Rigatoni Alla Amatriciana
Via Marina Wood Fired Pizza Italian Cafe

Via Marina Wood Fired Pizza Italian Cafe

22636 Marine View Drive South, Des Moines, 98198, United States Of America

Pizza • Casual • Coffee • Italian


"This is my favorite restaurant ever now, the best food I've eaten outside Italy. I can't emphasize enough how wonderful the staff and atmosphere and attention to detail add to the dine in experience too, but if I could afford to get my every meal here dine in or take out, I would. Best focaccia I have ever had. I would go just for that. Amazing cocktails too Good option also for sensory issues (migraines/sound sensitivity/crowds) and good disability access. I can take anyone I know here happily. Vegetarian options: The pasta here is so incredible and there's so many options to have original vegetarian/vegan dishes and also adapt a menu item to not have meat. Dietary restrictions: They had several options to adjust the menu as needed, however not an expansive gluten free option, or dairy free. Lots of dishes that can align with no pork, no mix dairy meat etc. Parking: Plenty of parking spots and in an area of town where if it is busy there's lots of parking options Wheelchair accessibility: There are a minimum of two wheelchair accessible parking spots with plenty of room for motorized wheelchairs and a ramp vehicle, as well as fairly level entry access. Very low grade 15ft ramp to entryway door. Indoor may be slightly tight navigation based on arrangement of tables, but staff were friendly and attentive, would likely immediately happily adjust. Tables wheelchair accessible indoor and out. Covered patio with heaters. For autism/sensory issues: Sensory levels pretty mild depending on seating. The lighting is pleasantly dim enough to be decent for photosensitivity without limiting visibility (from person with frequent photosensitive migraines) Noise indoors is mild to moderate, quieter on the bar side as long as there's no loud speaking patrons. Some road noise outdoors, but most days it's not loud, especially after 7pm weekdays, very very quiet for lunch on weekends. The tables are all spaced very nicely so there are not cramped feeling or feeling trapped in. It's a very well maintained place and great food."

Alta Strada Fairfax, Va

Alta Strada Fairfax, Va

2911 District Avenue Suite 150VA 22031, 22031-2279, Fairfax, United States

Pizza • Italian • Ice Cream • Bar-lounge


"We live next door to Alta Strada and have been there a number of times. When I made the reservation (seven adults one 9 year old) I told them that this was a birthday celebration for six of us who had birthdays that week. The big one (we had balloons and a cake) was my wife’s 70th birthday. I called in advance, told the manager of our upcoming celebration and asked for a particular table. I was told “no problem“. Yet, we were seated in a completely different area. Kenny was our server. He was wonderful; but he was somewhat unsure of the menu and and other things since it was only his second day working at the restaurant. I don’t understand why you would assign a rookie to a large party, particularly one that chose your restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. But, his service was fine. Our food was good. But I must say, the portions are getting smaller and smaller. And through (I believe) no fault of our server, my wife’s meal was missed and ended up coming out significantly after ours were served. Finally, knowing that the restaurant management (that I had spoken to) was on site, and with balloons high in the air to show where we were sitting, how is it that no one other than our gracious server Kenny stopped by to wish us well and ask how things were. I’m sure we’ll eat at the restaurant again, but we’ll plan all our special event get togethers elsewhere."