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

LOVED my dinner at Fratelli! Everything was cooked to perfection and far exceeded my expectations. We were in the neighborhood looking for an Italian restaurant nearby and I'm so glad we stopped here. I ordered the branzino special with shrimp and scallops. I didn't care for the zucchini pasta (next time I will ask for angel hair or another substitution) but the seafood was incredible. My husband got the pollo piccata which was also stellar. The accompanying salads were fresh and the octopus appetizer was a highlight too. The meal was very affordable and I also love we didn't have to wait for a table on a Friday night. I can't wait to come back! read more

Fratelli's will always be a go-to spot for me. With food always being top notched and the service always perfect, what's not to love? The ambience looking spectacular giving it the modern look of an italian restaurant! Definitely come to fratelli's if you're looking for great quality in everything a restaurant needs to show. read more

It's giving old school characters with simple flavors. I enjoyed it for the night and seemed busy .however, the service is slow, so just be prepared or pass. I forgot to take pictures of everything. read more

Found this place on yelp, it was close to our hotel. We found the reviews to be accurate. The place is nicely appointed and the staff really cares if you like your food. The soup, my husband said, was incredible My salad and the mozzarella app was wonderful too. We split a lasagna, thank heavens...or we would have burst. The service was above and beyond. read more

Fratelli - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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*Take-out order* I really enjoyed the clam linguine. It arrived still al dante and juicy. However, I was very disappointed in the calamari. It could not have been fresh because it was so difficult to chew it. After my third time spiting it out, I gave up. I would skip the calamari. read more

Honestly. I'm shocked at all the positive reviews. I did not have a good experience with my take out. I ordered the tortellini alla fratello and garlic bread and some desserts. Probably my least favorite garlic bread I've ever had and the tortellini tastes store bought and the cream sauce is really liquid. The desserts were good and the salad was really fresh. Could be a traveling issue so I can't speak to the in person food or setting. read more

Fratelli - Tortellini alla Fratello - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Fratelli is a cute family-owned Italian place, and the vibe is exactly that. I came here with my boyfriend and we enjoyed the fried mozzarella, lobster ravioli, and tiramisu. The fried Mozzarella is a huge square of exactly that- fried mozzarella, topped with more melted mozzarella. It's guilty, cheesy goodness, and pretty addicting. The lobster ravioli is also not for the faint of heart- its uber creamy, stuffed with lobster and you can find lobster in the sauce as well- they don't skimp, and it's well worth the flavor, like a pastafied version of lobster bisque. The bread and salad that came also was good- I like that they give you a bowl of shredded parmesan, so no guilt in sprinkling as much as you like. The killer here, though, was the tiramisu. When we asked for a dessert menu, they appeared with a dessert tray- a surefire way to convince a customer that yes, indeed, they do need dessert. It was creamy, the ladyfingers perfectly soaked through without being soggy, and sweet but not cloyingly so- a very, very, solid tiramisu. I would happily come back here to try more of the menu, and I would recommend this place to anyone who finds themself in west Alexandria. read more

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Very nice restaurant in Alexandria. It's on a busy street so don't drive too fast or you'll pass it. The fresh baked bread is very good. Prices are reasonable. Food is very very good. The only reason I didn't give it the 5th star was because I thought the portion was a little under for the price which wasn't bad (I'm greedy). Wife and I both had chicken Alfredo with added shrimp. We left full. I also had a piece of cake for dessert. We also split a mozzarella fritter. Staff was excellent, polite and attentive. The place is very well ran. Extensive menu. Plenty of choices. I recommend if you want real good Italian. read more

Fratelli - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

They have a weekday 3 course menu (salad, entree, wine, dessert and coffee). This is a decent deal but I feel the entree sizes are a little small. The bread to start the meal is awesome. Super crunchy on the outside and soft on the side. The salad is fresh and the garlic vinaigrette is delicious. My wife had the lobster ravioli which she enjoyed. The linguine alle vongole had ample whole clams as well as clam meat in the garlic sauce. Well done. We also shared the steak which was dry, over cooked and over seasoned. I contemplated dropping my review to 4 stars just because of this but everything else in the meal was great. Plus, who orders steak at an Italian restaurant??? My fault I guess. I am 95% confident the chocolate cake from dessert is the one you buy from Costco. But no complaints there. Overall, this is a really solid spot for a weekday dinner. read more

I love when a restaurant caters to the comments added on takeout! I requested the house bread with sides as well as a lemon sauce & marinara with my calamari- not sure if they would have included the normally but they did for my uber eats order! The calamari was delicious and i enjoyed the salad side. The pasta dishes we ordered were tasty & a great portion. We will be returning to dine in house! read more

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My wife likes the Alfredo and the carbonara was good. A little to meaty which is a first. But the portions are good without being too much.

Better than I expected. From the street, I would not have taken a chance on this place if not for the positive Yelp reviews. Restaurant is located in kind of a run down area, between a bunch of auto shops/gas stations. Walking in is like entering 1980- it's dim, "fancy" in a very dated way, but I sort of appreciated the throwback. The bread that comes with the meal was so good. I don't usually care about bread but it was perfect- crispy very thin crust and warm, pillow soft interior, served with butter, herbed olive oil, and parmesan cheese on the side. The house salad with Italian dressing was super garlicky in the best way possible, even if the salad mix itself looked like it came out of a bag. The eggplant parmigiana was pretty good. My only complaint was that the slices of eggplant were so thin they were eclipsed by the breading, but it was still really tasty, with great tomato sauce and perfect portions. Side of vegetables was definitely generic frozen veggie mix but it was served in that fantastic delicious butter/garlic sauce so I didn't even dare. The cannoli for dessert was maybe 7/10. Not the best cannoli ever but still pretty good overall. The only thing about this place is it's SO EXPENSIVE. Like way more expensive than you would expect given the decor. But overall the food was consistently much better than I was expecting so 4/5 for me. read more

Fratelli - Eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We were looking for a place to eat in Alexandria with great food and no wait on a Saturday evening to celebrate my mother in laws birthday. A quick Yelp search of high rated restaurants gave me Fratelli. We walked in and were seated immediately. I became excited glancing around because there was nothing fancy about the place which led me to believe they paid more attention to the food then distracting decor. I love those types of places. Our server was attentive and got us menus and beverages very quickly. The fresh bread that was bought out with seasoned olive oil, Parmesan cheese and butter was amazing. The house salad came out and I was equally impressed. The fresh garlic in the homemade dressing was sooooo good. Our entrees came out fairly quickly and they did not disappoint. Everything was flavorful and fresh. They even bought out a complimentary slice of cheesecake for my mother in law for her birthday. This was a great restaurant and I would recommend it and I will be back. read more

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We placed a delivery through Uber Eats. We ordered the clam linguini, veal piccata, and calamari. Food was fresh. The entrees came with salad, salad dressing, and rolls. The calamari was delicious and crispy. Generous portion overall - veal piccata had three pieces soaked in the lemon sauce. The clam linguini was very filling as well but a little too oily for my taste. Will definitely order again. read more

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Ordered delivery service from this restaurant. Lasagna was good, however the fetuccine fruta de mare was a big disappointment. Pasta was overcooked and clumped up together and seafood was strangely gummy and very bland in seasoning. Highly unlikely that I'll be reordering. read more

I had been meaning to try this place for a while and I'm glad I finally did.. this place is definitely a "mom-and-pop" shop. From the moment you enter you get a complete different feeling than the one you had when you were outside. You can tell that the owner cares about their business, and their staff. I was honestly surprised with the vibe inside. Very chill and yet a little upscale, they had some Italian music in the background (Andrea Bocelli) my favorite!!!!:). The staff were very professional, attentive and very friendly. You automatically get the bread with butter plus olive oil with cheese, very yummy!!. They had different options of wine and entrees. The food was cooked to perfection and it came out at a reasonable time. I would definitely go back. read more

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Great service! The ravioli turned out to be pretty tasty and I wished I had more. The Alfredo and Stuffed Shrimp were standard... ‍ read more

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4.5/5! Visited last night for our anniversary and really liked it! The place was surprisingly busy for a Monday night. We got the chicken alfredo and the lasagna. Bread: yummy! It was warm and came with butter, Parmesan cheese, and flavored olive oil on the side. Loved it. Salad: we got the house Italian dressing, which was really good! It's a strong taste but subtle. Lasagna: excellent. A slice of lasagna that was baked in the dish itself. Would've been nice with just a tad more ricotta in between the layers because there's no such thing as too much cheese!! Alfredo: DELICIOUS! You can definitely taste that it's made with real, fresh ingredients. Highly recommend. Yes, it is super indulgent but once in a while is okay. Definitely think it was worth the money. For cheaper prices, go at lunch! read more

Fratelli - Lasagna with Alfredo in the back - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Wife and I took kiddo and visiting guest here based on the good reviews on this site. The guest and kiddo loved the food, but wife and I were unimpressed that night, and even less so the next day with what I presume was food borne illness. Garlic bread was more garlic than bread, and don't get me wrong, I love offensive amounts of garlic but even I called uncle on the bread. read more

Sadly, Olive Garden is far more authentic than this so- called Italian restaurant. This restaurant has the potential to be the best in the area but lacks professionalism in the waiters and overall flavour. I must share that the place itself was quite chilly. Oh how I wanted to like this Italian restaurant. Dishes ordered with ratings: -/10 House salad w/ house Italian dressing 2/ 10 fresh ingredients but lacked flavour Chicken parmigiana: 3/10 little to no breading on chicken and was slightly tough. Also, the tomato sauce tasted like it came from a jar. Spaghetti: 1/10 undercooked noodles with tomato jar sauce Mixed vegetables: 1/10 Frozen veggies warmed up and doused in olive oil Wedding soup: 4/10 meatball soup had the most flavour out of all the dishes. read more

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3.5 stars Fratelli... looks like a small restaurant on the outside but is much larger on the inside. The setup is like any traditional Italian place I suppose with the leather seat covers maroon table clothes dim lighting and small candles on the table. When we first arrive there was no hostess but as someone walked by they addressed us and we were told he'd be with us in a minute. Then another women came to seat us. Upon seating we perused the menu and were addressed for drinks. We decided water was fine and then addressed again another 5 mins later about drinks. I guess it's always best to make sure but communication probably would be key only because it seemed like we were asked multiple times the same questions. Entrees... the bf decided to try something different then his typical chicken parm and decided to get the veal Parmesan instead. He was given the choice of veggies or spaghetti on the side. He chose spaghetti of course. For myself I decided to get the linguine alle vongole with a white sauce. We also decided to get an order of calamari fritti cause the bf has to get it everywhere we go. As we waited for our order they brought us warm crusty bread with. Infused olive oil with rosemary garlic basil, and red pepper flakes. A small bowl of grated Parmesan cheese and a ball of butter. Who doesn't love warm crusty bread and with the sweet olive oil. Just lovely probably would've just sat there eating bread if we could've. The calamari arrived nice and hot the calamari was a bit on the chewier side but batter hung on so that's good. The marinara is what makes the dish. Tangy sweet with a fresh tomato taste it was delicious. In the bf's opinion if the marinara is good that means pasta will be too. We also got our salads prior to our entrees.. Nothing too fancy just your typical iceberg with a few pieces of mixed greens, tomatoes some onion. I added a bit of parm to mine and so did the BF he chose anch and I went with the house italian. The house italian was a bit more vinegary then I'm used to but it wasn't bad. Just enough to lightly dress my salad. Our pasta arrived shortly after on two decently sized plates. Upon inspection the linguine alle vongole looked a bit dull could be the lighting. The bf had a nice piece of battered veal and a small bowl of spaghetti. No frills and thrills here just your large white porcelain plates found in all traditional italian places. The linguine was like the briny deep lol. You can taste the sweetness of the wine and the clam juice. It truly was linguine and clams with like all the clam. Personally a bit of lemon or something to brighten the briny clam juice would have been nice. But overall pretty good flavor. Overall this is just as other yelpers said a very mom and pops local kinda restaurant. They do take pride in their food and you can tell. I'll admit our service was good but it did seem a bit rushed for me. I do appreciate them checking on us after every dish was served. But the strange thing is after we were served our entrees it felt like everyone had disappeared. By the time I had finished my pasta is when they decided to bring togo boxes. A few highlights .... I do like how they have a daily specials however I wasn't huge on baked ziti for our visit so before our next visit I may just have to call and see what they have. Love the tableside fresh ground pepper although fresh ground parm over the pasta would've been nice to have also versus the pregrated in a bowl. It is nice to know that there is some decent Italian food near the bf's house so we don't have to travel far. Perhaps at the next visit I may even get dessert but then again I maybe to full to get it. read more

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I had ordered the Mozzarella Fritta, Pollo Piccate, and the Linguine Pescatore. The meals were made in a good amount of time and the portions were decent sizes. The food tasted very good and authentic. The fried Mozzarella was delicious and had a rich cheese taste. The lemon chicken in the Pollo Piccate was very tasteful as well, and the Linguine Pescatore was very good! I enjoyed the seafood and the sauce was so delicious. Overall, great portions and very tasteful recipes. read more

Excellent on all counts. Really good food, not too pricey, quick and friendly service with no excess chit chat and interrupting a couples' night out. Nice old fashioned Italian feel and ambiance. We'll definitely be back soon. read more

I came for the Lobster Ravioli which I had at Elite event and it was so memorable I had to get it as a full dish. Well they only have it for dinner and I came for lunch...thankfully the server was nice enough to make a special request to make it for lunch for me. How sweet, right? I didn't hear the server well so I ordered it with a red sauce instead of the vodka sauce which it normally comes with sigh!! So it didn't quite taste as I remembered from the event. Again, they were so accommodating and brought the vodka sauce on the side. Excellent service! Felt very taken care of. We had the mozzarella, steak and ravioli. They were all good but not as good as that night I tried it so I'll come back and try other dishes just to make sure. Lol read more

Hidden place with huge food flavors. I am old school so when I try an Italian restaurant for the first time spaghetti is my test dish. Started with with the fried cheese and the bread they came out with was fantastic! Service was on point and met every need. read more

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The food was not bad. I had takeout, was greeted by someone who didn't have experience dealing with customers. I was about to walk out, when a pleasant server, walked out and was asked to assist. She was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu with description. Desert wasn't bad, had the Almond Cake. read more

we were visiting VA and wanted to try an Italian restaurant. Fratelli was close to our hotel and looked good. Boy was it ever. The waiter was very attentive and informative. We ordered fried Mozzarella for an appetizer......Super, Our meals came hot and great flavor. The rolls they served us were fresh and warm. The do not have a dessert menu but have a dessert tray for us to chose from. If we ever come out this way again, we will be back. The decor was interesting and fresh flowers on each table added to the decor. Michele, Bob and David B read more

We ordered Uber eats this evening and one good thing about Covid is trying new places that didn't deliver before...one of the few positives of course! We ordered: Clams Casino, Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti, and Spaghetti Bolognese. The entrees also came with small house salads (a lovely touch), and very good bread (that definitely stands out); tasting as if it's fresh and/or NY or purified water is used. They also threw in butter and cheese; generally you have to ask for this, but they did this without having to. Another nice touch! The clams were on the larger side and needed just a bit more breadcrumbs to bind, but we appreciated the loads of bacon and freshly chopped clam. The chicken parm was excellent, as was the Bolognese. My husband loved it and the price points were very reasonable for the portions. We will definitely order from here again! Grazzi!! read more

I've seen the reviews on Yelp and have said to myself dozens of times that I need to give Fratelli's a try. Fortunately that opportunity presented itself recently and I am happy to say that it did not disappoint. Friends were in town and we spent a long Saturday burning calories walking around DC. We decided we needed something to eat and decided to Uber to Fratelli's. I gave them a call since we had a party of six and it was prime dinner time. They weren't able to take a reservation that late, but took my name and told me it would be probably a 45 minute wait. We arrived 20 minutes later and waited about 5 minutes before being shown to our table! Fratelli's isn't fancy, but it's nice enough inside and checks all the obligatory Italian restaurant marks. The food came much quicker than I would've expected and it was simply delicious. Every member of our party enjoyed their dish. The lobster ravioli and chicken Parmesan were standouts, but I would feel confident ordering any dish on the menu (I might!). The portions are sizable and prices are very reasonable, even the wine isn't ridiculously marked up like some restaurants. The salad is robust with a garlicky flavor that lingers so if you're on a date, be warned. As one of my friends noted "this restaurant needs to be part of your regular rotation." I couldn't have said it better. See you soon. read more

Fratelli - Veal Parmigiana and veggies! - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Tasty homemade bread, all kind of sauce, pasta, homy staffs and friendly service. We shared our meal and dessert, each new bite was "Wow! This is good!" moment. read more

Being someone who used to work in the food industry, service is KEY! Here at Fratelli the service was great! We were immediately greeted and sat when we entered the restaurant. Our server came over quickly after and poured us water. I asked him about a few of the wines they offered and he was very knowledgeable about that. He recommended a cab sav so I ordered it. I wasn't disappointed! My friend and I split the calamari as an appetizer and it was cooked perfectly! I'm not a huge fan of marinara sauce but the one served with the calamari was divine! For my main entree I got the fettuccini alla canna(or Panna. I can't remember) which was fettuccine with 5 large shrimp and 5 large scallops, veggies, and a to die for cream sauce. This was probably the best pasta dish I have had in a very long! When I say that sauce was to die for, I mean it! I really could have drank it if given the opportunity. I can't wait to return to try more things on their menu because everything looked good! read more

Fratelli - Best cream sauce I have ever had! - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Been going here for years. Locally owned and operated. The owners cook and serve beside a friendly staff. The best Italian Restaurant in Alexandria. We've done both take out, and dine in. We've never been disappointed in any selection. Generous portions and everything is freshly prepared. The house salad dressing with plenty of garlic is a must. My favorite is the Veal Terra Mara. The Calamari is freshly prepared and is not the crunchy overcooked bag-o-crap stuff you get elsewhere. read more

Nice little Italian restaurant for a Sunday night dinner. Little bit dark in the restaurant but the food and service made up for it. We got a appetizer which was very good, it was the mozzarella fritta. It was different than the average mozzarella sticks, it was one big fried cheese. We also got complimentary bread which was so good with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. For our entrees, we got chicken Parmesan and linguine with shrimp and sausage. Both had really nice flavor and huge portions. Definitely recommend. Overall it was a good experience, the staff was very attentive and the food was excellent. read more

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Family owns service fantastic food is great Manuel does an excellent job with this location.

The atmosphere is delightfully cliche. The service was great. Unfortunately, that's where the good ends. The food is reasonably priced, but mediocre. I'm from an Italian family and lived in Italy, so I'm a bit pickier than most. Frankly, it's not that good as the American version of Italian food either. I've been there twice and both times were disappointing. I won't return. read more

Started out with the mussels. Fresh, great sauce, tasty and great quality and quantity. Definitely will reorder this appetizer! Salad with homemade dressing. If you love garlic, you will love this oil based dressing. House special fish with shrimp and scallop topping was fresh and tasted great. Very reasonable price for DC area. Awesome waitstaff; very friendly and helpful. Topped it off with a big piece of tiramisu... very good!! I will definitely be back and bringing my coworkers after long days of meetings! read more

Fratelli - Mussels; excellent! Fresh and will order again! - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Great place. I've been to Fratelli's twice since moving to the area. For those with a lighter appetite the funghi (mushroom stuffed with crab) were great as an entree although it is an appetizer. Four large mushrooms are in the order. Our veal primavera was good too. I don't like heavy Italian so the Vitello Al Carciofo was too rich and buttery for me. Both times I've visited have been a takeout and the takeout was messy the first time. The second time was much improved. read more

Simple nondescript place, nothing over the top, but splendid food and solid customer service. My twin boys shared a half portion of the spaghetti and meatballs. My wife had the lobster ravioli and I had the spinach ravioli with cream sauce. I can assure you everyone enjoyed their meal. And the bread is delicious. Be careful not to over indulge, but if you do, it's understandable. Check this place out --- I am confident you will not be disappointed. read more

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Fratelli's offers excellent food. Excellent service. I highly recommend it. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly and there is a good selection of Italian food. Everything is fresh and tasty. read more