the environment and especially the delicious food is incredible. It helps to either have reservations or selecting a time that isn’t as busy because it’s so popular. My family and I have been eating there for over a year and been back many times. We love the bada bing shrimp for our appetizer. And my favorite personal entrée is the spicy seafood. Here’s a picture of it with a wide ribbon noodle maybeI weither tagliatelle or papardele. Just incredible. Homemade fresh pasta. Five stars out of five for sure.“

“Delicious food and friendly service“

“Nice place, new in the area, tried for the first time. Good chefs and pleasant server. Had pizza for the appetizer - very tasty! Will be back for more.“

“Amazing food great atmosphere and they except reservations“

“Great food and service we were at the Woodbridge Virginia location celebrating the end of our daughter radiation therapy treatment and we had Amanda as a waitress wonderful service and then they congratulated us and didn't charged us for the full meal. Not about the money but we still have love ❤ out there.“

“Excellent place to dine. Very fresh food. Some of the best tasting Italian i’ve had. Also not too expensive. The wine is great too! Great restaurant!“

“Doesn't disappoint from walking in to finished meal. Classic Italian, top notch service, worth every dollar spent.“

“Fantastic food cooked by award winning chef Roberto Donna. Welcoming owner and friendly atmosphere. Our seafood calamarata and shrimp rice risotto were outstanding.“

“This establishment is outstanding and the service is exemplary. Jenn our bartender was attentive and on point. Highly recommend!“

“When we stepped in the building I forgot my wallet and they told us it’s okay and that we could pay afterwards so we took their word and we had their motzerall sticks and bread and their bread was amazing idk what they did with it but it was amazing and all the staff were very helpful and kind“

“It was our first time there and the food was really good! Service top notch! We enjoyed appetizers and their Alfredo- the homemade pasta was amazing! We will definitely be back!“

“Ida was our waitress. She was genuinely caring and sensitive to our situation of just losing a brother. She was helpful with menu items and offered hugs of comfort and care. I can’t say enough about her extra-ordinary care and attention to our large table. We all love her and will certainly be back for sure. Thank you for your prayers, love, and empathy regarding our loss. Idayou are truly a God-send this day especially. Thank you, The Eichlers and The Stewarts 7/2/2024“

“I have always loved the food! But the customer service is amazing too. Thank you so much for having great food great staff and great prices!“

“Delicious Food, Divine Wine, Lovely Evening! We shared appetizers, desserts & wine while we visited this wonderful restaurant!“

“Enjoyed the food immensely!“

“Great venue and great staff and food.“

“The food was amazing, the husband and I shared an order of spaghetti and sausage, fried zucchini, and garlic knots. Everything was very good but the garlic knots are out of this world.“

“Creative menu and the food was excellent! Servers were next level good.“

“We love this place, never a bad meal! Made from scratch. We’ve been dining here for over 7 years! 🥗 🍝“

“excellent restaurant with great service & excellent prices on great food and I really appreciate the excellent service and my meal I had there very nice family restaurant.“

“Not a chain style pizza. Local owned. Food is made fresh to order.“

“Awesome place. Food is beyond amazing. Staff was professional and kind. Can not say enough about this place. Will come back very soon.“

“I love coming in here especially when Evelyn is working. She is always so kind and helpful, she really makes this store feel like such a warm environment, Javier is another families face I see when i pick up, it’s obvious that he really loves his job and he is commuted to what he does, it’s rare that you see a boy his age be such a hard worker. Paisanos is definitely my favourite pizza in town, the employees are just an extra plus.“

“All of it but my favorite is the meatballs and sauce.“

“Today Italian Gourmet was amazing getting a tray of sandwiches ready in very short time. They are the best!“

“Excellent restaurant. The best pizza I’ve had!!“

“Excellent food and the owner aims to please her customers!“

“I’ve been coming to Luciano’s in Oakton for years, and it never disappoints! This place has been a staple for me whenever I’m craving authentic Italian food, and their pizza is hands down some of the best in the area.

Incredible Pizza – The cheese pizza is a Must-Try

I’ve tried just about everything on the menu, but I always come back to their White/Cheese Pizza—it’s absolutely perfect. The crust is just the right balance of crispy and chewy, and the combination of garlic, olive oil, pecorino, and mozzarella makes it rich and flavorful without being too heavy. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out!

Great Ice Cream & A Solid Wine Selection

After a great meal, I always make room for their ice cream—it’s smooth, creamy, and a perfect way to end dinner. They also have a decent wine selection, and while it’s not the most extensive, they’ve picked quality wines that pair well with their dishes. A glass of wine with a fresh pizza or pasta dish just hits differently!

Warm Atmosphere & Friendly Staff

One of the reasons I keep coming back is the consistency—the food is always great, and the service is warm and welcoming. Whether I’m grabbing a casual dinner, dining with family, or just stopping in for a quick bite, Luciano’s always feels like home.

If you’re in the Vienna/Oakton area and love Italian food, this is the spot. After all these years, it’s still one of my favorites, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon!“

“We’ve been meaning to dine at Dolce for years and finally had the opportunity to do so recently. We wish we did it sooner. The interior atmosphere was authentic and personal. It wasn’t made and genuinely felt like an authentic Italian restaurant.

The food was absolutely delicious as well. Their house salad was balsamic based and it was fresh and delightful. We also especially enjoyed the shrimp scampi. We look forward to visiting again and trying other dishes.“

“Wow! First time at this Olive Garden and I was very impressed from the very moment I walked in the hostesses were kind and the management was kind and my server Aaron was absolutely wonderful! I was here on Monday May 26th at around 4:00 p.m.“

“Came here tonight for dinner to celebrate a birthday. Food was great and our server Manuel was amazing. Best service we've had in a very long time. He made our visit even better! My only complaint, the bathroom. It was a mess and smelled terrible. Overall, had a great time.“

“excellent customer service. delicious pasta and pizza. almost everything is perfect in this restaurant“

“My favorite pizza place.They know what I want. Great customer service too.“

“The best steak and cheese sub AROUND VA!! No one can beat it and the pizza is delicious. I’m not a big fan of pizza because of the grease but they have the best pizza ever and you can tell it’s made from scratch the crust is the best part. Don’t skip this place if your in town!!“

“good food and good employees 👌“

“I may be bias about Italian food, but olive garden is my happy place. The staff are all delightful and it feels so warm and friendly. The food- I couldn't even begin to suggest a way it could be better. It's perfect! The prices are good, and the generosity with drinks and the bread sticks is unending. Overall, my favorite restaurant! Come here if you want a warm, delicious experience full of authentic food and a good time!“

“The high tea on Saturday was fabulous. The staff was top notch and the food and beverages delicious.“

“Buen servicio nos brinda la señora María estar como en casa gracias, pero falta en el bufet más variedad de comida“

“Best pizza place in Fairfax! Delicious food, always timely, very friendly and helpful staff. They have great deals and specials on pizza and other meals. Pickup is quick and so is delivery. Nick is awesome and provides great service to the customers.“

“it's nothing at all like a NY pizza dough is not hand tossed . It's basically like any chain style pizza . service was quick and cooked properly. typical pizza for a kids party etc .“

“Best subs, everything is fresh and delicious!!“

“I just loved eating here this afternoon, not only do they have delicious pizza that you leaves you feeling great, the customer service is top notch! I have not truly experienced great customer service like this since pre-covid. They also have a great gluten free pizza, cooked a served on its own tray! Homemade salad dressings and herbs growing out front! Will definitely be back!“

“I was at the paisonos in Vienna,VA couple on Sunday Sept 11th and the lady who works the front think her name is Allison she is very respectful and polite. She deft is a hard worker and I'm so glad she is working there.. last time I eat there was in May and I wasn't happy with the customer service but I'm gonna tell you y'all need to keep her there I hope she is a manager if not she needs to be.me and my family sat in to eat she asked us multiple times did we need any,asked how our food was she even cleaned out mess up when she didn't half to..way to go paisanos about time you guys got decent people taking orders . I listened to the way she answered the phone she is definitely professional.. the way she spoke to her customers was amazing she even helped a elderly woman bring her food to the car for her and open and s*** the woman door . I couldn't stop smiling.. I'm so amazed about her.. one more thing I even heard how she was speaking to the other workers asked them was they ok and that they are doing a good job.. see we definitely need more people like her in this environment.. great job Allison!!!!! Please give her a recommendation because when I come back I'm gonna ask her .. you will definitely get my business atleast two or three times a week“

“The pizza here is the best!!! The kids go to’s are pepperoni and cheese! My husband and I just had the white veggie pizza! We have also ordered breadstick bites and chicken tenders! Everything we order is hot, fresh and delicious! Customer service is excellent! They really go above and beyond! Thanks for everything!!!“

“I came in on Thursday (06/19) and it was extremely busy but even with the rush the man and woman who helped me were very nice the man especially was so friendly it honestly made my day and they were a big help and I still got my food in a timely manner which was impressive and it was super good like dangerously good I might come back too often now“

“The most tasty Pizza in the area. It is so authentic and good. nice atmosphere and a very clean restaurant. the owner and the workers are so sweet and friendly. I definitely recommend this place to everyone.“

“A quaint restaurant with great wait staff!“