Italian Cafe
Italian Cafe
a plate of food with tomatoes and mozzarella
a piece of cake and whipped cream
a plate of fried calamails with a side of tomato sauce
a plate of pasta with shrimp and spinach
a plate of pasta with shrimp
a piece of cake on a plate
a plate of salad with chicken and vegetables
a plate of fish, mashed potatoes, carrots, and broccoli
food
food
pasta dish, pasta, food
food
Mussels marinara
Zuppa de Pesce
Pasta carbonara
food
ramen and noodles, food
crepes, food
pasta, pasta dish, food
interior, ramen and noodles
interior
interior
interior
interior
Dave E.
Jan 18, 2025
Very good food. Reasonable price. Nice atmosphere but slow service. We will come back at again.
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Sid K.
Jan 30, 2025
We were driving back to Roslynn, when we saw the Italian Cafe. We decided to stop and have dinner. This is a Family of Falls Church location. It seemed to us, everyone in the restaurant knew each other. The service staff was so friendly and helpful. The owner is so endearing and will make you feel like you are a long-lost friend, which is truly amazing. The menu changes and the food is really good. The wine list is simple and not overpriced. The restaurant is huge. When you enter you will see the Bar Dining Room and on your right another dining room. They also have a larger dining room for those large dinner parties. We love this place because they truly make you feel like you are a part of the Falls Church Community Family.
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Tom M.
Oct 9, 2024
I have passed by this place for years and though I don't know how long it has been here exactly, I figured it had to be good! I was clearly disappointed. The menu has just about everything Italian and they do claim to make their own pasta (but the new waitress wasn't sure). I chose the lasagna and was treated to a few layers of pasta with a ton of mozzarella cheese and barely any meat/sauce. Bummer. The tortellini also seemed a bit naked with barely any sauce at all and a bit more al dente than I would prefer. The service was very friendly, the atmosphere reminiscent of the traditional Italian restaurant. I must admit that it was relatively busy, so it seems to be popular with some. Parking is in front of the restaurant and can be tight.
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Jessica A.
Sep 2, 2024
I was here for a private event and on a certain level it felt like I was stepping back in time. The decor is exactly as you see in photos and from the outside (looks dated) this isn't likely a place Id opt to go, but they were welcoming, attentive and the food was good. It was served buffet style with appetizers like antipasto, calamari, mozzarella sticks, salad, and pizza. We had cannolis for dessert that I'm told were smaller than a typical order, but were delicious. Don't make it to this part of VA very often, but definitely recommend this place.
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Robert L.
Aug 29, 2024
I have been wanting to check this place out and it did not disappoint. I ordered chicken parm and it was FANTASTIC. I usually get chick parm only at The Palm but this one was just as god if not better. Perfectly cooked, the sauce was fantastic, 10 out of 10. It seemed like everyone knew each other, a very local place. Great service.I will be making my way back to try the rest of the menu.
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Brent M.
Dec 10, 2024
I like this place and the food. I'm vegetarian and they always have at least one vegetarian lunch special. Today I was returning from the restroom and asked the manager for an iced tea refill and he yelled at me. If he doesn't have time to wait on all of his customers he needs to hire a server.
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Carissa G.
Nov 20, 2022
We had a very pleasing and lovely 1st time dinner at this place. The lady that assisted us was so accommodating and attentive, she was so quick to get the empty plates so we can have more room for the main dish. Food was also tasty and delicious the pizza is also great with hand made pizza that is freshly baked. They also serve a very good bread with 1 of the best butter Ive tasted, this is being serve while you are deciding what you would want to eat.The ambiance of the place is also nice its a bit crowded but a nice and clean place for a romantic dinner, specially beside the window.
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Lily F.
Nov 30, 2020
When I walked in I immediately thought that this was going to be on an episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" because it had the exact vibe down. An older restaurant that was probably great in its prime is now in almost 2021 with very little updated changes. The booths were sunken in and everything, including the table top was sticky from years of lingering grease and oil stains. The owner, Bob, was jovial and it became clear that many of the older clientele were life time customers. While I didn't drink on this particular night, we were seated near the bar and I saw several of the employees pour extremely generous portions of wine. Like the entire glass was full. At one point a younger woman made the joke that she wanted a "normal, non-alcoholic size" of her vodka soda and laughed. No complaints here and I made the mental note to come here the next time I'm mourning the lost of my favorite character in the Korean drama I'm watching.I ordered the eggplant parm and my boyfriend ordered the zuppa di pesce (pasta with seafood-mussels) The food was a lot better than I was anticipating, although my portion was more on the modest side. The dish also came with a side of steam vegetable, which although strange, was fresh and didn't taste frozen. I did appreciate the fact that the eggplant wasn't greasy and swimming in batter or oil which a lot of places have. My boyfriend enjoyed his pasta for the most part but had a bad mussel that was pretty smelly. Since it was just one it wasn't a big deal. The salad was simple but I didn't care for the bread either which was just cold bread.I would come back here to give them another shot. It's clear that this restaurant has a huge loyal following.
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LuAnn B.
Nov 2, 2023
This is the best Italian around. It's a family place and they make you feel like you're part of the family. Service is very good, efficient and friendly. The food is made on site and is fantastic.
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Donna M.
Jul 22, 2024
Great, traditional, Italian food. Friendly, neighborhood restaurant with good service, and affordable prices. Excellent place to sit back and relax with a great meal and a beverage of your choice. Don't forget the Turamisu at the end!
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