Cafe Italia - Arlington

Name: Cafe Italia - Arlington
Address: 519 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202
Telephone: (703) 521-2565
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6 (135)

$30 and under

Italian

519 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA 22202

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Innovative

Café Italia in Arlington, Virginia specializes in serving authentic Italian cuisine. Serving the Arlington area for more than 40 years, the restaurant offers a casual, homey dining atmosphere. Café Italia serves lunch and dinner daily with an additional brunch service offered on the weekends. Brunch at the restaurant includes lobster bisque, cheese omelet, Italian omelet, garden vegetable calzone and spaghetti carbonara. Lunch and dinner at Café Italia features an array of starters, soups, salads, pizza, pasta, main entrées and kid friendly fare. Main entrées offered at the restaurant include salmon alla griglia, shrimp scampi, linguine and clams, butternut squash ravioli, zuppa di pesce and lobster ravioli.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:30pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Phone number
(703) 521-2565
Website
http://www.cafeitaliarestaurantva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fermin Cevedo
Catering
Cafe Italia has knowledgeable staff to help you to delight your guest with an exceptional customized menu for your special occasion. Whether you’re hosting a corporate brunch meeting, a business luncheon, a social gathering ~ we can help you every step of the way. Cathering Menu upon request
Private party facilities
Host your gathering events at Cafe Italia Ristorante. Whether you're planning lunch, dinner or cocktail reception, we will deliver! Our restaurant section have been design to fit small and large groups.

Location
519 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA 22202
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
Jeferson Davis Hwy
Parking details
Parking Information: * Street parking is free after 6 PM on weekdays and on Sundays * Located within just blocks of National Airport, Crystal City Metro, and Pentagon City, and just 2 miles from Washington D.C.
Public transit
ART-ARLINGTON TRANSITThe ART of getting around Arlington. ART operates within Arlington County, providing access to Metrorail and supplementing Metrobus with smaller, neighborhood-friendly vehicles. CommuterDirect.com.FAIRFAX CONNECTORThe Fairfax Connector bus system runs seven days a week.
Entertainment
PIANO & SAX MUSIC by THE ARROW DUETCome and enjoy an evening of great songs played every Friday/Saturday.ACOUSTIC GUITAR ENTERTAINMENT by Ron RecinosHis songs are based on a variety of guitars and styles fusing folk, funk and reggae, with hinted... Join us every Sunday and enjoy our delicious food, ambiance, and our live music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 135 people are saying

Cafe Italia - Arlington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

3.5Food
3.8Service
3.5Ambience
0.4Value

Noise • Moderate

135 Reviews

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FCfromArl VIP
Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 15, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointing, mediocre experience at best. Service was good, food just fine and ambiance nonexistent. Would not recommend or go back - too many other choices in and around Arlington.
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Hame VIP
Washington, D.C. Area51 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 6, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It's an unpretentious neighborhood trattoria that's been there forever. The prices are reasonable and the food is traditional American Italian - nicely prepared and served in a low-key and friendly manner. Dinner salad and bread are included with your entree. The calamari fritti is perfectly cooked. It's a great local standby for regular dining and is also great for a group or a family dinner.
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MarlaC VIP
Washington, D.C. Area55 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the old charm of this restaurant. Have been there a few times and enjoyed it every time.
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fm110
Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 17, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
After visiting the competitor across the street one month prior, this return visit reassured me that this was our go-to Italian restaurant on 23rd St. The staff was friendly, the food was very good, and overall we enjoyed our dinner on the covered patio. We look forward to our next visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 11, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Typical Crystal City tourist restaurant. Have seen this place busy on numerous occasions so I've been wanting to try it. The lobster bisque tastes like it was frozen, my pasta meal tasted a bit bland. Service was quick and great.
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WillB125 VIP
Washington, D.C. Area53 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 9, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The house wines (Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio) were very nice. The chicken Marsala was awful as was the chicken piccata. Just barely edible. Friendly service but we will not be returning.
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Dianne
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great go to place with a small group. Casual but good service and dependable food.
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AlanK VIP
Washington, D.C. Area544 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 15, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was good, service was great!
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KateT VIP
Washington, D.C. Area145 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress Glenda tool good care of us. She made good recommendations that were very tasty - the F. B. I. and the bolognese. The home made Italian salad dressing was good too. Another successful meal at Cafe Italia!
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Jack
Virginia10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly. Yolanda the hostess made you feel like a long lost friend . There was nothing to complain about. The waiter was very attentive. Good place to go to.
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Cafe Italia - Arlington is rated 3.6 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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519 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA 22202

Additional information

Cross street
Jeferson Davis Hwy
Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:30pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Information: * Street parking is free after 6 PM on weekdays and on Sundays * Located within just blocks of National Airport, Crystal City Metro, and Pentagon City, and just 2 miles from Washington D.C.
Public transit
ART-ARLINGTON TRANSITThe ART of getting around Arlington. ART operates within Arlington County, providing access to Metrorail and supplementing Metrobus with smaller, neighborhood-friendly vehicles. CommuterDirect.com.FAIRFAX CONNECTORThe Fairfax Connector bus system runs seven days a week.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fermin Cevedo
Entertainment
PIANO & SAX MUSIC by THE ARROW DUETCome and enjoy an evening of great songs played every Friday/Saturday.ACOUSTIC GUITAR ENTERTAINMENT by Ron RecinosHis songs are based on a variety of guitars and styles fusing folk, funk and reggae, with hinted... Join us every Sunday and enjoy our delicious food, ambiance, and our live music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeitaliarestaurantva.com/
Phone number
(703) 521-2565
Catering
Cafe Italia has knowledgeable staff to help you to delight your guest with an exceptional customized menu for your special occasion. Whether you’re hosting a corporate brunch meeting, a business luncheon, a social gathering ~ we can help you every step of the way. Cathering Menu upon request
Private party facilities
Host your gathering events at Cafe Italia Ristorante. Whether you're planning lunch, dinner or cocktail reception, we will deliver! Our restaurant section have been design to fit small and large groups.

Cafe Italia - Arlington

About this restaurant

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What 135 people are saying

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