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Al Fresco Italian Restaurant, Newport News, VA

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1045 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Al Fresco Italian Restaurant restaurant

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Newport News

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Al Fresco Restaurant lets you feast on a bountiful array of Italian specialties. The outstanding menu, featuring pasta, chicken, veal and seafood, highlights a spectrum of lavish Italian specialties that are sure to please discriminating palates. Al Fresco Restaurant was planned with the summer in mind. An outdoor patio with a warm breeze and cold drinks are a perfect combination.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 873-0644
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 1,045 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Value

  • Virginia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al Fresco Italian Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "terrific homemade pastas" and "exceptional service." Known for its consistent quality over the years, the restaurant is praised for its "warm welcome," "generous wine pours," and "outstanding" food. Perfect for special occasions or a relaxed meal, it never disappoints.

1,045 Reviews
  1. Randolph

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was good and we were seated on time for our reservation. The table we were seated at was right next to the reception stand. On retrospect I should have asked for a different table as the people who were picking up orders would stand there at the desk while we were eating. A little uncomfortable. That particular table is not in a good place. The restaurant was semi busy but the wait staff was quick with the drink order and taking our appetizer order. The 4 star rating is for the time it took to get the appetizers and entrees. The shrimp and sausage was delicious but the calamari, although tender, had an almost bread like coating instead of a flakey crust. The bread sticks did not come out until the salads were brought out, not something I am used to but every restaurant does things different. The entrees also took a while to come out and were warm as if they had been ready for a while. The food was delicious. We ordered the Pollo Principessa, which instead of artichoke hearts had peas and asparagus. It was delicious but not what was stated in the menu. Also ordered was the Rustico which my son was also delicious. The third entree ordered was Pollo Parmigiana which my fiancée found lacking in the quality of the chicken. We felt as if being first time customers we did not receive the same level of attention as the regular customers who came in with and after us. Overall we had enjoyable time and with a few changes it would be a 5 star experience.

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  2. Tiyun

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 5th anniversary. We have come here for all our anniversary. This place is awesome. If you want real Italian good food made from scratch. This is the place to go. Our waitress, Katrina, was awesome.

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  3. John

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Arturo is the best. Totally enjoyable.

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  4. CWArlington

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Al Fresco was delicious. This was our second time visiting. I had chicken piccata, and others in party had chicken marsala, chicken parmigiana, and lasagna. Our server mixed oil and balsamic vinegar table-side for bread dipping. They regularly refilled our waters and service in general was great.

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  5. Benjamin

    Richmond

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to this restaurant many times the food and service is excellent

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  6. AllisonC

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! They make you feel like family

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  7. David

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit but certainly not the last. This food rivals anything we’ve had in NYC. The food comes out steaming hot with beautiful presentation. Taste is perfectly balanced. Salad and focaccia bread first and so fresh. Chicken parm and pollo rustica were perfection. Worth it for special occasions or just dinner.

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  8. Matt

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is absolutely nothing about this experience that was disappointing in the least! From the warm welcome, to the appetizers, to the main dish, the dessert, the espresso—all of it was exceptional. So, the calamari was the best calamari I’ve had outside of living in Italy. Even their sparkling water was exceptional. Cannot wait to go back here. Easily 5 stars!

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  9. Erik

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place. Great service. Wonderful food. If you want Italian, you can't go wrong here.

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  10. William

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual excellent meal excellent service. The real special was excellent

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FAQs

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 873-0644.

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1045 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Al Fresco Italian Restaurant restaurant

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Newport News

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

11710 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Newport News
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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