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Alta Strada Mosaic, Fairfax, VA

Alta Strada Mosaic

4.4
4.4
1175 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 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.
  • 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, 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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  • Happy Hour (4-6pm Daily)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Happy Hour is back at Alta Strada! Enjoy food & drink specials every day from 4pm-6pm.

What 1,175 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

1,175 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely my favorite restaurant in the Mosaic District area. Delicious food, great service and wonderful staff!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager and staff always go out of their way to make the experience amazing! I took my husband here for his birthday and they all signed a card for him, were incredibly generous to us, kind to our kids, and such a delight! The food is incredible. We go back again and again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was outstanding! Our appetizers came out fast and the entrees were hot and incredible delicious. Will definitely visit again.

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  4. Euniis

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything from food to service. Manager on floor, amazing. Will be back for sure

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  5. Ashley

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were celebrating our second wedding anniversary, and we felt very welcomed. And were gifted champagne to celebrate as well as a signed Happy Anniversary card from the entire staff. It was very special!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, wonderful food, very welcoming environment. Good value if you like cozy comfortable places to eat!

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  7. Iperezjo

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and our server one of the most polite and diligent we have had in a long time. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. We will definitely return!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was top notched. Food was good but the best part was they were so nice to my son on his birthday. Highly recommend.

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  9. FoodLover

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant and will certainly visit again. Service was efficient and all staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and efficient. Food was very good. Had the bolognese and eggplant parmigiana. Wanted chicken parmigiana but they were out of chicken breasts and only had dark meat..so I passed on that. That was unusual but enough other options so it wasn’t an issue.

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  10. kareno

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely way to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. Staff were very attentive

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food was good. They were out a few things, such as sparkling water and two types of beer, but were attentive and accommodated us well.

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  12. KathiF

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was pretty good. Meatballs were not to our liking and no one at our table ate them. Waiter should have asked if we wanted them taken off the check. He also wasn’t able to answer some questions about the entrees, but he was very nice and food and drinks arrived promptly. It’s overpriced though.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We selected this restaurant for dinner. The majority of main dishes were priced at high $20s. Glasses of wine start at $14 and some cocktails were at $18. We spent $80 and all we got was some bread, a soda, an appetizer and a pasta dish. Who would have thought that Italian is now so expensive!

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  14. Viffersan

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are great. Unfortunately, we got overcharged by about 20% due to double charging on three items. We informed the staff and they removed the charges. We are waiting to see what bill they submit to the credit card company. If you go there, I would check their Billing very carefully.

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  15. JasonB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to pay a visit to Alta Strada. The food is good, service amazing and they went out of their way to be welcoming and generous for a birthday celebration.

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  16. EricC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & food Jamie was awesome. Will visit again

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  17. RobertS

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Where do I begin? The service was horrible. Except for the $18 garlic bread, the food was horrible. Will not return.

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  18. Juliek

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. The lasagna is amazing. Meatballs were good. Our server was very friendly and attentive.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was tremendous slow. Under staffed. Food wasn’t even that great. Took 30 mins for generic garlic breads to come out. Not worth it

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  20. ShelleyJ

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alta Strada has a very welcoming and professional staff, most especially in Brad, our server. Brad knows the menu very well and was very helpful with recommendations, and details about the ingredients. He suggested a wine pairing that was perfect with my meal. We really enjoyed the brushetta with mushrooms and goat cheese appetizer. It was such a marvelous combination of flavors. I highly recommend the Ricotta Cavetelli with braised artichokes. The cavetelli was perfectly prepared and was neither too hard or too soft. The homemade pesto along with the other ingredients made this dish a stand out. My husband had the Rigatoni and the level of spiciness was just right. For dessert we had the cannoli with chocolate pearls. We really like how the cannoli were served as 4 small ones on a plate rather than one big one. They were delicious! The creaminess and the touch of orange zest was perfect with the chocolate pearls. The staff asked us if we came for a special occasion and it was our anniversary. We were surprised and delighted to receive an anniversary card signed by the entire staff as well as complemetary flutes of champagne and a tiramisu. This was our first visit to Alta Strada, but it definitely won't be our last.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing. Good size portions and delicious.

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  22. HeatherG

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Lumi was excellent! Everyone was very nice and the food was great. Went for brunch and would like to go again for dinner.

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  23. LindseyM

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely excellent. The food was fabulous and the service was great too. I definitely recommend the truffle pasta it was incredible. Everyone in my party was very happy with the dishes they had.

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  24. Michelle

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't know why I haven't tried this place before! Service was excellent, in fact, they accommodated us because my friends had an incident on the way to the restaurant so they were approx 30 min late. The beginning to end of the service was great and the food was awesome. Highly suggest!

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  25. DianaC

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent from beginning to end. Our server, Lady, was sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. Her food and drink recommendations were on point. Had seasonal pumpkin martini, garlic bread, pesto pasta with pancetta and added chicken, and Pinot Grigio. For dessert, anfogatto and Lady brought us complimentary Prosecco to celebrate 25 years of friendship. Overall, lovely ambiance, tasty food and great customer service. Plenty of free parking too so will definitely be back!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was first visit but definitely not our last. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. I wish I recalled the name of our server as I would call him out specifically - he was superb! Each entree was so good we wound up sharing among our party of 4 and loved it!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good experience, great service and very friendly staff, but the food was kind of bland and nothing special about. I was excited about the food but definitely didn’t live up to the expectation. The appetizer was definitely not of value for what you get. And the pasta just tasted very basic unfortunately.

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  28. Reviewer

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was particularly lovely. She took great care of us. The wonderful hostess also moved heaven and earth to make the heater work. Oh, and the food was wonderful.

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  29. Snickers

    Washington DC

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was another fine experience at Alta Strada. The Management Team and waitstaff are very friendly and attentive. The food is excellent and can be customized if necessary re any allergies of dislikes. Totally recommended. Some areas are very quiet - which is a plus for us.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My group of eight had a great time here! Our waiter (Carlos I believe) was excellent. The food was really good. Even though the menu was small, everyone was happy with what they ordered. Would definitely come again.

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  31. JulieK

    Washington DC

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alta Strada never disappoints!! The hostess went the extra mile and brought popcorn from the plaza to my seat!! My friends had a great time. My salmon was delicious and perfectly cooked.

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  32. MissMary

    Philadelphia

    180 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    180 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brandon was a good server. My friends and I enjoyed our meal, an early celebration for my birthday this month. Thanks for seating us in the covered booth area. I find that space more cozy!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great crew running this place. A little overpriced but recommended.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent! Limited menu but everyone in our party had something different and no one left unhappy. Highly recommend the vodka sauce penne and the cacio e Pepe spaghetti!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Our waiter, Brandon, did an exceptional job. He even brought us a complimentary drink since we were celebrating an anniversary. Food couldn’t have been better. Ambiance was quiet. Service was exceptional.

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  36. MeghannW

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful restaurant with delicious, quality food and a fun aesthetic.

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  37. Todd

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! Tonight's ervice was impacted by many large groups. Just a service blip though, all in all, I will be back.

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  38. Dude

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent!

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  39. GeoffC

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine, but way overpriced and the menu is fairly vague as to what comes with the entrees or what you can order for sides.

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  40. Tokyo

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had to get in and out to catch a movie. Waiter was helpful! Food was great! Falanghina wine was delish. Price was reasonable! Fun place to hang out!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Alta Strada Mosaic using the Order Online button. Alta Strada Mosaic also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 280-0000.

Alta Strada Mosaic is rated 4.4 stars by 1175 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alta Strada Mosaic

2911 District Avenue, Suite 150, Fairfax, VA 22031

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Strawberry Lane and District Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfax
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample free street and garage parking.
  • Public transit
    Dunn Loring-Merrifield Station is 1 mile away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Smith
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, 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
  • Website
    http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/fairfax-va
  • Phone number
    (703) 280-0000
  • 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.

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