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Epicure on King, Alexandria, VA

Epicure on King

3.9 (20)
$31 to $50
Italian
703 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3014

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
  • Great for live music
Charming, family-owned bistro serving traditional Italian dishes, plus wine, beer & cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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What 20 people are saying

Epicure on King reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Epicure on King offers "fantastic service" and delightful Italian cuisine in an intimate setting. Highlights include "amazing food," attentive staff, and a "warm, welcoming atmosphere." Signature dishes like eggplant parmigiana and fried burrata are crowd-pleasers. Enjoy a quiet dining experience with "lovely cocktails" and occasional entertainment, making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.
20 Reviews
  1. thomas

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    enjoyed the food and the singing was a pleasant surprise.

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  2. Woody

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A neighbor recommended Epicure on King to but only after she had visited the upstairs bar area, not the ground floor dining room. Even so, we checked the menu online and the Italian cuisine appealed to us. Based on that we made reservations and hoped for the best. We weren't disappointed. Although we made a 6:30 reservation for 4, our previous activity ended earlier than planned. We showed up at the restaurant just after 5:00, and were warmly welcomed. We were the first to be seated in the dining room, and other patrons began showing up within the next hour or so. Our waiter, Feliciano, was a true professional. He didn't rush us but was immediately ready to answer any questions about the menu or drink options. He also offered his recommendations for some appetizers which could easily be split among us. In the end we chose the Arancini De Riso, and Watermelon Salad. For entrees we had Lasagna Classica, Cacio & Pepe, Carbonara Pasta, and a special, Penne a la Vodka with Shrimp. Everything was excellent. We had no room for dessert, but Feliciano came to the table with small complimentary glasses of Limoncello. This was a great first visit, and we'll add it to our list of regular local restaurants.

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  3. Sarah

    Coastal North Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful service and food! Quiet Friday night, lovely cocktails.

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  4. Mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing as was the featured entertainment. However the service was extremely lacking in spite of the fact that the establishment was only half full on the top floor and as far as we could tell almost empty on the bottom main floor.

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  5. Andrea VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service for brunch. I will definitely be returning for dinner sometime soon.

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  6. jeff

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Subpar at best. They didn’t advertise that it was brunch only on their website. Probably a reason they were the restaurant with open reservations at 12:30 in old town when everything else was full. Very limited menu for the brunch, the eves weren’t cooked hard like ordered. The bacon wasn’t cooked hardly at all, no jam for the toast. Won’t be back.

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  7. Andrea VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. We will definitely be coming back for more.

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  8. Sparkling1 VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time dining at epicure on king. I had been here in previous years when it was under a different name. The drinks menu is interesting. Lots of cocktail choices, but no descriptions to know what’s in many of the drinks. I opted for an Aperol spritz, which was perfect! There were several delicious looking options for appetizers and entrées, and I had a hard time deciding. We settled on the fried burrata for the appetizer, which was delicious. For the entree, I went with the shrimp penne vodka, which was decent. The description said it had a spicy sauce, but there was no spice to it as far as I could tell. It tasted fine, but it just lacked a depth of flavoring or seasoning. I had to sprinkle salt on it a couple of times, and I’m not a person who often adds salt to food. The service was amazing! Our orders came out quickly and everything was hot. Our server checked on us multiple times, always checking to see if we needed anything or wanted to order additional drinks. He sprinkled fresh grated Parmesan on our pasta dishes. He always approached with a smile. The ambience was quiet, which was a welcome contrast from the liveliness of some of the nearby establishments. I like that it’s a small intimate setting.

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  9. Daniel

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food at good prices. Service was attentive without being intrusive. We will be back.

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  10. Nancy

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately the food was not very good. Still looking for good Italian food in Old Town.

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Epicure on King is rated 3.9 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Epicure on King

703 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3014

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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