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Trattoria Da Franco, Alexandria, VA

Trattoria Da Franco

4.5 (251)
$31 to $50
Italian
305 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3627

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

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
  • 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

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What 251 people are saying

Trattoria Da Franco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Da Franco offers a "cozy, homey atmosphere" with a "great neighborhood look and feel." Diners rave about the "outstanding" Italian food, including "ravioli, gnocchi, and tiramisu." Service can be hit or miss, but the "friendly" staff and live piano music create a "fun dining experience."
251 Reviews
  1. Bernadeth

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went yesterday to celebrate late dinner for Father’s Day. Food was delicious and service was great. They gave my husband a Father’s Day dessert. Which is awesome! Not all restaurant does this. I’m thankful for the staff that made my husband feel special and happy. Though it was late celebration. Kudos to all employees! Thank you!

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  2. Marc VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida69 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    location was a bit further from the historical area than we expected. Restaurant was definitely converted from a home and dining room was quite small with large tv over the bar the focal point. Kitchen got one of our meals incorrect, they fixed it but nothing but a muttered apology. Service was very slow

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  3. Kearsley

    Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4 of us had a great meal, a fun waiter and there was a piano payer that took requests. Such a fun evening!

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  4. Samuel

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not too impressed. Service is mediocre. Food is OK.

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  5. David VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Cute place, but too small for live music - too loud. When paying the check I was notified by my phone of two separate charges one for my check and another table’s check. When I inquired the staff about it they said, yes that second charge was a mistake but we’ve already voided it. Ii would have been more professional to tell me that vice me bringing it to their attention.

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  6. Mike VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and great service. Highly recommend it.

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  7. Dee

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We are old friends of Franco and Wendy. We were guests of Trattoria da Franco when they opened their Family business in the 1980's, when it opened as a genuine Family operated Trattoria. The Family's original idea was to open an Italian Trattoria together and call it Trattoria da Franco, in the name of the Father, Franco. We were told Franco is no longer there and is no longer hands-on, running the restaurant and Wendy, recently passed away. Above all, we were extremely disappointed to learn that Max (Kitchen) and Catherine (Manager) their son and daughter are not there either. Shocked by this news. We are discouraged from coming back.

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  8. Grace VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding! fairly simple italian food- soooo yummy. great pasta and veal. it’s nice and cozy. i love it there.

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  9. Karen

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian food I’ve had since I’ve been in Europe. The ravioli, gnocchi, marsala & tiramisu is great!

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  10. ellan VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and our waitress was so accommodating and pleasant. We need to come more often.

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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 4.5 stars by 251 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Alexandria

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
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
  • 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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