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Laporta's Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

Laporta's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2324 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Laporta’s restaurant is the ideal place for extraordinary food in a casual, comfortable setting. Laporta’s has an attentively serviced contemporary dining room perfect for a romantic evening out or any other special occasion, combined with an adjoining intimate Jazz lounge. Relax and listen to the live jazz featured nightly. The lounge has the warmth and friendly feel of a local’s bar yet with the same excellence of service and consistency of food quality that defines our dining room and exemplifies the restaurant as a whole. The menu features inventive fresh seafoods and hearty pastas complemented by the provincial-style desserts of Margaret Laporta.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 15:00–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (703) 683-6313
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Laporta
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Dangerfield
  • Parking details
    Free evening parking after 3pm in enclosed garage and all day Saturday and Sunday
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro one block awayOne block from Old Town Trolley
  • Entertainment
    Laporta’s is committed to presenting the very best in local jazz. Bringing a variety of the best available singers and musicians to our stage nightly for over twenty years. Featured are regular performances by such highly acclaimed singers as Sharon Clark, Patrice Ferris and Ester Haynes. Laporta’s books a range of Jazz styles from Be Bop and Scat, vocal standards, Jazz Fusion, Dixieland and Gospel,Live performances occur nightly during dinner service and after, seven nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,324 people are saying

Laporta's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laporta's Restaurant in Alexandria offers an enchanting dining experience with "excellent service," "delicious food," and "wonderful live jazz." The menu features a variety of well-prepared dishes, with standout favorites like the "greatest carrot cake ever." A perfect spot for special occasions, it provides a warm ambiance and attentive staff.

2,324 Reviews
  1. James

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience going to LaPorta. Efficient and friendly staff, excellent music, and very tasty menu. I strongly recommend.

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  2. KennethA VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quiet evening dinner. Excellent food and service. One of our favorite places in old town.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food but the wine and cocktail menus need an update. Very classic cocktails when competing with other restaurants and bars in the area. Overall nice restaurant, great food, superb service.

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  4. John

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious and fun. Server Edonis made it especially memorable.

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  5. FoodieKevin

    Washington DC10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My biggest complaint would be the tables are too close together which was made even more apparent when the busser came by and sprayed windex to clean the tables next to us. P

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  6. DavidH VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Laporta’s is a nice restaurant with plenty of parking, making it a convenient dining option. The ambiance leans toward a nightclub setting, with very dim lighting—so much so that I had to use my iPhone flashlight to read the menu. The menu offers a decent selection of appetizers, salads, and entrées. I chose the Bourbon BBQ Hanger Steak mainly because it came with mac and cheese. The steak was cooked perfectly to medium-rare, though I’m not a big fan of BBQ sauce, so next time, I’ll ask for it on the side. The staff was very attentive, and the food was delicious. A pleasant surprise was the live jazz trio, The Satin Dolls, who provided a light, enjoyable atmosphere during dinner. We hadn’t realized there would be live music, but it was a great touch. Laporta's is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a nice restaurant with live jazz during dinner. The prices were also very reasonable, making it an even better experience.

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  7. Suecat VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Seating in the bar area was quite loud. A game was playing and people were boisterous. But the pasta with shrimp was amazing!

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  8. Carolyn

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went on Tuesday for the dinner for 2 with bottle of wine special for $39.99. You can upgrade wine at half price bottles. We had Grey Ghost Reserve Chardonnay. Dinner was delicious and polished off the mousse cake for dessert!

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  9. Liz

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a hidden gem! Easy to find and free parking on weekends. Kudos to the chef and whole kitchen crew. We ordered the specials for the night which was very flavorful and a feast to your palate. Lovely live jazz was a great addition to the experience. Reservation was easy, seated quickly by the young host by the front area . Thank you for reading our request at accommodating it. And last but not the least, we truly enjoyed the service on table 11. I didn’t get his name but he was 100% one of the best; the way he presents the specials, answers your question and the sense of humor was astounding. We will be back!

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  10. Thierry

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another wonderful dinner last night at Laporta, one of our favorites. The food is not only delicious, well prepared and delivered hot, it is visually attractive and appetizing. The light and live background music was appreciated, the service attentive and friendly and the fresh flowers on the table, a refreshing boost to our spirits on an otherwise bad weather day. We are excited about coming back soon as it is always a wonderful night out! Thank you Team Laporta!

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FAQs

Laporta's Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats.

Laporta's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2324 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for Laporta's Restaurant

1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dangerfield
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 15:00–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free evening parking after 3pm in enclosed garage and all day Saturday and Sunday
  • Public transit
    King Street Metro one block awayOne block from Old Town Trolley
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Douglas Laporta
  • Entertainment
    Laporta’s is committed to presenting the very best in local jazz. Bringing a variety of the best available singers and musicians to our stage nightly for over twenty years. Featured are regular performances by such highly acclaimed singers as Sharon Clark, Patrice Ferris and Ester Haynes. Laporta’s books a range of Jazz styles from Be Bop and Scat, vocal standards, Jazz Fusion, Dixieland and Gospel,Live performances occur nightly during dinner service and after, seven nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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