Laporta's Restaurant

4.7

2308 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for live music
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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(703) 683-6313
Website
http://www.laportas.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Douglas Laporta

Location
1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
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

Experiences

A most romantic evening!
$110.00 - $125.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Live Jazz Valentine's Day Dinner Old Town Alexandria's most romantic restaurant offers a three course dinner menu of chef Doug Laporta's specials. Reservations 4-10:30 PM - Live music with love songs provided by vocalist Patrice Ferris and the Satin Doll quartet 5-10 PM Free Parking. Contact restaurant 703.683.6313 or our Facebook or Instagram page for menu details

Popular dishes

Mussels Roma$16.98
in Tomato Broth
Mussels Verde$16.98
with minced herbs lemon garlic butter broth
Mussels Cantonese$16.98
with sopressata, ginger broth
Crisply Fried Calamari$18.98
With a tangy lemon vinegar seafood barbecue sauce
Bruschetta$18.98
Roma tomato and black olive relish with brie, goat cheese and garlic toast
Rich Onion Tart$19.98
Sweet onions in a pie shell with Saga bleu cheese soufflée topped with Vermont cheddar cheese and almonds
Mushroom Rounds$16.98
Chopped mushrooms sautéed in herbed lemon cream served with toasted buttered rounds
Braised Pork Belly$18.98
apples and caramelized onions, topped with maple syrup bourbon glaze
Hummus with Olive Tapenade$16.98
Served with Naan

Soups & Salads

Lobster Bisque$14.99
Soup of the Day$12.99
Tomato Basil Soup$12.99

Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Plate

Roquefort, Manchego and Taleggio Cheese$25.99
with dry aged soppressata and capocollo
- For Two$25.99

Salads

Asian Salad$13.99
Chopped greens with Mint, granny smith apples, crushed peanuts, and ginger dressing Available in Small or Large
Classic Ceasar$13.99
Romaine tossed with crouton and Caesar dressing Available in Small or Large
Stanton Salad$13.99
Mixed greens with Kalamata olives, ring onions, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, Feta cheese and creamy balsamic dressing. Available in small or large
Mesclun Salad$13.99
Mixed greens with asparagus, dates, seared soppressata and terragon dressing Available in small and large

Pastas

All pastas are available as appetizers for $15.99. Whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta available

Pasta Laporta$26.99
Penne pasta with Italian sausage in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with red and green peppers and fennel seed
Chicken Fettuccine$25.99
Julienned chicken tossed in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese
Tutta Mare$29.99
Jumbo shrimp and fresh clams, sauteed with a white wine butter over a nest of linguine with a pinch of crushed red pepper

Entrees

Veggie Cakes$31.99
House made Vegetable Cakes, browned in olive oil and baked over a puree of red bell pepper with asparagus and sweet potato chips
Broiled Fresh Mahi-Mahi$38.99
Mahi Mahi fillet over jasmine rice with a spicy green coconut curry broth with sweet peppers and cilantro
Virginia Brook Trout$33.99
Fresh Virginia Trout fillets rolled in French mustard and herbed bread crumbs sautéed in olive oil and served over jasmine rice an lime beurre blanc
Seared Salmon Fillet$34.99
North Atlantic Maine Salmon topped with bleu cheese and mango salsa served with asparagus and jasmine rice with a sweet soy reduction
Chicken Envoltine$35.99
Boneless Chicken Breast stuffed with feta cheese, spinach and roasted red bell pepper wrapped in apple wood smoked bacon roasted and finish with a thyme reduction. Served with Savory Bread pudding. *Can Be made Gluten Free by request*
Bourbon Barbeque Hanger Steak$37.99
Sliced aged hanger steak marinated in Makers Mark Bourbon. Grilled, bar-b-qued and served with our southern style mac and cheese
New York Strip Steak$47.99
Grilled twelve ounce Angus Beef Strip Loin on a bed of demi-glace with roasted potato and fresh vegetable
Seared Pork Schnitzel$36.99
Tenderloin medallions seared golden brown with parmesan cheese and a garlic, lemon butter white wine sauce

Side Dishes

Olive Oil Plate$4.99
with herbs, parmesan and garlic
Southern Style Macaroni and Cheese$9.99
Linguini marinara$9.99
Fettucine Alfredo$9.99
Roasted Chef Potato$6.99
Creamed parmesan rice$9.99
Dan's Savory Bread Pudding$8.99
made with mushrooms and onions and Vermont cheddar cheese
Stewed Tomatoes$8.99
Roasted Cauliflower$6.99
Flash Fried Spinach$8.99
Sauteed Spinach$8.99
Trio of mushrooms in braised butter$8.99
Grilled Asparagus with Shaved Romano$9.99
Waffle Fries$8.99
House Cut Fries$8.99
Sweet Potato Fries with Balsamic Reduction$8.99

What 2,308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Hot spot
Washington, D.C. Area
American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Hot spot
Virginia - DC Suburbs
American

Review summary

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Laporta's Restaurant in Alexandria is celebrated for its "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "fabulous specials," delightful desserts, and "incredible live jazz." The "inviting atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Reservations recommended!

2,308 Reviews

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Ronald
Atlantic City
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First make a reservation for the main dining room. Second come ready to eat. Third get there early so you can try their specials for the day, because they go quick. But if not they have a lot of great food on the menu. They have great live music.
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Acacia
VIP
Washington DC
62 reviews
3.0
62 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Hostess was not welcoming. Squeezed us in a 4 top table between two tables that were very close. There was a round 4 top available and she said they were full and could not switch. No one occupied that table for over an hour. Our waitress was excellent. It used to be better before. Don’t know what had to change.
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Alan
Washington DC
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. A bit pricy however. Nice music.
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Rose
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and a warm, inviting ambiance! The crowd tends to be more mature (40+), and the staff went out of their way to make my friend feel truly special. The food was exceptional, and I have to highlight the carrot cake—it’s a must-try, even for someone like me who doesn’t usually enjoy carrot cake. Highly recommend!
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Sarah
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10, fully recommend. Music, ambience, food, service…amazing. We called to let them know we were going to be 15 mins late, and they were more than accommodating. Can’t wait to come back!
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Sherman
Alabama
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places to go for casual dining in Alexandria. The food and ambiance is perfect for any occasion. I have never had a bad experience with the restaurant.
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Josephine
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a business dinner at Laporta's and it was a big success. Our server, Denise, was very accommodating and professional, and the food was excellent! There were eight people in our party and everyone raved about how delicious their meals were. About halfway through our dinner, the piano player started playing, and this added a nice touch to the ambience of the restaurant. I highly recommend Laporta's.
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Ann
VIP
New York City
102 reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderfully delicious and beautifully presented food, excellent and attentive waiter, terrific live jazz music - a definite repeat!
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Lin
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great option for holiday meal for small groups. Thank you!
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Dale
Memphis/West TN
136 reviews
5.0
136 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and ambiance were all first rate. We went for an earlier dinner and the value isn’t quite as good if you dine before the live jazz starts.
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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 4.7 stars by 2308 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Dangerfield
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
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

Website
http://www.laportas.net/
Phone number
(703) 683-6313

Laporta's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

A most romantic evening!

Lasagna

Pasta Laporta

Salmon Fettuccine

Small Plates

Mussels Roma$16.98

Mussels Verde$16.98

Mussels Cantonese$16.98

Crisply Fried Calamari$18.98

Bruschetta$18.98

Rich Onion Tart$19.98

Mushroom Rounds$16.98

Braised Pork Belly$18.98

Hummus with Olive Tapenade$16.98

Soups & Salads

Lobster Bisque$14.99

Soup of the Day$12.99

Tomato Basil Soup$12.99

Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Plate

Roquefort, Manchego and Taleggio Cheese$25.99

Salads

Asian Salad$13.99

Classic Ceasar$13.99

Stanton Salad$13.99

Mesclun Salad$13.99

Pastas

Pasta Laporta$26.99

Chicken Fettuccine$25.99

Tutta Mare$29.99

Entrees

Veggie Cakes$31.99

Broiled Fresh Mahi-Mahi$38.99

Virginia Brook Trout$33.99

Seared Salmon Fillet$34.99

Chicken Envoltine$35.99

Bourbon Barbeque Hanger Steak$37.99

New York Strip Steak$47.99

Seared Pork Schnitzel$36.99

Side Dishes

Olive Oil Plate$4.99

Southern Style Macaroni and Cheese$9.99

Linguini marinara$9.99

Fettucine Alfredo$9.99

Roasted Chef Potato$6.99

Creamed parmesan rice$9.99

Dan's Savory Bread Pudding$8.99

Stewed Tomatoes$8.99

Roasted Cauliflower$6.99

Flash Fried Spinach$8.99

Sauteed Spinach$8.99

Trio of mushrooms in braised butter$8.99

Grilled Asparagus with Shaved Romano$9.99

Waffle Fries$8.99

House Cut Fries$8.99

Sweet Potato Fries with Balsamic Reduction$8.99

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Laporta's Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Laporta's Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Laporta's Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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