Italian Restaurants in Alexandria, VA
A small suburb outside Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Virginia houses big choices in Italian restaurants. From critic's choice to local's favorite, Italian food lovers should find something that sates their craving for pasta and pizza. As an added benefit, many restaurants are considered mid-range in price and family-friendly; some even provide kids menus.
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A la Lucia
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If you find a spot at the bar at A la Lucia, chances are you're a regular. A neighborhood favorite, A la Lucia's brick-oven pizza and charcouterie cart keeps restaurant and bar seats filled, and the entree menu has been lauded by "Northern Virginia Magazine." The atmosphere is comfortable, prices are reasonable and seafood's preparation is kept simple to spotlight the product's freshness.
A la Lucia
315 Madison St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-5123
alalucia.com
Paradiso Ristorante Italiano
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The card table set aside from the main dining table where the kids gather to eat is popularly featured in many Italian-American homes. Paradiso Ristorante Italiano endeavors to mimic this tradition with a special, staff-supervised kids section of the restaurant, complete with Disney cartoons. In the adult section of the restaurant, the dinner menu features common pasta and antipasti favorites, and the lunch buffet brims with everything from salad to lasagna.
Paradiso Ristorante Italiano
6124 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
703-922-6222
paradisoristorante.com
La Strada
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Repeatedly celebrated by a number of area food critics as well as Zagat's, La Strada joins the list of businesses that have turned the sleepy little suburb of Del Ray, Alexandria into a highly sought after hot spot of realty and restaurants. The quaint, no-frills interior belies the celebrated menu that boasts house-made pasta, bread and sauces. The menu also gives guests a sharing option and price for each selection.
La Strada
1905 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-548-2592
lastrada-ontheave.com
Pizzaiola Cafe and Bar
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Of course a foodie haven like Alexandria, Virginia would never settle for anything less than New York-style or Neapolitan pizza, and Pizzaiola Cafe delivers both. Even in a casual setting with a kid-friendly menu, Pizzaiola serves with class. Beer buffs will appreciate its extensive microbrew selections and the wine list is diverse in price and selection.
Pizzaiola Cafe and Bar
3112 Mount Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22305
703-837-0666
cafepizzaiolo.com
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