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Carbonara

Italian restaurant · Virginia Square ·

Carbonara

Italian restaurant · Virginia Square ·
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The Best Pasta Places Around D.C.

"Northern Virginia restauranteur Mike Cordero returned to his roots this spring with a new red-sauce joint for Ballston. The 40-year culinary vet, who kicked off his career making meatballs in New York in his teens, took tips from cult crime drama The Godfather to build a menu full of comforting Italian classics. Its namesake creamy carbonara is not to miss, with noodles theatrically tossed in a carved-out Parmigiano Reggiano wheel framed in flames." - Tierney Plumb, Mekita Rivas

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Spaghetti, crab ravioli, espresso martinis, outdoor patio

tableside carbonara
chicken parm
vodka sauce
great service
arancini balls
friendly staff
atmosphere
homemade pasta
Google Rating
4.8 (3.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
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3865 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 Get directions

$20–30

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Spaghetti, crab ravioli, espresso martinis, outdoor patio

tableside carbonara
chicken parm
vodka sauce
great service
arancini balls
friendly staff
atmosphere
homemade pasta
Google Rating
4.8 (3.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
Featured in Eater
Featured in

3865 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 Get directions

$20–30

Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Lunch reservations recommended
Popular for dinner
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