Landini Brothers Restaurant

Servers are very nice and accommodating. The place looks very exquisite and romantic for a date. However, for the price of the food, I didn't find anything extraordinary. The oysters were fresh, but can be pricey. The steak is a very good portion, but I am not a big fan of the burnt spices which made it bitter. My bf got a seafood pasta, and while the portion is already great, it came a little bit oilier than expected. Overall good experience.

Overall, the food was well-cooked and authentic, but I had small nitpicks with both the food and the service. We arrived at opening time on a Sunday and made a reservation the night before as a precautionary, but when we walked in, the restaurant was not busy at all. We started with a Pate e Robiola crostini as an appetizer. They brought out with complimentary bread & whipped butter to start off our meal, which was lovely. Unfortunately, I personally didn't like the Pate e Robiola too much, as it was very creamy and fatty. We ordered a Penne alla Romana to split between two people - the service was very attentive and split both the pasta and the accompanying Caesar Salad into two portions for us! I LOVED the Caesar salad! The veggies were sweet and crispy and the dressing was umami and salty in all the right ways. The Penne alla Romana was cooked perfectly al dente but the sauce was a little bland. There was salt and pepper on the table to the dish which helped the flavor of the dish immensely. My only small complaint is that while they split the pasta dish into two, we were charged for the dinner rate of the dish instead of the lunch rate. Other complaint is that we ordered a side of pesto risotto but the waiter forgot about it, but we didn't get charged for it so it ended up being okay. Ideally, I would've liked to try it but at that point, we had been in the restaurant for almost an hour and had to leave for something else. The service in terms of getting the food out was pretty slow, but the attentiveness to water refills and clearing away plates was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant if you want authentic Italian food and you have a good chunk of time (maybe up even two hours!) to enjoy your meal.

Old Town Alexandria can be a bit overwhelming in terms of deciding on where to eat - there are so many options. We opted for Landini Bros and even though we decided to share an appetizer and entre, they were nice enough to serve it on two plates for us - thanks! The linguini alle pescatore was good - with a generous amount of seafood in it. And the bread that came with the table also good. Drinks - the wine pour slightly on the generous side which was nice - given that some restaurants skimp on this. Alas, the waiter who started out okay, kind of got weirder and weirder as the evening wore on. He ended up pitching his book he sells on Amazon and appeared to be part of some bizarre cult. Kind of funny at first, but the dude didn't really let up and after a while it was like, enough. We ate outside, and the ambience was kind of ruined by the loud street musician nearby, which I suppose is not the fault of the restaurant. I wonder if the restaurants in that area like that music being played and/or if they have a say in any of that. 4 stars - minus half a star for strange server, so could have been 4.5 stars.

Best food in Old Town. The atmosphere is fantastic especially when they open the doors in the bar area on a beautiful night. The bartenders are true mixologists so all drinks are made from scratch and perfect.

Both pastas we had were delicious! Caesar salad was also great. We had a nice bottle of wine with dinner. The service was great and we loved the cozy atmosphere.

Heard a lot of good things about this place but unfortunately was disappointed. My girlfriend's pasta was unfortunately overcooked to the point where she wasn't able to eat any of it. The only thing I actually did like was my dish, the ring pasta with veal. Everything else was alright. Although the waiter was very friendly and offered great service!! Service: Food: Ehh

Yes, eat here, do ittt. When we saw the plates being served, we were like "dang, what huge portions, can't wait to have leftovers." However, the dishes were so tasty that we ate and left no crumbs, we couldn't hold back. Each of the dishes were rich with flavor. The noodles were cooked to perfection. The veal Parmesan was surprisingly tender and was a great match for the broccolini. The clams and muscle binache dish was perfect for someone like myself who craves seafood all the time. The ambiance was exceptional, felt like an elevated traditional Italian place. The server had a very thick Italian accent, so he was the real deal. He also hooked it up since we were celebrating a bday which we are quite thankful for. Will definitely be back.

Landini Brothers has a welcoming atmosphere and ambiance and offers quality food and drink offerings. There are a lot of touristy locations in Old Town, but this restaurant is good for both tourists and locals alike. The portions are also a good value.

Both food and service are first-rate, and the menu straddles the best of Italian and fresh seafood. What could be better?

Food and ambiance was amazing, calamari was our favorite app. Our waiter was 10/10 service (:

Love the ambiance of this place on King Street. Indoor and outdoor dining. I had the oysters... because I always do. They were medium in size but incredibly tasty. If you are a fan of rack of lamb... like I am...you will be so happy with the lamb and a nice glass of Chianti Classsico.

The best restaurant in Old Town Alexandria . The food, service never dissapoint. The style of the restaurant is vintage and has a old feel but great decor.

Service was pretty standard. I'm not too picky about food but the Fettuccine Alfredo was so bad! I truly don't recommend getting it. Nothing really stood out to me about this restaurant. I recommend the neighboring restaurants.

Came for lunch one weekend and were seated right away as a walk in which was great! Inside is a rustic authentic feel. We started with the bread and butter which was ok, and only ordered entrees. I got the penne alla romana which was pretty good and a nice portion too. It came with Italian sausage and a creamy tomato sauce. Fresh Parmesan was given as well which is always a great touch. I also tried the fettuccine Alfredo which was really good! It was a solid meal and our waiter was very friendly and attentive.

Good date night spot in old town. A few business meetings were going on during a week night. Salad was definitely elevated. Ravioli had some earthy flavors and was more filing than it looked. Veal parm was very tender. Broccolini had some nice garlic flavors. Sauce was too chunky, would have preferred it more liquidy. service was attentive.

Service was horrific on a Sunday evening. We come here often. We bring people to experience this place and last night it was a joke. Food is consistently good. We sat for 20 mins before anyone came by. Other tables were getting serviced. It was NOT busy at all. We had to get get up and ask for a waiter to come by. We didn't even know who was our waiter. The back server did bring us waters but we wanted bottled waters but since nobody asked.... He also brought bread after I asked for it. Again, I had to get up and ask the host to have someone take our orders. We ordered appetizers and an expensive bottle of wine. Wine was a fiasco. We were nice and patient. A different waiter brought it and kept telling us he was just helping while the bottle got ruined and spilled all over the table. Nobody cleaned the table. Appetizers came in and he was snippy with the back server (poor kid) and told him to wait to set appetizers on the table. Then again, not one person came to check on us. I got up again and asked for a waiter to bring us more water. Waiter again. At this point it's over an hour and had to find the waiter to take our dinner order. And didn't see him again until food came. Back server brought us more water and bread. We had to ask him since our waiter or any other waiter wouldn't even make eye contact with us. Just a weird and terrible experience.

2.5 Service was very attentive. We were originally seated in the back room and it smelled heavily of cigar. After we inquired, the hostess mentioned the attached cigar lounge, said it was abnormal (others have also said you cannot smell it), and offered us a table in the front dining room that did not have the odor. The ambiance felt mediocre. I think the bar area is fun, but the back room felt dingy. Food entrees were fine, but felt tired. A lot of veal on the menu. 1 pasta option for the vegetarian with us. The did not freshly grate the Parmesan. The desserts were disappointing. We could not figure out why the chocolate cake was $18 - pricing was inconsistent.

The service was excellent. Our waiter James was so professional; he was right back at the table to remove our appetizer plates and returned with our next course piping hot. James was very personable and graceful (yes, that's right); it was almost like watching a dance. The food was excellent and the portions generous! We will make it a point to go there again on our next trip to Alexandria.

The ambiance is fantastic, all dark and old fashioned restaurant and bar. The staff was really polite, attentive and helpful. The food was really good, definitely a safe bet! The portions are large so I suggest sharing amount two adults! We really enjoyed it and would definitely come back!

Altogether it was an expensive, unfortunate experience. Worst Fettuccine Alfredo anywhere. Such a thin sauce! Someone else in the group ordered Linguine Alle Vongole Bianche Ó Rosse and got very sick to their stomach. We were a table of six. One of us got our food 15+ minutes before the others. A table of six that came in 30 minutes after us had bread and ordered their food before our absent waitress came for our orders. Service was horrible. Food was mediocre. Staff was impolite -- especially the hostesses. They claim to have a Business Casual dress code (which we followed), and yet Mothers Day Sunday there were diners in shorts, t-shirts, muscle shirts, etc.

Very fancy atmosphere (romantic, dim lighting). Definitely a great spot for a date or special occasion. Sooo many wines to choose from. For appetizers we got the prosciutto that was served with cantaloupe which was very tasty. However I was really blown away by the clams casino! The bacon & butter were very rich & the clams were huge. For pasta the penne alla romana & tortellini alla panna were both sooo tasty & huge servings! Loved how rich the sauces were. Ended the night with an espresso martini which was huge & very good (coffee flavor was rich). Service was great as well.

It's been a long time, but boy was I blown away! From the minute we walked into the door I loved the vibe here! From the hostess to the wait staff, and the drinks were perfect! Don't get me started with the menu selections! The appetizers and main course pasta was simply amazing! The wine selection is great too

We heard this was the best Italian place from several locals so decided to give it a try. We made reservations which are required at standard dinner times. The staff were amazing, the food was great! Well worth the visit.

Fantastic food, service and ambiance; definitely one of my favorite Italian restaurants and absolutely one of the best around!

Landini Brothers is a solid spot in Old Town for Italian food. The pasta is fresh, the steaks are cooked perfectly, and the portions are generous. The veal chop and lobster ravioli stood out the most.both were rich and full of flavor. The atmosphere is warm and classic, with an old-school charm that fits the area. It's a great place for a date night or a nice dinner with friends. Service was quick and professional, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed. I'll definitely be back!

Landini's has always been my favorite in Old Town. Consistency of excellence for the food and service is the secret. So much for the hype. I consider the experience there as "fine dining", and as such it is reasonable to expect the patrons to be welcomed in decent attire. Ok, this doesn't mean a suit for a man, or even a jacket (although I'm hung-up on looking good, in part so others will do the same). Unwritten dress codes have unfortunately changed so my taste will no longer prevail. I get it! However, that my favorite allows bozos with baseball caps substantially dilutes my evening. Saturday, March 22nd, there were 3 in view for my lady and me. This is the reason I prefer to dine in DC where patrons of the best spots are asked to uncover and otherwise not offend those out for a grand evening. Geez, go to Burger King please! Why does sloppy and uncouth win the day at Landini's? How can I continue to give it a 5?

The food is always fresh and tastes so lovely. The ambience, inside and out, is terrific, but the service is fantastic. Paulo made sure we had everything we needed from the time we sat down until we left. He's a longtime server at Landini Brothers and always ensures his customers are treated to the best service. Much appreciated!

I came here for the first time for valentines day (it was one of the only places with available reservations in the area) and we were blown away by how good everything was! The vibe in here is so cute and cozy and everyone was having the best time! Food was also very very good & we've had a lot of italian in DC! I loved how unique the menu was. The caesar dressing however was heavy on the anchovies and very creamy so i wouldn't recommend if you're not into that

Pretty good food, really neat building, but in desperate need of A/C in their back dining room! Really big fail in their lack of beer or spirits. The staff was great but they were dealing with ownership/management that clearly is not catering to their clientele.

I would give a 5 star, but the wait for the food was a bit long. The place was crowed on a cold windy night and the ambiance was nice. The pasta that we all had was very tasty and delicious. I would definitely come back and eat here again.

dined with 5 and got there just before 8:30. Most likely that's why staff were rushed. First, waiter never answered my question whether the rum they had tasted like bourbon...many do and I don't like that. He should've offered to ask the bartender. Wife had really crappy Old Fashioned. So won't go there to drink. As to dinner; was pretty good but the waiter forgot to put in 2 side orders (pasta and spinach sides for the fish we ordered)...maybe because it was late? Obviously didn't charge us but I think the kitchen simply said they weren't making it; idk. We've lived here for 20+ yrs and dined here many times. Frankly, I'll go back again but it won't be later than 7:30PM since I don't think they do well close to closing.

This is a very bougie, upscale place. Fine dining. Very busy. It feels like you've stepped into an old movie almost. I was slightly reminded of Maggianos interior for hosting parties, as we were there for a wedding reception and had an area reserved to ourselves a long table. It's dark in there but great place for birthdays or anniversaries, very romantic and elegant. We had excellent servers that came around often, and my cousin ended up spilling wine when she was reaching for something but it was cleaned up very quickly (I mostly felt bad for the wait staff and we all offered to help clean up the mess). There are a lot of wine options for those that are interested. I enjoyed the small little appetizers in the beginning, and the caesar salad was just ok, mostly greens with a bit of shredded cheese and light vinagrette type dressing. What I really loved was the entree I got, the lemon chicken. It was soft and buttery, well seasoned, and even though I generally don't love broccoli I actually loved the broccolini that it came with. I know others enjoyed the various other entrees like the seafood linguine, the eggplant parm, and braised short ribs. And since I live for desserts, I wanted to save room for that so I requested a take home box for the chicken to be able to finish the tiramisu and it was delectable. The cannoli was ok too. It all went well with the coffee that was served. Lovely experience overall, definitely what I think of when folks say wine and dine someone.

I'll admit that I am a spoiled Italian food critic given my time in Italy many years ago. There are a few positives for this restaurant, including ample seating, a nice rustic interior, and a significant array of food options especially if you're looking for dessert, come appetizers and other side dishes. I ordered the pasta with mussels and it was just OK. There were so many mussels without the shells that it was almost overwhelming with a heaping mountain of pasta. The sauce was average, nothing special, and was missing a bit of taste. Unfortunately, there dish "pescatora" has the seafood mix already prepared, which was also a "turn off" when potentially ordering that dish. Desserts - including the key lime pie - were very good. Our waiter was very patient with our large group and made good recommendations.

Food is phenomenal here. We had a lengthy wait for dinner even with a reservation, but we had drinks at the bar while we waited! I had the tortellini al panna which was SO good and I have been thinking about this pasta ever since!

My husband and I are in Washington DC with friends. We decided to spend the day exploring Alexandria and asked our concierge for a recommendation. He said this is his favorite Italian restaurant in the world! We ordered : Risotto Alla Pescatora - generous portion with a lot of seafood, but this was our least favorite dish. Penne Alla Arrabbiata - our friend said it was excellent with the perfect amount of heat Agnolotti Alla Fiorentina - homemade ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta The special of the day: Linguini with shrimp, clams, and pancetta - this dish was amazing! Truffle French fries - so good!! Service was excellent!

We came to Landini Brothers for our anniversary and overall had a nice time. We were seated very quickly with at our reservation time, and the restaurant was packed. The restaurant is a little bit dark and you only have a small lamp at the table, so a little hard to read the menu. It took a long time for anyone to come to us to give us menus and ask if we wanted water, and when we were still waiting for water a second waiter came up to ask if we wanted water when she brought bread. It took about 15 minutes to actually get our water, so we knew we would need to order as soon as the waiter came back. There were close to 10 specials that night, which felt like a lot in addition to the choices on the menu. For starters we got the Carpaccio di Tonno and Carpaccio alla Italiana, and both were very good. There was a lot happening on the plate for the carpaccio that I'm not sure worked together but were good individually, and the soy sauce dressing was very good. We both ordered specials for the entree, the fettuccini with lobster, crab meat, and mushrooms, and the veal with prosciutto, mozzarella, and mushrooms. My fiancé spoke highly of the veal, he didn't know it would come with a few potatoes and broccolini as these sides aren't listed on the menu as coming with entrees and the waiter didn't mention them, so it was a pleasant surprise. My pasta was good, it didn't feel too heavy for the portion size, but a little dry. I think there was only a little bit of olive oil on it, so it could have used a little bit more (or whatever the sauce was). There was also a shell on the crab meat, so that was unpleasant. Overall we had a good meal.

Service was a 5/5! Waiter rattled off the many specials with ease and grace (super impressive)! Salad came out with dressing initially (requested on side) but was quickly resolved. Ambiance was lovely. Warm lighting, beautiful art, and an overall, calm, relaxing and pleasant environment. Food was a 4/5. Solid date, family or business dinner choice in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. Would recommend.

Terrible . Service was slow and painful. Food is mediocre at best (and that's being kind ). Don't waste your time or money.

Date night. Boyfriend made the plans. And this might have been his best made reservations yet! It's been a month and I can't stop thinking about this dish. I'm a such seafood fan. I generally like it raw and on some ice in one of those fancy towers if I'm lucky! But the Linguine alle Pescatora? I'm such a fan of mixing it all together with some amazing noodles and a sauce that wasn't too heavy or overpowering, but just enough to coat the mussels and clams and calamari. I couldn't finish it that night and I could not wait until I could have it for leftovers. I'm not as big of a foodie as a lot of other people but this dish made me feel like one. It also made me wonder if this is how they think about every dish they eat??! Besides my amazing dish, my date had the veal which he said was so good. I'm not a veal person so I trust his opinion. We also ordered a bottle of wine and ate every last bit of the fresh, crusty yet chewy bread they brought us. We couldn't possibly have saved room for dessert but there were a lot of tempting options! Our service was fantastic. The space is just lovely and in a great area. I cannot wait to go back!

The ambiance is nice. It's clearly an older place in the heart of Old Town, but the interior is elegant and modern without being overly-contemporary. You get that classic Italian feel. The waitstaff is very kind and incredibly attentive. One of our entrees came out incorrectly and our waiter promptly corrected the order with no fuss. The pasta was delicious and the martinis were TRUE martinis - not in those skimpy glasses that other restaurants provide. We enjoyed our time and will be back.

For $27.95 the Linguine alle Pescatora is LOADED with Maine diver sea scallops, shrimp, baby clams, fresh P.E.I. mussels and squid sautéed in garlic, crushed red pepper and white wine. I finished my pasta and still had so much seafood left. I loved this delectable dish!! My husband had the Tortellini alla Panna ($21.95) which were ring shaped noodles filled with veal, sautéed in a light cream sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese. He enjoyed them and ate every bite. The wait staff was responsive and fast. No issues here! Kids friendly. Clean bathroom. And can offer a romantic feel if desired.

The good things first. The fried calamari appetizer was crunchy and paired well with the marinara sauce. The tiramisu was excellent with fluffy cream and that delightful coffee flavor. The merlot we ordered was so excellent that we ordered two! The atmosphere is a bit dark, but warm and welcoming. No complaints from the serving staff, but it did take a while to get our food which was not surprising given the type of food some of us ordered. Now for the not so good. The mixed seafood plate was very bland and didn't wow me in any way. The shrimp in the dish were not deveined, so be warned. The house salad was also plain and the 'creamy sauce' was minimal and was pretty much Cesar salad dressing. The veal Parmesan was bland, mushy, and had little flavor. Overall the experience was nice, but the main plates were sorely lacking.

Food: Sea Bass excellent though on the small end; pasta was cold, undercooked/dried out/flavorless; dinner salad was just plain old odd (romaine, mushrooms, mixed in a mayonnaise tasting dressing); broccoli was way undercooked and not fresh. The food was definitely not worth the price--$50! Service: the waiter was an unhappy person. We had to request that he share the specials...which he proceeded to spew a series of 7 or 8 entrees without any hope that we might be able to comprehend. He constantly kept readjusting the physical table--no idea why! He passed by 20 minutes after the entrees were served but failed to inquire as to our satisfaction...this was the only attention we received. He took the orders for three tables at the same time even though we had been seated fifteen minutes before the other two. The guy really should seek other employment. Attitude and interest in service were quite low! Ambiance: because we were a table of two we got shoved in a corner of the restaurant that was next to a "secret door" that was constantly being open and closed. The two tables of very inebriated folks were so loud that my companion and I couldn't even attempt to have a conversation. We were treated to (sarcasm) a verbal accosting by a drunk woman who demanded we open the secret door. When we politely explained that we didn't work there nor did we have any knowledge of how to get into the secret room we were shocked that she proceeded to argue with us! Overall, not a pleasant meal. Mediocre food, crappy ambience, and less than personable service. Approach with caution as this is not the same restaurant that it was 10 years ago!

It's the kind of place and the kind of name where you expect a couple of old Italian guys to come out with bulges under their coat and a guy behind them playing the accordion. But in truth, the food was very mediocre and overpriced. $88 for a steak? if I want to pay those prices, there are much better steak houses I can go to. And I usually do. I got the seafood linguine and the seafood consisted of stuff that I feel came out of a medley you could buy your local supermarket. The shrimp were small, the scallops were tiny, there were two pieces of calamari and the sauce had no kick or flavor. It was like they were just phoning it in. My family has gone to this place for so many years I can't count, but the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down.

Sunday night 6PM reservations for party of 8. Very busy. Tortellini in brodo: broth nearly tasteless. Clams casino fabulous. Main courses: Squid in soy based brown sauce had nearly inedible salt level. Veal piccata dry and skimpy on sauce. Vegetables over cooked. Only person happy with meal had the ribeye. Service spotty, ambiance nice but tables elbow to elbow. $650 with tip. Better meals almost anywhere.

BEWARE! All of the specials are mediocre and criminaly overpriced. Unfortunately, Landini Bros is not worth half the price and who wants to give their business to an establishment that is trying to rip you off.

Authentic Italian Cuisine. I won't say it's the best Italian food I have had but it is really good, and the service is kind and on top of their duties. The bread was my least favorite of the meal, and the Cesar salad was average. However the pasta was very good and better with each bite. This places earns a 4 because of the pasta and the service. Go try it! You'll like it.

Extremely Disappointing Experience! We were very disappointed with our visit. Upon being seated, no one informed us who our server would be, and we waited for about 5 minutes without any acknowledgment. Eventually, someone came by to offer water, but we still hadn't received a menu. When we mentioned that no one had greeted us or provided a menu, the staff member simply pointed to our server without any apology or effort to make us feel welcome. This lack of attentiveness and professionalism made us feel completely overlooked and unwelcome. As a result, we decided to leave. This was a very unpleasant experience, and it reflects poorly on your service standards. I strongly recommend providing better training for your staff to improve the customer experience. Ended up going to all Porto and it was Spectacular!

We haven't been here in over 20 years but I appreciated how this place remained the same. We had thr calamari fritti and linguini alla vongole. The pasta was cooked to perfection (Al dente). They have an extensive wine list too to pair the wonderful food. Service was good.