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Fiola vs Central Michel Richard
Both establishments are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Fiola ranks marginally higher than Central Michel Richard. Fiola comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 12 reviewers such as Where, Not For Tourists and Fodor's.
Fiola
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
Time Out
Washington Post
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601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Ste 125N, Washington DC, DC 20004-3644
From $31 /night
Zagat
"Aim for a table in the rear to "ogle" the objets d'art and the "lively crowd", and though it's not cheap, tabs are an "unbelievable" value given the "truly wonderful dining experience"."
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BlackBook
"Considered to be a top-10 contender for best DC restaurant and we know why. Modern upscale trattoria features showstoppers like wild hare ragu and prosciutto wrapped veal chop."
Gayot
15.0
"With great enthusiasm, DC's dining public welcomes back to town Fabio Trabocchi, who made famous the now-closed Maestro in The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner."
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Time Out
"When chef Fabio Trabocchi opened Fiola in 2011, he quickly established his new trattoria as the place to go in Washington for exquisite, sumptuous Italian."
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Washington Post
Editors' Pick
"Fabio Trabocchi's Penn Quarter restaurant celebrates modern Italian cuisine."
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Central Michel Richard
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
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Gayot
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1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Ste 106, Washington DC, DC 20004
From $25 /night
Concierge
"A bustling bistro where the food comes with a sense of humor, not to mention a more affordable price tag."
Travel + Leisure
"Offering French-inspired American cuisine minus the fine-dining prices, this DC eatery by Chef Michel Richard won the 2008 James Beard award for best new restaurant."
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Zagat
4.5
""Proving Michel Richard doesn't need beaucoup bucks to be brilliant", his "high-energy brasserie" in Penn Quarter dazzles with its "outstanding" riffs on tradition."
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BlackBook
"The chicer, more playful culinary sister of the famed Citronelle. Bistro serves up serious food with a serious sense of humor."
Gayot
14.0
"Michel Richard's casual American bistro attracts a constant state of hustle and bustle to its lively dining room."
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