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Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza and Tap

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, East Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA, USA

Monday through Friday 11am - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 10pm.

$$$

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With a variety of amazing spaces to enjoy, Lena's spectacular food is just the icing on the cake.

There is a space for every mood at Lena's. In addition to their regular dining room, the Alpine-inspired loft is cozy and inviting. Their beer garden is a perfect place to kick back under the lights when the weather cooperates, and now they have the most beautiful tented, heated- dining area to serve as the ideal dining out opportunity while Covid safety calls for fresh air dining and social distancing. We went on a cold, rainy day and were truly impressed by the comfort we experienced in the tent not only in terms of warmth and ambiance, but also the great service even outside of the restaurant walls. 

As for the food, everything was delicious. One of our little ones LOVED the giant meatball, and the other two were very happy with their pizza while also sharing some of the Chicken Parmigagna that we ordered for the table. The breakfast pizza was good and the Chicken-Calabrese Ranch Pizza was delicious as well. I think the gold medal for us went to the truly unbelievable Penne Alla Vodka. 

The kids enjoyed their activity placemats, which were a little more creative than the typical options. They also loved the music and were up dancing at more than one point of the meal, though I will say it was certainly not at all intrusive in terms of our ability to carry on a conversation.

We can't wait to go back - the team at Lena's is clearly very focused on customer comfort, safety and overall experience. Can't recommend this place enough!

Features

Restrooms Good for All Ages Outdoor Seating Kids' Menu Restaurant Ambiance
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Randi Banks
Randi (Betts) Banks grew up in New York and graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. She moved to Washington, D.C. more than thirteen years ago with her husband, Eaghmon, and they love to explore the area and seek out adventure, now with their two young children along for the ride. Growing up right near the beach, they are happiest when on or near the water, so exploring the rivers, lakes, and streams in the greater DC area is a favorite pastime for their family. In addition to serving as one of the Washington, DC area ambassadors, Randi is also the Editor in Chief and Co-founder of happyly.
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