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Assaggi Osteria
Domenico Cornacchia, chef/proprietor of Assaggi Osteria, taps into ages of ancestral Italian cooking each time he steps into his kitchen and brings a rich love of the cuisine that he so skillfully nurtured through the years. “Assaggi means tastings in Italian,” explains Domenico, “The concept of my menu is based on a variety of items that may be ordered in smaller portions.” Before deciding to pursue his dream of operating his own restaurant, Domenico was corporate executive chef and partner at Café Milano, for more than 15 years. His culinary umbrella also covered Café Milano’s two sister restaurants, Sette Bello in Clarendon, VA., and Sette Osteria in Dupont Circle. For those who love Italian cuisine, Assaggi Osteria features homemade pasta’s, fresh seafood, veal and scrumptious beef. Assaggi Osteria sources whole fresh fish from worldwide sustainable sources,offering the finest bounty the sea has to offer. Produce is purchased from Amish farms and all desserts are homemade.
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207 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 207 reviews
5 stars
(73)
4 stars
(99)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(13)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(119)
- fit for foodies(98)
- special occasion(88)
- romantic(45)
- notable wine list(41)
- good for groups(37)
Assaggi Osteria Reviews List
Review 1 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My son ordered veal medallion wrapped with prosciutto and it was very chewy and tuff. The Halibut filet with fava beans puree, shrimp & roasted oyster mushrooms sauce was very good and fresh."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The host is always welcoming! It was such a busy night but our server was promt and attentive. The lobster with linguine was so tasty! My colleague had clams with perfect al dente linguine. Highly receommended."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent - Surprisingly busy on a Monday night with inclement weather. Several items on specials menu were depleted but that's OK - Glad this restaurant is doing so well - It's an asset to this largely residential area with limited fine-dining options. Menu is expansive and service warm and efficient."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Date night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a gift card, so we went to use it. My husband doesn't always like Italian, but this isn't a typical pasta & sauce menu. Lots of interesting options and the grilled octopus was the best I've ever had. Service was impeccable but not uptight. We had a great date night- very adult and great food!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth the Travel from Alexandria
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoy exploring Italian restaurants in the NoVA area, especially those featuring northern Italian cooking. Osteria Assaggi is one of the best that we have found. Unlike many Italian restaurants, it has remained true to Italian regional cooking without apparently Amercanizing its menu to suit American tastes. One of the best in NoVA. This was our second visit and we will return."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a group of 8 for a birthday celebration. It was great!"
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The only objection I had was that the table behind us was a party of people who talked very loudly. Perhaps if there are large groups you could separate them from the rest of the restaurant."
Dined on 6/02/2013
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Review 8 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had my usual potato croquettes and raviolini. Good as usual. Seems a new spin on the raviolini: served with asparagus instead of mushrooms. Both are good. Hubs had crab with pasta. It was okay."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There was a slight seating issue guest was seated away from me in the interior room and when I arrived I was seated right by the door. We ended up in the interior room which was cold as the arctic. Fortunately, waiter was very kind and moved us to the main room where it was like the tropics. Salad had absolutely no flavor or dressing or if it was on the salad it had no taste. Arancini = frightfully boring. There was no delight to eating the first two courses at all. It was not worthy of the price or any restaurant. The pasta were OK. Semi-freddo was over- rated."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
San Fran Italian gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Extremely small. Lovely. Pizza and pasta. Just yummy. Went after seeing Beach Blanket Bingo. Amazing local gem. Felt like a regular, not a tourist. Thanks."
Dined on 2/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This gem in McLean satisfies my foodie palate when we feel like a relaxing night. The fresh mozzarella trio is fantastic and thier pastas and fish never disappoint this primarily pescatarian.
Save a little room for dessert as the freshly made zepole is fantastic!!!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Second experience - AWFUL
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We arrived at 5pm and saw half of the staff eating at the bar and half watching TV. They looked at us as we were the aliens, but seconds later remembered to "great us with a smile". I would understand their reaction if we walked in without a reservation, but we had it so why they were surprised is a mystery to me. BTW they work 11:30am - 11pm according to their website. This experience was really bad. Food was ranging from OK to awful, service was inattentive, ignorant and sometimes rude, and value even with Prix fix was not worth of spending for this quality of the meal. Last drop was them putting "no show" on our opentable account and us spending time to strait it out.
We will not return to this place and don't recommend it to anybody."
We will not return to this place and don't recommend it to anybody."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 13 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good. We enjoyed our meals. The service was also very good."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is very delicious and the lunch special is a real bargain. We will definitely return."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy food with an ability to have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This has become a favorite place when I want really good food in an atmosphere where I can talk."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed the welcoming staff, wonderful & attentive service and delicious food.
I celebrated my birthday and it was my first time at Assaggi Osteria. I was very happy with my lunch as were my celebrants."
I celebrated my birthday and it was my first time at Assaggi Osteria. I was very happy with my lunch as were my celebrants."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 17 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The wonderful lunch option ($14 for an entree and salad/soup/dessert option) is perfect. The vegetable soups are fabulous - no cream, made in house daily, and sooo good. Wanted to add salmon or chicken to a salad and make that my entree, but they said no. (Note to restaurant - this would be a good idea!). Had the panini instead. Soup - great, salad - great, panini - so so. Wonderful place to have lunch with friends."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Avoid
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place is a bit pricey and the food is merely adequate. For a place with a menu full of delicious sounding authentic Italian cuisine the delivered product was simply disappointing, bland, and lacking anything to recommend. My party trued two different appetizers, both lacked flavor and I've had better versions of the other at Olive Garden. Entrees were the same, totally lacking flavor and with overcooked pasta and vegetables. There's better and cheaper all over DC, don't waste your time or money."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 19 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food with Wonderful Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The staff is very knowledgeable about the food on the menu and pointed us to the right dishes based on our requests. Everyone had wonderful pasta dishes that satisfied our carb craving. In addition, the bread was crusty on the outside and delicious. The waitress was exceptional! Next time we go, we’ll ask for Anna."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We *always love assaggi!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"An 8:30pm mother's day dinner - and it was *fabulous as always........."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 21 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day 2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This visit was for Mother's Day. Everytime we come to Assaggi Osteria, we are treated like friends/relatives. The food and service is always remarkable. All three of us are always pleased. Wilson, our waiter, always recommends a wonderful wine for dinner (also seems to remember our last choice). Our time and money are always well spent at this restaurant. The owner makes his rounds to every table and speaks to everyone at the table, (including our 10 year old son). Every patron is an important customer to Assaggi Osteria."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice dinner out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was really excellent. Not just your basic pastas - some very creative and tasty dishes. Service seemed a tad disorganized - perhaps because it was Mother's Day and the kitchen may have been a bit overwhelmed. Menu could use some annotations or translations of Italian food terms that might be unfamiliar to the general public. Overall, a very nice evening out despite the minor stutters."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 23 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
PLEASANT SURPRISE
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful surprise to find something so nice in the neighborhood. Excellent for a special occasion such as Mother's Day.
Very accommodating for a large group with special dietary restrictions and kids!
Great service.
The gift of a bottle of olive oil at the end for a was lovely surprise!"
Very accommodating for a large group with special dietary restrictions and kids!
Great service.
The gift of a bottle of olive oil at the end for a was lovely surprise!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great upscale Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good Italian and in McLean."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 25 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"From bread to dessert, everything was delicious! Too bad the loudmouth at the next table lingered after dessert and through most of ours."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 26 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant was fabulous! It was recommended to me by a friend. The exterior is located in a strip mall, but you can not judge this book by its cover! Food was incredible."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a warm, friendly, reliably outstanding neighborhood restaurant. We're regular customers and never disappointed. We particularly enjoyed the great bread and olive oil, the risotto, and the "donuts" for dessert the other evening."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 28 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lots of great choices on the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lots of great choices on the menu and everything was delicious from start to finish, as well as a great wine. The waiter was attentive and did a good job. We enjoyed our visit."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 29 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
just ok
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was ok but nothing special and it was overpriced."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
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Review 30 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
nice menu. Staff was very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"nice menu. Staff was very attentive. Made great suggestions. Service was way above average. Great evening"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
For Italian food, it is pricy,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For Italian food, it is pricy, but it is in McLean after all. The food we had was quite good! Having lived in Naples, Italy for two years we know Italian food."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
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Review 32 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not worth a visit
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Long wait for our drinks. My gold margarita was not drinkable, way too sour. I sent it back and had a glass of wine instead. There was excellent bread served with good olive oil. Long wait for menus. The veal meatball appetizer was okay, not delicious. After I ordered my seafood risotto, the waiter came back and told me they were out of it. I ordered the halibut instead which tasted good. My husband ordered the whole fish Branzini which the waiter filleted for him and deboned. It was good but not wonderful and lacked a nice presentation. His potatoes were overcooked. The semifreddo dessert was very good. The whole experience was so-so, and I doubt we'll return. There are plenty of other restaurants around that are better."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
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Review 33 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Have to admit the service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have to admit the service was disappointing. Our server was notably absent most of the time. He also acted as though he was doing us a favor by allowing us to taste wine before buying a bottle. I won't be back."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2005
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Review 34 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The lunch special is a real
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The lunch special is a real steal and the portion are ver big. The food is wonderful!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2004
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food here is fabulous. However, the service always leaves me cold. They are very rushed and almost make you feel as though you are annoying them. We ordered appetizers, a pasta to split, and entrees. They brought our pasta as a side to our entrees. I thought an Italian restaurant would understand that we wanted it as a separate course, or at least ask if we did. Again, the food is absolutely wonderful and makes me put up with the annoying service."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 36 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Need to get back to "Outstanding"
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have previously rated Assaggi Osteria and I still believe it's a "Neighborhood Gem" -- but with a few minor glitches. The meatball appetizer on a bed of spinach, although still very good, was not quite as good as, and the amount of spinach was less than, on a previous occasion. The chestnut tagliatelle with rabbit ragout were still very good, but we thought they were outstanding on a previous occasion. Had these two dishes been as good as we thought they were previously, the food would have earned an "Outstanding" rating."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 37 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good wine selection overall
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"good wine selection
overall very nice experience.."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2007
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Review 38 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This place is a bit pricey
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is a bit pricey ... even for lunch for two!! Service was great, food was above-average. I would go again but maybe only for a real night out (versus another lunch)."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and meal."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 40 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of McLean's best dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of McLean's best dining scenes."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Meal - Again!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We love Assaggi Osteria & have been several times now. We've lived in Mclean for 30+ years & until a couple of years ago, had no idea we had such a gem in our backyard! The food is wonderful & is consistently so and the service is outstanding - everyone is very friendly! The Seafood Cioppino is full of flavor and really delicious - I like mine on the spicy side and they always accommodate. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his duck dish & our friend had the seafood rissoto special -OMG, it was one of the best I've ever tasted - so creamy, so flavorful, so ridiculously yummy! Will definitely keep an eye out for that dish! We shared the Calamari Fritti, which is really good and not greasy or overly breaded. The best is the Olive marinate, try it!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 42 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was prepared as expected.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was prepared as expected. Authentic Italian menu and preparation. Excellent taste. Atmosphere was comfortable. Service was excellent and attentive. Chairs at our table looked different (and felt less comfortable) than those we observed at other tables in the back room. Minor point. Would recommend."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 43 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleased to fine early with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pleased to fine early with our little one, white table cloths and all. Appreciated openness to having kiddos join in family dining experience."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 44 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
outstanding items we ordered:
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"outstanding items we ordered: calamari appetizer, veal ravioli, strawberry gelato"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our first time there and we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first time there and we thought the food was delicious. Friendly and knowledgeable service and we will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Back room was great, noticeably
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Back room was great, noticeably quieter than main dining room."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is my favorite restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is my favorite restaurant in McLean - the eggplant soup was great! They brought my guest a delicious dessert with candle for her birthday! Great service."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 48 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An all around great restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An all around great restaurant. Wonderful service and a menu featuring a variety of dishes that are light and highly flavorful."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 49 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thoroughly enjoyable experience!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent fish and pasta; if it's "hit or miss" as some report, we haven't had a miss yet and been back several times... So far, so good, and worth the trip for the Branzino alone. Special requests are happily addressed, which is always appreciated."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 50 for Assaggi Osteria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Third visit here. Very attentive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Third visit here. Very attentive service. All of our fish dishes were just OK. I don't know if it was because it was a busy Saturday night or not, but it just wasn't up to the quality we had had previously."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
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