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Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

4.8
4.8
1744 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Since opening in 1991, Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano has been established as a fine tradition in historic Herndon. The 100 year old building adds character and ambiance to Zeffirelli’s dining experience. Our formal service, candlelit tables, exquisite Tuscan cuisine, and fine wines set an incomparable atmosphere for our patrons.
KNOWN FOR ITS BEST VEAL CHOP IN THE REGION

www.zeffirelliva.com

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 14 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (703) 318-7000

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Francesco

  • Private party facilities

    We have private room for up to 30and 115 for entire restaurantFix Menus recommended forLarge parties, see our websitefor Banquet menus

  • Neighbourhood

    Herndon

  • Cross Street

    Elden St. and Station St.

  • Parking Details

    Private Parking is located behind the restaurant.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Italian

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  1. jhetwills

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, outstanding and attentive staff. They have a good wine selection. While not too expensive you always feel pampered.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time here and the experience was fantastic. We were seated quickly and the ambiance was relaxing. The service was great. Our server walked us through some of the menu items and was attentive. Definitely would recommend going if you find yourself in the DC/Virginia area. 10 out of 10
  3. ShariB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for our 30th wedding anniversary. They made us feel very special! The food was excellent too.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was delicious! The wait staff was attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing. It was overall a great dining experience.
  5. BradR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome veal chop! Great service and g tee at meal overall.
  6. TerriK

    Richmond

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food, service, and ambience, as usual. Can’t wait to return for another fabulous dinner!
  7. Hokieho

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent ambience, service and food! A great gem in downtown Herndon.
  8. Heather

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time visiting and the food was amazing! We have been looking for a quality Italian restaurant in the area and will gladly make the drive from Annandale to return :)
  9. Judy

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zeffirelli's is consistently a 5 star dining experience. The service is excellent, the food first class and the ambiance warm and inviting.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    wonderful restaurant for those who really want italian food, atmosphere and music. The service is impeccable. We were very well attended by Gregory and Moyses. Highly recommend!
  11. LalaC

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been here several times and always love this place. The staff and the food are just amazing. This time was for a special occasion and it was just to nice. I recommend everyone visit this place. It is totally worth it.
  12. JimG

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    I have never had anyone charge a sharing charge per plate for an appetizer. Seems incredibly cheap on the restaurant's part.
  13. Marybeth

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this had been my husband and my favorite special occasion restaurant. Absolutely off the charts amazing.
  14. FloRyder

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! Came here for the first time for our 9th year anniversary. Really glad we came. From the ambiance, pictures, staff, service, food, to prices everything was great! Had the calamari, lobster ravioli, and seafood pasta, delicious without being overly heavy. Would order everything over and over again. For dessert we got the panna cotta, blew my mind! Everyone, order the panna cotta! Thank you for a great experience!
  15. KarenL

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and knowledgeable wait staff and always a wonderful meal!
  16. WilliamD

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful finding for a birthday dinner. Perfect rack of lamb special, great veal with mushrooms, grat service. Highly recommended.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food and great service. Have only ever eaten this food to go but decided to have a date night here. I loved it and will be going back! Also the dessert was delicious as well.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, atmosphere. Will definitely return.
  19. villa49

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We like the ambience and intimacy of the restaurant. My bronzino was excellent but the veal piccata was only average. The staff is very attentive, the service prompt and the food delivered at the proper temperature and artistically displayed. As out of town visitors, we will return.
  20. Elisa

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Veal was cooked perfectly and not gamey
  21. CarolM

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with friendly, knowledgeable and efficient wait staff. Food was delicious and served promptly. Highly recommend.
  22. JohnF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, location. Hosted a business dinner, would highly recommend
  23. GregF

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire team was amazing from the time we walked through the door. Efficient, courteous, funny and pleasant and the food was absolutely amazing - the appetizer, the salad, the dinner, the wine, the dessert - everything was perfect! We will definitely be back. The BEST Italian food we have experienced in Northern Virginia!
  24. DaveS

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing veal chop. The best you’ll find anywhere. Octopus appetizer was also super tasty. Excellent wines and always great service!
  25. LoriC

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. As good or better than any Italian restaurant in the North End of Boston.
  26. Littleone

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Felt a little judged..our server didn't go over/mention the special menu with us. We only knew about it after we ordered and he was at the next table going over it with 4 american customers.
  27. AFSEcats

    Richmond

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great meal from the pasta to the fish. Love the desserts!
  28. Jimb

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and a wonderful time!
  29. JohnB

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, excellent food and the service from the entire staff is exemplary!
  30. BikingChick

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner out with the family. Everything was delicious and the service was superb
  31. GSCMJOE

    Washington DC

    260 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    260 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great Italian restaurant tucked away in Herndon VA. Excellent crafted martinis, salad, her and soup me. The veal chop was huge, prepared as requested and worth the market price. I had an excellent veal parmigiana. Wine list is top notch and will align with any budget.
  32. JudyG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very pleasant experience. The food was excellent and service was the best. You can’t go wrong dining here.
  33. Rider

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were so delighted to arrive here with such a friendly greeting! The food and wine was all fabulous and our party of 4 enjoyed this evening so much that we can hardly wait to return.. Good job---Zeffirelli's
  34. JodieB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Claustrophobic area when you walk in, and the tables are so close together we were constantly being bumped into by patrons on either side of us. We were asked for our drink orders before we even had a wine list or a regular menu. We had to request both of those
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Puebla

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excelente comida! El servicio excepcional! Principalmente Pablo!
  36. CecilB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food as always. Top Italian dining in the area
  37. CMozelle

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved our dining experience! It was our first time, and we will certainly be back. Follow the suggestions of the staff and you will have an incredible dining experience. The wine recommendations were spot-on and if you are stuck between deciding between entrees, you cannot go wrong with the seafood pasta and chicken piccata. Also, come hungry and get a starter. The charcuterie platter is not to be missed. The insalata mista is incredible as well. I look forward to returning soon.
  38. jeff

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The main course was excellent. The appetizer, calamari was a little rubbery. The service as always was excellent.
  39. SusanS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an exceptional dinner and experience. Can’t wait to go back!
  40. DianeS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took friends to Zeffirelli’s for a special “Thank you dinner” The meal was wonderful as usual.

FAQs

Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 318-7000.

Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 1744 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano

728 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Elden St. and Station St.

  • Neighbourhood

    Herndon

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Private Parking is located behind the restaurant.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Francesco

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (703) 318-7000

  • Private party facilities

    We have private room for up to 30and 115 for entire restaurantFix Menus recommended forLarge parties, see our websitefor Banquet menus

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