Paisano&#x27;s Pizza

I came here with my bf to celebrate his promotion and had a great time. Food was good, staff was…read moresuper friendly. Our server (Katie? Karly?) recommended we get the baci di sofia Loren to celebrate. DELICIOUS. Will becoming back.

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.

The Vintage Room

Fettucine Gamberi e Pesto*

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Crazy Tomato in Inglese.

Ristorante Bonaroti

4.2(395 reviews)

1.1 mi

3.7 stars! Tried this after a friend recommended it. This place has such an old school vibe but…read morestill felt like fine dining. The owner greeted us and even checked up on us a few times. He seemed to know a lot of the customers which makes it feel homey. They gave complimentary bread which came with butter, olive oil, balsamic, and other fixings. The bread was super soft on the inside and had a nice crunch from the exterior. My boyfriend and I ordered the calamari, scaloppini mare terra, fettuccini con funghi, and fettuccini al frutti di mare. In simple terms: calamari, a seafood vodka pasta, fettuccini alfredo w mushroom, and veal with lobster bits served with green beans and scalloped potatoes. Surprisingly, I didn't love the calamari. It had a good size but lacked flavor. It also could have been cooked a tad bit more for better color and texture. The fettuccini alfredo was super creamy and had such a strong mushroom taste! The veal was nice but a bit chewy for my liking. The scalloped potatoes were good but nothing special. However the star of the show was the seafood vodka pasta! It had such an amazing vodka flavor with loads of seafood! I have to admit, they put way too many calamari pieces and not enough of the other items mentioned in the dish. Another thing was that I found a strand of hair on my plate. When I notified the server, he said it was just from the green beans but would exchange it for me. Later, he explained that the "hair" was green bean skin.. which was odd to me considering the hair was turning black to white. I didn't appreciate him trying to make an excuse. I decided to look past it even though the server didn't apologize. Good first experience (other than the piece of hair). The seafood vodka pasta is def a must-have. The vibes are great and the owner makes you feel like family.

Hands down the best Italian food in Vienna! Ristorante Bonaroti serves up incredible, authentic…read morehomemade pasta, has an amazing wine list, and offers old-world, attentive service in a beautiful, romantic atmosphere. It's the perfect spot for a special night out, and I can't recommend it enough!

Burrata

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Roberto’s Ristorante Italiano

4.1(118 reviews)

0.3 mi

My wife and I wanted some quality Italian and realized we'd never tried Roberto's, even though it's…read moreclearly passed the test of time--so we decided to give it a go for a date night. We started with the Insalata al Parmigiano and Polipo Piccante, then had the Pappardelle Bolognese di Cinghiale, Carre Vitello Arrosto, and finished with Tiramisu. Overall, we were happy with our dishes, though we avoided the trend of having pasta tossed in the parm wheel and went for a twist on the pappardelle instead. The roasted veal loin chop was solid, but some dishes felt unnecessarily deconstructed--like the tiramisu, which caught us off guard since the staff didn't explain the twist. All in all, it was a fun experience that makes us want to come back--some dishes we'd get again, others we'd skip. Is it the best Italian in the area? Far from it--but the food in Vienna is good, and it's better than most nearby options.

We dropped in at 4:30 and sat at the bar to take advantage of their Happy Hour (Aperitivo)…read moreofferings. The limoncello was a delicious, generous pour. The three meatballs I had were the best I've had since a trip to Italy. The arancini that my wife ordered and couldn't finish was fantastic, too. We will be back for dinner.

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Clarity

4.3(1.4k reviews)

1.1 mi

Hosted a private room event here the other night. We did a tasting menu with optimal wine or…read morewhiskey pairings for each course. The food quality is high, the service has dropped a bit since last year, but still above average. You won't leave hungry, with huge portions for a 4 course evening, plus amuse bouche. We had giant tiger prawn, Hawaiian Ono, and Venison & Pork belly for proteins. The Ono was slightly overcooked, but not enough to ruins the dish. The chosen wines paired perfectly with each dish, and the bartenders choices for the whiskey pairings were fantastic. A good selection of Irish, Japanese, and American whiskies . If you're looking to do a private party/room with them, go for it.

Ambiance: Clean and classy…read more Food: We enjoyed everything we ordered, but when weighing the cost against the overall experience and taste, I'm not sure it's a place we'd go out of our way to come back to, especially with so many other spots still on our list to try.

Pink pineapple upside down cake.

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Wine and whiskey!

North Italia

4.1(599 reviews)

2.7 mi

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.

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Thompson Italian

4.0(365 reviews)

5.5 mi•Falls Church City

My favorite Italian spot in Falls Church! The menu changes often, so I'd recommend taking a peak…read morebefore you go! Large selection of cocktails and wines available. The bartender was kind enough to make me an off the menu Spritz! The gluten free pasta was incredible. The sauce on the Saffron Pappardelle had so much flavor! Although I couldn't try them, my friends raved about the arancini. I went for a girls night, and they accommodated our large party incredibly well. We were at a large table up front with plenty of room for 8 of us. Our waitress was FANTASTIC! She automatically split the checks and brought out a special treat for a birthday girl and my friend who got a new job offer!

Pretty good bolognese and spaghetti (asked to swap out the I think penne that normally is served…read morewith it), but just wish there was more sauce and less pasta. Garlic bread is super crunchy and was a definite thumbs up.i meant to order a salad, so was bummed I didn't have one. When I asked about getting an affogato to go, she instead recommended the olive oil cake, which is what they are known for or lemon cheesecake as more friendly insert options. Went with their famous olive oil cake, and it was a definite winner. Person who took my order was super helpful. I would totally recommend everything I had. Definite positive vibes with folks enjoying themselves eating their meals. Parking and lack of plasticware were the 2 challenges I faced when ordering to go from here, but maybe that means I just need to eat there next time.

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Crust Pizzeria Napoletana

4.2(645 reviews)

2.2 mi

Crust pizza is one of the best pizza spots around. The pizza was fresh and perfectly cooked. The…read morecrust is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There are options for everyone and the staff is friendly and provides excellent customer service! The restaurant is clean and you can tell they care about their customers and the quality. If you're looking for an amazing pizza place I highly recommend Crust pizza.

A friend and I decided to try Crust Pizzeria. It was a slow day so we had the entire place to…read moreourselves. We placed our order at the register, paid and sat at any table. We ordered the chicken pesto pizza. It arrived piping hot. The pizza is very thin and light. I could have easily ordered another as I was still hungry. Shortly after we ordered cannolis. They were ok. Any cannoli that is filled for too long ends up making the shell soggy/soft. The place was clean and organized. Staff was friendly and courteous. It is worth revisiting.

Inside

Pizza party!

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Cafe Renaissance

4.1(390 reviews)

0.7 mi

The Food is Good, but I will never set foot in this restaurant again!!…read more Even the best food isn't worth being treated this rudely. I made a New Years Eve dinner reservation for our group of 8 over Open Table on Dec. 2 (almost a month in advance). With numerous half-hour interval times to choose from, I selected 7:30pm. My reservation was accepted and confirmed. I am sure the restaurant was notified within no time. On Dec. 30 (4 weeks later), Sayeed, the owner, phoned me and in what sounded like accusatory tone asked me why I made the reservation for 7:30, because he said I was supposed to have known he was only doing seatings 4pm, 6:30pm and 9 pm and that the times and the menu were posted on his Facebook page. Who checks Facebook? There was nothing on the restaurant's website. I told him I couldn't have known that because Open Table offered times all night long and it had accepted my reservation. He admitted that "maybe I should have changed Open Table sooner." Really? He repeatedly tried very hard to push me to change to the 9pm seating, but I told him that was too late for us 70+ year old folks to begin eating. Then, he told me "it is obvious (I) you are unwilling to work with (him) me. So, come in at 7:30, and we'll seat you when we can." Yeah, right! So, the fully booked dining room starts dinner at 6:30, and when was he likely to have a table for the 8 of us? Guessing we'd have had to stand around til very close to 9pm! He closed the conversation by telling me "I don't have time for this." And he hung up on me. I called him back to cancel our reservation. It took under 2 minutes for me to receive an email from Open Table confirming the restaurant cancelled my reservation. This is why I am confident he was notified on Dec. 2 that my reservation had been booked and confirmed. #VIennarestaurant #Caferenaissance #Frenchfood

This place was alright. Everything was kinda salty and underwhelming. The filet mignon was not bad…read moreand was cooked well. I think we enjoyed the complimentary desserts the most.

Main dining room

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Alta Strada

3.8(633 reviews)

2.8 mi•Mosaic

Surprisingly of all the times I've been in the area and have frequented mosaic since it opened I…read morehave not tried Alta Strada. I must say I was happy with my experience. We were a group of 8 going for a surprise dinner for a bride to be. The decor was rustic and very cute. For the most part they were efficient and quite kind. The few times it was a bit slow I think it was because we were a bigger party chatting and waiting for the main guest, they didn't know when the best time to ask what we needed. So not really on them. I tried the seasonal mocktail (wish I remembered the one I got), calamari, and the penne all a vodka with chicken as my protein. Everything was presented well and tasted great. I am very interested to return to try some of their other items on the menu.

Coming back from Europe, we wanted something to bring us back to those missed flavors…read more We visited Alta Strada back in 2023. We started with garlic bread and meatballs, both Amazing! We all got different entrees but all were delicious! Although it wasnt the same as Italy, we lived the experience and effort here! Def try them out!

Glimpse into interior / inside of restaurant - big welcoming bar on lhs of restaurant. Great decor, cozy ambiance

Italian Sub

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Circa at The Boro

4.5(248 reviews)

2.7 mi

Really enjoyed my time at circa!…read more Before coming, I perused the menu and knew that I wanted the chicken paillard. It was something I'd never heard of and looked like it had Angel hair pasta, arugula, and the chicken looked interesting. It looked fried, but not in a typical way. So when I got my meal, I was so pleasantly surprised at how delicious the chicken was. It was a light crispy, airy texture to the skin. And the pasta was delicious - so good. It had mushrooms and sweet peppers along with the butter sauce. Thoroughly enjoyed it! I also ended up getting a mocktail which was a spicy faux margarita. Not bad! It had a nice ambience for groups, and our server was super helpful. He made a lot of good suggestions and made sure to check on us. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area and looking for a nice dining experience!

After 5 years of happiness with Circa my joyful experience came to the end with their decision to…read morechange their menu. I hope they monitor reviews and will hear my grievances. I understand that you can't as a restaurant work on the same menu all the time,but they take away almost all staples and replace them with something very questionable. So far I tried 2 items and both were with major issues. First I tried Grilled trout entree and trout was bland with nice farro side . Whole dish seems underwhelming and had a lack of bonding sauce or flavor profile to make it a dish. Second time I had Salmon salad and this was not good at all. Salmon itself was perfectly cooked as a medium rare on my liking and champagne dressing in mixed greens was good. But I salad had cold and slimy potato pieces and big chunks of blackish marinated onions,it was hard to eat and even unpleasant. I'm really disappointed,because Thai shrimp salad was absolutely best salad in DC area as well as other very popular dishes from old menu. Please bring back Thai Shrimp!!