Lost Dog Cafe - Dunn Loring

Came here for dinner with the family. The pepperoni pizza was good. The other meals were really nothing special and seemed a little expensive for what they were. We tried ravioli and fettuccine with garlic bread. It was similar to what I could buy and make at home. That being said, there are so many different menu options to choose from that everyone in your party should be able to find something. The menu is quite large with sandwiches, pizzas and pasta dishes. I also like that the cafe supports lost animals and a foundation trying to find them forever homes. The atmosphere is also very cute with murals throughout the restaurant. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available.

This was my fourth visit here, and it was just as good as the others. The food was excellent and the service was warm and friendly. The sandwiches (New York Yankee and Eye of the Tiger) we had were crispy with fresh ingredients. The 'Rin Tin Tin' pizza was tasty and crispy. Remember that they will substitute any whole weheat crust with a regular (some will say 'normal') one.

Had the pleasure of trying the Penne Fresca tonight, and it was a delightful experience. The penne pasta was cooked perfectly, and the generous portion of portobello mushrooms and roasted tomatoes added a wonderful depth of flavor. The fresh spinach provided a lovely touch of freshness. But the homemade garlic and pesto sauce? Truly outstanding! It was rich, aromatic, and tied all the elements together beautifully. The parmesan and fresh basil on top were the perfect finishing touches. If you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish, look no further The staff is very friendly and ambience reminds me of a cafe in Budapest.

Reasonable Prices! Gigantic Servings! Really, Genuinely, Nice and Welcoming Staff Members and Servers. A nice place promoting a good cause: Dog and Cat Rescue Facilities in the DC Metro area . . . 5 Stars; 10+ Stars for Good Karma.

TLDR: Great Pizza, Outdoor Seating, Nice Casual Atmosphere, O.K drinks Ate here for a nice outdoor fall dinner. We got the Popeye Pizza, Bendito Sub, Fries, Arnold Palmer alcoholic drink and Moscow Mule. The highlight for me was the pizza (very crispy, but chewy pizza crust, not dry, good mild flavor). The sub was also good, although it was advertised as spicy and it wasn’t really to me. Good bread though. The fries were nicely fried and not too salty. The drinks we got were a little on the meh side, but the good service and food made up for it. Would recommend for casual dining in good weather, sit outside if you can!