Situated on the northwest side of Arlington, Virginia, not far from Washington, DC, the Clarendon neighborhood is a hot spot for restaurants and nightlife. Among the many places to eat in this area are several Italian restaurants, offering dishes ranging from simple, traditional pasta and pizza to gourmet meals priced from modest to upscale.
Located in the Market Common area, the moderately-priced Bertucci's is part of a 90-restaurant chain, specializing in simple, flavorful recipes, brick-oven cooking, roasted vegetables and signature rolls. Bertucci's serves steak, veal, chicken and seafood along with traditional pastas and brick-oven pizzas. Entrees average about $15. There are lunch specials and a gluten-free menu.
Bertucci's
2800 Clarendon Boulevard, Unit R930
Arlington VA 22201
703-528-9177
bertuccis.com
Located on Clarendon Boulevard, this is an upscale Italian restaurant featuring fine wines and authentic dishes from Northern and Southern Italy. Fare includes gourmet salads, pizzas and pasta dishes. Of particular note is the antipasto bar featuring crudo, an Italian raw fish delicacy. Locals enjoy the outdoor dining patio. Entree prices average $18 to $20.
Sette Bello
3101 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
703-351-1004
settebellorestaurant.com
Faccia Luna Trattoria on Wilson Boulevard is a modestly-priced restaurant with an eclectic-contemporary decor. Salads, grinder-style sandwiches, generous pasta dishes, and wood-fired pizza are the main fare. The pizzas are especially popular, available in four sizes and 16 specialty combinations (or build your own). Sandwiches are in the $8 range, pasta dishes average $14, and pizzas range from $9 to $22.
Faccia Luna Trattoria
2909 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
703-276-3099
faccialuna.com
