The experience was great! The restaurant was clean and the staff were pleasant. I was unable to…read moreexperience the cheese wheel because it's unavailable on weekends. I ordered the Branzino and my husband ordered a seafood pasta. I ordered a side of Alfredo sauce to add with my pasta because everyone raved about it. It was delightful. And the wine from Avignon paired well. I will be back for the cheese wheel experience.

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE JUDGED ON WHAT CLOTHES YOU WEAR. The server Yoko or the…read morewhole establishment is classist and will clear your table as if you don't exist! I visited this restaurant unexpectedly after being invited by a friend, so I arrived casually dressed in jeans and a plain shirt, not realizing it was a more formal, reservation-based establishment. Upon arrival, I noticed most guests were predominantly white and dressed in business casual or formal attire. Our server, Yoko, initially seated us and provided water and bread. However, after briefly stepping away for about three minutes to use the restroom, we returned to find our table completely cleared, despite the fact that we had just been seated and had not even touched the bread. This was confusing and frustrating. Yoko apologized and reseated us, but I could barely hear her. So, I asked her directly if she assumed if we left and she said yes. While I appreciate the apology, the situation felt presumptive and uncomfortable. Given that we had only been seated for a few minutes with minimal interaction, the assumption that we had left seemed unwarranted. Whether intentional or not, the experience came across as judgmental, from our casual attire. I also felt the establishment being racist because we were the only dark tanned and Asian Americans here. Yoko offered complimentary dessert as an apology, which I initially appreciated. However, when I followed up later, the offer became unclear. Instead of being able to choose from the menu, we were given a small portion of cake and ice cream to go. The dessert was underwhelming in both presentation and taste, falling short of expectations for a restaurant at this price point. The cake was similar to a low-quality dessert of any budget friendly buffets I have been to. As for the food, it did not meet expectations. While the cheese wheel dish appeared authentic, it lacked depth of flavor beyond just salt and pepper. The candied bacon mac and penne alla vodka were similarly bland. The calamari stood out as the best dish--light and crispy--while the arancini was disappointing, with a filling that tasted processed rather than fresh. Overall, the experience was disappointing. Between the initial service issue and the underwhelming food, the restaurant did not justify its pricing or reputation. I would not recommend dining here, particularly if you are expecting attentive service and high-quality cuisine. Save your money and go to Olive Garden instead.

What a wonderful happy hour experience on a Tuesday at The Farmhouse Tuscan. I sat in Joshua D's…read moresection and he was both knowledgeable about the menu and quite attentive throughout my dining experience. I ordered the Howler Pizza, which includes pepperoni and sausage, finished with hot honey. A thin crust, quality toppings, and a good (half) price for happy hour. The ambiance is so cool and relaxed. The tunes in the background varied and included jazz, R&B, and yacht rock. Plus, the side of the restaurant with the comfy chairs is so relaxing and inviting. It gives a feeling of home and a chill vibe. Plus, now that the weather is getting warmer, their patio is a lovely, fresh air option. Overall, this restaurant is delicious, consistent, and has quality ingredients. A total win!

Wife and I visited The Farmhouse Tuscan on Saturday for a change of pace. We walked in and were…read moregreeted by a wonderful team of hosts who seated us immediately. We were seated by the window with a wonderful view and some nice relaxing music playing for atmosphere. We were greeted by our server Seth, who explained to us the menu and suggested we try their Short Rib Pizza. We ordered some Tuscan Chicken wings with Garlic and Parm on them as our appetizer. While waiting he brought us out some bread and their olive oil mixture. Wings showed up just as we finished our bread (great timing). Wings were hot and fresh and crispy just as expected. Just as we finished up our wings our pizza was brought out. Let me tell you, I love pizza and have eaten all over the Northern Va area, and this is by far one of the best pizza's I've ever had. The crust was light and crispy, but strong enough to hold up to the cheese, meat and caramelized onions. If I hadn't ordered wings, I could have eaten the whole pizza myself, it was that good. We were full after that and got our desserts to go, Chocolate cake and Tiramisu to have later at home. The Bad The Rolls - the rolls were plain and barely warm and didn't contribute to the fantastic olive oil combo they present you. They can improve in this area easily The Wings - I couldn't taste the garlic or parm on my wings, they have other options like buffalo and sweet chili so we will have to try those next time. The Good Service - Seth was fantastic, answering all our questions, providing ideas on the best menu items and kept checking on us even though he was running the bar. Can not compliment him enough. Pizza - again, THE BEST, I would highly recommend this to anybody making their first trip here. Atmosphere - was cozy and comforting, very different then most places you go for dinner, I mean who has couches for a place to sit and eat :) All in all, we were both very impressed that we signed up for their rewards program which Seth added the $10 discount to our meal right there on the spot. We will be going back again, and this time I want to try their Short Rib Dinner, if it's anything like the short rib we had on our pizza, it's going to be delicious.

As Hilary Duff once said: "This is what dreams are made of." My children can't stop raving about…read moretheir visit to La Fiamma and when they are happy, I am happy! What we loved: + Spacious seating area, perfect for large groups and families + Bottomless brunch which included delicious menu items no matter your palette. Kiddos loved the live pasta station, waffle and pancake station (with all the whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate chips to deck your stack with), and pizza buffet (they even had gluten-free options!). + Friendly service and local feel We did not utilize the children's room but I thought it was a really nice addition! The area had a television playing Disney movies, crayons, and kid sized tables. Affordable and family-friendly, this place is truly a local gem!

A group of at least six of us have gone here on Fridays for happy hour for two years, religiously…read more The service leaves a lot to be desired, for example, we bus our own tables, get our own condiments and bring our own water, but we love the atmosphere, food and the happy hour prices. Last week, we got there at our regular time and there was not a table, big enough to accommodate us so we sat on the "other side" of the half wall. Naturally, we assumed since we were regular customers, that they would honor the happy hour prices. Wrong assumption. Not only did they not honor the happy hour prices, they would not even let us get ranch dressing on our salads because we were not in the bar! Literally the craziest thing I've ever heard! My bill alone, on average, was $75 per week, times four weeks is $300 a month. There were at least six of each week. They just lost $1800 a month just from us. Bad hill to die on when times are so financially difficult for everyone. Their manager should be ashamed of themselves. So if anyone can recommend another happy hour hot spot in the Kingstowne area ... we're all ears!! To make it worse, after I left them the same review on Google, they publicly apologized to me and asked me to reach out to them privately to work things out, which I did, and my email went ignored. Last night, some of the people from my regular group went back there, and I guess they were salty about the review and refused to wait on them! Unbelievable!

We recently went to Maggiano's Little Italy to celebrate my son's birthday, and it reminded me why…read morethis is one of my favorite go-to spots. My absolute favorite dish is the Alfredo pasta, and I always pair it with the Parmesan-crusted chicken and sometimes I'll add blackened shrimp, which I did this time. The Alfredo sauce is hands down one of the most flavorful I've had. It's buttery, silky, rich without being overwhelming, and they give you such a generous portion that you definitely leave satisfied. The Parmesan-crusted chicken is just as delicious. It's moist, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Adding shrimp just takes it over the top. We also had the mozzarella sticks, and they were everything you want them to be, crispy on the outside and absolutely overflowing with cheese on the inside. Fresh, hot, and really delicious. I also have to mention their wine selection, which I really enjoy. Whether you want something light or something a little more bold, there are plenty of great options to pair with your meal. What I love most about Maggiano's is the atmosphere. You can truly make it whatever you want it to be. It can be a casual night out, a family celebration like we had, or even a romantic date night. It has this perfect balance of cozy and inviting, depending on your mood. The staff is always very knowledgeable and pleasant, which makes the whole experience even better. There's plenty of parking, it's great for groups, and it's definitely kid-friendly.

A friend and I went for drinks during happy hour and sat at the bar. The ambiance was real chill…read more No loud music, just a chill vibe. The service wasn't really what I expected. Our bartender was alright. No greeting, no name, no smile. Things I kind of look for before ordering. The service was pretty subpar. The drinks however is what saved them. My friend ordered a few glasses of wine and I ordered an espresso martini. It was great!

Recently, we were treated to Sunday brunch buffet at Fratelli's by friends…read more We had actually been here a couple times previously, but that was a few years ago, so this review is based solely on this Sunday brunch. It was a very good experience. What stood out to me was the excellent service by the professionally dressed servers, especially with the water, champagne and coffee refills. The dishes were all well-prepared, even if the buffet isn't huge. And actually, there was a chicken in cream sauce that was ultra ultra delish. But I understand that Fratelli's rotates dishes in their buffet, so the chicken dish may or may not be in future buffets. The buffet included your typical waffle station. It also included a dessert table, which was cake and pie. Yeah, we'd come back to Fratelli's buffet again.

Best Italian restaurant in the DMV!!! The service was so…read moregood and I felt part of the family! The food was delicious and so fresh! The restaurant was so beautiful and comfortable!

Intimate | portions | community…read more Intimate Rafagino offers a warm, intimate dining atmosphere that feels more like a neighborhood gathering place than a chain-style restaurant. The smaller setting and attentive service create a relaxed, personal experience that works especially well for date nights or quiet meals with friends. Portions Portions are generous and satisfying. Pasta dishes and entrees arrive hearty and filling, often with enough for leftovers. It's comfort-style Italian that doesn't hold back on quantity. Community There's a strong community feel here -- from the welcoming tone of the staff to the loyal local customer base. The restaurant reflects a family-first ethos that shows up in both service style and operating approach. Pro tip: Check the hours before you go. They keep limited days and times -- mostly late lunch and dinner service -- which reflects their family values and operating philosophy.

Sorry but I cannot recommend this place for so many reasons…read more We first walked in and waited to be seated it was a few minutes before we saw any staff. At that point I already had a bad feeling. We tried the chicken parm and chicken piccata. Unfortunately both were extremely bland. The chicken had no flavor the sauces had no seasoning. After we were done the staff asked if everything tasted ok. My wife had barely touched her food and told her it wasn't any good. She offered to replace it but we declined because we didn't expect any different from the replacement. But it was still left on the bill even though it wasn't eaten. So the food was all around bland and they are under staffed. Won't be returning.

The only place where my friend from Philly will eat a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich because "this…read morejawn puts tha pepperonis on it dat makes it good. Youse guys need to keep dat up". Aaand now we only eat Cheesesteaks with pepperoni. I, his Oklahoman friend, love the fact that any pizza has a sandwich version and visa versa as you Virginians put it. In short, if you're hungry, you couldn't ask for a better place because you will leave both full and happy you ate here.

Hot, tasty, and accurate order. The sub, salad and pizza was on point. I really liked the salted…read morecaramel cookie too! I'd order again.

This place is awesome love the food here! the wood fire pizza is amazing the staff was super…read morefriendly and the ambiance is amazing 10 out of 10 would recommend!

A lovely Italian restaurant hidden away in Burke. I happened upon it as I was looking for another…read moreplace and decided on some Italian food instead. Other than Asian cuisine, Italian food is one of my great loves. And I think this place has a charming interior, good service, and some terrific food. I really only had two things: a small Caesar salad as a starter and spaghetti carbonara. Both were excellent. Caesar salad may sound like nothing difficult, but many places drown their salad in Caesar dressing. This salad had a good balanced ratio and had a good crunchy texture instead of being soggy. And I hadn't had carbonara in a long time, but they do a really good one here. Prices also are reasonable for the quality. I have friends only a couple miles down the road from here. The next time I visit them, I'll suggest we meet here for lunch or dinner.

Ate here with the fam last night. It's definitely a neighborhood place, nothing fancy, huge Greek…read moreand Italian menu. I had spaghetti and meatballs--the marinara trends sweet, but the pasta was cooked well and the meatballs were delicious. Portions were huge. A small pizza was the perfect size for 1 plus a few slices for lunch the next day. Caesar salad that came with the pasta was way over dressed, but otherwise it was a good solid meal.

My mom's aunt, uncle, and their family have been coming to Milanos for generations, so it was an…read morehonor to get to enjoy such an important piece of their family history. The food and service were amazing. Portions were generous and everyone left full and happy! I got the Greek chicken, which was absolutely wonderful! We also shared a couple orders of spanakopita for the table, which were amazing! You could tell the restaurant has been there for decades, but in the best way! The ambience felt like sitting down to a meal at a Greek or Italian grandmother's house! If I am ever back in Springfield, I will definitely be back!