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Laporta's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

Laporta's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2306 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
Laporta’s restaurant is the ideal place for extraordinary food in a casual, comfortable setting. Laporta’s has an attentively serviced contemporary dining room perfect for a romantic evening out or any other special occasion, combined with an adjoining intimate Jazz lounge. Relax and listen to the live jazz featured nightly. The lounge has the warmth and friendly feel of a local’s bar yet with the same excellence of service and consistency of food quality that defines our dining room and exemplifies the restaurant as a whole. The menu features inventive fresh seafoods and hearty pastas complemented by the provincial-style desserts of Margaret Laporta.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-6313
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Laporta
  • Neighbourhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Dangerfield
  • Parking details
    Free evening parking after 3pm in enclosed garage and all day Saturday and Sunday
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro one block awayOne block from Old Town Trolley
  • Entertainment
    Laporta’s is committed to presenting the very best in local jazz. Bringing a variety of the best available singers and musicians to our stage nightly for over twenty years. Featured are regular performances by such highly acclaimed singers as Sharon Clark, Patrice Ferris and Ester Haynes. Laporta’s books a range of Jazz styles from Be Bop and Scat, vocal standards, Jazz Fusion, Dixieland and Gospel,Live performances occur nightly during dinner service and after, seven nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,306 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Hot spot

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    American

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laporta's Restaurant in Alexandria is celebrated for its "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "fabulous specials," delightful desserts, and "incredible live jazz." The "inviting atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Reservations recommended!

2,306 Reviews
  1. Alan

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. A bit pricy however. Nice music.

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  2. Rose

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and a warm, inviting ambiance! The crowd tends to be more mature (40+), and the staff went out of their way to make my friend feel truly special. The food was exceptional, and I have to highlight the carrot cake—it’s a must-try, even for someone like me who doesn’t usually enjoy carrot cake. Highly recommend!

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  3. Sarah

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10, fully recommend. Music, ambience, food, service…amazing. We called to let them know we were going to be 15 mins late, and they were more than accommodating. Can’t wait to come back!

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  4. Sherman

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to go for casual dining in Alexandria. The food and ambiance is perfect for any occasion. I have never had a bad experience with the restaurant.

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  5. Josephine

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a business dinner at Laporta's and it was a big success. Our server, Denise, was very accommodating and professional, and the food was excellent! There were eight people in our party and everyone raved about how delicious their meals were. About halfway through our dinner, the piano player started playing, and this added a nice touch to the ambience of the restaurant. I highly recommend Laporta's.

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  6. Ann

    VIP

    New York City

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully delicious and beautifully presented food, excellent and attentive waiter, terrific live jazz music - a definite repeat!

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  7. Lin

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great option for holiday meal for small groups. Thank you!

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  8. Dale

    Memphis

    136 reviews

    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambiance were all first rate. We went for an earlier dinner and the value isn’t quite as good if you dine before the live jazz starts.

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  9. Tung-Lin

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were excellent. The ambience is a bit cold, to better complete the dining experience, suggest using table cloths which gives it a more cozy feel. The jazz trio was excellent and I hope to see them elsewhere. They played wonderful music and in such a way that even when sitting up close, I could converse with my fellow diners. They are the sort of group that would actually bring me to eat at restaurants!

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  10. Carolyn

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food always fresh...Monday/Tuesday dinner special can't be beat. Free parking garage after 3pm!

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FAQs

Laporta's Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats.

Laporta's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2306 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Laporta's Restaurant

1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dangerfield
  • Neighbourhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free evening parking after 3pm in enclosed garage and all day Saturday and Sunday
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro one block awayOne block from Old Town Trolley
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Laporta
  • Entertainment
    Laporta’s is committed to presenting the very best in local jazz. Bringing a variety of the best available singers and musicians to our stage nightly for over twenty years. Featured are regular performances by such highly acclaimed singers as Sharon Clark, Patrice Ferris and Ester Haynes. Laporta’s books a range of Jazz styles from Be Bop and Scat, vocal standards, Jazz Fusion, Dixieland and Gospel,Live performances occur nightly during dinner service and after, seven nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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