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ITALIAN

815 E Market Street - map
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540.433.0961

Hours
Mon-Thur 4-10pm
Fri & Sat 4-11pm
Sun 11am-10pm

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Price (dinner)	$$
Price (lunch)	$

Food
Service
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Features
kids' menu
vegetarian dishes
takeout
private room
private parties
phone ahead seating
offsite catering
large groups ok
television

Accepts
cash
gift certificates
American Express
Discover
bank debit cards
Diners' Club
checks
Visa
MasterCard/Eurocard

Smoking
section

Dress
dressy casual

Alcohol
full bar
wine list

Reservations
accepted

Parking
own parking lot

Handicapped Access
partially accessible

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Description

Historically, Italian food has been influenced by class structures as well as geographic locale. We intend to combine the best of the Cucina Povera, the traditional peasant or working class fare, and the Cucina Alto-bohrghese the preparation of the cooks of the landed and merchant families. The Cucina Povera utilized local produce, hunted animals and harvests from the sea. The Cucina Alto-borghese made use of these bounties as well, but diversified them with their added knowledge of cuisine from other lands.
It is our goal to retain the dignity of the Italian classics while at the same time offer modern interpretations. We can only accomplish this by using the finest ingredients.

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Great Local Find
This local favorite has been slowly upgrading service and quality over recent years. A recent remodeling of the decor and menu have made this one of Western VA's finest restaurants.    [20 Dec 2000 16:34:34]

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Recommended Dishes: The poultry and veal dishes are all superb. Especially the Piccata and Saltimbocca.

     Anonymous

Great place. The atmosphere was perfect, I felt like I was right in Italy. The service was spectacular and the owner even came to our table more than once to make sure everything was ok. The food was to die for. I had the chicken alla cacciatore, which is a breast of chicken sauteed in a wine sauce with fresh tomatoes, herbs, mushrooms and black olives...It was perfect. I've never had Italian food like this. Definately recommended to anyone.    [24 May 2002 17:45:42]

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Recommended Dishes: Chicken alla Cacciatore

     Nancy Goulif

THE BEST OF THE BEST
We loved it! We went early for dinner and were treated very special. Our meal made our heart skip a beat, and the portions were respectably large, but not overwhelming. The glasses of wine were quite generous, and the garlic bread was a crispy, homemade heavenly delight. The main dishes were fresh, flavorful and colorful beyond words. True authentic cuisine. Even the music was enchanting. We wish it were closer to home.    [27 Feb 2004 14:50:36]

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Recommended Dishes: chicken with mushrooms

     countryswan

Fantastic Italian Food
My wife and I had been traveling for quite a while that day and were tired. She found the L'Italia listing in a AAA Guide Book and we were delighted at the fine food and service!! What a great find! We were able to speak in Italian to the owner and the service and food were extremely good! We have been to Italy many times and feel we know good Italian food. It is difficult to believe that some people did not have a good experience at this Restaurant... then again some people may not be used to good food..... Italian or any other kind!! Definitely worth a visit.There were not any details or flaws that we didn't care for although the ratings did not give me a choice...gave four stars because it was not the best but certainly would have to rank very high on our list of many fine Italian Restaurants    [03 Jul 2005 11:05:49]

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Recommended Dishes: calamari, sea bass

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