Thompson Italian Restaurant Opening

Thompson Italian, the eponymous restaurant from husband and wife team Gabe and Katherine Thompson, will open to the public. The family-friendly establishment will serve dinner six nights a week. Katherine and Gabe honed their culinary skills at some of New York City’s top-rated restaurants, including Michelin three-starred Le Bernardin and Per Se, before venturing out as chef-owners of dell’Anima, L’Artusi, Anfora, and L’Apicio, four popular Italian eateries in Manhattan. In Falls Church, they are excited to serve elevated Italian food in a setting fit for all ages. While the kid’s menu will feature favorites like chicken tenders and French fries, the highlight is the Make Your Own Pasta option that offers Gabe’s signature handmade noodles paired with kid-friendly classic sauces. On the main menu, Gabe’s from-scratch pasta dishes will be available in both full and half-sized portions. The menu will also feature beef and lamb from local farms and peak season produce. Highlights include ricotta gnocchi with lamb ragu, roasted garlic bread, summer berry pavlova, and mascarpone cheesecake. The wine list is the focus of the restaurant’s beverage menu and spotlights predominantly Italian producers with approachable prices. The 16 wines by the glass range from $9 to $14 each, and many bottle selections will be available for less than $40. The bar will also offer a selection of classic and signature cocktails, prosecco on tap, and four local draft beers. Thompson Italian will be open from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. six nights a week and closed on Tuesdays. The Thompsons expect to roll out lunch and brunch service before year’s end.   Photo credit: Kelli Scott