Excellent food, service. Best Italian in Old Town consistently. Great menu and prices consistent with Old Town prices for nice restaurants. Always a great 'go to' place and I recommend it frequently.

Bonnie R.
Alexandria, VA

Had dinner here last night with my boyfriend. The place has great ambiance. I am giving the place 5 stars for their food, because the waitstaff is a bit on the quiet side, however not mean or rude in any way. The bread was fresh and warm, they also serve this imported breadsticks in packages from Italy (?). The mushroom soup was incredible, as was the rigatoni with tomatoes and mozzerela. Tiramisu and raspberry sorbet for dessert were also wonderful. Good experience, excellent food and ambiance and great price! We got the $20 per person 3-course meal. No complaints and will definitely go back!

A K.
Arlington, VA

Authentic, tons of daily specials, good wine, great service, atmospheric, food that my Italian friend swore was just like Grandma made!!!

 I can't believe this place has no reviews yet! When you walk in they treat you like you're a part of the family coming to sit down for dinner. The pesto sauce for the bread is delicious! My only complaint is that the lasagna which I wanted to try had veal in it (I don't do veal!), but otherwise my Pollo Ducale (chicken with artichokes, mushrooms and capers in a garlic white wine sauce) was fantastic, as was my companions meal of a cream sauce, pasta and salmon (can't remember the Italian name!). 

On our way out the owner tried to offer us a free dessert, but I was already so full. You should definitely make the trip! Also the decor is great, there are murals everywhere to give you the feeling you are dining in a cute little outside courtyard.

C J.
Arlington, VA

In a word, very Fresh. We visited for a brunch on Easter for Mamosas, antipasti buffet and a hot dish from the menu. Everything was so fresh, homemade tasting and authentic. The clams, mozarella and sauce were easy to tell they were fresh. The service was very prompt and friendly and the place was very comfortable and clean. It was a pity that there were only two tables seated in the sizeable restaurant. I hope that others give it a try.

Corey H.
Washington, DC

Took my parents here when they were in town and the food was delicious!!! Homemade, many specials to choose from. Liked the atmosphere too! Bread with the olive oil was very yummy and split the 2 ravioli specials, half veal and half mushroom and could not have been happier. It's a bit off the main drag of ota, but you have to go give it a try.

Stephanie h.
Harrisburg, PA