We've been putting it off but finally tried Cantina D'italia. The restaurant has a warm feel and…read morethe staff, energetic and very friendly - made for a great 1st time. The food was tasty as well. I recommend stopping by if you are in the area. warm bread [5] :) garlic cheese bread [4.5] pizza [4] not bad! calamari [3] needed something... grilled salmon salad [4] huge piece. spaghetti and sauce [5] my son ate it. I had one of the specials, but forgot the name of it. It came with at least 6 good sized shrimp, mushrooms in a pesto cream sauce over linguini [5]. Very good! We will be back to try more of the menu.

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 :)

Squid Ink Tonnarelli: the noodles didn't soak up much of the tomato but it has a decent amount of…read moreseafood. I think the color of the noodles is quite striking and makes this dish fun, but it's not too flavorful. Hazelnut Torta: this is probably hands down the best dessert. The gelato wasn't very salty even though it was salted caramel and it came with nutella and hazelnut on top of a very chocolate cake. Salted Caramel Budino: For people who like salty desserts for sure. I found the banana and caramel a bit peculiar for my tastes. I think there is a lot going on for this dessert between the caramel, banana, and salt.

I was not familiar with the North Italia chain, because there are none in the northeast - New York…read moreand New England. That's probably because of all the really good Italian restaurants in all the major cities and Little Italy's up there. They were not crowded on a Thursday evening for our party of 9. I started with a Turino Old Fashioned, which features Whistle Pig Rye and hazelnut liqueur. The hazelnut was very prominent. But Whistle Pig Rye also has a distinct flavor, and I could not taste that at all in my drink, and in general I was expecting a stronger flavor overall. Our dinners all came out relatively close to each other, 7 of them in the first wave, and the remaining 2 within a minute. My Braised Short Rib Lumache featured maybe 1 scoop of the short rib, atop pasta shells in a cheese sauce. The pasta and cheese appeared to be the standout in this dish, when I would have expected it to be the short rib. I don't think the Italian restaurants in the Northeast need to be too concerned. And with them you are more likely to get personal feedback rather than something which is generated as comments and automatically suggests trying the Happy Hour for more satisfaction.

Decided to grab dinner here with Ethan and we were both really happy with our choice. The crust was…read morelight and airy on the inside, loaded with plenty of rich cheese. Friendly staff and great vibes.

My family has been coming to Piero's for special occasions for a few years now. We recently hosted…read moremy father's Celebration of Life here, and the team was extremely kind and supportive. They helped us make decisions during a very difficult time, and even closed the restaurant to accommodate us and threw in extra pizzas for the kiddos. Everyone loved the food, and the staff and serving team were attentive and gentle -- it was a perfect way to celebrate my dad's life. Can't recommend them more highly!

Like Trios, but even better. Get ready for a bunch of superlatives…read more.. This place has some similarities to Trios in Merrifield. Both Heirloom and Trios are attached to--and share a kitchen with--a Roadhouse Grill, and all of them are owned by the same parent company. However, Heirloom is much smaller, which I suspect makes it easier to control quality. Based on my experiences--one visit here and many visits to Trios over the years--the quality of just about everything is better at Heirloom. My meal consisted of their Smoked Manhattan, the Burrata salad, and the Heirloom Burger. (The burger was so good that they named the restaurant after it!) The Manhattan was one of the best Manhattans I've ever had. It had a wonderfully mellow, balanced flavor that edged toward sweet, despite being made with rye. Maybe it was the aroma--and eventual taste--of the large toasted marshmallow suspended over my glass where the cherry would normally go? I guess, to be sure, I'll have to go back and order another. The Burrata did what all great burratas do: each bite felt like a mouthful of sunshine. The cheese, tomatoes, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette combined to create pure culinary happiness. The only better burrata I can recall was at Mikrolimano in Athens. However, once you factor in travel time and parking, Heirloom is definitely the better value. The Heirloom Burger was absolutely delicious. This past week I've been waxing poetic about burgers because one of the Hackney's restaurants back home is closing after 70 years, so emotionally, I'm not prepared to bestow any new burger honors just yet. However, check back in a few weeks, and you may very well see this review updated to say that the Heirloom Burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Other logistics... The service was OUTSTANDING. We were seated right at our reservation time, greeted warmly by several staff members, and waited on nearly hand and foot by Alex. She explained the menu, helped us select our beverages, and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the meal. It was attentive service without ever feeling intrusive. Parking is free after 5 and on weekends in a multi-story garage about half a block away. Happy hour is 5-7. They call Heirloom a speakeasy, but it feels more like a small restaurant with an eight-stool bar and a few high-tops. It's intimate compared with the Roadhouse, but not exactly speakeasy-intimate. And, finally, Heirloom is inside Roadhouse. You walk down a hallway, turn left into a very short hallway, open an unmarked door, and then go through a second door marked only by a red rose on the handle. I suspect the obscure entrance is their justification for calling it a speakeasy. But with food and service this good, they can call it whatever they like.

Went there to celebrate a friends promotion! Happy Hour was pretty good. Definitely recommend the…read moremeatballs! They were delicious! The drinks were average. We all ordered off the regular menu for our meal and we ordered the same dish which was the Sea bass...it's nothing to write home about TBH. It wasn't horrible...but it wasn't delicious either. They ate their entire meal...I didn't eat all of mine. So...I'd say it's a hit or miss meal. The ambiance is AWESOME! I'll definitely go back! And I've recommended this spot to other ppl already! A hidden gem in Reston! Service was awesome! Our waitress was really nice and she made some good recommendations for drinks. We don't have to wait long for anything.

We had such a wonderful time at Pazzo Pomodoro! I went with my girlfriends, and we absolutely loved…read morethe cozy atmosphere. The place was packed and full of life, which made it feel even more welcoming. The food was delicious, from the pizza and salad to the tuna salad, and as a lovely surprise, they treated us to complimentary desserts! We really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and our time together. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

Service was great. We were easily accommodated when we requested to move to a different table…read moreaway from the door ( it was cold and damp and every time the door opened cold wind blasted inside, even with the double doors). It was much appreciated. As for the food it was hit and miss. Our husbands had the short rib raviolis and-although it was flavorful, there was not enough meat inside the raviolis nor were there enough raviolis to justify the price tag. Since the sauce was extremely flavorful I forced my husband to share some of the skimpy sauce to dip my pizza crust on it. Luckily the guys had enough of the wonderful fried mozzarella and bread to not be grumpy. One tip that our whole party agreed on was that the sauce was better suited if it was paired with chunks of lobsters instead of of the stuffed short rib raviolis. I was happy with size of my thin crust pizza and it was way more than I could eat. However, I am not sure if I was actually ok with how the ingredients were divided jn the quarter a fourth of the pizza contained olives ,another fourth was the mushrooms, ,another fourth was the prosciutto and for the life of me I could not remember the fourth ingredient. I'm still ponedering whether I am a fan of this. My friend had the Marguerite pizza and she was extremely satisfied with it. As to the place itself, it's nothing fancy, it's just your typical pizza place in a strip mall. It's just ok. One thing I noticed about it is the dim lighting, but to be fair it's a normal complaint for most eating establishments. We all had to break out our IPhone flashlights to read the menu. I wish most eateries would have a dimmer switch by your table so that when you are ordering, there is sufficient lighting as you read the menu and when done can be adjusted to mood lighting. I noticed most of the upper forties and up patrons did the same thing as us when ordering.

Started off with the Hot Seafood Tower that had Calamari, Oysters Rockefeller, Crab Cakes, Fried…read moreScallops, Jumbo Shrimp with Tomatoes, and Lobster in Tarragon Butter. For my entree I got the Lobster Risotto and finished with the Passion Fruit Brûlée. I would pass on the Passion Fruit Brûlée, the biscotti was definitely too hard to eat. However, everything else was amazing. All the seafood was fresh, plump and juicy. While the seafood tower is a little pricey, I think it's a must get. Nice place for a special occasion or just a nice dinner out.

We walked 1.7 miles to reward ourselves with their patio's happy hour. Service fast and friendly…read more Food delicious though a bit expensive for us. And we walked back home. No Uber for us.

I always forget about this place. But it's a nice little lunch spot right adjacent the lake in…read moreReston. When you walk in, it seems like a fast food place, but it's really not. They have a nice little menu on the wall. you order your food. Take a seat relax but you do have to go and pick up your food when ready. It's not delivered to the table. The Service is good. It's clean. The food is a combination of Italian Mediterranean with very nice salads and nice little pizzas. It's not fine dining, but it's great for a business lunch or just getting together with friends to chitchat over a very good well prepared meal.

I love the vibe of this place - super casual when you walk in! It feels like a super clean upscale…read morecafeteria, such a laid-back atmosphere. We ordered the kids bowtie pasta with meatballs and the Chicken Alfredo pasta. The Chicken Alfredo was great, not too salty, and it's the first time an Alfredo sauce sat well in my stomach without feeling like a gut bomb compared to other places. Tables were super clean and they were nice enough to let us bring in some frozen custard to eat from next-door because our son was so slow at finishing his meal. Will definitely be back again!

I regularly order Gregorio's pizza for my team at work. The large pizzas are huge, and the large…read moresalads are generous enough for 4 people to share as a side. We really like the crust, sauce and cheese. I made the mistake of ordering from another restaurant one time, and my team revolted and insisted on only Gregorio's in the future. I tend to use the website to order a day ahead, and my delivery is always on time. I highly recommend to all pizza lovers in the area. I also love the rewards program.

Service horrible! No one came to serve the bar area or restaurant on a Saturday at 4pm for over 20…read moreminutes on October 17! Hire servers and more bartenders! Atrocious

Jery made my little sisters night unforgettable. Today was…read morehis second day, and if that's an indication of the rest of his time here, they are very very lucky to have him. If you want a 5 experience in Herndon, Ask for Jery

update 7/26 While working in Herndon VA we looked on Yelp…read morefor the beat Italian restaurant near us and found this gem. Made a reservation on open table and went to this lovely resturant in the downtown area. We were seated by a very pleasant gentleman, and within seconds, the staff came to the table to check on what we wanted in water choices and anything from the bar. Minutes later the bread showed up on the table with olive oil. After reviewing the menu we ordered the Fried Calamari and zucchini. Followed by a Chicken Parmigiana for me with a pink sauce over the linguine. The meal was delicious and the pink sauce was just perfect over the fresh made pasta. The sauce was made perfectly and enhanced the chicken. My friend loved his Veal cutlet parm. Just the perfect end of a week of work with delicious food. Only thing was the bread could have been warm. The staff was amazing and could not have been more attentive.

Had the penna alla vodka, tortellini et nino, chicken Caesar salad, calamari, and minestrone soup…read more Everything was very good. Flavors are rich and well-executed, portions are generous, and it's clear they care about quality. Classic Italian done well without breaking the bank. Definitely recommending.

Max was an exemplary waiter! He really went above and beyond to make our meal perfect. Thank you!read more