First off - our server was great! So no complaints there. We are new to the area and are obviously…read moretrying new/non chain restaurants when we can. The restaurant itself is old school Italian with the drippy candles in wine bottles and dated decor. It could definitely use a facelift - and still maintain that classic Italian restaurant vibe. The food was the most disappointing part of the journey. Calamari that was chewy and not at all seasoned - clearly frozen and out of a bag and our meals were no better. I LOVE veal saltimbocca and get it whenever I can. The veal was thick, mozzarella wasn't fresh, and it was drowning in canned mushrooms. Nothing about our meal said fresh. We were leaving the next day for a quick trip so we did not take our leftovers home, but I can honestly say we wouldn't have even if we didn't have a trip planned.

I had this out of the blue chicken marsala craving and did a little research and decided to give…read moreCantina D'Italia a shot. I will start off by saying that I had low expectations given the track record of non-chain Italian restaurants I've tried since living in northern VA of which 85% have been terrible (remember I'm from NJ where Italian food should be the state food). But I said YOLO, crossed my fingers and ordered the marsala via GrubHub. The moral of the story is that I was PLEASANTLY SURPRISED by Cantina D'Italia overall because the marsala was pretty tasty, spaghetti cooked almost perfectly, garlic bread with cheese perfectly seasoned and cheesy and they sent an added little unexpected bonus of a pretty side salad with a homemade vinaigrette and fresh Italian bread and butter! Oh and the portion was HUGE! Totally got 2-3 meals out of it. Cantina D'Italia has given me hope ... or I should say at least gave me an Italian restaurant I just might frequent and explore all the other menu options :)

We celebrated Valentine's Day here and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. My…read morehusband--who is extremely particular about his steaks--ordered the Valentine's Day prix fixe menu featuring a filet, and he said it was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. I chose the branzino, which was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. What truly elevated the evening was our server, Juan. He was warm, personable, and attentive without ever being intrusive. His thoughtful service made our special night even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back!

Excellent 4.5 star experience. Nice casual, modern decor…read more Juan was our server, and his enthusiasm and energy was great. We anticipated a good meal just from how much he liked their food. The food was creative, fresh, and elevated without being pretentious. The fresh baked bread was some of the best I have had outside of San Francisco. We dove straight into the main meal, so I hope to be back soon to sample appetizers and desserts.

What a hidden gem this is. We had our Foundation meeting here and had a special menu created for…read moreus. The food was amazing. I had a Balsamic chicken with mini potatoes and it was delicious! I did get to taste the chicken parm and that is definitely going to be ordered next time. Service was really nice and laid back. Ambiance was amazing as well. We got to see so many great pictures of family and food. I can not wait to be able to sit outside and relax. We got to meet the owner and her daughter, wonderful people. They were just so kind.

Been here twice. Overpriced and the quality was inconsistent. Risotto was fine first time, but…read morewatery and lacking flavor. I do like the salad, but not its price. Oh. Tea cost me $6. Insane. Place is tiny.

This was my first time dining here, and everything was a 10/10! The drinks were amazing, and I…read morereally appreciated that they were able to custom make something for us that wasn't even on the menu. Edwin was our server, and he provided truly outstanding service--easily 10/10 customer care. He was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. We ordered the lasagna and the chicken Parmesan, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. The food exceeded our expectations. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will be coming back!

This place is really good but WAY overpriced. The plates were melamine....sorry way overpriced to…read moreserve in melamine. It reminds me a little bit of Vapianos, esp with the open kitchen concept. We went for mothers day. The lady could not find my reservation. i had to show her. but something is wrong with their system because this happened to a friend of mine back in February as well. They ran out of ranch and N/A prosseco. It is okay bc the food was good. We ordered the fried zucca chips. OVERLY SALTED. did not enjoy. The burrata was delicious. I would get that again. The chicken parmesan was delicious. but it was odd it came with mac and cheese ziti or some kind of cheese sauce. Usually you serve chicken parm with spaghetti and sauce? The Bolognese was delicious and same with the chicken pesto. My sister got a arugula steak salad. The steak was really rare and they didnt even ask how she wanted it cooked. the little gem caesar was good but it had way too much dressing. way too much. the dessert was delicious. butter cake was amazing! Drinks: Cocktails were really good but OVERPRICED. $16-$17 dollars for a non fancy italian spot is wild. Ciao Bella was delicious though. I would probably come here again but it is overpriced.

We were there to celebrate my friend's birthday and it was a great experience!…read more Food: I didn't care for the appetizers- we ordered the burrata which was deep fried? And the octopus salad was very tasty. The main courses were delicious ! We ordered the lobster ravioli, Cleopatra seafood special, Linguine Vongole. The food was served hot and we didn't wait long for it. Generous portions too! The pana cotta was absolutely divine!! The best I've ever tasted. I was full after the meal but couldn't resist eating it! Service: Raul was fantastic! He was professional, warm and friendly. He kept us entertained during the night with great enthusiasm and service. Highly recommend!

Five star service! The front of house was absolutely amazing getting us seated right away and…read moremaking some wine suggestions. Her humor and thoughtfulness was appreciated during the meal as well. She folded napkins when we used the restroom and joked when we couldn't find the restroom. Our server made amazing recommendations and checked in frequently enough that we didn't feel forgotten or overwhelmed. Food came out piping hot, and silverware was replaced for each course. For the appetizer I would have to say that the octopus was my absolute favorite! The Char on the octopus mixed with the variety of flavors made it robust and so delicious! I highly recommend the octopus over any other appetizer at this point! The zucchini blossoms were perfectly fried and absolutely delicious. They were perfectly stuffed not to overwhelm, but to perfectly embrace the delicate nature of the blossom. For my entrée, I ordered the veal Ragu with peperdelle noodles. It was absolutely delicious and big enough that I had it for lunch. The next day is leftovers. They boxed the meal very nicely to go bag. The sauce was thick and perfectly balanced with a lot of flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked and weren't sticky or overly chewy. The tiramisu was absolutely delicious! It was so moist and so light that I didn't feel overly stuffed when I left. We actually debated getting dessert because we were so full, but decided to go for it and I'm so happy that we did. During our dinner service someone had a birthday and we brought a dessert. Not only did they encourage everyone to sing, but they also brought out a beautiful dessert that had happy birthday written and some kind of cocoa or coffee powder. You can tell that thoughtfulness was put into every meal and effort was placed to make everything just perfect. I absolutely love the atmosphere of this restaurant. We watch the sunset over small old town Herndon and it felt very quaint. The old school setting of the restaurant mixed with that atmosphere was rather romantic and calming. This is a great place to come for birthdays, anniversaries, or any other special event you want to celebrate.

First time here. Very busy, friendly service. Hard to get someone on the phone because it's very…read morebusy. Pizza was surprisingly very good. The crust was just right. The mozzarella was great and smelled very good too. The restaurant is in a shopping center, near the red outdoor patio umbrellas. Price is a bit expensive. Would recommend for pizza lovers. 4.5 stars

The ambiance is very pleasant and enjoyable. Service is slow and the personality of my server was a…read morebit cold and unfriendly. The food was very tasty but not as hot as it should have been, which makes me wonder how long it was sitting in the 'window' before served to us. There was not as much of a variety as I had hoped as well.

My friends and I went here for drinks and Alex was the best ever! She was so accommodating and…read morefun:) We stan Alex.

It's discovering places like this that I feel compelled to write reviews for Yelp. My husband and…read moreI were picking up our son at Dulles and wanted a nice restaurant to try since we had to make the drive from Richmond. This was number one on the list when I searched best restaurants in Reston and it did not disappoint! Heirloom is tucked away in the distillery and has a cozy speakeasy feel with green velvet booths and an eclectic seafood forward menu. Cocktails : Manhattan - top notch My sweet side piece - fun presentation with table side bubbles! Feels a bit like a fall drink. Warm spice. Very tasty and too easy to drink fast lol Apps: We got the baked shrimp and the beef carpaccio. Both outstanding and so flavorful. Just needed some bread to soak up the sauce in the baked shrimp. The lemon rind in the shrimp was a perfect compliment to the sauce and the carpaccio was perfectly seasoned and the thinnest slices I have ever had which made it delicate and delicious. Entrees: We got the sea bass and the short rib bolognese. Blown away by how good both of these were and so very different. The short rib bolognese had a rich but not heavy flavor with fresh pasta and a delightful velvety spiciness - not heat though. The sea bass was crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked with a carrot ginger puree that was sublime with the spinach and fish. We loved both of these entrees. Really wanted dessert but sadly not more room which was better for our stomachs and our wallets. It's not a cheap endeavor here but worth the cost for a fabulous meal out and a very cool vibe.

A Modo Mio offers many food specials. For example, on Tuesdays, that's when we stopped there for…read moredinner, all their pasta dishes are 1/2 price. However, given that they ranked 32nd among this country's top 50 Pizza restaurants, I had to order a pizza. And I'll get to my pizza after I discuss some other things, because it all plays together. Also, during my visit, I kept drawing comparisons between this place and Pupatella, a local Neapolitan pizza juggernaut. The Big Question to answer is why A Modo Mio got a spot on the Top 50 while Pupatella didn't even make the cut. Access is easy, and parking is good. There are lots of spaces that wrap around the restaurant. That's in contrast to Pupatell, which has limited parking and where I always wind up using the Safeway lot across the street. The restaurant is clean and spacious, with plenty of comfortable seating. It also has a long, well-stocked bar where you can sit to enjoy a beverage or a meal. Pupatella doesn't have any of that. When you arrive, you're greeted by a host who shows you to your seat. A very short while later, a waiter shows up and does all the things waiters do. At Pupatella, you wait in line to place your order, then find an open table. TLDR: Your dining experience, outside of the food, is much more civilized and relaxing at A Modo Mio. The pie that earned their 32 out of 50 ranking was the Sicilia. But I ordered a 12" Casertana because I'm not crazy about eggplant and like sausage. The pie arrived a short while later, piping hot and loaded with sausage. The taste was sublime and delicious. My only complaint was that the basil was added before baking, and I prefer that herb when it's not reduced to ash. So back to The Big Question, is the A Modo Mio pizza *that* much better than Pupatella that it earned a spot amongst the Top 50 while the other one didn't even make the cut? Frankly, it's not. It is good pizza... possibly great pizza. But that's also true of the other place. What sets A Modo Mio apart from that other place, and the answer to the Big Question, is that the criteria for generating the Top 50 list included more than the pizza. It also took into account: - Hospitality and Service - Ambiance - Beverage Program. Beyond the pizza, A Modo Mio has those things in abundance, while the other place pretty much has none. TLDR: Comparing pizzas side by side, the two places are on par. However, if you take into account the entire dining experience, you will be much happier with your pizza here, as opposed to that other place or most other pizza restaurants in the DMV area.

I had the opportunity to have New Year's Eve dinner here and I was able to score a 7:30 PM…read morereservation using the Rezi app several weeks ago. There's so much parking in this area and they have indoor and outdoor seating. One of the things I really liked is that they seem to have specials three or four days a week if I remember correctly, I think Mondays are half off wine bottles. Tuesdays are 30% off the menu or maybe that was happy hour Monday through Friday and then Wednesdays is half off pizzas and then Thursdays was a sale on cocktails. One of the disappointing things right off the bat was that they took my 7:30 PM reservation and even texted me at 7 PM to make sure I was still coming at 7:30 but nobody ever mentioned that they would close the kitchen promptly at 8 PM, which meant my New Year's Eve dinner was extremely rushed. By 745 I already had to put in my drinks, appetizer, entrées, and desserts. Had I known that they were going to close the kitchen at 8 PM I either would have gone to another place or asked to change my reservation for an earlier time. At 8 PM most of the restaurant was empty, but they still had about four tables, including ours still filled along with two or three folks at the bar. Another thing to note is that they will automatically add 20% gratuity to your bill so please keep that in mind. As far as the food goes, I will say that the pizzas were really good and a small pizza comes with four big slices and a large pizza comes with eight big slices. Personally, I really enjoyed the dough and it was very flavorful, but slightly undercooked. They are known for their Neapolitan style pizzas, and it really shine through. I also got the opportunity to try the lasagna Bolognese, which came sizzling and what seemed to be a mini cast-iron pot. It was evident that this was pre-cooked though and reheated in this pot/pan but what was disappointing was that the bottom layers were sizzling hot but the top layers were room temperature and unfortunately, since the kitchen was closed, I didn't have the opportunity to get that taken care of. I would definitely come back and give them a shot especially because they have weekly deals, but it was truly a disappointment that they took a 730 reservation weeks ago, knowing that they intended on closing at 8 PM. As we were leaving, we got the opportunity to meet one of the restaurant partners and they were so kind; it's evident that this restaurant has regulars and I look forward to my next visit and seeing what it's like when I have more time to eat and enjoy.

I love the fresh, plentiful food here and cheerful service. Grilled meats, a glass of wine- what…read morecould be better?

We stopped by for lunch after the bluebells hike at Riverbend Park and Great Falls. The service was…read morequick and place was quiet but filled up quickly for lunch time. The appetizer of hummus and hot pita was so yummy. All our dishes were good. I got the vegetarian delight 10" small pizza and they gave me a green hot sauce when I asked for hot sauce and it was perfect.

Came here for a Saturday brunch with my family and we all had a lovely time. Even though I had made…read morea reservation, the restaurant wasn't very crowded, which made for a calm and relaxed atmosphere and great for conversation. Our server was friendly and efficient, which I appreciated. One small suggestion would be to offer a separate coffee menu when guests are seated, alongside the brunch menu, since I was not really looking for alcoholic or sweeter drink options. The food was thoughtfully prepared and overall very enjoyable. I ordered the Morning Market Board, which included a frittata, salad, and hearth bread. The frittata was simple with caramelized onion but still quite flavorful. The burrata paired nicely with the grilled bread, and I especially liked the grilled asparagus in the refreshing salad. My partner had the Sunday Night Lasagna, which was rich, cheesy, and satisfying. The only minor issue was that a spoon would have been helpful for a saucy dish like that since it is a bit tricky to manage with just a fork and knife. My cappuccino was average but still enjoyable. Overall, this is a pleasant brunch spot with a quieter vibe than expected, making it a nice place to relax and catch up. I would definitely come back to try more dishes.

Enjoyed a 2026 Winter Restaurant Week lunch with a friend here this past weekend. Love how the…read moreregular and RW menu is flexible letting you swap in gf pasta or veg noodles for a few dollars. Chicken parmigiana was nice and crispy, and the carrot noodles I ended up getting as a sub actually went really well with the main because the sauce had a kick to it that balanced the sweetness of the carrots. My friend and I both started with the arugula and fennel salad, which is super crisp and light and a good portion. Also appreciated the mocktail selection as we both stick with Dry January.