Thompson Italian - Falls Church

Poor welcome, rose wine not cold, lamb ragu over seasonned, branzino special was actually dorado, 2 salads, 2 pasta, one fish, 2 aperol, 2 chiantis, 250$, no

When we moved to NoVA a few years ago, my sister in law recommended Thompson Italian in Falls Church as being among the best Italian restaurants in the area...and she is right. After we celebrated Easter there in 2021, we've made the drive from Woodbridge to Falls Church multiple times to enjoy the Thompson hospitality.The menu occasionally changes, and the selections are always worthwhile. Everything we've ordered from appetizers, to entrees, to desserts, to drinks range from very good to excellent. Once their pork ragu actually brought tears to my eyes.The service consistently is excellent as well: kind, attentive, professional, enjoyable. Although sometimes loud (especially near the bar), the atmosphere is always pleasant. It's nice enough you can dress up for a special occasion and not feel out of place, yet informal enough to come in shorts and jeans with your kids and have a comfortable time.Actually, as I write this, I realize it's been too long since our last visit. Time to make another reservation.

Thompson Italian deserves every bit of this 5 star rating. Food, atmosphere, service all were superb. My wife and I haven't had a meal this enjoyable in months, we will absolutely be back!The best thing I can say is that my wife is vegetarian and usually has about 3 choices on any given menu, including a garden salad and a fried appetizer. TI has a plethora of vegetarian options that appeal to omnivores as well (although the ricotta cavatelli with spicy sausage is .Don't hesitate to check this place out.Vegetarian options: Absolutely stellar. Vegetarians will be thrilled to come here if they enjoy fresh Italian cuisine.

One word to describe the Mushroom Parmesan Agnolotti…LUSCIOUS. If you like butter and mushrooms, this…is…your…dish!

What’s better than Italian? NOTHING. I have to say this establishment was a previous Italian restaurant that was amazing and fairly priced. So when we found out it closed we were gutted. Reluctantly, we tried and noticed how small the menu was but oh boy- was it all delicious. A bit pricey but I guess it’s the price you pay for great food. Love this place and it’s on our date night rotation.