Excellent brunch. I ordered the burger and it was delicious. Kids friendly place. Hostess was helpful and welcoming. Olu was very good server. Highly recommended.Kid-friendliness: They provide crayons. Kids menu available.
March 2024
Food is delicious and service is phenomenal! Our server Hera is marvelous. We will definitely come back when we’re in the area.
March 2024
Went with my fiancé and his parents from Arizona and we had the most wonderful time. Great atmosphere, incredibly attentive wait staff, and the manager was so wonderful. The food was incredible, we enjoyed every bite.
James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow brings his popular Italian restaurant, Alta Strada, to Mosaic. Alta Strada is a pasta joint that brings soulful, Italian classics—homemade bolognese, mozzarella and chicken parm to name a few—to your neighborhood. We know that authenticity matters, and our flavors are straight from Nonna's kitchen. Join us for happy hour, where locals enjoy a thoughtful wine menu and seasonal Italian recipes from Chef Patrick Robinson. Alta Strada first opened in Wellesley, Massachusetts, in 2007. With a lifetime of cooking and a true love for Italian food, Chef Michael called it his dream restaurant.
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About the restaurant: The suburban version of chef Michael Schlow's popular DC eatery has a very casual air, with outdoor patio seating and indoor booths and tables sidelined by a fully stocked bar with overhead TVs. The one brick wall and slender wooden poles give the place a comfortable feel. Although its open kitchen seems pretty busy, staff manages to feed patrons without great delays.Likes: Ricotta cheesecake.Dislikes: Need more of the crispy meatball appetizer.Food & Drinks: At lunch, a great way to kick off the meal is with an elderflower refresher, a type of nonalcoholic beverage seldom found around town, or consider the sparkling basil lemonade. Of course, the bar is loaded with wine selections. Simple appetizers include crunchy meatballs served with a spicy tomato-basil dipping sauce. For a table of two or more, add on the stracciatella caprese with heirloom tomatoes. Choose from several pastas and pizzas (the Bianca pie is light and flavorful) and salmon or chicken entrées, or a cleverly composed antipasti salad with chopped cheeses and cured meats. Dinnertime brings more robust mains, such as a butcher's steak with Gorgonzola crema, and veal piccata with potatoes and lemon caper sauce. For dessert, get the whipped ricotta cheesecake with a swirl of fudge sauce, perched on a wedge of buttery chocolate brownie. In the evening, check out the cocktails and wine list, too. At brunch, the offerings range from egg dishes to hearty salads and a Nutella french toast.
