Trattoria Da Franco

4.3

214 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Charming
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Rustic yet elegant handmade cuisine that celebrates the Italian-American experience. Sit inside one of our cozy dining rooms...fire roaring in winter, and friendly service that treats you like family and royalty at the same time. Listen to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima, or catch our live jazz or opera music several nights a week. When the weather turns warm, we have an inviting patio setting perfect for people watching with a glass of wine and some good friends.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Global, International
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 548-9338
Website
http://www.trattoria-dafranco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Franco Abbruzzetti
Catering
Trattoria da Franco has infrastructure for offer catering to all kinds of parties, for offices, wedding parties and any occasion. Different menus are available or can be designed to fit your specific needs. custom cake available.
Private party facilities
The second floor of Trattoria da Franco, which offers 75 seats, has been used to accommodate all kinds of parties or meetings. The space is private whit a piano, backstage, microphones and speakers.Dinner area 30+

Location
305 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3627
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Duke street
Parking details
Street Parking in front of the restaurant-quite easy all day. Exception 4.00PM to 6.00PM. Free parking after 5 PM on the rear. use the Duke St to access to the bank parking
Public transit
In the same block. Both directions. Washington st. and Duke st.
Entertainment
We offer WI-FI for your convenience.There is live piano every Friday and Saturday and sometimes they accompany Franco who sings romantic Italian and American songs. Guest singers always appear.Opera Night has been entertaining visitors and residents of Old Town Alexandria for more than ten years. Produced by Franco, the show goes on the last Sunday of each month, always with different artists, comprised of sopranos and tenors from the Kennedy Center. The show features opera selections, with humorous patter by Verdi, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet and Strauss. We are a family friendly restaurant - children are welcome.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Zucchine Fritte$9.00
Deep fried baby squash
Lumache alle Bourguignonne$18.00
Fresh snails enhanced with butter, fresh parsley and garlic
Mozzarella in Carrozza$8.00
Fried cheese with anchovy, fresh tomato & capers
Antipasto Misto$18.00
Combination italian cold cuts, sweet peppers and imported italian cheeses on romaine salad
Prosciutto e Melone$15.00
Parma ham with melon
Prosciutto e Mozzarella di Bufala$15.00
Olive oil, arugula
Calamari Fritti e Zucchine$18.00
Fried baby squid, zucchini, tomato basil sauce
Bruschetta$9.00
Tomato, Garlic, Olive oil, Onion, Olives, Capers and Basil
Bruschetta Caponata$10.00
Egg plant, zucchini, onion, olives, caper, celery, agrodolce sauce. Serve warm
Cozze al Vino Bianco$17.00
Steamed mussel, white Wine, Olive oil, cherry Tomato, Garlic, Parsley
Garlic Bread$3.00
Homemade bread, Garlic, butter, Parsley

Minestre

Stracciatella Rustica$7.00
Homemade soup of chicken broth with spinach, egg and cheese
Tortellini in Brodo di Pollo$7.00
Homemade soup with pasta, chicken broth & fresh tomato, tortellini pasta
Minestrone alla Romana$7.00
Homemade soup of mixed tender vegetables-made fresh each day
Soup of the Day

Insalate

Add Grilled: Salmon - Shrimps - Chicken $8

Insalata di Mozzarella Caprese$10.00
Fresh mozzarella, Tomato, Olive oil, Basil
Insalata Verde Capriccio$11.00
Fresh mixed green salad, cucumber, heart artichoke, red cabbage, tomato Trattoria dressing Vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare$11.00
Romaine lettuce anchovies traditional dressing, Croutons, Grana Padana Cheese
Insalata di Spinaci$11.00
Spinash, mushroom and crushed bacon

Pesce

Zuppa di Pesce Nettuno$29.00
A medley of seafood enhanced with fresh herbs & fennel in a tomato sauce, scallops, mussels, shrimps, fish, calamari on a bed of linguine
Salmone Picata al Limone$25.00
Fresh fillet of Salmon, white wine sauce, capers, served with potato cake and caponata
Fillet of Sogliola Piccata Limone alla Rosmarino$23.00
Fresh Filet of Sogliola, parsley, capers, white whine
Frittura Mista$32.00
A delightful combination of lightly fried seafood

Pollo

Choice: Pasta or Vegetables

Scaloppine di Pollo Cacciatora$23.00
Chicken tender, Tomato sauce, Capers, Onion, Olives
Pollo alla Parmigiana$23.00
Breaded Chicken breast, Tomato sauce, Fontina cheese
Scaloppine di Pollo con Marsala e Funghi$25.00
Tender breast of chicken lightly sautéed in Florio Marsala wine, and finished with a light cream sauce and fresh mushrooms

Pasta

Gnocchi alla Romana$18.00
Potato pasta dumplings gently sautéed in fresh tomato & basil
Gnocchi alla Bolognese$20.00
Potato pasta dumplings gently sautéed in fresh tomato & basil, meat sauce. finish with ricotta
Agnolotti alla Panna$18.00
Fresh pasta filled with spinach & ricotta cheese in a delicate cream sauce a touch nugmet
Bucatinni Carbonara$20.00
Pancetta, Egg yolk, Parmegiana chesse, Black pepper and Onion
Penne Amatriciana$20.00
Pancetta, onions, fresh tomato basil sauce
Lasagna Ostia Antica$20.00
Homemade lasagna, Trattoria style
Papardelle Genovese$21.00
Thick Egg pasta, Meat sauce, Sausage, Parmegiano cheese, baby portobella
Melanzane Parmigiana$20.00
Marinated layers of sliced eggplant & mozzarella, in a delightful fresh tomato & basil sauce
Linguine alla Vongole$24.00
Pasta, Fresh clam, White Wine sauce
Penne 4 Formaggi$20.00
In a delicate double cream sauce, goat cheese, gorgonzola, Parmaggian, fontina, spinach
Spaghetti al Salmone (Pasta di Semola)$25.00
Fresh and smoke salmon, cherry tomato, vodka rosé sauce

Vitelli e Carni

Bisteca$36.00
Succulent sirlion steak, served with. Caponata and Tortini potato
Scaloppine di Vitello con Crema e Funghi$24.00
Tender veal in a rich brandy cream sauce enhanced with fresh mushrooms and herbs
Osso Buco alla Milanese
when is available; Tender veal shank served in a rich gravy, accompanied by Arborio rice
- Market Price
Vitello alla Parmigiana$26.00
Tender veal mozzarella in a fresh tomato basil sauce
Piccata al Limone$26.00
Tender veal gently sautéed in lemon, fresh parsley, capers, and white wine
Saltimbocca alla Romana$32.00
Tender veal gently sautéed in marsala wine, crowned with imported Italian prosciutto ham
Scaloppine di Vitello Porta Pia$26.00
Tender veal in a delightful sauce of fresh tomatoes, enhanced with fresh garlic and capers
Vitello Primavera$26.00
Tender veal in a light dry sherry & cream sauce with artichoke hearts
Veal Chop ala Rosmarino
when is available
- Market Price

Side Orders

Sautéed Spinach$5.00
Caponata$5.00
Pasta$5.00
Mix Steam Vegetables$5.00
French Fries$4.00
Salad$5.00
Tomato Sauce$3.00
Mashed Potato$5.00

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Trattoria Da Franco offers a charming setting with "superb food" and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "gracious waiter" and recommend the osso buco ravioli. While some service issues occurred, the restaurant shines with its "wonderful ambience" and engaging live music.

214 Reviews

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Elyse
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Overbooked reservations on Christmas Eve. Even though we had a reservation, we would have had to wait an hour or more.
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Jackie
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had a subpar experience here tonight. Had our order wrong multiple times and service lasted more than 2 hours which was challenging for a family of 4 with 2 kiddos on Christmas Eve. Price was exorbitant for a poor dining experience. Will not return.
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Tracee
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
My husband and I went on Christmas Eve and were excited to try the gnocchi bolognese however, to our surprise we were unable to order as it was only a prix fixe menu that was being offered. Nowhere on the website or during our booking process on open table did it mention this. Would be nice for the customer to know what they were getting into before making a reservation. The waitstaff was poor and inattentive. Our reservation was for 5pm, at that point the staff should not have been spread so thin as there were plenty of empty tables in the restaurant at that time. We attempted to order a second glass of wine however, could not get a server to our table to take our order. It was particularly interesting that a table of 8 who sat after us were served a second round of drinks before the waiter even came back to our table to take our order for a second glass of wine (our wine glasses were empty for some time). My steak was overcooked, I ordered medium rare and it came prepared well done. When the waiter finally came around to our table it had been at least 20 minutes since the food had been delivered. I was not offered an alternate steak (I had only eaten 1/3 of it - I'm not someone to eat a whole dish and then complain about it) and was also not offered to have it taken off the check. Would not recommend this restaurant at all.
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Laura
Baltimore
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious but it took forever to get served!
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William
VIP
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, fun, intimate and excellent! Seafood medley (shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams) over linguine w/ pink marinara sauce was spectacular. Great dessert and coffee(chocolate). Service was great.
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Dan
Alabama
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Accommodated a party of 17, on the second floor, on a Friday evening in December. Food was delicious, servers were great, and prices were excellent. One more server would have been optimal, but everyone had a great time and enjoyed the food and drinks. We'd definitely return.
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Joyce
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dining experience was memorable for all the right reasons. The ambiance (fireplace, soothing music, and no background noise); the attentive service; and delicious food and wine were all noteworthy. It is perfect for those attending the Alexandria Little Theater two blocks away. Very special evening.
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Ana
VIP
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food was delicious and service was excellent! Highly recommended.
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Patricia
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time visiting, and the service was a bit of a rollercoaster. After placing our order and getting our starters, the waiter came over to chat about the specials, even though we had already ordered. The seconds took forever to arrive, and the bar orders took even longer. Oh, and dessert tiramisu wasn’t available, and the after-dinner drink was forgotten until we reminded the wait staff about it…we were there for early dinner. The waiter said they were having trouble with the computer system, so we decided to give them another chance. The food was good, but mine was a bit lukewarm when it came to the table.
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Barbara
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here. Food and service excellent. Live piano music was a lovely extra.
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Trattoria Da Franco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-9338.

Trattoria Da Franco is rated 4.3 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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305 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3627

Additional information

Cross street
Duke street
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking in front of the restaurant-quite easy all day. Exception 4.00PM to 6.00PM. Free parking after 5 PM on the rear. use the Duke St to access to the bank parking
Public transit
In the same block. Both directions. Washington st. and Duke st.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Franco Abbruzzetti
Entertainment
We offer WI-FI for your convenience.There is live piano every Friday and Saturday and sometimes they accompany Franco who sings romantic Italian and American songs. Guest singers always appear.Opera Night has been entertaining visitors and residents of Old Town Alexandria for more than ten years. Produced by Franco, the show goes on the last Sunday of each month, always with different artists, comprised of sopranos and tenors from the Kennedy Center. The show features opera selections, with humorous patter by Verdi, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet and Strauss. We are a family friendly restaurant - children are welcome.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.trattoria-dafranco.com/
Phone number
(703) 548-9338
Catering
Trattoria da Franco has infrastructure for offer catering to all kinds of parties, for offices, wedding parties and any occasion. Different menus are available or can be designed to fit your specific needs. custom cake available.
Private party facilities
The second floor of Trattoria da Franco, which offers 75 seats, has been used to accommodate all kinds of parties or meetings. The space is private whit a piano, backstage, microphones and speakers.Dinner area 30+

Trattoria Da Franco

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

Zucchine Fritte$9.00

Lumache alle Bourguignonne$18.00

Mozzarella in Carrozza$8.00

Antipasto Misto$18.00

Prosciutto e Melone$15.00

Prosciutto e Mozzarella di Bufala$15.00

Calamari Fritti e Zucchine$18.00

Bruschetta$9.00

Bruschetta Caponata$10.00

Cozze al Vino Bianco$17.00

Garlic Bread$3.00

Minestre

Stracciatella Rustica$7.00

Tortellini in Brodo di Pollo$7.00

Minestrone alla Romana$7.00

Soup of the Day

Insalate

Insalata di Mozzarella Caprese$10.00

Insalata Verde Capriccio$11.00

Insalata Cesare$11.00

Insalata di Spinaci$11.00

Pesce

Zuppa di Pesce Nettuno$29.00

Salmone Picata al Limone$25.00

Fillet of Sogliola Piccata Limone alla Rosmarino$23.00

Frittura Mista$32.00

Pollo

Scaloppine di Pollo Cacciatora$23.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana$23.00

Scaloppine di Pollo con Marsala e Funghi$25.00

Pasta

Gnocchi alla Romana$18.00

Gnocchi alla Bolognese$20.00

Agnolotti alla Panna$18.00

Bucatinni Carbonara$20.00

Penne Amatriciana$20.00

Lasagna Ostia Antica$20.00

Papardelle Genovese$21.00

Melanzane Parmigiana$20.00

Linguine alla Vongole$24.00

Penne 4 Formaggi$20.00

Spaghetti al Salmone (Pasta di Semola)$25.00

Vitelli e Carni

Bisteca$36.00

Scaloppine di Vitello con Crema e Funghi$24.00

Osso Buco alla Milanese

Vitello alla Parmigiana$26.00

Piccata al Limone$26.00

Saltimbocca alla Romana$32.00

Scaloppine di Vitello Porta Pia$26.00

Vitello Primavera$26.00

Veal Chop ala Rosmarino

Side Orders

Sautéed Spinach$5.00

Caponata$5.00

Pasta$5.00

Mix Steam Vegetables$5.00

French Fries$4.00

Salad$5.00

Tomato Sauce$3.00

Mashed Potato$5.00

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