Ordered takeout from here over the weekend based on all the reviews I had seen. Really nice staff and my food was ready when I got there to pick it up. Ordered a few dishes including the fettuccini alfredo, linguini alle vongle, and calamari as an appetizer. The fettuccini was fine, a bit oily for me. The linguini had a ton of clams in it, which is a nice surprise to have a decent amount of protein. Ordered a side of garlic bread ($7?!), and it was meh. Wouldn't suggest anyone ordering the garlic bread, not worth the price point. Overall it's a decent Italian place - Seems a bit pricey, but the entrees are decent. read more

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Meatball Spaghetti's great and side fettuccini is also great. Never disappointed me for 3 years. I would highly recommend the restaurant to my friends and family. read more

Visiting friends, and we were all stationed in Italy at one point, so figured we would reminisce over some Italian food. They have driven by Fratelli's time and time again, but never went in because, well, it looks like it may have previously been a Long John Silvers or something. From the Yelp reviews, I said, let's just try it, I'm always optimistic when there is fresh pasta offered on the menu. So. Good. Lobster ravioli was as good as the reviews. The pasta carbonara was phenomenal. And the special, branzino (a sea bass) with shrimp over Angel hair pasta...had we had a few more glasses of wine in us, we would have been licking the plates. And desserts... everything but the chocolate cake is made in house. An almond cake with amaretto; a limoncello cake; and a perfect cannoli -- crisp shell, creamy & sweet ricotta (sans the maraschino cherries by request). Don't drive past Fratelli's for five years! read more

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This place is a GEM , family owned and operated. Food and ambiance is exceptional. Service is wonderful, they make you feel like your a part of the family. Can't find places like this anymore. Keep up the good work read more

Fratelli - Linguini w/baby clams in a red sauce absolutely delicious - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

About a 1-1.5: What happened, Fratelli? Fratelli is a family-owned restaurant, tucked on top of a slight hill off of Van Dorn. They have two locations: one in Alexandria, and one in Cheverly, MD. Their menu offers items such as hot appetizers (calamari, frutta d'mare, clams casino, baked crab meat, etc.), salads, soup, pasta (linguine alle vongole, capellini pescatore, fettuccini alla panna, etc.), chicken/veal/seafood entrees, broiled entrees (NY steak, ribs, etc.), as well as desserts. We've dined in a couple times, but the last few carry-outs have been super disappointing. The appetizer, Mozzarella Fritta, was overly fried and kind of cold - I felt as if this was a wrong order for another party and they just happened to throw this in with our order. The Chicken Marsala was inedible, as the sauce had an off-putting taste to it - extremely sweet, with dry chicken. The fettuccine alfredo, which was one of our favorites, was a hot mess - the pasta was overcooked and gummy, and the sauce was extremely grainy. Staff are friendly, and their ranch dressing is still tasty. However, the rest of the items were thrown in the trash. I'm sorry, Fratelli, but not sure if I'll return. +overcooked pasta +grainy sauces +small lot for parking read more

For this area, I would say this is one of the best family Italian restaurants in the area. Hands down. Having previously lived in New Jersey, it's been difficult to find a good Italian restaurant. THIS IS IT! We had the chicken parm, the linguini vongole, and finished up with some Tiramisu. All of it was incredible! Will absolutely be back. read more

The food was meh. The service was good and the atmosphere was alright. It was just an alright experience.

A friend recommended Fratelli's to us and she was 100% correct. If you want high quality, housemade italian food at a reasonable price, go to Fratelli's! We had a great meal at this unpretentious family owned restaurant. Our appetizer (Calamari) and entrees (Veal Piccata and Lobster Ravioli) were all excellent, the service was great. Free parking right there and pricing for the wines was also very reasonable. We will definitely return! Thanks for a great experience. read more

Fratelli's is my number one choice of Italian food and driving an hour to get it is worth it every time. The atmosphere alone is what sets this restaurant apart from many others. The smooth jazz playing softly in the background, the fresh roses all throughout the restaurant, and the beautiful paintings everywhere to see. It is truly such an authentic experience. Perfect for date nights! My favorite dish is the beef ravioli which I get spicy and they know how to make it just right. Manuel, the owner, is a sweet, charming and sincere man that takes honor in providing the most delicious Italian food there is in the DMV. read more

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I ordered from Fratelli for my employee lunch today. The food was AMAZING! My staff loved the lasagna, and the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo was the hit of the day! How did the Fratelli staff know to give me a large portion of this! ‍. Everyone wanted a plate!! The veggies were perfection.. you know that they are good when operating engineers scoop a big portion on their plates. I ordered the Chicken Francessa for myself . SUPERB!! Thank you so much for making our 2024 holiday lunch and event! Special kudos to the chef! Where would we all be without this amazing man! read more

The service was so- so and the ambiance was lacking, though it did have white tablecloths that looked nice. The menu was varied. Unfortunately, the food I ordered was bland and did not satisfy my desire for some great Italian food. I paid $28 for fettuccine Alfredo with chicken that had a watery sauce that tasted of flour, but nothing else. The chicken was cut into very thin, short strips and were few in number. The chicken wasn't seasoned either. I ate a,few bites, paid for my meal and left. read more

As an avid Yelp user, I had high hopes after reading many positive reviews. But as an Italian American with high expectations of Italian food, I was skeptical. Overall we had a pretty good experience at Fratelli. Let's start with atmosphere. This place is in desperate need of a revamp. The restaurant is super dated and old fashioned. It's such a nice space and a renovation would really improve the experience! Now on to food. We started off with the Mozzarella fritta and minestrone soup. Both were tasty! The minestrone soup was chock full of fresh vegetables and wasn't too tasty. And who doesn't love fried mozzarella... hard to mess that up. Fratelli adds a lemon butter sauce for some extra decadence. Oh, let's not forget the bread! As other Yelpers have pointed out, the bread tastes fresh baked. It's super crispy on the outside and chewing on the inside. Perfetto! For our entrees we ordered the Lobster Ravioli and Spaghetti Carbonara. Our meals came with a salad. We both got the Italian dressing. Salad greens were fresh and crisp but quick warning: garlic alert! Make sure to pop a mint after dinner if you're on a date. In my opinion they need to tone the garlic down big time in this dressing. The lobster ravioli were decadent and tasty. But, perhaps too decadent with a vodka sauce. I could not eat the hug portion provided. But I enjoyed it for the most part. Some pieces of lobster were overlooked and rubbery. The carbonara is more of a cream sauce - Alfredo like really. We didn't enjoy this one as much. We skipped dessert after our decadent meal. Definitely not a place for a light dinner. Since it's close by and affordable we might be back for another try. read more

Really solid family style Italian restaurant. Super generous with ingredients and good service. Some of the dishes lean a bit heavy so order a variety of dishes and share if you can. Food came out nice and warm. Would definitely recommend and come back. read more

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Excellent Service, great food. Great menu selections. Will definitely visit again. I like that every table had fresh flowers on them. read more

Great place! The food is excellent. Abd the service can't be beat! Everytime I visit Alexandria I have to go to this place!

Bad service and the worst Italian food I've ever had. The brunch is not worth it. Food is not replenished when it finishes. There was no "omelette station" waiter to make the omelettes and the desert was pathetic. I should've known better from the outside of the building! In this case "judging a book by its cover" fits! I do not recommend this place. Go to Aldo's Italian Kitchen. This place has nothing on Aldo's! read more

Very good food, service is usually on point! Our go to go Italian local venue! Kudos to the team read more

Yuk! Staff was great..... food was just wrong.... Tasted frozen, garlic bread over seasoned, rolls looked like bought frozen from store, veal parm sauce was way too acidic, side veggies tasted like from a frozen bag that has gone through too many freeze thaws..... wife had clams in white wine.... HORRIBLE!!!! Son's fettuccine Alfredo tasted like paste..... STAY AWAY!!!! I don't know what these other patrons have been eating but it couldn't have been from here... read more

The brunch on the weekend is the best in the area... The Prime Rib is the tastiest I've ever had in any single restaurant and I've eaten all over the world! Very little fat and so tender!! Worth every penny! read more

Always great food, but the house salad dressing is worth its weight in gold. I always get the lobster ravioli and am never disappointed. Highly recommend the sangria, too. Get at least 1/2 carafe because...why not? read more

I usually test an Italian restaurant by their lasagna, but I opted for lasagna, Cesar salad, and minestrone soup. Everything actually tasted homemade- like no corners cut with canned or frozen stuff. I ordered via Postmates. Let me tell you- it was great from how nicely packed everything was to how absolutely divine the lasagna was. I ate it with a friend and we practically licked the plates. The salad was even great- like a real homemade Cesar dressing. I ate the minestrone the next day and even that was super tasty. There weren't any noodles or potatoes and I honestly think it was better without the carb heaviness. There was bread and butter that were nicely packed and SUPER delicious. I don't think I've ever spread butter on my bread then dipped it in as well! I want to say this is my favorite Italian spot since moving from northern Italy to the DMV. The prices aren't absolutely ridiculous like Georgetown or some fancy place downtown. I hope I get to eat inside sometime soon! read more

Omg! I think I found a new favorite Italian restaurant!!!! And it's right down the street from my job!!!!!!super excited about this hidden gem! Thanks to all you great yelpers I was looking for a good place to go for lunch and boom- not even 5 minute drive...i called before heading over and 15 minutes later I'm on lunch heaven...today I ordered the Lobster Ravioli with the salad and the house dressing for a whopping $15 after checking into yelp and receiving a 5% discount!!!!!!!!!! WINNING!!!! I will definitely be coming here again! ;) read more

Fratelli - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Great food, helpful and attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Have just returned home after dinner at Fratelli. It is a warm, welcoming and delightful place to eat. Italian welcoming atmosphere and great Italian food! read more

I don't know why it's taken me so long to review this place. It's fantastic. It really has no weaknesses. The appetizer crab cakes are a smash hit!! The pasta dishes are all top notch. The bread they bring out before the meal is bakery quality. My wife's favorite restaurant in the area and my favorite Italian spot read more

I'm obsessed with Fratelli's lobster ravioli - I get it every time I go. The restaurant feels so cozy (definitely mom & pop vibes) and all the staff I've interacted are so pleasant. I'm looking forward to trying other things on the menu soon! read more

Let's start with the good...all three of the deserts we ordered (pistachio cake, red velvet, and a cannoli) were spectacular. Unfortunately, we were a bit underwhelmed with everything else. We visited based on Yelp ratings (staying in National harbor). Ambiance is a bit rough. it is a converted friendly s building. Inside has tile floors, drop ceiling (picture attached) and a painted plywood divider. As for the entrees, our main criticism was the amount of garlic in each and every dish. While I enjoyed my veal entree, all of the sides were swimming in a pool of garlic butter. Similar concerns with the spaghetti and meatball entree, the meat raviolis, and scallops in Marsala sauce. Servers were friendly, but slow. Overall, There are a number of better options we found in the area. read more

Fratelli - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This was definitely another yummy spot I've found since relocating north . It's definitely a smaller family style so don't expect super fast service , but I liked the homey feel for sure ! I also love a place that allows me to customize dishes as wanted ( I can be super picky at times) . Next time I can't wait to try the desserts we just got full a tad faster than expected. read more

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What can I say... Fratelli's has an amazing vibe. There is calm music playing in the background, pictures of Italy, and decor to match. The staff is nothing but kind, courteous, and patient. They definitely go the extra mile to make sure your dining experience is absolutely fantastic. We've been twice (second trip we forgot to picture the food) but we loved it both times. The first time we had lobster ravioli, lasagna, and a seafood veneziana. Definitely show stoppers. They are very understanding when you would like an extra basket of their amazing rolls. When it came time to desert, a whole tray of their dessert options. Never had that done before. We ordered the cheesecake. Delicious. We came back a couple weeks later,, and they remembered us!!! For the second time, we had Veal Parmigiano and a dinner special consisting of gnocchi, lobster, scallops, shrimp, squid, and mussels covered in a red sauce. This time we opted in for the salad, both with house dressing. Garlic lovers will be in love with that. Dinner was amazing, and again with the tray of desserts, we went with Lemoncello. Absolutely amazing. We will be coming here again, and plan on coming back with more family when they come to visit. We have some big eaters, and the portions are spectacular. They are some of the most generous people you will ever meet. read more

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Excellent every single time. And if you don't have brunch here on Sunday, you're an idiot.

Amazing food. When we're in town that's the first restaurant we always go to. Never disappoints! Great cocktails and service is impeccable.

Fratelli is a family friendly hidden gem has serves amazing food. This restaurants ambiance is calm and relaxing with soft music and lights. The friendly staff, quick service, and amazing food makes this a 5 star restaurant. read more

Love Fratelli's. It's on a very busy highway but once turning into their parking lot I immediately feel the happy ambiance away from the traffic and prepare to have a great Italian dinner complete with wine. The service is excellent and very attentive. A true favorite for the ages! read more

a friend of mine provided Fratelli's for lunch and even in to-go tupperware, the food was absolutely immaculate. we both had the rigatoni con salcicia and dinner rolls and opted in for cannolis as dessert. words can't describe how decadent the first bite was and how every bite after was savored. i can honestly say this has been the best pasta dish i've tried in a very long time. i look forward to experiencing the service and taking in the ambiance in person. if it's half as good as the food is, it'll definitely take the title of best italian restaurant in the area for sure! read more

Fratelli - Rigatoni con Salcicia - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great atmosphere, Pink Vodka sauce is to die for and a good stop for authentic Italian. Would Recommend.

I haven't even been able to go here in a while, I'm writing this review because I randomly think of how good and authentic it is. Amazing every time, not to mention the most comforting service around. Truly special and memorable. My go to place for Italian when my family is in town as it brings me back to childhood memories and Sunday dinner at grandmas. read more

Our favorite restaurant for years, and in our neighborhood! We come here for comfort, birthdays, had big parties for 90, 95, 96, and know the excellent food contributes to longevity! Everything is prepared with love and caring, and served well. We take our visitors here, at their request if they have been here before. One couple even drives down from Delaware to eat here with us. Others come from Europe. We have loved every dish we have ever tried. Italian wedding soup, honeydew melon with ham, limoncello cake, the list goes on. We came for the scrumptious Thanksgiving buffet and have booked for Christmas Eve also. The variety cannot be duplicated at home, nor anywhere, really. read more

Excellent salmon in lemon butter. Warm rolls with oil. Best Side veggies. Nice place to relax have a conversation. Not loud. Family or parents visiting? This is your place. Extensive menu. Comfortable setting. Amazing, prompt and professional service. Love the garlic! Easy access from 395. Lots of parking. read more

Found this hidden gem via Yelp and have to say that this was the BEST Italian food I have ever had! Can't get it out of my head...truly that good! I ordered the seafood with angel hair pasta, as many suggested...DELICIOUS with the seafood cooked to perfection! Highly recommended and reasonably priced! Will definitely be returning!! read more

OMG! I can't believe it took me driving past this place 1000 times to stop. Literally the best accident I've ever made! I've had pretty much everything on the menu, and there is nothing bad! I can tell you if you're lucky enough to get the Oso Buco, and the seasonal gazpacho, you are in for one heck of a meal! The service is impeccable, such a family friendly atmosphere. This is literally been a staple for me and my kids for the last five years! They've seen my kids grow and I've watched the servers grow! I promise you, you will not regret stopping here! I've actually been coming here for about five years now and I don't know why I've never posted a review for them. read more

Solid red sauce joint. The restaurant is a unpretentious place to eat reliable Italian-American food. Their chicken parm is tasty with a bright and savory marinara sauce. read more