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Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano, Herndon, VA

Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

4.7 (2094)
$31 to $50
Italian
728 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Since opening in 1991, Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano has been established as a fine tradition in historic Herndon. The 100 year old building adds character and ambiance to Zeffirelli’s dining experience. Our formal service, candlelit tables, exquisite Tuscan cuisine, and fine wines set an incomparable atmosphere for our patrons.
KNOWN FOR ITS BEST VEAL CHOP IN THE REGION

www.zeffirelliva.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Francesco
  • Private party facilities
    We have private room for up to 30and 115 for entire restaurantFix Menus recommended forLarge parties, see our websitefor Banquet menus
  • Neighborhood
    Herndon
  • Cross street
    Elden St. and Station St.
  • Parking details
    Private Parking is located behind the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,094 people are saying

Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano offers a "truly lovely dining experience" with "outstanding food, service, and ambience." Known for its "authentic Italian cuisine," the restaurant is praised for "attentive staff" and a "cozy atmosphere." Signature dishes like veal chop and tiramisu are highly recommended. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "neighborhood gem."
2,094 Reviews
  1. Marlon

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive staff. Service is excellent. Grilled octopus was amazing. Bread was a delight. Needed two baskets. Pastas were great. Panna cotta was awesome and coffee was strong. Will definitely come back even with the 50mi distance. I wanted the veal chop because it’s their signature dish but will have to wait until I get a tax return! For Italian food, you won’t be disappointed. Great place.

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  2. Jeff VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding old world Italian. Excellent service and value. We will be back.

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  3. Chris VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    After a prior fabulous visit and dinner, my most recent visit was disappointing. The service team was fairly indifferent to our table. My initial Old Fashioned was poorly made and vastly inferior to others I've had at this same restaurant. I ordered the same medium rare lamb entree and it was over cooked. When the server came to the table and asked how was the food - I showed him the lamb and he questioned if I had ordered it medium and I stated no. He implied it was properly prepared and told him that ordered medium rare and that I was not going to argue with him and I'd be fine if they would just bring me two (vs three) fresh medium rare lamb chops. He just walked away. After another server observed that I was not eating my entree the manager arrived and a fresh plate was delivered shortly thereafter.

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  4. Scott

    Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third time dining here and every time is fantastic. The food, service and environment are all outstanding. We will continue to come back in the future. A true hidden gem.

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  5. Jackie

    Virginia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little restaurant in the heart of Herndon. If you are looking for great authentic Italian food-this is it.

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  6. Tim

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in the area. Been coming back for years and the service and food are always outstanding.

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  7. Kassandra

    Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano team, My friends and I had a wonderful time at your restaurant on June 9th! It was our second visit, and it felt like stepping into Italy – absolutely charming! From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. The way our chairs were pulled out and napkins placed was such a nice touch, totally unexpected! Our cozy corner booth, with its lovely Venice painting and mirrors, added to the ambiance. The lighting and noise levels were perfect – we felt like we were the only ones there! Our waiter was super friendly and attentive; she made us feel so welcome and never rushed us. We skipped the cocktails, enjoying sparkling water (which was always refilled!), and savored the delicious bread while we perused the menu. The entrees – chicken masala, veal lasagna, and scallopini di Vitello porcini – were all perfectly cooked and so flavorful! Portion sizes were great too. And oh my goodness, the desserts (panna cotta, tiramisu, and cheesecake) were the perfect ending to the meal! They were incredible! Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were truly outstanding. We'll definitely be back! Thanks again for a memorable evening. Kassandra Wyatt

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  8. Frank

    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Hard to have a private conversation with the proximity of tables and the noise level.

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  9. Thomas

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there to celebrate our anniversary, which we had advised the restaurant of when making the reservation. That was not acknowledged with any comments or appropriate seating in a quiet spot. Rather, we were seated at a table in the center of the main dining room. Our table was next to a table of 24 guests which required a lot of focus from the servers. Even though there were multipe servers for that group passing our table on a regular basis, we received little attention; e.g., we were not offered the traditional parmesan cheese for the pasta dishes nor a spoon to aid in eating it.

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  10. Benny

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic. Excellent food and service. A go to when you want a truly lovely dining experience.

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FAQs

Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 318-7000.

Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 2094 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. Herndon

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

728 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elden St. and Station St.
  • Neighborhood
    Herndon
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking is located behind the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Francesco
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have private room for up to 30and 115 for entire restaurantFix Menus recommended forLarge parties, see our websitefor Banquet menus
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