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Dinning at Trattoria da Franco is always an unforgettable experience. Anyone that goes once will certainly come back. For the last 25 years, this place has been praised by so many people that after having a great time, they have taken a moment to share their experience. Have a look!
Comments in www.trattoria-dafranco.com
Opera Night by Rich Massabny:
A couple of Sundays ago, I stopped in at a long established Italian restaurant in Old Town Alexandria called TRATTORIA DA FRANCO, owened by chef Franco Abbruzzetti. My initial interest was to hear tenor Mike Blaney at Trattoria"s monthly Opera Night. B;aney is well-known in these parts, including The Washington National Opera, for both his classical and Broadway works. With him that night was a lovely and talented soprano Amy Allen And Russel Wilson on piano. This trio-and occasionally with Chef Franco vocals, put on a most pleasing of songs. In addition,Trattoria offers a tasty and authentic Italian buffet to go along with the evening's entertainment. The restaurant's manager, Angelica, ensures a smoothly run evening. The next Opera Night is Oct-25. http://www.richmassabny.com/
The best:
I´m Stefano. Trattoria dafranco is the best restaurant in the USA. I eat here every day. I´m Italian and this is a truly Italian food. The best.
July, 22th 2009
About being back:
* We enjoyed the food and the intimate settings. We will be back soon!
Arvind Gupia, June, 2009.
* Great food. Full falvour and delicious. The waitress was very polited and nice. We look forward to come back.
Mike Schmidt - June, 2009
* Wonderfull meal and excellente service. We will be back!
Ron & Garrue Sturmain, May , 2009
* Good, good! I can't wait for the Opera Night!
Wilson Bluds, May 2009.
What a party! One evening truly to remember.
I had the wonderful experience of having 15 friends join me on Inauguration
Day to have dinner at Franco's before heading to the Little Theater. Franco
and his staff put us in a private dining room with a lit fire and promptly
brought around bottles of Chianti and Chardonnay while we stood and
conversed before we sat down. Once we sat down, without having to ask,
Franco and his staff started bringing out a medley of appetizers for
everyone to share. Dinner followed, and my guests all raved about the
sauces Franco had specially prepared. One of my guests had brought his
daughter along. It was her 18th birthday! Franco had a cake made in her
honor, and had one of his "resident" opera singers serenade her! The father
was so thrilled he sent me a special thank you note. It was a dazzling
evening and Franco worked hard to make it special for everyone.
Many of my guests are now looking forward to coming back for Opera Night.
My husband and I have been several times and have always had fun!
Franco's restaurant has always been one of our favorite eateries, but this
evening was truly one to remember! It is very authentic right down to the
decor! Next time you want a special place for a special event, think of
Trattoria da Franco.
Mary W., Fairfax, VA.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/trattoria-da-franco-alexandria
2/9/2008
Better than an Italian grandmother's kitchen!
I read some of the other reviews, and wondered if I had eaten at the same
restaurant. My two visits to Franco's were fantastic. I felt like I was
back in Europe. The atmosphere is truly transforming carrying me back to
small family run affairs where everything is good, and a house wine is
actually drinkable.
The service is amongst the most friendly you will find. The staff was
helpful with everything from appetizer selection to recommendations about
the neighborhood. Franco's has a little bit of a disorganized feeling
about. It is not the letter perfect place where every fold is perfect and
every action is timed. It is a little chaotic and has a buzz about it that
only adds to the feeling of a family run Italian restaurant run by real
Italians, not pretenders slinging pasta and cheese sauce strained through a
sieve of generic strip mall hell. The food is probably the most authentic
Italian food in Alexandria. It smells your Italian grandmother's kitchen
only better.
Franco's probably is not for everybody. But if you want authentic Italian
food in a fun atmosphere served by genuinely nice people, give it a try.
Steve A., Alexandria, VA
http://www.yelp.com/biz/trattoria-da-franco-alexandria
12/2/2008
Great finding!
"I have lived in Old Town for nearly 5 years now and have been missing a
wonderful dining experience the entire time. Great Italian food at very good
prices. A nice wine list and terrific service. Lasagna was great, ravioli
got rave reviews and I need to figure out how to order the pizza and try the
Osso Bucco next time."
michaelpaulmeyers
Washingtonpost.com City Guide 2008
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