Pines of Florence

What a hidden gem this place is!! It's in an unassuming shopping center and the parking was plentiful and free. We were greeted by the server and sat right away. The restaurant was very homey and cute. I loved the art pieces on the walls, painted by local artists. The server gave us an overview of what dishes were popular and brought us bread. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer! It was delicious: crispy and tender. For mains, my husband ordered the linguine Florence, the namesake dish! He said it was fantastic. I had the eggplant parm, which I enjoyed very much as well. The food was all excellent and very reasonably priced.Our server was also very attentive and kind. Service was pretty quick!We are looking forward to coming back

We were so glad to have found this gem in Arlington. This beats out the other Italian spots we've tried nearby. It's homey, delicious, and attentive. I ordered a to-go via their website which had some % discount. It was easy to do so. What I was most impressed with was that I put a note in the Chicken Piccata order requesting the linguine to be the Aglio Olio and that I'd be willing to pay extra - they did it perfectly without charging more. Usually when I request in the notes, restaurants don't notice/meet the requests. They went above and beyond here and the staff were very nice when I picked up.Must order: - Fettuccine Alfredo. We got the shrimps and it was SPECTACULAR. We agreed that this was the best Alfredo we've had - the most perfect blend of creaminess and well seasoning. We added cajun seasoning and red peppers on our own and that was just the cherry on top. - Tiramisu. You can tell they've made this in house (well we hope so!). The coffee flavor came through in a great way. It hit the spot after all the carbs.Good: Chicken Piccata. This was delicious, had great flavors, and executed well. No complaints.Pass: Clam Pasta. I am always a clam pasta type of person and I must say, this one didn't do it for me. The sauce was not as light/acidic as I would've liked. There is a lot of flavor but I wish I went for a red sauce instead - perhaps that would've been better!We can't wait to be back and try other dishes.

I visited Pines of Florence after an Uber driver recommended it, and I'm glad I did! It's a smaller, hidden gem in Arlington with a cozy, welcoming vibe.The service was outstanding--the waiter, who I believe is also the owner, was incredibly attentive and helpful throughout our meal. The food was good; my entree was a bit on the bland side but still filling. This spot is perfect for a date night or a casual get-together with friends. The prices were reasonable, and I'd definitely return!

Everything needs improvement. Do not know where to start. Bad, really bad. Got sick from the dish I had. Stay home. Save your time and money.

I just moved close to here and was looking for some walkable spots. I came across Pines of Florence after reading so many reviews raving about it. I got the seafood pasta which the some of the best shrimp I have ever had. As well as my boyfriend ordered the chicken parm. We both had so much food we were able to bring the rest home. We also started with the calamari that was the perfect amount of crispy. Everything was very nicely priced. The only thing we would do differently is get a different bottle of wine, we felt it was a little too sweet. But service and food was fantastic, definitely come check it out

My daughter loves the pesto pasta here so we are becoming quite the regular for our family. The other pastas, we've tried are pretty good as well, although I prefer a little more sauce on my meat sauce pasta. The only down point for me was the powdered cheese on the Caesar salad

This is a really cute, cozy, red sauce Italian joint. I've picked up takeout from here several times, and every time I walk in, the atmosphere feels so nice- it feels like the kind of classic neighborhood restaurant that can be hard to find these days. The chicken parm sub is very good; we didn't love the meatball sub as much (the meat was very spiced and had a more unusual flavor). Both came with fries for $10 when ordering online for lunch- can't beat that! We also got cheese ravioli, which was straightforward but tasty, and chicken francese, which was also very good. Nothing here is reinventing the wheel, but for good old fashioned Italian food, that's exactly what you want. If you order through their website for pickup, they offer a 10% discount. Looking forward to coming back to dine in!

A friend had recommended this place and it did not disappoint. One of the best Italian places we have found in this area.

I came to Pines of Florence over the weekend and had a phenomenal experience. It's a very chic hole in the wall. The food was phenomenal. I ordered the veal parmigiana and meat lasagna and I was impressed with the taste. The service was great and had an opportunity to chat with the owner who is so passionate about his food. Would definitely come by again.

Pines of Florence feels as if you are in your families kitchen due to the fact that the staff is always so welcoming and hospitable. The food is consistently delicious. Sterling service and delicious food.