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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 pm
Booked 10 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-6313
  • Website
    http://www.laportas.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Laporta
  • Location
    1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Area
    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

Menu

Small Plates

  • Mussels RomaUSD 16.98

    in Tomato Broth

    • Mussels VerdeUSD 16.98

      with minced herbs lemon garlic butter broth

      • Mussels CantoneseUSD 16.98

        with sopressata, ginger broth

        • Crisply Fried CalamariUSD 18.98

          With a tangy lemon vinegar seafood barbecue sauce

          • BruschettaUSD 18.98

            Roma tomato and black olive relish with brie, goat cheese and garlic toast

            • Rich Onion TartUSD 19.98

              Sweet onions in a pie shell with Saga bleu cheese soufflée topped with Vermont cheddar cheese and almonds

              • Mushroom RoundsUSD 16.98

                Chopped mushrooms sautéed in herbed lemon cream served with toasted buttered rounds

                • Braised Pork BellyUSD 18.98

                  apples and caramelized onions, topped with maple syrup bourbon glaze

                  • Hummus with Olive TapenadeUSD 16.98

                    Served with Naan

                    Soups & Salads

                    • Lobster BisqueUSD 14.99

                      • Soup of the DayUSD 12.99

                        • Tomato Basil SoupUSD 12.99

                          Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Plate

                          • Roquefort, Manchego and Taleggio CheeseUSD 25.99

                            with dry aged soppressata and capocollo

                            • For TwoUSD 25.99

                          Salads

                          • Asian SaladUSD 13.99

                            Chopped greens with Mint, granny smith apples, crushed peanuts, and ginger dressing Available in Small or Large

                            • Classic CeasarUSD 13.99

                              Romaine tossed with crouton and Caesar dressing Available in Small or Large

                              • Stanton SaladUSD 13.99

                                Mixed greens with Kalamata olives, ring onions, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, Feta cheese and creamy balsamic dressing. Available in small or large

                                • Mesclun SaladUSD 13.99

                                  Mixed greens with asparagus, dates, seared soppressata and terragon dressing Available in small and large

                                  Pastas

                                  All pastas are available as appetizers for $15.99. Whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta available

                                  • Pasta LaportaUSD 26.99

                                    Penne pasta with Italian sausage in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with red and green peppers and fennel seed

                                    • Chicken FettuccineUSD 25.99

                                      Julienned chicken tossed in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese

                                      • Tutta MareUSD 29.99

                                        Jumbo shrimp and fresh clams, sauteed with a white wine butter over a nest of linguine with a pinch of crushed red pepper

                                        Entrees

                                        • Veggie CakesUSD 31.99

                                          House made Vegetable Cakes, browned in olive oil and baked over a puree of red bell pepper with asparagus and sweet potato chips

                                          • Broiled Fresh Mahi-MahiUSD 38.99

                                            Mahi Mahi fillet over jasmine rice with a spicy green coconut curry broth with sweet peppers and cilantro

                                            • Virginia Brook TroutUSD 33.99

                                              Fresh Virginia Trout fillets rolled in French mustard and herbed bread crumbs sautéed in olive oil and served over jasmine rice an lime beurre blanc

                                              • Seared Salmon FilletUSD 34.99

                                                North Atlantic Maine Salmon topped with bleu cheese and mango salsa served with asparagus and jasmine rice with a sweet soy reduction

                                                • Chicken EnvoltineUSD 35.99

                                                  Boneless Chicken Breast stuffed with feta cheese, spinach and roasted red bell pepper wrapped in apple wood smoked bacon roasted and finish with a thyme reduction. Served with Savory Bread pudding. *Can Be made Gluten Free by request*

                                                  • Bourbon Barbeque Hanger SteakUSD 37.99

                                                    Sliced aged hanger steak marinated in Makers Mark Bourbon. Grilled, bar-b-qued and served with our southern style mac and cheese

                                                    • New York Strip SteakUSD 47.99

                                                      Grilled twelve ounce Angus Beef Strip Loin on a bed of demi-glace with roasted potato and fresh vegetable

                                                      • Seared Pork SchnitzelUSD 36.99

                                                        Tenderloin medallions seared golden brown with parmesan cheese and a garlic, lemon butter white wine sauce

                                                        Side Dishes

                                                        • Olive Oil PlateUSD 4.99

                                                          with herbs, parmesan and garlic

                                                          • Southern Style Macaroni and CheeseUSD 9.99

                                                            • Linguini marinaraUSD 9.99

                                                              • Fettucine AlfredoUSD 9.99

                                                                • Roasted Chef PotatoUSD 6.99

                                                                  • Creamed parmesan riceUSD 9.99

                                                                    • Dan's Savory Bread PuddingUSD 8.99

                                                                      made with mushrooms and onions and Vermont cheddar cheese

                                                                      • Stewed TomatoesUSD 8.99

                                                                        • Roasted CauliflowerUSD 6.99

                                                                          • Flash Fried SpinachUSD 8.99

                                                                            • Sauteed SpinachUSD 8.99

                                                                              • Trio of mushrooms in braised butterUSD 8.99

                                                                                • Grilled Asparagus with Shaved RomanoUSD 9.99

                                                                                  • Waffle FriesUSD 8.99

                                                                                    • House Cut FriesUSD 8.99

                                                                                      • Sweet Potato Fries with Balsamic ReductionUSD 8.99

                                                                                        Last updated: 29 January 2024

                                                                                        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

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        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 8 December 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 7 December 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 7 December 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 6 December 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 3 December 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 1 December 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 28 November 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

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Memphis/West TN

                                                                                          136 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          136 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 22 November 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 22 November 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 20 November 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 booking

                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 pm
                                                                                        Booked 10 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
                                                                                        • Area
                                                                                          Alexandria
                                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                                          Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
                                                                                        • 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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