Pulcinella restaurant
Pulcinella restaurant
Fettuccine Pesto (favorite dish!) prefer it over the Eggplant Parmigiana
Fettuccine pesto and Eggplant Parmigiana comes with spaghetti
Eggplant Parmigiana - not my favorite dish. The spaghetti was the best part!
a plate of dumplings and salad
Burrata pizza
Grilled Chicken, Grilled Sausage, bland Fettuccine Alfredo
food, crepes
Photo evidence of the mural that they stole from the Italian Oven
Photo evidence of the mural that they stole from the Italian Oven
Eggplant Parmigiana
Spaghetti bolognese
Bruschetta
Our spread! The Fettuccine Pesto was my favorite dish!
dessert, food
Regular Margherita pizza, ask for the traditional Neapolitan Margherita!
Margherita pizza, more like cheese pizza and not traditional Neapolitan pizza
Fettuccine Pesto, very oily :(
Eggplant Parmigiana, sad looking :(
Fettuccine Pesto, bursting with flavor!
Large Fresh Mozzarella "Traditional" Margherita style pizza (hubby grabbed a slice before I could take a pic!)
new oven
Fettuccine Pesto, hands down the best pesto pasta dish I've ever had!
pasta, food, pasta dish
Burned pizza
Chasity M.
Nov 26, 2023
We were staying in a hotel close by and used DoorDash for delivery. We ordered two Fettuccine Alfredo's. One with chicken and one with chicken and Italian sausage. I guess since it's to go they don't bother cutting anything up, which was odd and a hassle to me with us eating in a hotel. They provided a half loaf of French bread that wasn't cut and had no olive oil or butter to go with it. No to go silverware was provided. In general, the portion size of the food is large. The chicken was decently seasoned with herbs and lemon but the pasta was super bland. My husband finished his meal with the cheesecake which had a slightly off texture. He said it was the worst cheesesteak ever and didn't finish it. We probably should have ordered from Italian Oven instead.
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Aarti B.
Oct 12, 2022
So glad we stumbled across this cozy Italian restaurant in McLean with delicious wood-fired pizza and tasty pasta dishes. The Fettuccini Pesto is hands-down among the BEST pesto pasta dishes I've had! The noodles were cooked al dente and the creamy pesto sauce was scrumptious! Both my toddler and I devoured it!The wood-fired pizza has a nice pillowy crust. Order the Traditional Margherita Neapolitan pizza (not the regular Margherita pizza - which is like a cheese pizza). The Traditional Margherita Neapolitan pizza hit the spot with dollops of fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. I ordered the Portobello pizza which came with portobello mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, and swapped out the tomato sauce for pesto and eggplant for onions. While the pizza especially the marinated mushrooms was quite tasty, the goat cheese was a bit overpowering and would stick to just the mozzarella cheese. Next time!The Eggplant Parm dish was a total miss and disappointing, the fried battered eggplant had a funky smell. After a few bites, I started to feel my stomach churn and threw in the towel - $20 down the drain. The generous portion of spaghetti that came with the eggplant parm was the best part!The Cannoli was delicious with a nice cream cheese filling and chocolate chips stuffed inside a crispy waffle shell.I would definitely come back for the Fettuccini Pesto and try a pesto pizza!
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MC C.
Aug 13, 2024
Yesterday we ordered lasagna and although there was a blooper with the order staff was very kind and made up for it. Lasagna was very yummy simple and delicious. Today we returned for pizza. Crust was thin, not chewy and did not get hard when it cooled. Perfect for folding and eating. I think it's my new pizza spot.
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Healtheelicious D.
Dec 19, 2023
Friendly cozy atmosphere. Owners are awesome. Greta service. Great healthy food. We had pizza and beet salad soup and muscle, left happy
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Michael R.
Apr 19, 2023
Probably one of the best kept secrets in this area. Unless you are a local or you go out of your way to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine; you will not find this place except by accident. The service is non-intrusive and they welcome everyone as if it is your first time and that includes locals and regulars.The ambiance of this restaurant is a cross between an old friends' kitchen and a corner table of a fine establishment with access to kitchen banter and servers gossip. All of which is a true fine dining experience without that chain restaurant feeling!
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Branka P.
Sep 3, 2023
Our family went yesterday for lunch for the first time, and we were so impressed by this small, downtown Mclean restaurant. Our server (Melo) was quick and attentive, and the food was delicious! We shared frito misto, burrata salad, chicken parmigiana, pizza burrata and gnocchi!! All fantastic. We finished our meal with cannoli and tiramisu and shots of espresso. I can't recommend this place enough and would definitely come back!
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Sara K.
Jun 25, 2022
Until someone recommends me another Italian spot I going to keep coming here. It hits all the right spots. Their gnocchi is to die for - I recommend the cream one. I'm legit back because of this dish.It's the perfect place for a Saturday brunch with a bestie - a warm sunny day and a glass of cold Aranciata~
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Tom M.
Jul 5, 2022
This is a relatively new location in a different part of McLean after moving. It is a beautiful new facility but unique because there is very little space for inside dining and with zero privacy. It appears the gameplan is takeout or delivery for most of their business. The food was excellent and it was very clean. Service is okay but you feel like your competitive with them preparing all the take out orders. Just very strange-to me. I struggle with a rating because their food is very good but not sure it fits my needs but perhaps others will find it perfect!
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Reham K.
Oct 30, 2024
Delicious food and very friendly staff. They have great gluten and dairy free options.
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Ana F.
Apr 28, 2024
Prices are up and portions are smaller now. The service has gone down also.Gnoquis are chewy.
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