Alta Strada Mosaic

4.5

1372 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Alta Strada by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow was born from the simple wish to share great ingredients, honored flavors, and a warm welcome with neighbors and friends. Always expect housemade pasta, authentic Italian classics, and great reds (cocktails too)—all enjoyed in our dining rooms, patio spaces, or in the comfort of your own home. Located in the heart of Fairfax Virginia's bustling Mosaic District, with a spacious patio on the Strawberry Park green.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 280-0000
Website
http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/fairfax-va
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Smith
Catering
From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to Alta Strada. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember. To learn more about catering please email info@altastrada-mosaic.com.
Private party facilities
From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to Alta Strada. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember. To learn more about events please email info@altastrada-mosaic.com.

Location
2911 District Avenue, Suite 150, Fairfax, VA 22031
Neighborhood
Fairfax
Cross street
Strawberry Lane and District Ave
Parking details
Ample free street and garage parking.
Public transit
Dunn Loring-Merrifield Station is 1 mile away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour! (4-6pm Daily)
Multiple dates available
Sun - Wed - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Why Limit Happy to One Hour? Enjoy food & drink specials every day from 4pm-6pm. (At the bar and high-tops only)

Popular dishes

What 1,372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alta Strada Mosaic offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff, like the standout Carlos, create a welcoming atmosphere. While some find it pricey, many rave about standout dishes like the penne alla vodka and tiramisu. Ideal for special occasions!

1,372 Reviews

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Becky
Washington DC
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Met for lunch with friends and our service was wonderful and the food was great - will definitely return to this place......
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Susan
VIP
Washington DC
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had delicious and fresh food, and excellent service.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded 4 days ago
Hi Susan, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had a great experience with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Alex
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic visit to Alta Strada. The food was an 11/10 as always and I highly recommend trying their seasonal cocktails.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on February 20, 2025
Hi Alex! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had a great experience with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Njeri
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great setting, great service. Would 100% recommend.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on February 19, 2025
Hi Njeri, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had a great experience with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Lindsay
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Alta Strada - our server was superb! And our meals were just as wonderful.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on February 19, 2025
Hi Lindsay, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had a great experience with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Ray
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food was superb drinks a bit overpriced
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on February 19, 2025
Hi Ray, Thank you for taking the time to leave a rating on Open Table. We are excited to see you enjoyed your experience at Alta Strada. We look forward to seeing you again very soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen Gerneral Manager
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Maureen
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a great dinner out celebrating Galentine’s. The food, service, and company was superb! Our waiter Carlos was top notch.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on February 19, 2025
Wow, thank you Maureen for the fantastic review! It makes our day to know you loved the food and Carlos's service. Our team is thrilled to hear such feedback and can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Filomena
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food is tasty enough but portion sizes are small, especially for what you pay. It’s overpriced for what you get. Tiramisu was very good and about the only thing that was portioned big enough to easily share.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on February 5, 2025
Hi Filomena, Thank you for you feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food but we're sorry the value did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important, and we'll use them to improve. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience next time. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Samantha
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, and our waitress was very kind. It is a very busy restaurant and at times it feels very much like they are trying to turn tables as fast as possible, but overall, nice food and service.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on February 5, 2025
Hi Samantha, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you had a great experience with us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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Nicole
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and great food. Everyone that worked there was so friendly and seemed to enjoy working there. Sure sign of a great management. Definitely a place we will go back to.
Alta Strada MosaicResponded on January 31, 2025
Hi Nicole, Thank you for the fantastic review! It makes our day to know you loved food and service. Our team is thrilled to hear such feedback and can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Sincerely, Martha Allen General Manager
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FAQs

Alta Strada Mosaic offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 280-0000.

Alta Strada Mosaic is rated 4.5 stars by 1372 OpenTable diners.

Alta Strada Mosaic does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today