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A La Lucia, Alexandria, VA

A La Lucia

4.8
4.8
1994 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Summer Vacation Dates: July 1st-7th a la Lucia will be closed.
We will reopen on Friday July 1, 2022

a la Lucia is a neighborhood restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. We specialize in homemade traditional Italian Fare and Italian Wines. Owner Michael Nayeri has been in the Washington Restaurant Business for over 20 years. We offer Brick oven Pizzas, Patio Seating, and Kids Menus. Our Private Wine Room is available for all types of parties up to 40 guests. We have a Full bar, specializing in Wine, where we broadcast all major sporting and news events.






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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 836-5123
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Nayeri
  • Catering
    Private Dining Space available for 20-40 Guests! Please visit our website or call 703-836-5123 for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Wine room can accommodate parties ranging from 20 to 40 guests. Fixed Menus and Family Style Dining.
  • Private party contact
    Rebecca Beard: (877) 578-1043
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Cross street
    North Royal St. (800 Block)
  • Parking details
    Street parking is somewhat congested during Lunch Hours. Metered spaces are available behind the building if street parking cannot be found.<br /><br /> After 5pm and on Weekends guests should expect to find parking within 1 Block of the restaurant in most instances.
  • Public transit
    The closest MetroRail Stop is Braddock Road (Yellow and Blue Lines) Distance 12 Blocks, however walking is not recommended. <br />Alexandria Dash Bus #AT2 and/or #AT5 Bus will stop accross the street from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,994 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Italian

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A La Lucia is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "reliably delicious Italian food" with friendly service. Known for its warm ambiance, it's a favorite spot for locals who enjoy its "wonderful" dishes like veal ravioli and rockfish. "Always fabulous," it's celebrated for its welcoming vibe and "great wine list." Visit soon before it closes due to redevelopment.

1,994 Reviews
  1. NizS

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Service was excellent. Will definitely be coming back.

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  2. Dibby

    Washington DC

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite neighborhood eatery for many years. Excellent food and service. So very sorry that it will close at the end of the year!

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  3. Gerda

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My first time back in 5 years - booked a reservation for a special day. Food was Ok - expected more based on history. Service was almost as bad as it gets. I am more than willingly to give private feedback if desired. Needless to say- I won’t be back.

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  4. Cynthia

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A La Lucia is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. You know when you eat here the food is good and the wait staff is attentive but not hovering. Bonus the price is right. I highly recommend a la Lucia before the close.

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  5. Don

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

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    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant! Great vibes and food! Wendy did a great job taking care of us.

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  6. Jodi

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The linguine pasta seafood dish was delicious and very light as was the Wedge Salad with lots of blue cheese. Chicken Parm good too. Don't miss the Tiramisu for dessert. Server was extremely sweet and efficient.

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  7. Dennis

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place. Food is awesome, people are warm and welcoming. Alas it will be closing by the end of the year they say, so you better get there ASAP to enjoy the food and ambiance before they close. The building is being torn down for redevelopment. We will be back before the end of Dec.

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  8. lawrence

    Washington DC

    150 reviews

    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shared dinner with our daughter. Had drinks, bottle of wine and dinner. Everything was great.

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  9. michael

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff. We are grateful for an accommodating kitchen to prepare meal for a vegan patron.

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  10. Chris

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is always good, and A LA Lucia always has a robust local clientele - people who come all the time. They have daily specials, wonderful bread with olive oil, and servers who also have been there awhile and who know the offerings by heart, and can describe them. Go when you can because the building there will eventually be torn down, and we will lose another great little pearl of a restaurant in North Old Town. We've already lost Thanida Thai and Perks from this location. A LA Lucia keeps on truckin' despite the ambiguity of when the building will eventually go. Try it, you will like it - authentic Italian.

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FAQs

A La Lucia does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. A La Lucia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 836-5123.

A La Lucia is rated 4.8 stars by 1994 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for A La Lucia

315 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Royal St. (800 Block)
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is somewhat congested during Lunch Hours. Metered spaces are available behind the building if street parking cannot be found.<br /><br /> After 5pm and on Weekends guests should expect to find parking within 1 Block of the restaurant in most instances.
  • Public transit
    The closest MetroRail Stop is Braddock Road (Yellow and Blue Lines) Distance 12 Blocks, however walking is not recommended. Alexandria Dash Bus #AT2 and/or #AT5 Bus will stop accross the street from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Nayeri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 836-5123
  • Catering
    Private Dining Space available for 20-40 Guests! Please visit our website or call 703-836-5123 for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Wine room can accommodate parties ranging from 20 to 40 guests. Fixed Menus and Family Style Dining.
  • Private party contact
    Rebecca Beard: (877) 578-1043
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