Why Some Noodles Feel Like “Once Missed, Gone Forever” 😢🍝

I’ve had this Italian spot bookmarked forever, but it’s always so popular—every time I thought of going, it was fully booked! 🥲 Finally got a table, only to find out the squid ink pasta was already sold out… so sad! 💔 But overall, the pasta here is still top-notch! 👌🇮🇹 🏠 Thompson Italian 📍 124 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046 —————— 🦐 SAFFRON LINGUINE – Shrimp Pasta Heard this replaced the squid ink pasta—but it’s delicious too! The shrimp are huge and tender, with a strong garlicky aroma! 🧄🔥 Still wish I could’ve tried the squid ink version though… hope it comes back! 🦑✨ 🍄 MAFALDINE – Mushroom Pasta The pasta shape is really unique and holds the sauce perfectly! Creamy and rich, with mushrooms that give a truffle-like illusion! 🥄💫 🥬 ARTICHOKES ALLA ROMANA – Roasted Artichokes Rarely eat this, but their seasoning and roasting were on point—totally changed my mind! Soft inside, served with a lemon aioli dip that’s super addictive! 🍋🤤 —————— About $60 per person 💵 Great atmosphere for a date night with some drinks! 🥂❤️ (But parking is tricky! 🚗⚠️) #DMVFood #DMVFoodReview #DMVEats #DMVFoodAndFun #ItalianCuisine #PastaLover #DateNightSpot #FallschurchEats #FoodGoals #SquidInkMissed #CreamyPasta #GarlicShrimp #UniqueDishes #HiddenGem #FoodDiscovery #NoParkingStruggle #WorthTheWait #ComfortFood #EatLocal #FoodieJournal