Experts' Choice Award Fiola
What the experts agree on
Fabio Trabocchi's Penn Quarter powerhouse pairs glamorous, art-filled rooms with indulgent modern Italian cooking—truffles, caviar, lobster ravioli. Polished, pricey, and popular with DC's power-lunch crowd.
“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.”
– BlackBook
Gayot15.0
"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." Full review
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." Full review
Washington Post Editors' Pick
"Fabio Trabocchi's Penn Quarter restaurant celebrates modern Italian cuisine." Full review
Frommer's "For a splash-out D." Full review
Not For Tourists "Refined cooking goes rustic in a comforting yet elegant manner."
Travel + Leisure "This upscale Italian trattoria is one of DC’s most indulgent restaurants, where you can get preserved summer black truffle with your pappardelle and caviar with your langoustine tails and branzino." Full review
Fodor's "Washington foodies wept when Fabio Trabocchi took his Italian talents to the briefly beloved Fiamma in New York City." Full review
Where "Lobster ravioli, ribeye, seafood. Themed tastings, three-six courses." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Polished and professional with an upscale setting made for brokering deals, Fiola is just what the politician ordered." Full review
The Infatuation "It’s natural to wonder if some award-winning restaurants are worth the hype (and the price tag) but at Fiola, there’s no need for second guessing. Steps away from the Washington monument,..." Full review
