Cafe Del Hidalgo - Lorton

The Gelato was incredible! We had it twice in one day. That was a first for me. Hazelnut is to die for. Best I ever had. Service at the Gelato counter was great. Service in restaurant could be improved on. Bit slow and not overly friendly. Owner take note. But the food made up for it. Ordered the Portabello Panini. Super! Will be back.

Very unpleasant staff. Very slow service. Mediocre food, poor value. Very hot inside restaurant. Too expensive for the experience and atmosphere. Trash accumulates in the area near the tables set up in the breezeway. There are too many other restaurants in the area that provide a pleasant experience and make you feel like your business is appreciated. People visit for the gelato, which is okay, but not real gelato. Favorite flavors often not available, and gelato was already melting when served. Temperature in gelato case too warm. Avoid.

The vermont panini without cheese was quite unfavorable. it was a simple tasting with random bites of spicy. even the spicy bites had no real taste. had not the chance to try their desserts, but could come back for them.

Wonderful little bistro! chef was very interesting about vegan items, and even the bakery they get the brot of reviewing it was vegan! the chef makes the sherbet from the ground up and they are also vegan. If I could make 5 stars, I would!

Happened upon this place as we strolled through Old Town and lunchtime arrived. Turned out to be a stroke of luck. Food was delicious and reasonably priced, and service was efficient and friendly. The background music was a series of gentle jazz tunes from a variety of eras, and I probably would have loved the place even if the food had been so-so. I was so reluctant to leave that I had some delicious gelato as dessert as an excuse to stay and enjoy the ambiance even longer.