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    Cafe Fiorello DC

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Spaghetti and short rib meatballs
    John A.

    You can find many things among the monuments - a sense of history, weight of a democracy -- but what if you just want some Italian food. We felt lucky to find this place, as restaurants in this area are few and far between. Kudos for accommodating us quickly and without a reservation. Lasagna had a nice bechamel that was not too rich. Short rib meatballs were flavorful. Could the shrimp and crab cake use a little more acid? (Answer is yes). We felt well-attended by the friendly staff. Now we know, when we are pushing that last Smithsonian museum and hunger hits -- a charming cafe is steps away.

    Dona P.

    Beautiful interior and fun vibes - fresh antipasto bar that they're known for and great gluten free pizza ! Wonderful salads and an old School vibe esp when they bring the lemons on ice! The manager when I was there was the heartbeat of the place - he'd relocated from nyc and brought the vibe ! Check them out !

    Meatballs appetizer
    Kelly M.

    This place has potential but my group's first visit was a mixed experience. The place is lovely and the service was attentive. However, our server was a little bit overeager and I got really fed up with the constant attempts to upsell us on things we didn't want. Food results were mixed. Frittata: good Pizza: ok. Also be aware their pizza crust is yeastless and cracker thin. Not to everyone's taste Gluten free pizza: came out undercooked Salmon: good Eggplant: good Bread loaf: to our surprise actually is garlic bread. It's absolutely delicious Carbonara: had an odd flavor. Not the best Drinks: Spritz: loaded with excessive amounts of ice Frozen Bellini: AMAZING. Highly recommend Mimosa: $15 and my friend said the sparkling wine was flat and it tasted awful Negroni: good and large Wine: pricey and moderate sized pour I won't be rushing back but if I go back, I'll probably try the eggplant and definitely get the bread again.

    Sausage fennel and peppers pizza
    Cindy C.

    Lovely, upscale interior with attentive service. I got the pizza with sweet peppers and sausage and tiny bits of burrata. It was delicious. I didn't realize the crust would be super thin but for that reason, the pizza was ready within 10mins. I loved how the crust tasted like a well seasoned cracker and it went well with the toppings. I'd love to go back and try their other pizzas.

    Fried cauliflower
    Susan H.

    I get the Washington, DC edition of "Eater" sent to my email. That's how I learned about Fiorello. After looking at their menu, we decided that it was well worth a try. Not sure as to how busy it would be, we made a reservation for an early Saturday dinner. When we got there, it was clear that a reservation at that time wasn't really necessary. The ambiance says "Old school Italian restaurant" complete with lots of dark wood and tiled floors. The background music was 40s and 50s tunes. We were taken to a four top table that had a window view. It's always interesting watching the street scene unfold. For starters, I ordered to drink, "A Cosmo of Beauty", which consists of: "Botanical vodka, rose & hibiscus syrup, cranberry, amaranth flowers". Not only was this an attractive looking drink, but a tasty one, too. My husband ordered a glass of "Chianti Classico" which he enjoyed. For a starter, we chose "Prosciutto and burrata" which proved to be just right in terms of portion size. Also, we ordered the "Fresh baked Italian loaf with garlic spread". The bread is house-made and the "whole loaf" is small (which was good). Here's when things went sideways --- A server came to our table to take our order, and screwed up our main course order. My husband ordered "Tagliatelle Bolognese". I had a question about the "Burrata Tordelli" as the description in the menu wasn't detailed----yes, it comes with tomato sauce. Shortly thereafter, a different server, Brian, came to our table. He said he knew our order was placed already. He turned out to be quite efficient, polite and friendly. A runner brought out our dinners. Instead of getting one of each entree we ordered, two portions of Tagliatelle Bolognese came out. I told the runner that I had ordered the Tordelli. The manager got wind of what happened and came to apologize to us. He also offered us a free veggie side dish. We chose the fried cauliflower which was quite good. As for the food --- My husband enjoyed his Tagliatelle and said he would have it again. We had never heard of Tordelli before coming here. I had looked it up. Traditionally, it's a half moon shaped pasta that is filled with meat. At Fiorello, it was more of a square piece that was filled with burrata. I did like this dish and thought the portion size was good. For dessert, our server talked up the Tiramisu. I was willing to share it with my husband but he thought it would be too much food. So, he suggested we each get the affogato with espresso. He really liked this dessert, while I didn't like it. The espresso was bitter and the vanilla affogato did little to take away any of the bitterness. He ate his portion and finished mine. As we were having our dessert, the manager came by with a tray of small freshly made chocolate chip cookies and was offering them to customers. These cookies were quite good, especially when served right out of the oven. Using Metro to get here was easy. We got off at Federal Triangle and had a short walk to the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and 10th Street, NW. And, yes, we would return. We were quite impressed as to how the manager handled our order screwup and we appreciated the attentive service from Brian. Restrooms are up the ramp located behind the mirrors near the bar (if you're sitting near the door on the ground floor). After going up the ramp, head toward the left back corner of the restaurant and make a left; follow the corridor past the wine fridge as far as you can. The rest rooms have unusual sink faucets: move the circular top left or right to start the water flowing).

    Margherita Pizza - to go
    Karrie G.

    I had a good workout so I thought I deserved pizza. ;-) I stopped into Cafe Fiorello and ordered a Margherita pizza. It was well worth it! Delicious even after being carried four blocks on a pretty chilly day without being warmed up. I must return to try all the pizzas offered on the menu. The crust was thin and crispy to perfection. Everyone was so nice and welcoming even though I was dressed in gym attire. They were super accommodating. The bar service was very pleasant. Can't wait to go back.

    Gloria M.

    Every dish I tried was delicious! The portions are huge and the service is amazing. The rigatoni alla vodka and veal chop parmigiana were amazing! Looking forward to coming back!

    Chicken parmigiana
    Maha S.

    I got the chicken parmigiana. It was huge!! It was good, but a lot of cheese and gets soggy as you're eating it. The service was not great. We were in the restaurant for over 2 1/2 hours, because how late we were getting approached (our appetizer, entree, dessert). We skipped on the dessert because it took the waitress about 20 minutes to come back just to check in if we had decided. We decided to not have any dessert. Because as soon as we said no and asked for our check, it took her another 20-25 minutes to give our receipt and another 15 mins to process it. Service is ridiculous. The ambiance was pretty. Giving it a 3 star because of service and how late everything arrived and was communicated. Our food took about 45+minutes. I wouldn't go again.

    Grand spritz, espresso martini
    Lily B.

    Excellent service, food & drinks and ambiance at the newly opened NYC transplant, Cafe Fiorello. The staff was wonderful, came around offering complimentary mini cookies (we had many) and brought my friend a birthday treat and all sang him happy birthday. A must order is the chicken Parmesan, it is textbook. Super thin and crispy chicken loaded with sauce and melted cheese. We tried the vodka rigatoni which was a satisfying version. The garlic bread was fine, nothing super special. For drinks we tried the grand spritz (very good) and the espresso martini, which was tasty but not a contender for my favorite in the city. All the desserts sounded delicious and we opted for their signature chocolate mousse. Quite delicious and rich! Loved the free mouthwash in the bathroom too

    Stacey S.

    Amazing service and wonderful ambiance for lunch or just coffee. My Vanilla Latte was amazing!!!!! The bartender Denzel was phenomenal!

    Salad half eaten

    Stopped by after a tour and saw this place across the FBI building. Went in and had happy hour menu options. Ordered pizza spicy pepperoni/honey and half cheese. WOW what a fabulous combination of honey with the pepperoni and cheese. Also had a yummy salad. I almost forgot to take a picture because I was so hungry and it was great! Service was outstanding ! The hostess was most welcoming.

    vodka pizza
    Phoebe D.

    Super friendly service and unique pizza! I went for a weekday lunch and tried the carbonara and the vodka pizza. The carbonara was decent but a little bit on the bland side in my opinion, and is pretty expensive for what you get. I really enjoyed the super thin crust on the pizza - I thought it tasted great on its own as well and went well with the toppings. However, because it's so thin it definitely is not as filling as a regular pizza (I usually can only eat 2-3 slices before I get full, but I finished the whole pizza and still had room for dessert lol), so I think compared to other places it's not very bang for your buck. I also tried the chocolate mousse which was thick and creamy and paired well with the vanilla whipped cream. I also really liked that they give a little freshly baked chocolate chip cookie when you're done with your meal - it's a small detail but elevated the already friendly service a lot! Overall it's not a place I would go to for a casual lunch but is a good option near the White House for a nicer dinner!

    Spaghetti and meatballs
    lyf g.

    Best pasta dish my daughter has ever eaten! -Pasta carbonara. Really friendly service all around- from the bartender to the server and beyond. Reasonable prices as well. Find dining setting

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    5 months ago

    Food was excellent to the last bite. Bolognese and tiramisu was perfect. Service was good

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    6 months ago

    Great thanksgiving experience! Food and service perfect. Vodka sauce pizza is EPIC! Loved every part of the meal.

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    7 months ago

    Food is amazing! One of the better wine lists i've seen in DC. Service is also incredible.

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    8 months ago

    Everything was spot on! Atmosphere charming. Food delicious! Service impeccable. And the tiramisu to die for! Highly recommend!!!

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