Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

Name: Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Address: 11710 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA, United States, 23606
Telephone: (757) 873-0644
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

744 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Al Fresco Restaurant lets you feast on a bountiful array of Italian specialties. The outstanding menu, featuring pasta, chicken, veal and seafood, highlights a spectrum of lavish Italian specialties that are sure to please discriminating palates. Al Fresco Restaurant was planned with the summer in mind. An outdoor patio with a warm breeze and cold drinks are a perfect combination.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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Takeout

(757) 873-0644

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday : 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(757) 873-0644
Website
http://www.alfrescoitalianrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
11710 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23606
Neighborhood
Newport News
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$10.00
Lightly dusted & quick fried, served with a spicy marinara sauce
Mozzarella in Carroza$7.00
Mozzarella cheese dipped in egg, lightly breaded & fried served with marinara sauce
Gamberi Salsa di Pesto$13.00
Sautéed shrimp in garlic & oil finished in a creamy parsley pesto cream sauce
Salsicce & Gamberoni$13.00
Sausage, shrimp, asparagus & pancetta in a sherry marinara sauce
Cozze Posillippo$11.00
ussels sautéed with roasted red & yellow peppers, garlic, basil in a white wine sauce
Melanzane Rollatini$10.00
Two thinly sliced eggplant stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella & romano cheese baked with tomato sauce

Soup & Salads

Stracciatella Romana Soup$7.00
Spinach, carrots, onions, egg & chicken broth
Il Contadina Salad$6.00
Tomato, artichokes, onions, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olives, roasted red & yellow peppers
Seafood Salad$16.00
Grilled shrimp, scallops, assorted vegetables romaine lettuce, walnuts & cranberries
Grilled Chicken Salad$12.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast, assorted vegetables romaine lettuce, & cranberries
Caesar Salad$9.00
- With Shrimp$15.00
- With Grilled Chicken$12.00
- With Grilled Salmon$14.00
Chicken Soup$6.00
Diced chicken, carrots, onions & pasta
Tortellini Soup$7.00
Cheese tortellini cooked in a rich chicken broth with diced chicken
Salmon Salad$14.00
Grilled salmon, assorted vegetables, romaine lettuce, walnuts & cranberries
Grilled Steak Salad$15.00
Grilled slices of tender beef, assorted vegetables, romaine lettuce, walnuts & cranberries

Pastas

All pasta dishes and entrees are served with a house salad & homemade garlic bread. For patrons who wish to share we can split an entrée for an additional $6

Fettuccine Mare & Monte$19.00
Shrimp, scallops, pancetta, parmigiano in a light cream sauce
Linguine alla Puttanesca$17.00
Sautéed diced chicken with olives, capers & garlic in a light marinara sauce
Linguine alla Vongole$17.00
Sautéed clams in garlic & oil finished in a white wine sauce or marinara sauce
Ravioli alla Vodka$17.00
Goat cheese, roasted tomato & herb, this flavorful filling is piped into egg yolk & rosemary ravioli finished with diced chicken & peas in a pink cream vodka sauce. Recommended Wine Pairing: Figini Gavi d' Gavi
Rigatoni & Salsiccia$16.00
Sausage & mushroom in a marinara sauce
Tortellini Baronessa$17.00
Prosciutto, mushrooms & peas in a light cream sauce
Melanzane alla Parmigiana$16.00
Breaded eggplant topped with mozzarella & fresh marinara sauce
Lobster Ravioli$19.00
Lobster coarsely ground & finished with drawn butter & herbs, folded into a lobster mousse, piped into a ravioli & finished in a light pink cream sauce with shrimp. Recommended Wine Pairing: Pellegrini Family Chardonnay
Rigatone & Gamberi alla Vodka$19.00
Shrimp, asparagus & onions in a vodka sauce
Penne di Focco$17.00
Penne pasta, diced chicken, sun-dried tomato pignoli in a marinara sauce with a touch of chilli flakes
Fettuccine Con Carciofi & Gamberoni$19.00
Shrimp, artichoke hearts & sun-dried tomatoes in a parsley pesto sauce
Penne Carbonara$17.00
Pancetta, prosciutto, onions, egg yolk, parmesan & black pepper in a light cream sauce
Lasagna$17.00
Meat lasagna made with fresh pasta & ricotta baked with tomato sauce in a white wine sauce. Recommended Wine Pairing: Bibbianti Chianti
Spaghetti & Homemade Meatballs$17.00
Fettuccine al Fresco$19.00
Shrimp, diced chicken, garlic, mushrooms, artichoke hearts & sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine sauce. Recommended Wine Pairing: Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Penne da Vinci$18.00
Penne pasta, sautéed shrimp, diced chicken & onions finished in a pink cream sauce
Fettuccine al Fredo$13.00
Cream sauce finished with egg yolk & parmesan cheese
- With Sautéed Chicken$15.00
- With Sautéed Shrimp$17.00
- With Chicken & Shrimp$18.00

Pollo

Pollo Portofino$21.00
Shrimp & chicken, sun-dried tomatoes & mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Pollo Rustico$18.00
Chicken breast, sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers & olives in a white cream sauce
Pollo alla Toscana$18.00
Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with roasted red peppers, sausage & pine nuts in a light marinara sauce. Recommended Wine Pairing: Bibbianti Chianti
Pollo Exquisito$18.00
Boneless breast of chicken dipped in a light egg batter, sautéed in marsala wine, topped with prosciutto & mozzarella cheese
Pollo alla Parmigiana$17.00
Chicken breast dipped in egg, lightly breaded & finished in the oven with marinara sauce, topped with Mozzarella & parmesan cheese. Recommended Wine Pairing: Lealtanza Criaza Rioja
Pollo alla Marsala$18.00
Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms finished in a marsala wine sauce

Vitello

Vitello alla Parmigiana$18.00
Scaloppini of breaded veal topped with marinara sauce & glazed with mozzarella & parmesan cheese. Recommended Wine Pairing: Cairel Barbera D'alba.
Vitello Verbena$19.00
Scaloppini of veal layered with prosciutto, capers & asparagus topped with mozzarella in a marsala wine sauce. Recommended Pairing: Rocland Estate Shiraz
Vitello Bianco$22.00
Scaloppini of veal & jumbo shrimp, red & yellow roasted peppers, mushrooms & artichoke hearts in a garlic white wine sauce
Vitello alla Amici$19.00
Scaloppini of veal sautéed with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes & capers in a white wine lemon sauce
Vitello alla Marsala$19.00
Veal scaloppini sautéed with mushrooms & finished in a marsala wine sauce. Recommended Wine Pairing: Ramsay Cabernet Sauvignon

Pesce

Salmon Salsa Bianca$19.00
Salmon sautéed with artichoke hearts, mushrooms & julianned carrots in a white wine sauce
Flounder Francese$19.00
Filet of flounder dipped in a light egg batter, sautéed with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms & capers, finished in a white wine lemon sauce. Recommended Wine Pairing: Pellegrini Chardonnay
Suppe di Mare$24.00
Sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari & mussels served with your choice of marinara or white wine sauce, served over linguine. Recommended Wine Pairing: Ramsay Pinot Noir
Salmon Picatta$19.00
Sautéed salmon, fresh roma tomatoes, mushrooms & capers served in a white wine lemon sauce
Shrimp Florentine$21.00
Sautéed shrimp, with fresh spinach, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions & calamari in a light marinara sauce

Children's Menu

12 years and under only

Baked Ziti$7.50
Fettuccini Alfredo$7.50
Spaghetti & Meatball$7.50
Chicken Parmigiana$7.50
Penne with Tomato Sauce Or Butter$7.50

Beverages

Soft Drinks$2.50
Tea$2.50
Coffee$2.50

What 744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Nancy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Service and food was amazing! Isaac was a great server and had great recommendations and information on popular dishes.
AM
AnnetteM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always love going to Al Fresco! Never a bad experience - the restaurant is beautiful and staff is very friendly and the food is delicious!
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BeverlyL
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fabulous meal before a show at the Ferguson Center. Turns out Tuesday was 40% off wine so we had AMAZING wine with dinner. Love the food here always delicious. Veal is to die for!!!
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MLHll
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meals and great service, even in a very full restaurant!
JZ
JenZ
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our first visit. Food was delicious and large portions. Service was great. I’d definitely recommend this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very nice dinner. The staff was attentive and the food was excellent.
LM
LindaM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Six of us for graduation dinner. I expected the food to be good and we were all very pleased with our meals. Our waiter was outstanding. We had booked an early meal time and we were seated in a room off the main dining area so it was nice and quiet. Also, when I called a couple of days before to add a guest to our party, the restaurant accommodated me. My entire experience was superb.
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DianeM
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arrived after a college recognition ceremony around 8. Never felt rushed and staff very courteous
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VanN
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother's Day Dinner for 11 was wonderful. Food was fantastic with excellent service. We have never been disappointed at Al Fresco!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Mother's day and it was an exceptional experience as always.
LB
LoriannB
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I really enjoy the atmosphere. The food is delicious.
DO
DennisO
Richmond
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our meals were tasty and portions large enough for a second meal. Waitress was pleasant and efficient.
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Danielle
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
We traveled from GA to attend our sons college graduation at ODU. I made reservations on OpenTable. The table was in a good location, beautiful restaurant, mussels were excellent, fettuccine- chicken and shrimp/chicken parmigiana was average. Waitress wasn’t friendly or attentive. She didn’t write anything, didn’t remember our soft drinks, had to ask 3 times. I witnessed her smiling and interacting with other tables, however didn’t display the same spirit with my family. Very disappointing! I would recommend a training on customer service and consistency.
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ORANGE
Richmond
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal as always. the flounder was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was always a pleasure to eat a great Italian place. Me and my enjoy our selves.
SB
ShellyB
Richmond
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service for a night out to celebrate my dad’s birthday!
AH
AshleyH
Key West
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal and wonderful service! We drive 30 minutes to eat here! We have never been disappointed
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SuzyNC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, I will absolutely be back. Thank you so very much!!!
LA
LAgourmet
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A FAMILY FAVORITE! The food is always wonderful and the variety is great, which is also true of the wine list. And we love the welcoming greeting and terrific service.
LB
LoriannB
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went for our anniversary The food was delicious. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. I would recommend this restaurant.
TR
TatiR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent food and prompt and courteous service; one of the finest dining experiences in Hampton Roads
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Robert6
Savannah
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
We both had the wild mushroom ravioli which was very tasty. The service was below their usual standards
IL
ItalianLover
Richmond
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
We go to Al Fresco quite often. This is the first time that we experienced a very slow delivery of our meals. Still well prepared. Hope this is not a trend.
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thegrad
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and loved the ambiance
DF
DeborahF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food and the service were excellent.
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Jude
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was what a fine dining experience out should be. Owner/management, chef pay attention to details. Food was wonderful, think that says it all!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration.
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SHARMAZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and the meals were to die for. Always a family favorite. Highly recommend
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Rckon
Richmond
149 reviews
vip
5.0
149 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a truly a special restaurant. The veal delicate and delicious. The penne vodka a taste experience. The service is always attentive!
TE
TammyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I discovered this hidden gem for my retirement luncheon! The food is authentically tasty and outstanding! The customer service is second to none! I look forward to being a frequent visitor:):)
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ORANGE
Richmond
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinners were excellent as always. Arturo provides great service, making the evening special.
PE
PickyEaster
New England
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for family to meet and chat over dinner <3
TF
TomF
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic Birthday dinner with friends!! Such Special service and Birthday wishes…including song! Lovely!
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jdu613
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and the service was excellent. Surprised it wasn’t jammed packed! Hidden gem.
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LisaC
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Invited friends to join me for dinner It was their first time to Al Frescos. We were all extremely happy with our meals. The next table over saw our meals arrive and asked what each was. They ordered the same and were very pleased. My friends were delighted with everything and suggested we come back again soon!!
BS
BrendaS
Richmond
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, will go back again. Would recommend.
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Nickey
Richmond
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Waitress messed up my order and gave me the wrong dish. Said she would take off bill and didn't. Not happy with that
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Raven
Richmond
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service, one of our favorite restaurants. Highly recooend.
BS
BarbaraS
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to Italian restaurant since it opened~ The menu has something for everyone and the meals are always fresh and delicious. Very welcoming atmosphere perfect for lunch dinner or special events. Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence!
BD
BillandDeb
Richmond
230 reviews
vip
5.0
230 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Was another great visit, they were busy and all guests looked to be enjoying themselves... We did!! Wines, thro after dinner drinks all was good!!! Look forward to the next time Deb and Bill Schmidt,Wmsburg

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 873-0644.

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 744 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(757) 873-0644

Google Map for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

11710 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23606

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport News
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday : 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alfrescoitalianrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(757) 873-0644

Featured in

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Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

100 Virginia Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lasagna

Seafood Salad

Chicken Parmigiana

Appetizers

Calamari Fritti$10.00

Mozzarella in Carroza$7.00

Gamberi Salsa di Pesto$13.00

Salsicce & Gamberoni$13.00

Cozze Posillippo$11.00

Melanzane Rollatini$10.00

Soup & Salads

Stracciatella Romana Soup$7.00

Il Contadina Salad$6.00

Seafood Salad$16.00

Grilled Chicken Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Chicken Soup$6.00

Tortellini Soup$7.00

Salmon Salad$14.00

Grilled Steak Salad$15.00

Pastas

Fettuccine Mare & Monte$19.00

Linguine alla Puttanesca$17.00

Linguine alla Vongole$17.00

Ravioli alla Vodka$17.00

Rigatoni & Salsiccia$16.00

Tortellini Baronessa$17.00

Melanzane alla Parmigiana$16.00

Lobster Ravioli$19.00

Rigatone & Gamberi alla Vodka$19.00

Penne di Focco$17.00

Fettuccine Con Carciofi & Gamberoni$19.00

Penne Carbonara$17.00

Lasagna$17.00

Spaghetti & Homemade Meatballs$17.00

Fettuccine al Fresco$19.00

Penne da Vinci$18.00

Fettuccine al Fredo$13.00

Pollo

Pollo Portofino$21.00

Pollo Rustico$18.00

Pollo alla Toscana$18.00

Pollo Exquisito$18.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana$17.00

Pollo alla Marsala$18.00

Vitello

Vitello alla Parmigiana$18.00

Vitello Verbena$19.00

Vitello Bianco$22.00

Vitello alla Amici$19.00

Vitello alla Marsala$19.00

Pesce

Salmon Salsa Bianca$19.00

Flounder Francese$19.00

Suppe di Mare$24.00

Salmon Picatta$19.00

Shrimp Florentine$21.00

Children's Menu

Baked Ziti$7.50

Fettuccini Alfredo$7.50

Spaghetti & Meatball$7.50

Chicken Parmigiana$7.50

Penne with Tomato Sauce Or Butter$7.50

Beverages

Soft Drinks$2.50

Tea$2.50

Coffee$2.50

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