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Trattoria Da Franco, Alexandria, VA

Trattoria Da Franco

4.0
4
202 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Rustic yet elegant handmade cuisine that celebrates the Italian-American experience. Sit inside one of our cozy dining rooms...fire roaring in winter, and friendly service that treats you like family and royalty at the same time. Listen to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima, or catch our live jazz or opera music several nights a week. When the weather turns warm, we have an inviting patio setting perfect for people watching with a glass of wine and some good friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 548-9338
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Franco Abbruzzetti
  • Catering
    Trattoria da Franco has infrastructure for offer catering to all kinds of parties, for offices, wedding parties and any occasion. Different menus are available or can be designed to fit your specific needs. custom cake available.
  • Private party facilities
    The second floor of Trattoria da Franco, which offers 75 seats, has been used to accommodate all kinds of parties or meetings. The space is private whit a piano, backstage, microphones and speakers.Dinner area 30+
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    Duke street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking in front of the restaurant-quite easy all day. Exception 4.00PM to 6.00PM. Free parking after 5 PM on the rear. use the Duke St to access to the bank parking
  • Public transit
    In the same block. Both directions. Washington st. and Duke st.
  • Entertainment
    We offer WI-FI for your convenience.There is live piano every Friday and Saturday and sometimes they accompany Franco who sings romantic Italian and American songs. Guest singers always appear.Opera Night has been entertaining visitors and residents of Old Town Alexandria for more than ten years. Produced by Franco, the show goes on the last Sunday of each month, always with different artists, comprised of sopranos and tenors from the Kennedy Center. The show features opera selections, with humorous patter by Verdi, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet and Strauss. We are a family friendly restaurant - children are welcome.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

202 Reviews
  1. Tony

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The starters are excellent, the main courses weren't as good. It's a really nice place and the drinks menu is excellent.

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  2. Anne

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this quaint trattoria to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We were seated at a cozy table and the very kind server brought a glass of champagne. Dinner orders were taken promptly but all the courses were served unhurriedly and unobtrusively. All the courses were delicious and outstanding - we had salad, garlic bread, special ravioli, pappardelle and tiramisu. Our server checked on us occasionally but ensured we had our privacy. I had given them some candles and they cheerfully put them on an amazing birthday cake and sang happy birthday. We will definitely return for the warm and friendly service, ambiance, service and amazing food!

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  3. Cindy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for Opera Night. Buffet and wine were subpar:(

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  4. Angela

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a very cute, and cozy small area. The food, however, was not to my standard of Italian food. The pasta was tasteless and just meh! They do have good Tiramisu.

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  5. Chris

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. I am glad we left before the live music. I never like live music in these places...it's too loud and I can't focus on conversation. The canned music in the place was just fine.

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  6. Jim

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We sat in bar area. Enjoyed bottle of Chianti. Fried Calamari. Menu is not seasonal. Frittura Mista was a favorite. Gnocchi alla Romana, the pasta tastes store bought. It was chewy. The Italian background music, the standards was memorable. We have known Franco and Max, father and son for decades. Sorry to hear neither one is there anymore. It feels like it's under new ownership.

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  7. Marjorie

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We truly enjoyed dinner at Trattoria da Franco. The Osso Bucco was divine!

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  8. Ricardo

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The bar section had a nice ambiance but the nose level was high (a couple of tables were inches away from an electronic pianist). I imagine that this problem is not there when there is no piano music. The restaurant has another dining room that is quieter but the ambiance is not as great. The service was very friendly and the food was excellent. I highly recommend the ossobuco with risotto.

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  9. Sam

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We knew Wendy and Franco ever since they opened Trattoria in the early 80's. We remember Chef Fausto singing opera. Our favorite two-top table was next to the kitchen on the other side of the bar area. Our favorite Roman dish is Carbonara. We miss the genuine family atmosphere. We were hoping to see son and daughter, Max and Catherine (the family members) running the family restaurant since we've been told Franco retired and is no longer present. Hopefully it stays in the family.

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  10. Barbara123

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious fod, wonderful ambience.

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FAQs

Trattoria Da Franco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-9338.

Trattoria Da Franco is rated 4 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

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 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Trattoria Da Franco

305 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3627

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Duke street
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking in front of the restaurant-quite easy all day. Exception 4.00PM to 6.00PM. Free parking after 5 PM on the rear. use the Duke St to access to the bank parking
  • Public transit
    In the same block. Both directions. Washington st. and Duke st.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Franco Abbruzzetti
  • Entertainment
    We offer WI-FI for your convenience.There is live piano every Friday and Saturday and sometimes they accompany Franco who sings romantic Italian and American songs. Guest singers always appear.Opera Night has been entertaining visitors and residents of Old Town Alexandria for more than ten years. Produced by Franco, the show goes on the last Sunday of each month, always with different artists, comprised of sopranos and tenors from the Kennedy Center. The show features opera selections, with humorous patter by Verdi, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet and Strauss. We are a family friendly restaurant - children are welcome.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 548-9338
  • Catering
    Trattoria da Franco has infrastructure for offer catering to all kinds of parties, for offices, wedding parties and any occasion. Different menus are available or can be designed to fit your specific needs. custom cake available.
  • Private party facilities
    The second floor of Trattoria da Franco, which offers 75 seats, has been used to accommodate all kinds of parties or meetings. The space is private whit a piano, backstage, microphones and speakers.Dinner area 30+
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