By Kiley Mitchell
Arlington, Virginia is a city filled with history, recreational activities and fine dining opportunities. While you're in town, don't miss stopping by area attractions, such as the Arlington House and Freedman's Village. For outdoor lovers, the Washington and Old Dominion Trail offers 45 miles of hiking and biking trails as well as 36 additional miles of trails for outdoor recreation. After a long day of exploration in Arlington, relax and dine at one of the city's authentic Italian restaurants.
Tutto Bene
When dining at Tutto Bene, you'll enjoy a family-owned establishment that serves fresh and authentic Italian cuisine. Situated in the heart of Arlington, the restaurant has a casual dining atmosphere and banquet rooms that are fit for rehearsal dinners, family reunions, wedding receptions and other large gatherings. Specialties include the seafood brochetta, salsicce alla griglia and the brochetta di manzo. Authentic Italian pizza, pastas and salads are also made to order at Tutto Bene. Most dinners are under $20 (as of February 2010), and reservations are available by phone.
Tutto Bene
501 N. Randolph St.
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 522-1005
tuttobeneitalian.com
The Portofino Restaurant
A family-owned and operated establishment for 40 years, the Portofino Restaurant offers authentic Italian family cuisine in an elegant but relaxing atmosphere. Located inside the Portofino resort, the restaurant offers both lunch and dinner specialties, including pasta dishes such as manicotti alla pomodoro. Veal, chicken, beef and fish dishes are also available. Omaggi di nettuno, vitello alla fiorentina and petto di pollo al carcioffini are all popular singature dishes at the Portofino. Group lunches and dinners are also available. Most entrees are under $30 (as of February 2010).
The Portofino Restaurant
526 23rd St. S.
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 979-8200
theportofinorestaurant.com
Extra Virgin
Those dining at the Extra Virgin Italian restaurant will find a modern and casual atmosphere decorated with an urban flair. The authentic Tuscan cuisine at this restaurant comes with a modern twist. Serving both lunch and dinner, you'll find exceptional wood-fired pizza with fresh ingredients and entrees such as the prime veal chop, eggplant Parmesan and the filet gorgonzola. Homemade lasagna bolognese, portobello mushroom ravioli and the linguine with clams are also popular menu items. Extra Virgin also serves an extensive brunch and features a kid and dessert menu. Sit in the bar, lounge or dining room.
Extra Virgin
4053 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 998-8474
extravirginva.com
About the Author:
Residing in Nashville, Tenn., Kiley Mitchell has been writing topical articles and SEO copy since 2002. He has done work for the Wyndham hotel chains and has written about topics including travel, music, online marketing, business, health and literature. Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University in Bloomington.
