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Trattoria Da Franco, Alexandria, VA

Trattoria Da Franco

3.6
3.6
243 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
305 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3627

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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+
  • 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

What 243 people are saying

Trattoria Da Franco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Da Franco offers a "charming" ambiance with "great service" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the seafood medley and branzino. Guests enjoy the live music and "neighborhood look and feel." While some have experienced service delays, many recommend it for a cozy Italian dining experience.
243 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian food I’ve had since I’ve been in Europe. The ravioli, gnocchi, marsala & tiramisu is great!

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  2. ellan VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and our waitress was so accommodating and pleasant. We need to come more often.

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  3. Monsignor Michael

    Washington DC82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here for a number of years and it keeps getting better. The chef is outstanding and the service was great. i would highly recommend a Great Italian Place !!!

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  4. Ann

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Trattoria Da Franco was very good in all ways. It was a fun place to have dinner. We thought the food was excellent and all the servers were very nice. It appeared the main server was overly busy also bartending though the other servers stepped in. I’ll definitely go back!

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  5. Melanie VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    It was just ok Kinda dirty and bad service food was just ok

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  6. Ken

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Branzino in parchment was exceptional. Highly recommended this place. Great neighborhood look and feel. Live music was a great touch.

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  7. Monsignor Michael

    Washington DC82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the dinner i have had the last several times have been outstanding. The new chef is incredible, i would highly recommend going for dinner. The food and service are great!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, delicious food and great service.

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  9. barb VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance. Warm, cozy, quiet. Like being in a neighborhood restaurant in Italy.

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  10. Julio

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, food to die for! I had the Terra-mare, and my wife had the pappardelle, both were delicious! The staff made us feel right at home. This is our second visit to this cozy, homey place, and we hope to keep coming back!

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FAQs

Trattoria Da Franco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-9338.

Trattoria Da Franco is rated 3.6 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Trattoria Da Franco

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
  • Phone number
  • 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+
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