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- KKarinWashington, D.C. Area •13 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food is absolutely delicious at Mia’s! I took my family right before Christmas and although the restaurant was busy the food came out pretty quickly. We have small children so we always appreciate restaurants that tend to serve their dishes in relatively short times. That said, the short time doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. Nonna’s Sunday gravy was legit the best sauce I’ve ever had in my life and I grew up around Italians and their Sunday “gravy”. Highly recommend.More infoMia's Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Alexandria•4.8
- TTraceyVIPVirginia •18 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWhat an excellent experience!! Loved everything about Landini’s. Was my son’s birthday and they had a card, decorated table and gave him a serenade with a sloc of Tiramiau with a candle. Made it special!!! Will definitely come back.More infoLandini BrothersPrice: Expensive• Italian• Alexandria•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe entire team was so engaged and engaging! Jenna was our server and took great care of us and even included a special card to celebrate my birthday, before, bringing me a special dessert with candle. Thr manager checked in several times and the food was on point through every course! If you have a chance - Go!!!More infoThe MajesticPrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria•4.5
- BbchlvrWashington, D.C. Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent food. Just the right portions so you don't feel overstuffed. Our waiter was very entertaining. The front part of the restaurant seemed a bit loud, but we had a nice booth towards the back to it was quiet. The menu is a little bit pricey, but then again, if you want a good meal for a special occasion, the price is fine. We felt it was well worth it.More infoThe WarehousePrice: Moderate• American• Alexandria•4.8
- MMarshaVIPWashington, D.C. Area •83 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMy niece and I had a lovely dinner. I asked for a quiet table as it can be pretty noisy at Josephine. We were seated at the very back, and it made conversation easy. Our waiter was excellent. I have multiple dietary restrictions and he helped me to choose. I had the trout, which was very tasty. My niece had the scallops, which she loved. She had vanilla ice cream for dessert and I had the mixed berry sorbet. Both are housemade and delicious. I've been to Josephine a number of times and appreciate that the menu changes seasonally. A nice touch was the manager stopping by to check on us.More infoJosephine - Old TownPrice: Expensive• French• Alexandria•4.7
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As a dense neighborhood on the Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria is home to a wide variety of restaurants. Many of the upscale restaurants are centered around Thai, French and Italian cuisine with specialties such as pho, escargot and shrimp scampi among the most popular choices. The community is also home to many casual restaurants with American comfort food, including grilled sandwiches, hamburgers and flavorful ice cream for dessert. Weekend evenings are abuzz with activity around the lively gallery area. The local art collective often offers open gallery and wine nights. On these evenings, you can enjoy art and then have a romantic dinner for two at one of the steakhouses nearby.
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