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Trattoria Da Franco, Alexandria, VA

Trattoria Da Franco

4.4
4.4
208 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
Rustic yet elegant handmade cuisine that celebrates the Italian-American experience. Sit inside one of our cozy dining rooms...fire roaring in winter, and friendly service that treats you like family and royalty at the same time. Listen to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima, or catch our live jazz or opera music several nights a week. When the weather turns warm, we have an inviting patio setting perfect for people watching with a glass of wine and some good friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 548-9338
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Franco Abbruzzetti
  • Catering
    Trattoria da Franco has infrastructure for offer catering to all kinds of parties, for offices, wedding parties and any occasion. Different menus are available or can be designed to fit your specific needs. custom cake available.
  • Private party facilities
    The second floor of Trattoria da Franco, which offers 75 seats, has been used to accommodate all kinds of parties or meetings. The space is private whit a piano, backstage, microphones and speakers.Dinner area 30+
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Duke street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking in front of the restaurant-quite easy all day. Exception 4.00PM to 6.00PM. Free parking after 5 PM on the rear. use the Duke St to access to the bank parking
  • Public transit
    In the same block. Both directions. Washington st. and Duke st.
  • Entertainment
    We offer WI-FI for your convenience.There is live piano every Friday and Saturday and sometimes they accompany Franco who sings romantic Italian and American songs. Guest singers always appear.Opera Night has been entertaining visitors and residents of Old Town Alexandria for more than ten years. Produced by Franco, the show goes on the last Sunday of each month, always with different artists, comprised of sopranos and tenors from the Kennedy Center. The show features opera selections, with humorous patter by Verdi, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet and Strauss. We are a family friendly restaurant - children are welcome.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Da Franco offers a charming setting with "superb food" and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "gracious waiter" and recommend the osso buco ravioli. While some service issues occurred, the restaurant shines with its "wonderful ambience" and engaging live music.

208 Reviews
  1. Joyce

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was memorable for all the right reasons. The ambiance (fireplace, soothing music, and no background noise); the attentive service; and delicious food and wine were all noteworthy. It is perfect for those attending the Alexandria Little Theater two blocks away. Very special evening.

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  2. Ana

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Food was delicious and service was excellent! Highly recommended.

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  3. Patricia

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time visiting, and the service was a bit of a rollercoaster. After placing our order and getting our starters, the waiter came over to chat about the specials, even though we had already ordered. The seconds took forever to arrive, and the bar orders took even longer. Oh, and dessert tiramisu wasn’t available, and the after-dinner drink was forgotten until we reminded the wait staff about it…we were there for early dinner. The waiter said they were having trouble with the computer system, so we decided to give them another chance. The food was good, but mine was a bit lukewarm when it came to the table.

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  4. Barbara

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here. Food and service excellent. Live piano music was a lovely extra.

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  5. Jenn and Matt

    Tampa

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Still a lovely Italian restaurant with great service (thank you Guillermo). It can be quite energetic on the weekends. Try the lasagna and their specials. Everything we have tried so far has been wonderful. We’ll be back.

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  6. Rebecca

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love that this restaurant feels different than the trendy places in the area. It is a classic restaurant - with tablecloths and S&P on the table. Experienced, thoughtful waitstaff and the ambiance made a delicious meal even more special. We ordered both of the specials which were excellent. The garlic bread - also a unique and delicious side is a great order to sop up the leftover sauce that comes with the meal. Hope to be back.

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  7. Tony

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The starters are excellent, the main courses weren't as good. It's a really nice place and the drinks menu is excellent.

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  8. Anne

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this quaint trattoria to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We were seated at a cozy table and the very kind server brought a glass of champagne. Dinner orders were taken promptly but all the courses were served unhurriedly and unobtrusively. All the courses were delicious and outstanding - we had salad, garlic bread, special ravioli, pappardelle and tiramisu. Our server checked on us occasionally but ensured we had our privacy. I had given them some candles and they cheerfully put them on an amazing birthday cake and sang happy birthday. We will definitely return for the warm and friendly service, ambiance, service and amazing food!

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  9. Cindy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for Opera Night. Buffet and wine were subpar:(

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  10. Angela

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a very cute, and cozy small area. The food, however, was not to my standard of Italian food. The pasta was tasteless and just meh! They do have good Tiramisu.

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FAQs

Trattoria Da Franco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-9338.

Trattoria Da Franco is rated 4.4 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for Trattoria Da Franco

305 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3627

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Duke street
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking in front of the restaurant-quite easy all day. Exception 4.00PM to 6.00PM. Free parking after 5 PM on the rear. use the Duke St to access to the bank parking
  • Public transit
    In the same block. Both directions. Washington st. and Duke st.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Franco Abbruzzetti
  • Entertainment
    We offer WI-FI for your convenience.There is live piano every Friday and Saturday and sometimes they accompany Franco who sings romantic Italian and American songs. Guest singers always appear.Opera Night has been entertaining visitors and residents of Old Town Alexandria for more than ten years. Produced by Franco, the show goes on the last Sunday of each month, always with different artists, comprised of sopranos and tenors from the Kennedy Center. The show features opera selections, with humorous patter by Verdi, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet and Strauss. We are a family friendly restaurant - children are welcome.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 548-9338
  • Catering
    Trattoria da Franco has infrastructure for offer catering to all kinds of parties, for offices, wedding parties and any occasion. Different menus are available or can be designed to fit your specific needs. custom cake available.
  • Private party facilities
    The second floor of Trattoria da Franco, which offers 75 seats, has been used to accommodate all kinds of parties or meetings. The space is private whit a piano, backstage, microphones and speakers.Dinner area 30+
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