A La Lucia

4.8

1995 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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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Private dining

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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
Website
http://www.alalucia.com/
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

Location
315 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314
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. 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.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce$10.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, Peppers and Tomato Sauce$10.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Manicotti with Spinach and Ricotta in Tomato and Mozzarella Sauce$10.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Linguini with Clams in a Spicy White Sauce$13.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Linguini Calamari, and Mussels, in Spicy White Sauce$20.00
Veal Ravioli with Butter and Sage Sauce$12.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Home Made Ravioli Special$12.00
Half Order/ Full Order Please call for details
Homemade Fettuccini$12.00
Half Order/ Full Order
Black Linguini with Crab Meat and Spicy Tomato Sauce$25.00

Main course

Grilled Salmon*$22.00
served with Fresh Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, and Basil
Mussels$18.00
Eggplant Parmesan$17.00
Veal Scaloppini with Parmesan and Sage Wine Sauce$23.00
Chicken Parmesan with Tomato Sauce$18.00
Chicken with Mushrooms Marsala Sauce$18.00
Steak of the Day$25.00
Please specify Temperature

Vegetable and Side Orders

Choice of: Spinach, Green Beans , Mushrooms and a la lucia Mashed Potatoes$5.00
Please specify selection
Pasta with Tomato Sauce$7.00
Penne, Spaghetti, Linguini, Rigatoni Half Order/ Full Order

Pizza

Pizza Margarita Mozzarella And Tomato With Basil$13.00
White Pizza With Fontina Cheese$14.00
Pepperoni,Spicy Italian Sausage,Mushrooms,Red Peppers,Onions,Anchovies Olives$1.75
Pizza Gorgonzola With Prosciutto And Arugola$17.00
Pizza Con Salami (with Fontina Cheese, and Italian salami) and Arugula$19.00

What 1,995 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,995 Reviews

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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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Dibby
Washington DC
67 reviews
vip
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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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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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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Don
Atlanta Metro
28 reviews
vip
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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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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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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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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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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Chris
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 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 1995 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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. 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

Website
http://www.alalucia.com/
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

A La Lucia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Eggplant Parmesan

Agnolotti

Linguini

Snacks

Fried Zucchini$7.00

Arancini$5.00

Soup and Salad

Italian White Bean Soup$10.00

Caesar Salad with Parmigiano*$10.00

Arugola with Parmigiano$10.00

Ribollita Tuscan Vegetable Soup$10.00

Antipasto

Fresh Mozzerella With Sliced Tomatos And Basil$11.00

Meatballs And Polenta$12.00

Hand Made Burrata With Tomato$14.00

Antipasto Misto With Roasted Peppers,Zucchini and beets$12.00

Fried Calamari$14.00

Pasta

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce$10.00

Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, Peppers and Tomato Sauce$10.00

Manicotti with Spinach and Ricotta in Tomato and Mozzarella Sauce$10.00

Linguini with Clams in a Spicy White Sauce$13.00

Linguini Calamari, and Mussels, in Spicy White Sauce$20.00

Veal Ravioli with Butter and Sage Sauce$12.00

Home Made Ravioli Special$12.00

Homemade Fettuccini$12.00

Black Linguini with Crab Meat and Spicy Tomato Sauce$25.00

Main course

Grilled Salmon*$22.00

Mussels$18.00

Eggplant Parmesan$17.00

Veal Scaloppini with Parmesan and Sage Wine Sauce$23.00

Chicken Parmesan with Tomato Sauce$18.00

Chicken with Mushrooms Marsala Sauce$18.00

Steak of the Day$25.00

Vegetable and Side Orders

Choice of: Spinach, Green Beans , Mushrooms and a la lucia Mashed Potatoes$5.00

Pasta with Tomato Sauce$7.00

Pizza

Pizza Margarita Mozzarella And Tomato With Basil$13.00

White Pizza With Fontina Cheese$14.00

Pepperoni,Spicy Italian Sausage,Mushrooms,Red Peppers,Onions,Anchovies Olives$1.75

Pizza Gorgonzola With Prosciutto And Arugola$17.00

Pizza Con Salami (with Fontina Cheese, and Italian salami) and Arugula$19.00

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