Mia's Italian Kitchen

The decor is great, with stylish Italian art and wooden furniture. We were surprised to wait an hour on a Monday, but the staff handled it well despite being busy. It turned out to be a mere 15-minute wait, which proved to be manageable. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, but our food took a while to arrive and one of the pizzas was slightly burnt. Despite these issues, everything else was tasty, and the prices were reasonable.

Food was great! The pasta seemed homemade 🍝 This may not be a cool place to go for a birthday though since they don't really do or give anything special (just a candle but you still have to buy your own dessert). Finally, they do have high chairs, baby diaper changing station, and a kids menu :)

Absolutely loved the bottomless brunch at Mia’s! Every single thing we tried on the menu was delicious. Brunch was well worth the money for the amount of food we got. Make reservations ahead of time because they’re very busy - you won’t regret it!

Pasta was delicious, chicken delicious. No complaints, only good things to say about Mia’s! Our server Abraham, chefs kiss 👌🏻. I am a server myself going on 4 years, he is amazing, best service experience i’ve had in the D.C Virginia area!

We made reservations at Mia's for dinner and had terrific meals. Mia's is in the historic Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria. Our party ordered four different meals and each of us thought we discovered the best choice on the menu. Our waitress gave us her own opinion of some of the selections on the menu and we appreciated her honesty. I know it guided my choice in what I ordered. The eggplant parmigiana that I got was top notch. We all loved the giant meatball and bruschetta appetizers. We arrived hungry and left satisfied with a couple to-go containers with our leftovers to enjoy later.

I went with my partner and a couple friends for brunch last Sunday and enjoyed our meal. I like that when you do the bottomless brunch, you can choose to have an item served family style or a smaller individual portion. This made it so everyone could enjoy everything and as much as they wanted. I will say their bar was it's weak point, the drinks themselves were great but every drink took quite a long time to come out. We will visit again and see how our experience goes next time.

Love love love this restaurant. The food, atmosphere, people, location, etc. everything about this place is amazing and I especially love their bottomless brunch. Unfortunately I missed their brunch but the lunch menu did not disappoint. Service was a little slow when I arrived but they were in the middle of a shift change. Once our waiter introduced herself, the food came out quite fast. Definitely one of my favorite spots in old town Alexandria.

The dining experience was delightful! The charming atmosphere and absolutely scrumptious food made it a memorable meal. The menu offered a delightful array of Italian dishes, and each dish I tried was bursting with flavor and prepared to perfection. The friendly and attentive staff ensured that we had everything we needed throughout the meal.

During our most recent trip to DC, a bottomless brunch was a must! After doing some Instagram research, we settled on Mia's Italian Kitchen. When they had a reservation available on Open Table for the perfect time, it was a done deal. We ordered a round of drinks before we put food in. I ordered the Mia's Rossini, and my boyfriend ordered the Venus Punch. They were both classic brunch cocktails and helped all the carbs go down well. We had a Commanders game to go to afterwards, so we limited ourselves to the one drink. Like the healthy humans we pride ourselves to be, we started the meal off with a Classic Caesar salad. Next came the Mia's Signature Meatball Benedict, which set the bar very high for the rest of the meal. The meatball was so soft with beautiful sauces in the runny yolk of the poached egg and the hollandaise. The crispy polenta cake added some great texture too. Next we ordered the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe and Burrata. Both dishes were fantastically creamy, and we played with the thought of ordering a second round of both but decided against it in favor of something different. On the savory side we ended the meal with a couple pizzas (brunch and chicken & artichoke) and Rigatoni alla Bolognese. The pizzas are a reasonable size like a personal pan pizza, so it's easy to split a couple different types if you're torn on which one to order. Personally I preferred the chicken & artichoke over the brunch pizza. The Bolognese was perfect as to be expected. Even though we were too full to order dessert, we are gluttons for punishment. We ordered the House Made Donuts. The sweetness was welcome after all the savoriness. I'm not a huge fan of ricotta, but I enjoyed it in a desert application. The crème anglaise was also a perfect dipping sauce. If you're looking for a bottomless brunch, look no further than Mia's Italian Kitchen.

Visited for the unlimited brunch and I was not disappointed. They serve various items on their unlimited menu from pizza to pasta to salad to soup. Everything was tasty and made to order. They allow you to order 3 items per time at the table. And they are strict with the 2 hour rule of ordering food. We ordered mimosas as well, which were reasonable priced. The decor is an old school Italian style with a homely feel.

On a weekend night, look to place a reservation for ease and less wait time. This place is bustling. Lots of space for seating as there were two levels. We got a nice table by the window. We ordered the rigatoni al fungi, pasta alla zozzona, and the chicken parm pasta as well as both sangrias. If you are a mushroom lover, definitely get the rigatoni! I highly recommend as a self proclaimed fungi fan. Out of the two sangrias, the Italian was our favorite. Service was meh. Looking back, it was a weekend evening so granted it was busy. However, our server made little pit stops to check on us. When we needed the check, we waited an additional 15 minutes since nobody was checking on us. The cherry on top was when the cheese she grated for our pasta wound up in our drinks. yuck.

Mia's just may have the best bottomless brunch (for food) in the DMV! The restaurant is large with 2 levels of seating and outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The menu features a healthy variety of options, but don't expect the "typical" brunch menu items as this is an Italian restaurant. For example, the Italian French toast is more of a bread pudding than actual French toast. However, they do have a couple of egg scrambles on the menu, as well as a brunch pizza, so you can get some form of eggs and bacon. Brunch is limited to 2 hours once seated, which is standard. If you're in the mood for drinks, you also have the option of getting mimosa flights as well as ordering pitchers of sangria or a drink off of the cocktail menu. They have some sort of weird rule where you can only order a number of plates equal to one less than the number of people in your party at a time. What if you only have a table of 2 - you're only allowed to place an order for one brunch item at a time? I understand they likely do this to eliminate food waste, but this is a bit awkward if it's a large group that has different tastes and doesn't want to share their food. I'm hoping they change that rule in the future. Besides that, our server was nice and attentive. We also had a slight snag during our visit, but the manager on duty at the time did make up for it. My favorites from the menu were the giant meatball, strawberry and arugula salad, brunch pizza, and prosciutto & fig pizza. All of the items are quite heavy, but there are a few lighter items on the menu as well, so there is something for everyone on this menu. Overall, everything tasted great and came out warm, and I am looking forward to coming back.

Mia's Italian Kitchen offers a fantastic weekend bottomless brunch experience for $32 per person, allowing you to try unlimited menu items. Our group opted to share the small plates, which was a fun and interactive way to sample a variety of the menu items. The food was flavorful, and the variety ensured there was something for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant was bustling with activity, it was a fun atmosphere but the noise level is on the higher side, which might not be ideal for those seeking a quieter dining experience. I recommend making a reservation as it gets quite busy. Overall, Mia's is a great choice for a brunch outing with friends or family.

This is a great spot for a dinner with family or friends. I recently visited to celebrate a friend's birthday, and our server was incredibly attentive, checking on us frequently, which we really appreciated. However, we brought a mini cheesecake to share, and to our surprise, the server informed us they couldn't accommodate it, claiming it was "illegal." It left me wondering why some other restaurants in the area are able to allow this. We kicked things off with the Bruschetta, which is one of my personal favorites. The portion was huge and perfect for sharing. We also tried the meatball eggrolls, a unique and tasty dish that added a fun twist to the meal. For my entrée, I went with the Chicken Parmesan. While the chicken portion was generous, the serving of pasta was disappointingly small--I would have preferred a better balance between the two. My partner ordered the Chargrilled Branzino, which was cooked beautifully and paired with a delicious puttanesca sauce. That said, a common complaint at our table was that many of the dishes were overly salt. On the bright side, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, which I appreciated. Overall, while the experience had its highlights, I'm not sure this will become my go-to Italian spot in Old Town Alexandria, especially with so many other great options in the area.

A group of six of us went to Mia's kitchen for brunch during the Thanksgiving weekend. Mia's hosts an all you can enjoy experience for $32! All fresh in house Italian foods (including a GIANT meatball). My friends said it would be amazing but wow, did it deliver! We ordered so many dishes (all served family style), and each was unique with a homemade Italian flair. Our favorite dish was the Breakfast Bruschetta - whipped cream cheese, honey, fresh fruit all over a cranberry walnut bread. We ordered it three separate times! Our server was lovely and regularly checked in on us and asked if we wanted to order more. There was a bit of a delay to receive food, which made sense given the amount of guests, but order timely to make sure you are always eating.

Seriously some of the best Italian food I have had. Started with the meatball eggrolls and omg why are these not a thing everywhere. The bread with the roasted garlic olive oil dipping bowl is something I could eat everyday! We had a few of the pizzas and they were delicious. I got Nonnas Sunday dinner and had to take it home because I was too full. It was delicious. Mia's is beautiful. The ceiling upstairs is amazing. We went at lunch and it was packed. The service was good but I think our waiter was a little overwhelmed. I will definitely visit again when I'm in town.

Pretty expensive all you can eat brunch ($32 per person base), but it is so worth it because you get to try a bunch of their different dishes. I was really impressed with it, but they definitely were not brunch food, it was much more lunch/dinner plates. Pretty sure our waiter was out of it haha he would just point at plates without using words and told us to have a "good night" at noon.... So if you're coming for the dishes and bottomless brunch, just don't count on anything for hospitality haha

There's so many choices when you're on the waterfront in Alexandria. After looking at several reviews for where to eat with my friends on a Sunday afternoon, we opted for Mia's. I won't say no to pasta. We sat outside thinking we could take advantage of their heaters but only one was working. The location was beautiful at golden hour. We shared the giant meatball - actually super delightful and juice despite being ENORMOUS. We also got their garlic bread which comes with a whole clove of roasted garlic. We all got a version of Rigatoni, I got the PASTA ALLA ZOZZONA - and it was the BIGGEST plate of pasta I've gotten at a non chain restaurant. The pasta itself was cooked well, but the raw shallots were too much. I like a bite of raw onion but it made the sauce taste like it was cooked too quickly, it lacked the depth. The service was pretty good, even on a busy day the staff was pretty patient while we debated what to order. The sangria - a pitcher for $30 wasn't bad. A decent value for your dollar meal in a touristy spot, and actually very big portions. I wouldn't come out of the way to eat here, but it's a solid choice on the waterfront.

Two of us went here on a Tuesday, early evening, 11/12/24. We didn't have a reservation, and the place was busy, but we got a nice table for two right away. Not too noisy, quick service, excellent Italian sangria. Nice atmosphere for sure. Pleasant spot. We ordered the minestrone soup, pesce alla piccata, and the vikroria's spaghetti pomodoro. All arrived quickly, and we're tasty. The minestrone and the spaghetti sauce were a bit too salty for my taste, but the pasta and other ingredients were good. I wouldn't get those again. Pesce Alla Piccata was delicious.

For those of you looking for a great Italian restaurant, look no further! The food and service was amazing. My husband and I didn't have a reservation so we opted to sit outside for quicker seating. It was a little chilly but they have heated lamps, plus we got to see all this are has to offer. There was even a gentleman singing so it was like we were at a concert too! Ok now to the food, the portions are generous and they take their time to prepare the meals. I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but Mia's did it well. So much, my husband started eating some of my food! Give them a try if you are in the area.

We love coming here! Mia's is our favorite restaurant in Old Town. I usually make a reservation online and the table is usually ready pretty quickly. The service is always great. The waiters and waitresses have always been extremely friendly and helpful. Some of our favorite dishes include the giant meatball, cacio e pepe arancini, rigatoni al funghi, pasta alla zozzana, spaghetti alla carbonara, bucatini cacio e pepe, and the pepperoni pizza with plant based cheese. Definitely plan on coming back soon whenever we have a date night planned.

When I knew I was making a trip to the DC area I knew I wanted to have an amazing Sunday brunch somewhere. We looked at more traditional options and then my friend came across Mia's. A bottomless Italian food inspired brunch for only $32 a person? Sold. We made a reservation online! When they say bottomless, they mean it you can select as many items from their brunch menu as you like. Only catch is everyone at the table has to do the bottomless brunch option and alcohol is not included in that price. However, they did have some good Libration options that weren't expensive and had an even cheaper refill option for around $4 each. I got the Venus punch cocktail (processo, gin, ginger syrup, sage lemon) as I am a sucker for a liquor and wine combo. It was light and refreshing. I didn't want anything that would take too much stomach space away from the food. The bunch menu had a good amount of options from more breakfast inspired specialities, appetizers, house made pastas, salads, and pizzas. The food came out fast, hot, and delicious. The portions were perfect for sharing. It honestly was all very good but my top two items you must get were the Signature Meatball Benedict (Mia's giant all beef meatball, poached egg, hollandaise, crispy polenta cake) and the Bucatini Casio E Pepe Pasta (Creamed pecorino romano, black pepper, sea salt). I loved the Italian spin of using a meatball and polenta cake instead of ham and English muffin. As expected their meatball was divine and the polenta cake nice and crispy. The poached egg was perfectly runny and the hollandaise flavorful. While the Bucatini pasta is a simple looking dish its flavor was executed to perfection. The creamy pecorino sauce was so good. There is also nothing like fresh pasta. We all meant to order another bowl of it later but we got full on other things! We also ordered in round one the Caesar salad (Chopped hearts of romaine, grates parmigiano, focaccia croutons, creamy garlic dressing) pretty standard Caesar but did like the touch of using focaccia as the croutons. The Burrata (Heirloom tomatoes, smoked salt, roasted figs, saba, basil, toasted black pepper) was great and the heirloom tomatoes and figs complimented the cheese very well. The table also enjoyed the Jumbo Shrimp Fra Diavolo (Spaghetti, calabrese peppers, basil, garlic, san marzano tomatoes, lobster broth) which was not spicy but very flavorful in that broth. They were not lying about the shrimp, they were plump and generous for a bottomless option. Their tomato sauce was very good as well. After a little breather (necessary to sustain as Italian food is pretty rich and heavy) we got round two. Again, the food came out very fast but you could tell everything was freshly made. We got two pizzas to share. The Brunch Pizza (whole egg, mozzarella, caramelized onions, pancetta, roasted red peppers, mixed herbs) was a fun way to bring some breakfast into pizza, but the Chicken & Artichoke Pizza (grilled chicken breast, artichoke hearts, pecorino cream, mozzarella, garlic butter, herbs) was the clear pizza star. That garlic butter was insanely good. I used the crust to soak all that goodness left on the platter up. This was my favorite item for the second round for sure. Finally, we tried one more pasta with the Rigatoni Alla Bolognese (Slow braised beef bolognese, san marzano tomatoes, ricotta cheese) which was also delicious. The pastas were all mwah! You could tell it's slow braised as there was so much flavor in that bolognese. It was hearty and I loved the ricotta on top to add some creaminess to the dish. We wanted to order more savory but sadly we were pretty full. So we closed up shop with the Apple Ricotta Donuts (cinnamon sugar dusted donuts, creme anglaise) for something sweet. The donuts were nice and soft inside with a little crunch on the outside, but creme anglaise for dipping was the highlight for me. It was silky smooth and yummy but not too sweet either. No question we got our moneys worth and I was just impressed how top quality everything was. Sometimes this so not the case with a bottomless option. So the next time you are thinking you want a "brunch buffet" type experience, I encourage you to elevate that and come get some absolutely delicious, made to order Italian delights at Mia's!

Mia's has been a staple for my husband and I since moving to old town. To begin - you definitely want a reservation as it can be tough to walk in for a table without a multi hour wait. So do yourself a favor and make a reservation. I've had the pleasure of trying many of the dishes on the menu and they were all very good. I was recently diagnosed with a number of allergies and Mia's has still been a staple for us. I'm so glad that the kitchen knows their stuff and the staff is properly trained on allergies. Highly recommend Nona's Sunday gravy and the meatball egg rolls. I'm also partial to the friend zucchini.

We had Riccardo as a server and he made our evening! The food was great. We ordered 2 salads, a pizza and 3 kids meals. The dressings were fresh and delicious, chicken perfectly seasoned and grilled, our baby loved the broccolini, and the pizzas are a great small size and perfectly baked. Service from Riccardo was 10/10 and we will be back and hope to see him again!

The food was amazing! Best Italian I've had in a while. The server was attentive and kind, and even made suggestions. We sat outside and it was busy (Veterans Day) and we still got our food fast. I would definitely go again.

Excellent brunch spot, food and service was great! Came here on a Saturday to celebrate our friend's birthday and we did the bottomless brunch. I definitely recommend coming here with a small group if you choose to do the bottomless option just because most of their foods are entree size. My favorite drink is definitely the summer sangria! My friend thought the tiramisu martinis were a bit too strong. We came as a group of 6 and was able to split the bill max 3 ways. There is a garage right next to Mia's but we just did street parking.

Loved the ambiance downstairs. Very nice restaurant with friendly staff. Came for date night and had a great time. Food to us was just ok. Got the chicken parm pasta and the sandwich. Could use some more flavor and noodles were too al dente. Def want to come back and try the spicy rigatoni. Solid 7/10

Great happy hour menu! Grabbed the meatball and a Tuscan sour. Requires sitting in the bar area but worth it for the price! Does get busy for happy hour which makes service pretty slow but again, worth it.

I've been meaning to try Mia's every time I'm in Old Town but I'd usually get to the area during busy hours, and being waitlisted for over an hour while starving isn't much of an option. That's not on them though, because they deserve that much patronage for the food and service they provide. We sat outside with my doggos and ordered the spaghetti fettuccini and Cobb salad with shrimp. We also got a glass of house sangria and some coffee. It was a beautiful and breezy Friday morning (almost noon) and we enjoyed the perfectly seasoned dishes. The shrimp was grilled to perfection and the dressing was mixed in with a light hand. The fettuccini was a bit too al dente but tasted home made. Coming back soon to get their pizza and some more summery booze to close out summer with a bang!

Pleasant ambience and friendly staff. However, our overall experience left much to be desired. We originally wanted to try the happy hour; upon telling the host this, she said we could seat ourselves anywhere inside. We then learned from a different host that happy hour seating was only available at the bar. We decided then to opt for a regular dinner outside instead and were quoted a 15min wait. After wandering for at least 30min, we decided to venture back and were taken aback to see several open tables outside. The host sat us immediately when we asked about the status of our table. It took a while for a server to greet us and a while afterward to get waters; I also had to ask for a box twice. The lasagna bolognese was decent and the minestrone soup was well-balanced and comforting.

Is the meatball really 18oz? I must say, i devoured it! The blended meat with cheese and garlic served in a marinara sauce is a must! I didn't quite taste the garlic on the toast... Great spot for a visit to Alexandria, nice beer list and plentiful seating areas. Lively spot on the weekends!

My girls and I came on Friday night with a reservation. We got sat after waiting post check in. The food was good but service could have been better. We were not greeted by a waiter or given water until at least 10 minutes after being sat. Not too sure if the waiter was new or was being held up by other tables but we expected better service from a highly rated restaurant.

A great joint for brunch. My husband, dog and I showed up right at 1000 and sat outside under a perfectly warm heater on a very brisk morning. His Bloody Mary was delicious (especially for horseradish lovers) and my glass of Prosecco was on point. We shared the Breakfast Bruschetta (so good!!), Italian Scramble and Eggs Bolognese. It was a wonderful Saturday morning breakfast, with attentive service (Ruth), we'll be back.

Mia's is located in such a beautiful part of Virginia. Just across the street is the river and view of the bridge. It's in a pretty popular area so reservations are highly recommended! The menu is pretty large and the options will make you want to come back to try more. The giant meat was wild! A little salty but still worth the wow factor. The garlic toast on the other hand was nothing exciting. The roasted garlic that came with it was a bit hard. Now the pasta- this is absolutely delicious and will have me coming back! Flavor, mushrooms, size, all amazing!

My sister and I visited on 7/6/24 at 1pm by reservation (highly recommended making a reservation if you're planning on coming during peak hours, especially for their bottomless brunch). I wish my sister and I had enough room for the $29 bottomless brunch as it was a better deal, but didn't want to waste any food (they do not allow carry-out for any leftovers, which is disappointing). We settled with their bruschetta ($14) as an appetizer, which we didn't understand the presentation as the tomatoes went everywhere when you cut the bread, though it did taste good, it was messy. For our main dish we went with the cacio e pepe ($21) and the pasta alla zozzona ($24). While the pasta tasted incredible, paying over $20 is a bit much. I won't judge our server too harshly because it was a Saturday during their brunch, but he seemed to have a lot to handle and wasn't always there to meet our needs. We weren't neglected, just had to wait longer. I will be back to try their bottomless brunch, as I think that's a very good deal.

Mia's is one of those places that everyone recommends because the food is good, service is efficient, drinks are strong and the ambiance is pleasant. We decided to go after multiple suggestions from friends and though we had a great time, I'll have to admit that the pastas were both so salty that they basically tasted the same. The carpaccio was super fresh and n divine plus my drink was really good so I'm going to assume someone was just having a bad day in the kitchen. I would like to go one more time to see if it was a bad day in the kitchen vs the norm for those 2 meals. I recommend going there... with caution about the bolognese. Otherwise, it's popular for good reasons.

Family event and this is our son and daughter in love's fav date night spot. The employee's were over the top in service, especially with a larger party. Extensive wine list. Full bar. The pasta was delicious. The fresh flavors in the sauce were a chef's kiss. They do take reservations. Indoor & outdoor seating. We had to park in a public parking lot, carry cash just in case.

Lovedddd this place!!! Super yummy and cute spot in Old Town. Food: Prosciutto & Fig 8/10 (It tasted like there was some sort of blue cheese used, not a big fan) Diavola Pizza 12/10 DELICIOUS!!! Bucatini Cacio e Pepe V 8/10 Rigatoni alla Bolognese 9/10 Loved all my food but my favorite that's in still thinking about was the Diavola pizza. They're very tiny food to share with two people. The Diavola had a really lovely spice to it. The pastas tasted super delicious and authentic. The service was great and our waiter (I forget his name) from Tunisia was super kind! The food came out fairl quickly.

I can see why Mia's is so popular. If you go on a Saturday make sure you make reservations. Food: Giant meatball 9/10. The meatball was a tad bit too salty for me. I loved the garlic bread served on the side. Bucatini ciao de Pepe 8/10 temperature was not all that hot. Apple Ricotta donuts: 10/10 must try dessert. I will definitely come back to Mia's!

I eat dinner here with my family whenever I come visit them in Virginia - this location is a beautiful spot in the downtown area and it still gives family friendly vibes with the large portioned family-style dishes. I've tried an array of pastas and the pizzas - everything is so delicious, you really can't go wrong here. We are consistently greeted promptly and never have an issue being seated without reservations - the staff is super friendly and the service is awesome. Looking forward to stopping through for dinner next time I'm in town visiting family!

CHECK OUT THE HAPPY HOUR you can only get the happy hour when you sit at the high top. I was genuinely surprised that the quality of he happy hour food was just as good as the regular menus I wasn't so hyped about the drink tbh but the servers are so nice to provide recommendation. Sitting outside would be so nice if they can also offer the happy hour outside but it was quite nice just sitting inside. It wasn't super loud neither during the happy hour on the weekdays

We came here for Sunday bottomless brunch. Great selection of brunch specialties, appetizers, pasta, salad and pizza options. We tried so many dishes. Everything was so good. The dishes that stood out for me were the bolognese baked eggs, homemade donuts, burrata, bucatini cacio e pepe, and margherita pizza. They have a lot of pizza selections but the margherita stood out. It's a great place for groups. The dishes are family platters (shared) portioned out by headcount. You can order 5 dishes at a time. Drinks are not included in the bottomless brunch price of $32 per person. You can dine inside and outside. The restaurant is airy and rustic. The bathrooms were clean. There may be very limited option for small children. Service was spot on. Drink refills were prompt. Our glasses and mugs were never empty. Everyone was nice and efficient. No dilly dallying. This is a must try place.

Street parking and garage parking nearby in old town. We made a reservation but your entire party needs to be here before being sat. We had a couple people in our party late and by the time we were ready to be sat, we probably waited an additional 15 minutes. This place gets packed! A good deal for bottomless brunch though and the food is pretty good. It's a little loud in here but a cute place and we did really enjoy the food. I definitely recommend their pizza and pastas! We loved the pasta Alla zozzona and the Diavola pizza. Also enjoyed the Breakfast Bruschetta and would definitely recommend the house made Donuts! All the food was delicious, they were quite busy so service was a little slow. I recommend coming here with a group tontry as much as you can on the menu!

This place exceeded my expectations the staff was super friendly and attentive, ambience was amazing and welcoming, and the food was perfection! I was craving Pizza so i ordered the Spicy Diavola pizza it's definitely small but was perfect for me. The starters were delicious as well and very flavorful. The prices were so reasonable for the quality of the food and portions in my opinion! 10/10 reccomend to anyone craving Italian!

I love love love the all you can eat brunch they have, it's so delicious and at such a great price with great portion sizes. I recommend this place to my friends and family! Make sure to get a reservation because they tend to get busy fast and have long wait times.

This big Italian restaurant is a great choice when you're in Old Town. It's inviting with lots of seating. The service is very fast! They were very helpful with background on the dishes and giving recommendations. I had the carbonara and it was delicious.

Food: large portions! One pasta dish could probably feed two people. After the giant meatball appetizer, I was only able to eat 1/3 of my pasta dish. They were also able to customize my dish according to my food palate! The meatball was surprisingly delicious. It tastes better than your regular spaghetti and meatball meat. There's cheese in the center as well. My dishes contained mussels and cavatelli pasta in a tomato sauce base. It paralleled a tomato based soup. Overall tasty, but it wasn't quite my cup of tea! Ambiance: old town Alexandria area. It's overall in a great location near the water. It's very quaint or an old style town. If you're in a wheelchair, it might be a bit harder to navigate this down given the steep hills and cobblestone flooring. Parking: street parking via park mobile! Yes, they actually check if you have paid for parking or not.

We have gone to Mia's a couple times now, love the location and atmosphere. The staff are nice, nothing special but management each time has gone out of their way to check in which is nice. For the food, the first time they recommended the zucchini fries and they were ok. Lots of breading and not as think of zucchini, dipping sauce is to die for though. The gnocchi however is the best thing we had at Mia's and would return simply to order 15 more orders of gnocchi. Chicken and eggplant Parmesan were ok, marinara was different than most restaurants though. Almost a sweet taste but very addicting. Pasta carbonara is good, solid pasta but needs a bit more salt. And the Cacio e Pepe is good, if you do not like pepper though do not get it, very heavy with pepper which a classic Pepe does have so if you like classic then it's amazing. Overall, solid Italian restaurant, love the location we will continue to return!

Looks like a tavern inside soo pretty. Really good service. Burrata is solid but the rigatoni bolognese was reallyyy good plus they grated fresh parm in front of me‍! The Carbonara was good but not as good as the bolognese. Blood Orange Margarita was citrusy & light.

BLUF: great food and service in a lively setting Four of us went for dinner on a Sunday night. Surprisingly crowded for a Sunday evening, with a noise level to match. Service was excellent throughout. Chicken Parm: moist chicken and fresh made pasta with plenty of tooth. Mussels Daviola: nice size serving with plenty of muscles and two pieces of a delicious crunchy garlic bread. Broth alone was delicious even before eating the pasta and mussels Mushroom pasta: nice chewy pasta with rich mushroom flavor Lasagna Bolognese: nice size portion. Don't get it if you don't love cheese Aron in balls app: delicious with a nice zesty sauce and crispy shell Zucchini fries: if you go to this restaurant you pretty much have to get these Would definitely go back. Heck, I DO go back.

I'm a regular & it pains me to write this. The last time I was there with a friend, we had a horrible experience. We sat at the bar & the bartender was cold & rude. She wears glasses and exudes energy that she hates her job. We usually have a good time when anyone else is behind the bar but now there's a track record of sub par service whenever we see her behind the bar. Food is sometimes cold, but overall decent. The sangrias are our go to!

Amazing authentic Italian food! Also we loved our service. Our serve, Isaiah, was very attentive with all of our needs and asks. The cheesy bread (forget the name) was a delicious start! Its light but perfectly cheesy. The dish I had was the perfect amount of flavor my boyfriend's chicken parmigiana was okay. The crust has an interesting taste but cooked very well! We sat outside so I cannot speak for much of the ambiance, but we didn't mind people watching. I will definitely return for their brunch buffet!

My boyfriend and I ended up going here for a nice little lunch date! It was pretty nice and the outdoor seating was super cute, especially with the beautiful weather (75 and sunny!). It wasn't too loud and the service was quick. Definitely a nice place to go for a quick bite and a delicious bite. The zucchini fries were a little too greasy and battered for my taste, but my boyfriend loved them. The sauce was great! I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken piccata and the sizing is quite large so I had plenty of leftovers. I would gladly come back! Also pretty reasonable pricing too.

I got the Sunday gravy, and it was delicious and a ton of food. My parents got the sausage and pepper pizza and said they liked it better than the Sunday gravy, but I don't think I would have been full from the pizza. Our waiter was very friendly and gave us a great wine recommendation. Wine bottles are half off on Wednesdays.

Happen to walk by this place and decided to get some food to go. We ordered the fig and prosciutto pizza and the giant meat. Yes the meat ball was giant!! It was a very good. Service was quick although we only did a to go order. It looks like a busy spot. We will definitely be back to try more food.

Such a great little find! Ate at Mia's last weekend and it was so worth venturing out of my usual bubble and into VA for. The $29 per person unlimited brunch is honestly unmatched. You would think that for such a steal that the food might not be great or some other part of the experience might be lackluster but that wasn't the case at all. The service was on point, the food was so fresh and everything hit the spot. The standouts were easily the Breakfast Bruschetta (so refreshing and light), the sausage and peppers pizza (packed with flavour, hearty and had the perfect crispy crust- a definite recommend) and the Cacio e Pepe (creamy goodness). The other foods to grace our table had been the Caesar and Italian Cobb salads, the Zucchini Fries and the Cinnamon Raisin Italian toast, all undeniably delicious as well. The ambiance feels very family oriented. The decor isn't particularly noteworthy but the location is great; I enjoyed taking a stroll by the waterfront after our meal. I will definitely be returning, and soon!

Mia's Italian Kitchen, nestled in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, offers a delightful Italian dining experience. Despite the array of restaurants in the area, my choice for Italian on this particular night was rewarded with a memorable visit. Opting for happy hour, I was pleasantly surprised by the diverse selection of options. Initially seated near the bar, I later moved to sit directly at the bar for quicker service. The weeknight ambiance was inviting, fostering a family-like atmosphere among patrons, with the owner being familiar with regulars. Now, onto the food - I ordered the pepperoni pizza and a meatball. The personal-sized pepperoni pizza was generously portioned, perfect for sharing alongside other happy hour delights. The crust was flaky, the pizza was delightfully cheesy, and the sauce hit the right notes. The meatball, though initially different with a noticeable breadcrumb taste, grew on me, and I ended up enjoying half of it due to its substantial size. Looking forward to returning to explore more dishes from their primary menu, I highly recommend checking out Mia's for a charming Italian culinary experience.