Great Italian Restaurant in Fairfax to celebrate George Mason Graduation

[Anonymous]

My daughter is graduating from George Mason in May and we are looking for a great Italian restaurant in Fairfax to celebrate- must be a
bit upscale. Have loads of family coming in from out of state. TIA.

[Anonymous]

We enjoy Espositos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
My daughter is graduating from George Mason in May and we are looking for a great Italian restaurant in Fairfax to celebrate- must be a
bit upscale. Have loads of family coming in from out of state. TIA.

Bellissimo can be good. Oddly the marsala, fish, tiramisu, and soups seems better than the pasta.

[Anonymous]

How many people? You could get a private room at Maggiano's in Tysons - they host parties and celebrations all the time.

[Anonymous]

Could try Rafagino’s

[Anonymous]

Agree Maggiano’s is great for a large group. We’ve done a few family parties there.

I’m a fan of Cantina D’italia in Fair Lakes if you don’t want a chain!

[Anonymous]

We like Ozzie's Good Eats in Fairfax Corner.

[Anonymous]

It’s not in Fairfax but Piero’s Corner is just off the Fairfax County Parkway near Chantilly. Also, Ciao Osteria in Centreville.

[Anonymous]

Oh I wish Villa Mozart was still open!!

[Anonymous]

Bonaroti in Vienna is upscale

[Anonymous]

I like Espositos but it’s not at all upscale. Bellissimo is the most upscale Italian in that area.

[Anonymous]

Bellissimo if you want to be really near GMU. Otherwise Maggianos at Tysons. I’ve done large groups there. It is nice to be able to get a private room, but I’ve been at parties there without a private room and that’s good too. It’s convenient to be able to put your order in for your family style meal ahead of times. It’s more like showing up for a catered meal than the sometimes time consuming process of eating at a restaurant with a big group. Also, some of the recommendations on this list so far would not be considered upscale.

[Anonymous]

It's a bit of a drive (still fairfax county though) but I've been wanting to try Thompson Italian.

[Anonymous]

Definitely Bellissimo- 5 minutes from George Mason. . It's white tablecloth and has a quaint dining room. LOVE the food- my favorite is the homemade crabmeat ravioli.
It has a cozy, upscale vibe - perfect for celebrations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's a bit of a drive (still fairfax county though) but I've been wanting to try Thompson Italian.

Thompson Italian in Falls Church is delicious!!