Alta Strada Fairfax, Va - Feedback

It seems that the ground personnel were under occupation. the server rows several tabs and could not pay attention to our table. in addition, other server took... read more It seems that the ground personnel were under occupation. the server rows several tabs and could not pay attention to our table. in addition, other server took the missing food and drinks in our table, like no water, and they did not help us. everything in all it looks like the staff did not work as a team. the food runners came to our table confused every time they brought an article as if they were guessing who was the object. it was a very unpleasant interaction. Now, for eating, the captivating was delicious, the huhn parmesan was very well prepared, but the in house tagliatelle bolognese was not only bland but very dry. we had a bite of the tagliatelle and left him as it is. we couldn't even take it home. it was only tagliatelle with close to no sauce and almost tasteless. because the captivating were excellent, I am confident that we will give up the future to decide to go away when we are close. However, if we eat in the menu or choose a meat-based sauce, we must pass on in the future.

Nye our waitress was irritating, but the food runner did not interact or even smile and gave the teller in our hands instead of putting them on the table. the a... read more Nye our waitress was irritating, but the food runner did not interact or even smile and gave the teller in our hands instead of putting them on the table. the arancini lacked gloss and boiled over. the drinking glasses had a strange smell. the dessert was so hard that we could not cut him through. we had a gift card so that no big impacts for us, but we will not be back to spend our own money unfortunately.

Noise level also for only one table for two. I wouldn't go there with a party of six. under the music. if this does not work to facilitate the conversation, the... read more Noise level also for only one table for two. I wouldn't go there with a party of six. under the music. if this does not work to facilitate the conversation, they add more sound baffles between wood beams. gluten-free pasta was good.

Thanks for a wonderful Christmas dinner. our waiter was amazing. everything was perfect. so glad we came! read more Thanks for a wonderful Christmas dinner. our waiter was amazing. everything was perfect. so glad we came!

Overall it was a good evening. Our waiter seemed a bit overwhelmed but we weren’t in a hurry. Just a nice Xmas eve dinner with the family. Food was excellent an... read more Overall it was a good evening. Our waiter seemed a bit overwhelmed but we weren’t in a hurry. Just a nice Xmas eve dinner with the family. Food was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed.

Amazing, as always. Spring menu is great, so many new items worth tasting. From the hunger steak to the caesar salad to the lamb osuboku service is amazing (as... read more Amazing, as always. Spring menu is great, so many new items worth tasting. From the hunger steak to the caesar salad to the lamb osuboku service is amazing (as always) and the vibe just keep getting better.

Had to convince my friends to go again because of a long-ago disappointing Restaurant Week dinner. This time, we all loved the food, the generous portions, and... read more Had to convince my friends to go again because of a long-ago disappointing Restaurant Week dinner. This time, we all loved the food, the generous portions, and the service. My favorite was the garlic bread, which came with a wonderful tomato dipping sauce on the side. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive, and the friendly manager lowered the music volume when we asked. Definitely a hit all around last night.

Menu selections were interesting. I had the Nonna's Meatballs excellent. Others in my party had the lasagna very large portions, will probalby need to ask for a... read more Menu selections were interesting. I had the Nonna's Meatballs excellent. Others in my party had the lasagna very large portions, will probalby need to ask for a to go box. The bread was perfectly toasted and the tomato sauce for dipping was delicious. We sat on the patio and the noise levels varied. We'll come again.

Our server was friendly and very professional. He made sure we were attended and gave additional information about the menu. I wish I could remember his name. H... read more Our server was friendly and very professional. He made sure we were attended and gave additional information about the menu. I wish I could remember his name. He is very tall with brown hair and eyes. I probably won't order the lamb orsco again because there was too much bone and not enough meat. However both the lamb and the orzo tasted very good. My dining partners had the eggplant parmigana and the pasta with mushrooms. They were very satisfied with their choices. The tiramasu was excellent! Many places have a heavy hand on the coffee flavor. This tiramasu was well-balanced and the generous portion made the $12 worth it and also easy to share. My husband loved the brownie cheescake. I very much enjoyed the mango mocktail. It was yummy!

Perhaps it was because I requested a garlic-free chicken parmesan, but the dish ended up being quite bland, lacking the expected tomato sauce. On the positive s... read more Perhaps it was because I requested a garlic-free chicken parmesan, but the dish ended up being quite bland, lacking the expected tomato sauce. On the positive side, our server was outstanding, and the manager made an effort to accommodate us by preparing another chicken parmesan with tomato sauce to take home. Unfortunately, that one was only marginally better than the one we had in the restaurant.

Outstanding service and food. Pricy but worth it if you are having a special evening. read more Outstanding service and food. Pricy but worth it if you are having a special evening.

Very noisy place on the weekend. The food wasn’t the greatest. My husband and I got home and we might have eaten something not so fresh from there. Overpriced f... read more Very noisy place on the weekend. The food wasn’t the greatest. My husband and I got home and we might have eaten something not so fresh from there. Overpriced for what it taste like and the portion. Chicken Parm had more breading than chicken and the sides was ridiculously small cauliflower, watermelon salad is very small, fried calamari came cold. Our waitress was great.

Excellent brunch selections tasty and very filling. Great service as well. read more Excellent brunch selections tasty and very filling. Great service as well.

The restaurant has very good food and the service is very goold. read more The restaurant has very good food and the service is very goold.

We reserved a table for inside, they sat us outside, which was not a big deal. We then waited 10 minutes to be greeted only to wait another 15 for 2 glasses of... read more We reserved a table for inside, they sat us outside, which was not a big deal. We then waited 10 minutes to be greeted only to wait another 15 for 2 glasses of wine. The food was rather underwhelming and needed a touch of salt.