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Bellissimo Restaurant

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Address:
10403 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22042

Neighborhood:
Fairfax

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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Bellissimo Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.Bellissimorestaurant.com
Email: info@bellissimorestaurant.com
Phone: (703) 293-2367
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Omar Lavayen, Chef/Owner
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant
Catering: Bellissimo Restaurant offers catering for both small and large parties. In addition, we can offer carry-out for those lunches or evenings when you would prefer to eat at home or in the office. Please call Mary for more details at 202 262-3726.
Private Party Facilities: Bellissimo can accommodate private parties of up to 68 people for lunch or dinner any day of the week. We have experience in a wide range of private parties, including anniversaries, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, graduations, office parties, business meetings, fundraising events and holiday get togethers. Please tell us what kind of party you would like, and we will help you plan the perfect evening.
Private Party Contact: Mary Killay Lavayen (202) 262-3726
Special Events & Promotions: Bellissimo Restaurant has partnerships with The Fairfax Symphony and George Mason Center for the Arts. Ticketholders of the Fairfax Symphony Concerts enjoy a 15% discount on the evening of performances. In addition, ticketholders of George Mason University's Center for the Arts Opera Series enjoy a $15% discount on evenings of performances.

Getting there

Cross Street: Main Street and University
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There are many public parking available to Bellissimo diners that are steps from the front door. Public parking lots include: one block behind Bellissimo (south) on University Drive; one block north on University Drive next door to the Town Hall; one block east on Main Street to the right.

A word from Bellissimo Restaurant

A small, cozy upscale restaurant that serves exquisite Northern Italian food in a warm and inviting ambiance with excellent service.

Dinner reservations are accepted at 5:00 or 5:30, 6:00 or 6:30, 8:00 or 8:30, 9 or 9:30pm.

Bellissimo Restaurant

4.5

121 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diners' Choice WinnerItalian

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110 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

110 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(65)
special occasion(58)
romantic(48)

fit for foodies(40)
notable wine list(14)
late-night find(3)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (110)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A treasure in fairfax

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Bellisimos is an outstanding Italian restaurant that never fails to satisfy. The food, service and ambiance are all great. It is a bit pricy, but well worth the money. Try the " menu gastronomico" to sample several menu items. Great romantic or casual spot."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Our waiter had a bit of an

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our waiter had a bit of an attitude when I told him my Dad's order was incorrect. I also wish they would have agreed to half my kids portions, but that's okay. The food was delish and they had a good by the glass selection of wine. I would definitely go back - it's pricey."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Birthday Celebration

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I took my husband to dinner to celebrate his 65th birthday. Our son joined us for a delightful evening at Bellisimo's in Fairfax City, VA. The food was delicious; Northern Italian food which was flavorful and well presented. We liked that the waiter and helpers were there to fill water glasses and/or meet our needs but weren't hanging on us. We had a leisurely dinner and enjoyed both the food, service, and each other's company. We will definitely go back and invite some friends to accompany us. Five stars!!!!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very enjoyable meal. The

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very enjoyable meal. The food was very good and the service was wonderful."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful birthday dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went there on a Wednesday night for my birthday. The waiter was attentive without being annoying and also had a sense of humor. His recommendations for the tuna carppacio and seafood linguini were spot on. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the entire experience."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Thoroughly enjoyed the night.

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Dined on 03/16/2012

2011

Dined on 03/16/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Thoroughly enjoyed the night. The restaurant is in downtown Fairfax and we have eaten here at least a half dozen times. They never disappoint. This evening we enjoyed two of the three daily specials. One was a seafood pasta with lobster, mussels, and shrimp and the other was tender veal braised with white wine. The salad was a fresh local Italian favorite and the dessert was a delicous Taramisu."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is excellent...a

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2011

Dined on 03/08/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food is excellent...a nice surprise!"

Dined on 03/08/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Gem in Old Town Fairfax

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our third visit to Bellissimo and we have been delighted each time. The owner operators serve as chef and greeter/maitre d. The warmth of the welcome from Mary sets the tone for a lovely dining experience. On weekend evenings it is bustling in this intimate restaurant located right on Main St in Fairfax. But she roams around tending to whatever details are necessary while chatting and making you feel like family. Omar, her husband and chef, really knows how to prepare and present delicious Italian food! And, of course, it is the food that brings one back for return visits. Many pastas are made on the premises and you can't go wrong with them. I can honestly say that neither my husband nor I have had a dish we didn't love."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous meal! Will be back

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Dined on 03/10/2012

2005

Dined on 03/10/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fabulous meal! Will be back again and again!"

Dined on 03/10/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Italian place for dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2007

Dined on 03/03/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great place to meet friends for a special dinner. We went for dinner & the food was excellent. Favorites were the lobster ravioli and the dark chocolate mousse with frangelico (dessert)."