HANK’S PASTA BAR

600 Montgomery Street, Alexandria, VA 

Hank's Pasta Bar, a charming trattoria nestled above Hank’s Oyster Bar in Old Town Alexandria, has officially opened for dine-in service. The elevated casual eatery blends an inventive chef-driven menu with an easy going sit-down dining experience that puts guests in charge. Chef Jamie Leeds (Hank’s Oyster Bar) has partnered with Chef Darren Norris (Shibuya) to launch the original concept. Hank’s Pasta Bar bridges the gap between elevated fast casual, like Norris’s Shibuya, and full-service dining, like Leeds’s Hank’s Oyster Bar, creating a format that feels both new and familiar.  Diners order electronically at the table, but unlike fast casuals, food and beverages are delivered on plateware, and a server is on site at all times. The restaurant-inside-a-restaurant, which previously operated exclusively for takeout and delivery, now welcomes guests to dine in with a full bar, including Italian wines and craft cocktails, while maintaining its focus on traditional Italian fare with contemporary touches–including a build-your-own bowl experience.