There’s a new kid on King Street in Old Town Alexandria bringing a spin on Italian cuisine derived from the owners’ family traditions and love for seasonal ingredients.

Thompson Italian, which opened in Alexandria in January, initially made its local debut with a flagship restaurant in Falls Church in 2019. Despite early acclaim, the restaurant only got about nine months of service under its belt before the pandemic hit and owners Katherine and Gabe Thompson had to close their dine-in service and pivot to carry out only.