I am officially obsessed with Mia's. It is my go-to for anything Italian. You legitimately can't…read morego wrong here. The food is divine - house made pastas, fluffy pizzas, simple yet sophisticated salads (strawberry arugula with the straciatella is chef's kiss). This place is no secret. I highly recommend getting a reservation. Don't be deterred if OpenTable doesn't have availability. If you call and are kind to the host staff, I have found that they can sometimes squeeze you in. The downstairs is loud and vibrant, while the upstairs is a bit sexier with velvet drapes, paintings, and dim lighting. It can get a little loud, but you will be too busy eating the best Italian food around to really notice. It is a must-go.

I had an experience at Mia's last weekend that I am still a bit disturbed by. At brunch, I…read morereported my food allergies to my server. I have a few, and they are severe. My server was told that one of my allergens was not in any of the house made menu items, but they couldn't guarantee that it wasn't in the store-bought items the kitchen uses. Fine enough-it's a lesser known allergen and it can be hard to pinpoint whether it is in every item. But what is not fine is that I was not then given clear information about what menu items were safe to order and which I needed to avoid. ***That is the entire point of asking who at the table has food allergies.*** And helping them avoid their allergens is the absolute bare minimum duty of care for a restaurant to a guest with food allergies. My server then sent over the manager, a middle aged white man with a beard. He came over and repeated what the server had said verbatim, like that statement had at all solved the problem of what was safe for me to eat. He got annoyed when I told him that response was inadequate. As a restaurant manager, you are supposed to be the expert for your establishment. Answering those questions is a regular part of the job. This manager made it clear that he felt like his job was done by repeating that statement and sounded like he thought I was asking for the moon to want more information. It was clear that he either didn't understand the problem or just didn't care to know it. He was not interested in helping me any further. He even insinuated that having allergies should exclude me from eating out at all, which is an absolutely wild take from a restaurant employee. There are some allergy patients for whom that is true, but most of us manage just fine with a little help. I was pretty floored that he wouldn't just make some simple menu recommendations so that I could finish my brunch in peace. When I persisted in trying to get an answer, he finally got annoyed enough to start rattling off that my allergen was not in the pizzas or pastas-the very information I had been asking him for repeatedly. Had he just led with the information I needed, we might have had a much more pleasant interaction. I reported the altercation and my astonishment about his attitude to my server. Thankfully she flagged the problem ingredients in the next course and made alternate recommendations. The food runners also demonstrated that they took the issue seriously. They all took very good care of me from that point on. At the begining of the meal, I would have been very leery of recommending Mia's to anyone with food allergies. My server and her colleagues worked hard to turn that concern entirely around. The food and service were lovely and I hope to be back. But I would really like to recommend that the unpleasant manager get some remedial training about how to assist guests with food allergies, because he clearly does not know how to do it. And the kitchen should have been able to provide that information as well. I really hope that the owner or someone else in management takes this issue seriously. Because it is a huge liability and a horrible image for the representative of a restaurant to be so cavalier about the possibility of causing a medical emergency. Food allergies really are no laughing matter, and it's alarming to see someone in food service be so ignorant of the risks and so uncaring about whether their food sends you to the hospital that day. Considering how well the entire rest of the meal went, I really expected better. Hopefully this can be a teaching experience so that history does not repeat itself.

We went for restaurant week! $55 a person includes appetizer, entree, and dessert…read more Cesar salad was flavorful. Angel hair was the perfect amount of spice. And chocolate budino was rich and creamy. Will be back!

Interesting concept. 3.5 rounded to 4…read more This is family style serving with the exception of mains. Recommend the meatballs and the cucumber salad for starters. I very much enjoyed the arctic char as a main. Perfectly cooked and lots of flavor from the fregola, fennel, preserved lemon, olives, and roasted pepper romesco. Wine and drinks options were limited. Misc: It was super loud there. So much so we couldn't have normal conversations at our table. Online to go ordering via Toast at https://www.toasttab.com/thomspon-italian-old-town-1026-king-st. Reservations via Resy.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! This was the absolute BEST pizza I have ever eaten! It…read morewas cooked PERFECTLY! They were super friendly and very fast! Inside and outside seating that were both very comfortable. I ate outside because the weather was great. I ordered pizza with arugula, jalapeños, anchovies, and calamari! I swear! IT WAS AMAZING!

Located outside the Old Town area in an office park setting, this shop is serving…read more Fantastic homemade Italian fare to a good mix of locals and visitors to the area. The Lasagna is made-to-order and is served with generous portions of house marinara sauce and cheese. Pepperoni pizza has a great ingredients from the crust to sauce to the pep. So many great items on the menu to try on my next visit. Service team is excellent and friendly. The ambiance is very office park Italian but it works. Outdoor seating on a nice day will let you enjoy great food with your dog.

Quaint, PERFECT lil spot to celebrate hubby's 59th birthday…read more PERFECT service (Thanks Christopher) PERFECT Espresso Martini PERFECT scallops, shrimp, calamari, clams ... PERFECT tiramisu PERFECT presentation on the app, entrees and dessert. I totally respect establishments where their pride shines bright as moonlight. Check out the pics. Looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp!

Rosemarino D'Italia is the rare neighborhood Italian spot that plays it straight -- no gimmicks,…read morejust a kitchen that knows what it's doing and a floor staff that makes you feel like a regular on visit one. You feel it walking in: past a pink-trimmed doorway strung with fabric roses, a small "please wait here to be seated" placard doing its quiet job, and a narrow hallway that opens into a dim, close-quartered dining room with tufted burgundy chairs and a TV keeping half an eye on tennis for the bar crowd. It's an intimate room, pleasant if a touch under-scored -- the ambient music sat low enough that a notch or two more volume would have filled the space better. We started at the bar menu. My Pisco-licious ($16) -- Barsol pisco, mint, blackberry puree, sherry, lemon, and egg white -- arrived under a dense, well-set foam cap with a charred, dehydrated citrus wheel balanced on top. It poured tart-forward, with the blackberry rounding out the back end, and the foam held its structure to the last sip. My friend's cocktail moved just as fast. Bread came warm and unfussy, gone before the entrées landed. For the main course, I went with the Scallops e Funghi ($28): four pan-seared scallops over a creamy saffron arborio risotto with mushrooms, finished under a heavy hand of grated parmesan. The risotto was the real star -- properly cooked, well-seasoned, rich without tipping heavy -- and the scallops, while a shade past their ideal sear, still made for a genuinely good plate. My friend's Spicy Sausage & Leeks ($24) -- fusilli in a creamy parmesan sauce with spicy Italian sausage and sautéed leeks -- brought real heat that never crossed into overwhelming, and the bowl didn't last long. Portions ran generous for the price point, and nothing at the table tasted like it was built to a budget. We both closed with the Spumoni ($10): strawberry, pistachio, and chocolate ice cream dipped whole in a chocolate shell and finished with a white and dark chocolate drizzle. The shell cracked clean on the first bite, kept the ice cream from turning to soup, and tasted enough like a house-made batch that I'd bet on it without confirming. Service is what pulled the night together -- our server was warm without being performative, checked in at the right intervals, and never let the table run empty on water or attention. Rosemarino D'Italia earned every bit of a five-star night: a kitchen showing more technique and ambition than its casual, happy-hour room lets on, a cocktail list worth ordering from twice, and a floor staff that made it effortless. It's not tasting-menu territory, and it doesn't need to be -- it's a neighborhood trattoria doing its job better than most in the category. I'll be back to work through the rest of the pasta list. Order type Dine in Price per person $60-70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Wait time No wait Seating type Indoor dining area, Bar area, Booth seating, Counter seating

I came here with my team and able to get a day of reservation for a large group. Once we arrive the…read moregroup size grew, and they were still very accommodating! I'd return based off that alone, but our sever also did a tremendous job and handled our large group very well! Kudos to him (I forgot his name). Now for the food and drinks. Neither disappointed and the whole group enjoyed their meal (which is hard to come by often). I had the Pasta alla Veneziana, which came with lobster, shrimp, and salmon), and it was very good! It was a tad pricy, but I'd order it again. Extra shout out for removing the tails from the shrimp (my coworker also noticed). I love a Smoked Old Fashioned, so ordered one as well, and it did not disappoint. I'll be back to drink and dine on the patio when the weather cools a bit.

I want to begin by acknowledging that I chose to dine out on Mother's Day, fully aware that it is…read moreone of the busiest days of the year for restaurants. I expected longer wait times for seating and food, and I was prepared to be patient. However, what I did not anticipate was a complete breakdown in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Having worked in the restaurant industry, it was clear that the issues extended beyond the kitchen. A back-of-house "crash" of this magnitude is typically the result of broader operational failures, including front-of-house management. It appeared that reservations were significantly overbooked without adequate planning for the volume. On a day like Mother's Day, full capacity should be expected, and systems should be in place to manage that demand effectively. At a minimum, there should have been proactive communication with guests regarding delays, allowing them the option to adjust their plans. Additionally, basic service standards--such as keeping water glasses filled and bread baskets stocked--were not maintained. The serving staff seemed overwhelmed and unsupported, which ultimately reflects a lack of clear direction from management. During our visit, we even observed a large party leave due to the experience. I genuinely felt for our server, who appeared to be doing their best under difficult circumstances. Without directly requesting specific items and even ordering from the bar myself, the experience would have been significantly worse. Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations either. The seafood pasta, in particular, was underwhelming in both quality and presentation--featuring minimal seafood and inconsistent preparation. At the price point, I would expect a much higher standard. The chicken Parmesan felt like cardboard and was just as thin. The cod with peas tasted exactly like the frozen cod I get from Costco. Calamari never came, which we had no idea about. No option to get anything else. If the restaurant does not have the infrastructure to handle high-volume days at a consistent level of quality, it may be worth reconsidering reservation limits or adjusting service expectations accordingly. While I understand the desire to maximize business on a busy holiday, the long-term impact of disappointed guests may outweigh the short-term gains. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as no guest should have the experience we did. And no we did not accept any free dessert, which I felt was a completely tone def to the experience we had.

Seen on TikTok decided to check it out on their Monday $15 pasta and they did not disappoint!…read moreEverything and everyone was amazing! Service and food 10/10 I WILL BE BACK *I also loved the fact they asked me was it my first time because I think all restaurants should just to make sure you get the best experience

Visited on a Sunday evening with no reservation. Immediately greeted entry and seated quickly in…read morethe front dining area. I like their semi private two seat tables in the center of the front dining room. Our server was friendly and courteous, checking in on us frequently during the meal and we didn't have to wait for service or for drinks to be refreshed, etc. The fresh pasta is always hearty with full flavor - my spouse enjoyed the salmon entree but mentioned that the interior of the salmon was not as flavorful as the outside. The plate portion sizes are great and we didn't leave feeling pasta fatigue. The cocktail that I tried Sorrento was very light and refreshing. One of our local favorites so I will be visiting again. $$ We walked to restaurant but there is limited street parking and free deck parking nearby

Lena's just doesn't miss! We went for happy hour with the family and got the wings, mozzarella…read moresticks, a cheese pizza, and the Diavola pizza. Everything was so good, and the happy hour prices make it even better. The service was attentive, and I love having the option to sit outside, especially with the family. Honestly, my favorite thing about Lena's is the consistency. The food, service, and overall vibe are always on point. They've clearly figured out what works, and they need to keep doing exactly what they're doing because it's WORKING. We'll definitely be back!

I recently visited Havana 151 and tried the pizza and Alfredo pasta. The food was fine, but…read morehonestly, nothing really stood out as being particularly special. I also felt that it was a bit overpriced for what we got. The restaurant was pretty busy when we went, so I understand that the service was a little slow. Overall, the service was okay. It wasn't a bad experience, but I don't think the food was memorable enough to justify the price. There are definitely other places I'd probably try before coming back.

At first we weren't sure of this place but took a chance based off the good yelp reviews. We were…read moreso glad we did! We had the carbonara and fettuccine with chicken. Everything was so fresh on top of the amazing hot dinner rolls. We ended dinner with a cannoli and lemon cake. All 10/10 highly recommend from just the food alone.

The waitress was rude. Took over 45 minutes to get 2 entrees and the place was half full. The…read moreprices are outrageous- $30 for Chicken Parm LMAO. Mozzarella sticks were a fried mozzarella patty with no marinara. We would've been better off going to Olive Garden

Plenty of parking, this is located in Shirlington and there's both street and garage parking…read more Everyone was so pleasant and so nice and Nino was incredibly sweet and accommodating. He engaged us in conversation and showed us the big parmesan wheel and let us try it. He was so kind to us. The restaurant is quiet and I'm genuinely surprised at how quiet it was because the pasta here is the best pasta I've had since comong back from Tuscany. I got the special of the fettuccine pasta in the parm wheel tableside. My friends got gnocchi, the bolognese and carbonara. All delicious butbthe fettuccine was so good. I definitely plan on coming back, it was absolutely delicious.

The food and ambiance of this place is absolutely wonderful and they have a great happy hour with…read morewonderful food specials. We received some free focaccia and pesto on the side. I ordered the mushroom ravioli, which was wonderful and my friends ordered other varieties of pasta dishes. I would definitely come back for a happy hour at some point. The issue for this place was the service. Some of my friends who were sharing received their eggplant Parmesan quickly but then none of our food came out and they already finished their meal and we still didn't receive our food. There was little to no apology and we weren't even offered any extra bread even to compensate us. They did have a large party and places are understaffed, but we could have been checked up on, even for a minute. Overall, I'd come back for happy hour, but not for dinner.

Landini Brothers is a good option on a very busy street for Italian which also includes Mia's, Il…read morePorto, and even The Wharf (seafood restaurant). I love the outdoor dining space. Even in the rain there are 5 tables under the awning. An interesting hack, especially when Mia's is slammed--and they always are slammed, walk across the pedestrian street and check out Landini. Even on a busy Friday or Saturday night, I've had great luck on the patio: They dont take reservations for the patio. The food is always excellent. I love the Tortellini alla Panna. It is filled with veal. The sauce is so good. Another one of my hacks, which I used tonight, is asking if they have any porkchop which is on the lunch menu. Tonight, I was in luck. It comes with a side of mashed potatoes and broccolini. Superb. Lots of other great choices on the menu too. Definitely give them a try. How do you think they compare to Mia's? Both are faves.

This was our 1st Stop on an Old Town food, the ambiance is nice, and a lot of history with the…read morebuilding. Loved the dining area & decor, the Staff was friendly and fast. Our selection was a spinach ravioli in a cream sauce and a choice of a red or white wine. The bread was okay, but really enjoyed the entrée, flavorful and the cream was light & not thick. Sometimes I have a negative reaction, not with this dish. I would come back for this and glad we did the tour as it made us try different options than the norm. I preferred the white wine, but that is me.