Lil' Italian Cafe

I order 50$ of food the wings were dry without a sauce, the burger Pattie was dry , pizza was like a frozen pizza from a gas station. Man this terrible. Never ordering from this place again

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We had a pizza and it was excellent. Saw lots of lovely things on the menu that I will be back to try.

Food: 5

Service: 5

My friend suggest me this restaurant the food is awesome the best is saji chicken subs, pesto pasta and saji chicken pizza are the must try and the employees are very friendly. Will be back shortly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very unfair serving for the take out order. Perhaps, we need to check every box to verify what they are packing before leaving the place.. I’ve been to this restaurant regularly and have good experience and the excuse they gave is “they were busy and didn’t check” seriously??

Food: 1

Service: 1

Very nice food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's really more a fusion between Italian and Indian. For example, they don't seem to use pork products, so no sausage or ham (presumably for halal reasons?), which is fine, but not really what you think of when planning to eat at a place called Lil Italian Cafe. You can't get tap water, you must buy bottled (Kirkland brand) water, no fountain drinks, just bottles/canned drinks. Food was ok though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

The food isn't that bad but beware of dining in. They have a mandatory 15% service charge that is added to you bill. I would be fine with it if water was included but it's not. Instead you would need to purchase a bottle water from them. Like how can you impose a mandatory service fee but not provide something as basic as ice water.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Great food and great hospitality! The gyro pizza is something out of this world. The owner is has a great heart and makes everyone feel like family. Super underrated place make sure you give it a try! Everything is halal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and experience! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sajji Chicken Sub, Sajji Chicken Pizza, Pesto Pasta, Tandoori Pizza

The chicken saji subs are the best. I prefer the extra spicy one. Tastes better with their white sauce and hot sauce.
The chicken saji pizza was also amazing

Kid-friendliness: Yes.
Kids chairs and kids menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sajji Chicken Sub, Sajji Chicken Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo

The employees don't speak English very well. Don't be surprised when your order is wrong. They got my order wrong three times. I got my money back and left.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

UPDATE: I thought I was being reasonable with 3 stars, but after the owners egotistical response. I’ve downgraded to 1 star. Even the 7/11 gas stations have better food than this place. Enjoy your 1 star.

Original review: I ordered the spicy sajji chicken sub with seasoned fries. The food is not bad, but it’s nothing spectacular either. What did surprise me was that, they tack on a 15% service bill if you dine-in. Like for cleaning the tables… this is a first for me. I don’t think I’ll be returning based on that. What a rip-off merchant. No wonder it was EMPTY inside.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I have picked up to 2 halal xl piazza saaji and pesto pizza I was pleasantly surprised fully loaded pizza crust was not super thick coming back for more

Many folks selling Halal are taking the community for a ride by selling Halal BUT without any taste or service that is NOT Halal !!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

worst restaurant i’ve ever been, worst customer service i suggest don’t go to this place

I love this place! Whenever I come to IAD, I always stop here for delicious pizza.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5