Laporta's Restaurant
A charming Alexandria eatery offering a delightful blend of seafood, pasta, and live jazz music every night.
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Laporta's Restaurant
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Must-see attractions
A charming Alexandria eatery offering a delightful blend of seafood, pasta, and live jazz music every night.
Happy Hour Specials
Visit daily from 3-6 pm for $2 off food/drinks and enjoy classics like flatbread pizza.
Make Reservations
Essential for special events to guarantee your spot; jazz nights are popular.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American, Italian, Seafood
Price
Mid-range
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Live Jazz & Ambiance
Experience nightly live jazz music in a cozy, refined setting, perfect for a relaxed evening out.
Decadent Desserts
Indulge in their award-winning carrot cake and rich chocolate cake, both praised for being moist and decadent.
Seafood & Pasta Delights
Savor expertly prepared seafood like almond-crusted mahi mahi and flavorful pasta dishes.
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Happy Hour Specials
Visit daily from 3-6 pm for $2 off food/drinks and enjoy classics like flatbread pizza.
Make Reservations
Essential for special events to guarantee your spot; jazz nights are popular.
Explore the Wine List
The restaurant offers a good selection of wines, with special deals on certain nights.
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Happy Hour Specials
Visit daily from 3-6 pm for $2 off food/drinks and enjoy classics like flatbread pizza.
Make Reservations
Essential for special events to guarantee your spot; jazz nights are popular.
Explore the Wine List
The restaurant offers a good selection of wines, with special deals on certain nights.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Laporta's Restaurant is lauded for its excellent live jazz music, cozy ambiance, and delicious food, particularly its seafood and desserts like the highly praised carrot cake. While many enjoy the attentive service and inviting atmosphere, a few reviews mention inconsistent service experiences with waitstaff and supervisors, and one diner found a specific soup to be disappointing.
"Im in town once a month for work and eat 3 nights here. Mushroom Rounds are my favorite. I don’t know what it is that makes them so good but they are. The hanger steak, the fish… everything is amazing and Brian is incredible great conversation, knows my routine. It’s nice to “feel at home” with the amount of travel some of us do."
Kyle Rivera
"Laporta’s is a cozy gem in Alexandria with outstanding service, a warm, inviting atmosphere, and live light jazz that sets the perfect mood. The hanger steak was tender and flavorful, the scallops perfectly seared with creamy risotto, and the curry mahi mahi was a standout—flaky and rich with just the right spice. We finished with carrot cake and chocolate cake—both moist, decadent, and clearly made in-house. Great food, smooth music, and an all-around relaxing, elevated dining experience. Highly recommend!"
Johnny Rosario
"waiter is supper friendly, has a lot of wine selection, we skip the wines, but had steak, fish N chip was the spinach chip, very crispy。free parking after 3pm everyday and weekends."
Jacky shi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laporta's features live jazz music every night, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for diners.
Yes, they have a daily Happy Hour from 3 pm to 6 pm with $2 off all food and drink items, including specials on the classics menu.
Reservations are recommended, especially for evenings with live music, to ensure you get a table.
Diners rave about the almond-crusted mahi mahi, hanger steak, and their exceptional carrot cake and chocolate cake.
Yes, there is a free parking lot available after 3 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
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Live Music in Alexandria, VA
Laporta’s Restaurant has been one of the best places in Alexandria for local jazz for over 20 years. The intimate setting is a cozy place to have a drink and catch late-night jazz performances seven nights a week with phenomenal bebop, scat vocals, big band, classical, fusion and bluegrass artists. If you’re not much of a night owl, try their brunch—it’s a local favorite offering both indoor and outdoor seating.
Restaurants in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Named after executive chef and owner Douglas Laporta, Laporta's Restaurant offers a casual, comfortable dining experience paired with exceptional seafood and pasta-variety meals. There's even a jazz lounge attached to the restaurant featuring live jazz music nightly, so, even if you just want to stop in after work to unwind with a quick bite, Laporta's is a great choice in Old Town Alexandria.
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Then head to this Alexandria spot known for its lineup of live jazz every evening. LaPorta’s menu offers something for everyone, including salad, pasta, burgers, chicken, steaks, and much more. Visit on a Monday or Tuesday night for specials, including ½ price bottles of LaPorta’s current vintage wine and a special of two entrees and a bottle of wine for just $28.99 per couple.
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