In Frederickburg, that hub of all things German, I have found my absolute favorite Italian restaurant . . . Pasta Bella.  Food is wonderful, especially their lasagna.  Service is consistently excellent and friendly, with the owners frequently on hand greeting guests and doing a good deal of the cooking!  Highly recommended.  Make reservations, though, because it does tend to become crowded in the evenings.
Pros:  menu, quality of food, service
Cons:  crowded at times, parking at times
                        
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