Italian Restaurants in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

Italian Restaurants in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

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Historic Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia features quaint houses and shops structured as they were in the past. Museums still show the town's history and visitors will feel transported back in time as they walk along the cobblestone streets. Old Town offers several Italian restaurants, each with its own distinct style of cooking. The restaurants are located in or near Old Town and after a nice meal, visitors and locals can go for a walk, take a boat ride on the Potomac River, or tour the shops and museums to learn more about the area's history.

Landini Brothers Restaurant

The Landini Brothers Restaurant provides an intimate atmosphere and fine dining. This restaurant is for those looking for a more expensive, high-class dinner date. Dinners include tortellini in brodo, fettucine alfredo and scampi alla aglio among many other pasta and seafood dishes. Private tables are available on the second floor for business meetings or couples looking for a romantic evening alone. The restaurant sits near the center of Old Town, close to the Potomac River. After a Tuscan-style Italian dinner, guests can stroll along the streets of Old Town or go for a cruise along the Potomac.

Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-8404‎
landinibrothers.com

La Piazza Italian Eatery

Those looking for a cheaper stop for a snack or dinner should consider La Piazza Italian Eatery. Located right outside Old Town, families can take a walking tour after eating or visit the Braddock Road Metro railway station located across the street. Cheap prices make this an affordable place for lunch, and the atmosphere is family-friendly. Wine and beer are available for older customers and the specials change daily. Among the lunch and dinner dishes always available are sandwiches, salads, pasta and seafood.

La Piazza Italian Eatery
535 East Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-519-7711‎
lapiazzaoldtown.com

Geranio Restaurant

Families or couples looking for a fancy dinner in Old Town might enjoy Geranio Restaurant. Family members can choose from a wide variety of appetizers and main dishes all served in large quantities at moderate prices. The specialties and dishes change according to the chef, who strives to provide the best in Italian dining and offer new dishes. Guests choose from items, such as fried calamari with lemon caper sauce, cappellini with smoked chicken or seared shrimp linguini. Geranio provides visitors with a combination of Italian styles to experience and a list of fine wine to add to a meal. Private dining spaces are also available to guests.

Geranio Restaurant
722 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-0088‎
geranio.net

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