Mia's Italian Kitchen

I would say a fews weeks later and still craving their bolognese pasta dish! I came Jan 28 celebrating my bday and it was a great choice. My best friend initially ordered the pizza, unfortunately it was not good and bland. The pizza did not meet our expectations at all, but we were able to switch it out with no problem. I’d also add, the server was not rude or anything, but she was also not talkative and it felt like more of a business transaction than a enjoyed. I would say more interaction from her to the guest would have created an even better experience!

WOW!! 🤩 My mother and I had the most relaxing lunch date at Mia’s. I’ve been to many restaurants throughout Europe (primarily Germany, France, Belgium and Italy) and I really love Italian food. This restaurant gives the most authentic European vibes in Old Town Alexandria. Being that fall season is here, they decorated the restaurant and outdoor seating so beautifully! We loved it 🎃🍂🍁 We saw the menu special and both decided on ordering the Strawberry Limoncello Frozen Margarita — and it was spectacular ✨✨✨ Not only was it delicious, it was just a beautiful piece of art! The red from the strawberry and the gold edible glitter just set this thing off!!! 🍓🍋 Such a beautiful and aesthetic piece of art!!! We were wanting a small bite to eat and ordered a personal pizza to share. The pizza here is heavenly!!! The crust is crunchy and delicious, and they had a good variety of topping choices, plus it’s homemade and baked to perfection! I can’t wait to come back and bring more family and friends to enjoy drinks and food here. The staff members were so amazing from the moment we walked in. The waitress even asked if anyone had food allergies and we really appreciated their hospitality and consideration. Overall, here are my scores for Mias: Food 10/10 Drinks 10/10 Menu variety & prices 10/10 Location 10/10 Customer Service 10/10 🫶🏽

1/4/26 - first time @ Mia's Italian Kitchen and I would return! The food was tasty, delicious, and made to order. I had the lasagna bolognese (yum 😋). I wasn't impressed with my salad but it was doable. The service was quick and the waiter was friendly. The atmosphere is charming but it can be loud with guest talking. The bar area is a tight space. The restroom was clean. I recommend others to check out this restaurant.

Went to Mia’s Italian Kitchen for brunch with a girlfriend, and we had such a great time. The place was buzzing—packed with people enjoying their bottomless brunch, and for good reason. The service was excellent—friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Our food came out quickly, and there was plenty to go around. Everything we tried was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Definitely worth every penny!

Recently, we set out to explore different cuisines. We enter any restaurant that catches our interest without a reservation, observe how we are welcomed, taste the food, and then create our own local ranking. Our clothing is quite ordinary, and sometimes even a bit funny. When we arrived here, the gentleman who greeted us asked how he could help, but we felt as if we were being treated like homeless people. I really didn’t like that. However, my main purpose was to taste the food. People often judge based on appearance, without knowing anything about a person’s bank account. We asked the server for their best dishes and ordered based on the recommendation. Unfortunately, it was terrible. The pasta was undercooked, and the pizza dough was raw inside. I truly didn’t want to do this, but we had to send the pasta back, and I couldn’t forget that awful taste all day. Please pay attention to how you welcome your customers, and first of all, improve your food. We would have left at least as much tip as the amount we ate, but this was not deserved.

Overall this place was amazing! We had Nina and Andrew, she was a great at training and you could tell she really knew the restaurant and menu. The food was so good and it has very large portions! I got the chicken parm and it was so good, they told me it was spicy but to me it wasn’t but it was still amazing!!! As well as the zucchini fries were so good, an unexpected delight! Lastly the desert, we got the tiramisu, chocolate lava cake, and the donuts! All of them were good but not as good as dinner, really showed how the main dish is the star of the show!

We had a wonderful dining experience at Mia’s Italian Kitchen. For appetizers, we ordered the grilled roasted garlic toast, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. For dinner, I had the spaghetti alla carbonara with blackened chicken; rich, creamy, and perfectly cooked. My husband ordered the branzino with broccolini, and it was fresh, light, and beautifully prepared. The service was amazing, attentive without being overwhelming, and the atmosphere was great. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas, which made the experience feel extra warm and festive

The place is really nice with great outdoor seating. The giant meatball was incredible, so soft and tender, and the San Marzano marinara had so much flavor. We ended up ordering 2 giant meatballs. It was that good. The burrata was creamy and delicious. The bread they serve tastes charred and it is unbelievably soft inside, easily a 10/10, and it is perfect for dipping in the marinara. The Caesar salad was fine, nothing special, and the sauce was not anything memorable. The white carbonara with mushrooms was really good. The pasta was cooked perfectly and just the right amount of chew. The service was not great. Our waitress was hard to understand, not very attentive, and she forgot things we asked for. Overall, the food deserves a 9/10. I would definitely come back. Also the prices are very reasonable.