Alta Strada Mosaic

Name: Alta Strada Mosaic
Address: 2911 District Avenue Suite 150, Fairfax, VA, United States, 22031
Telephone: (703) 280-0000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1389)

$30 and under

Italian

2911 District Avenue, Suite 150, Fairfax, VA 22031

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Kid-friendly

Alta Strada by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow was born from the simple wish to share great ingredients, honored flavors, and a warm welcome with neighbors and friends. Always expect housemade pasta, authentic Italian classics, and great reds (cocktails too)—all enjoyed in our dining rooms, patio spaces, or in the comfort of your own home. Located in the heart of Fairfax Virginia's bustling Mosaic District, with a spacious patio on the Strawberry Park green.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 280-0000
Website
http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/fairfax-va
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Smith
Catering
From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to Alta Strada. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember. To learn more about catering please email info@altastrada-mosaic.com.
Private party facilities
From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to Alta Strada. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember. To learn more about events please email info@altastrada-mosaic.com.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2911 District Avenue, Suite 150, Fairfax, VA 22031
Neighborhood
Fairfax
Cross street
Strawberry Lane and District Ave
Parking details
Ample free street and garage parking.
Public transit
Dunn Loring-Merrifield Station is 1 mile away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour! (4-6pm Daily)
Multiple dates available
Sun - Wed - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Why Limit Happy to One Hour? Enjoy food & drink specials every day from 4pm-6pm. (At the bar and high-tops only)

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What 1,389 people are saying

Alta Strada Mosaic reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.0Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alta Strada Mosaic offers "excellent food" and "fantastic service," with an emphasis on authentic Italian cuisine. Diners praise the "friendly and efficient" staff and "delicious" menu options, including standout lemon pasta and short rib hash. The "cozy and comfortable" ambiance adds to the dining experience, making it a "highly recommended" choice for Italian fare.

1,389 Reviews

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Bo
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food portion was too small compared to price. French toast was too soggy.
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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, friendly and efficient service. We enjoyed our dinner very much!
Alta Strada MosaicResponded 6 days ago
Hi Robert, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had a great experience with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Chris
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff were super friendly. They also seemed very intelligent and funny, as if the restaurant specifically hired them for those traits. The food was fantastic.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded 6 days ago
Hi Chirs, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had a great experience with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Evan VIP
Phoenix / Arizona81 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Italian cuisine with fantastic service from Italy. The lemon 🍋 pasta was amazing as was everything from the bread to the affogato
Alta Strada MosaicResponded 6 days ago
Hi Evan, Wow, thank you or the fantastic review! It makes our day to know you loved our service and the pasta. Our team is thrilled to hear such feedback and can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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David VIP
Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice place ain't what it used to be, at least the night I came, mid-week. Menu smaller; out of the first choice item I wanted; wine selection much smaller and needs help; staff very good!
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on May 29, 2025
Hi David, Thank you for you feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service but sorry we fell short by being out of your first menu choice. Your comments are important, and we'll use them to improve. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience next time. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Christopher
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing server. Everyone was friendly. Will return.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded 6 days ago
Wow, thank you Christopher for the fantastic review! It makes our day to know you loved our service. Our team is thrilled to hear such feedback and can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Andrew
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Was disappointed to be relegated to the back. Had a reservation for 4, and saw upon check in with host that there was a 4-top (table with 4 chairs and 4 place settings) near the front of the restaurant that was unused. Inquired if that table might be available. Was told it’s not - being saved for a party of 5 (ok). Was directed to 4-tops at the back of the restaurant. Fine - a little stuffy as not close to the desirable open front windows on a nice evening, but fine. Had a nice meal, with fine service, but the final straw was seeing that upon our departure the desired table still sat empty. Still a nice meal, but a missed opportunity for more thoughtful service.
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Juan Pablo VIP
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food is ok, but $39 for chicken parm with a small side if pasta is excessive
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Jeffrey VIP
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
For a suburban mall restaurant the food was good and the service excellent (despite the constant up selling efforts). My one complaint was the wine prices. $67 for a bottle or $17 for a glass for a bottle that sells for $19 retail is ridiculous.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on May 14, 2025
HI Jeffery, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service but we're sorry the wine prices did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important, and we'll use them to improve our wine selection. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience next time! Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Mrs VIP
Virginia8 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food was okay but heavy on butter. Under seasoned shrimp scampi - no salt or acid - it was terrible. The noise level was awful and we were sat next to the waiter station when there was a room full of tables. No alcohol and the bill for 4 for just dinner was way over 200. Not worth it. I’ll never go back
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FAQs

Alta Strada Mosaic offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 280-0000.

Alta Strada Mosaic is rated 4.3 stars by 1389 OpenTable diners.

Alta Strada Mosaic does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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