This is my first time here and I enjoyed my experience. Decided to grab dinner before heading to the Keegan theater. I would definitely go back again. It had a family atmosphere and the food was good. Had the calamari, Arancini, and beet salad. Service was ok. read more

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A quiet (when we were there) little place with big flavor! We had an early dinner here prior to theater tickets, and chose Floriana based on numerous yelp reviews. Thanks, guys! We were treated well (I will overlook the server's comment on our southern accents, lol) and served very professionally. We started with martinis, because you have to after a 100 mile drive on I-95. They were fine. Average. But it was the only average thing on the table that night. Bread service was good. The bread was full bodied and paired well with the dipping sauce (oil and herbs.) Appetizers - I had to have the arancini. I crave these fried little balls of lovely. Served on a bed of Sunday gravy (red sauce) these were a wonderful start. My dinner partner enjoyed the panzanalla salad, which had a wonderful dressing on it. An ample appetizer, I would want a few more bites. But it turned out the mains were going to make us grateful to have left a little room. Entrees - The risotto (with scallops and shrimp) was cooked absolutely perfectly. Great texture on the risotto, seafood was right on point. Flavors were awesome. My selection of orechiette was a bit spicy, which I like, but would have put off a less tolerant diner. This pasta dish included sausage and rapini and just enveloped my mouth with rich flavor. Both entrees were too good to leave behind and too generous to finish. I packed the remains in a cooler bag I had brought along with freezer blocks and had the best lunch in my office the next day. With the theater calling, we left more quickly than I would prefer. Next time I shall make sure that we go course to course and make an evening of it. We left feeling well fed and well treated. Can't ask for more! read more

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The service here was subpar and the mediocre food couldn't make up for our experience. I wouldn't recommend coming here, even with a reservation. I made a reservation for 7:30 for a group of 3 on a Saturday night, but two of us arrived early. The host led us to a table for 2, but then asked us to wait downstairs at the bar when I reminded him that we had a reservation for 3. When the third person made it to the restaurant, he saw a group get seated immediately upon walking in, while we were asked to continue to wait. We had to repeatedly remind the staff that we were waiting on our table. The three of us were finally seated at 8:30, an hour after our reservation, at a table meant for two people when there were plenty of larger tables open. We ordered the fried Brussels sprouts to start, which was largely fine except for the burnt garlic flavor that lingered on your palette. Our main dishes were less offensive. My friend ordered the rockfish, which he said was bland. The plate counted on the olive tapenade to carry all of the flavor. The duck breast was good, but the veggies on the plate could afford to be cooked longer for better texture. I was excited to try the orecchiette, since the dish featured ramps and the other flavors looked good. Unfortunately, I was not told when ordering that they did not have ramps, and I was disappointed to find that they had substituted it for another vegetable after taking a few bites. The ambiance is very cozy and intimate, but unfortunately our experience here was not as we had hoped. I will look elsewhere for dinner the next time I'm in Dupont Circle. read more

Went for Sunday night dinner. Fairly uncrowded with very nice outdoor patio seating. Area was clean with enough space between patrons. Service was prompt and friendly. Very reasonable prices for their restaurant week menu. Black gnocchi was fantastic. As other reviewers have commented, the lasagna is great and the duck dish was definitely on point. Half off bottle of wine wrapped up our meal. Overall great experience. read more

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We had a reservation for 7:30, but didn't get seated until 8:15. One member of our party actually saw a group of 4 come in and get seated immediately, around 7:45. Also, when we did get seated, it was at a 2 person table, when there were many other tables open. The food was decent. The duck breast was cooked well except the end pieces, which were over cooked. Also the parsnips were a bit undercooked but the chard was seasoned well. I think the duck breast would have been better served with a purée to balance the saltiness of the duck. We ordered brussel sprouts for the table which were very good. They were cooked and seasoned well and had a nice texture. Another person in my group ordered the orecchiette pasta, which was good, but they substituted the ramps with something else without any notice. Finally, another person in my group ordered the rockfish. They liked the olives in it, but felt the rest of it was under seasoned. read more

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Please ask for Marco, he made this experience an absolute delight! The food is out of this world delicious and he surprised my cousin with the most delicious gnocchi we've ever tasted. Calamari is second to none, fresh and delicious, crispy and light. Prestigious ambience! Highly recommend this to anyone seeking a pleasurable dining experience! ... ask for Marco. read more

Wow. One of the best meals I have ever had. This sentiment could be due to the fact that I was celebrating an anniversary fortuitously falling on Restaurant Week. It could also be due to the large wine bottle ordered during dinner. However, I truly think the unique flavors, service, and food options were amazing at an amazing price. I went to Floriana on a whim--I had seen that Restaurant Week was during the week I was visiting DC. I searched up restaurants all over and finally ended up settling on this place. I was able to make a reservation immediately on the phone (and was seated right on the dot!). However, be prepared for stairs in order to get into the restaurant and the bathroom!! The ambience is quite unique--it's almost as if it is a residential home in DuPont area. The cozy atmosphere coupled with the home-like decor made me feel welcomed and warm. The tables were spaced out well, and I was able to get a table inside at a private area. While busy, the whole experience felt so intimate. The waiters were very polite and were attentive to my questions. They happily suggested wine pairings and different food options. Because it was restaurant week, the meal was only ~$30 for a three course meal. My partner and I ordered lobster gnocchi (black squid ink) and mussels (huge portion flavored with herbs and spices) for appetizers, scallops with risotto and lamb gnocchi for the main course, and had mousse and pistachio ice cream for dinner. The scallops were fresh and lemony, the mussels were a humongous portion, and the lobster gnocchi was so unique and flavorful. This was a Restaurant Week deal, but I truly believe the food was worth the regular price on a normal day. Overall, Floriana's atmosphere, friendly service, and flavorful foods make this restaurant extremely special. I had an amazing time and dined for almost 2 hours--time flew in the cozy home. Highly recommend for anyone in the area, especially if it is Restaurant Week! read more

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Stop what you're doing and go here for dinner right now! To start, the service was excellent. I had made a reservation but my friend and I stopped downstairs to get cocktails and mixed drinks because we weren't really feeling wine. If you bring them from downstairs, you can bring the drinks into the restaurant. The reservation was for outside but they said they had availability inside as well, which was appreciated during a cold fall night. Our server was attentive and our food came out quickly. Another props to the server because I ordered the venison gnocchi to go when he took our orders and brought it to me after my friend and I were done with our meal. Before we got our delicious pastas, they served us some bomb bread and pesto. Some of the best pesto I've ever had! I had to stop myself from eating too much so I wouldn't be full for my pasta. The pasta is incredible. I understand that it's all handmade and every bite is to die. I loved the butternut pasta with sage, butter, and walnuts. My friend also loved the shrimp risotto. I would absolutely come back. The prices are reasonable and I want to try more pasta dishes and the extensive wine list. Go go go! read more

Floriana - Zucca - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Entire experience was top notch - business worthy dining locale - from start to finish

Great place to be for great experience, classy with great service. What else you like to know? Just try it read more

It was dimly lit and had a charming atmosphere and decor. It seemed like it would make a nice date spot, but it was also great for dinner with a friend. On a Friday night we didn't wait for a table. We sat inside and had a nice view of the outside from the table. The setting, service, and food were all great. Scallop & Shrimp Risotto- I went here specifically for risotto and this lived up to expectations. It was cooked well and perfectly creamy. Tiramisu- I wish the coffee flavor was stronger but I liked it for the most part. read more

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One of my favorite places to have weekend brunch! We called them in advance and reserved our table. They are pretty busy on the weekends so I definitely suggest calling them ahead and doing the same. They have great outdoor seating. Every seat is equipped with a heater to keep you warm in this cold weather. We ordered Italian sausage egg omelette and lasagna with potatoes and a side of bacon. I absolutely love their lasagna. Portion size perfect. Potatoes are so good. Sautéed with amazing flavors. Definitely reminded me of potatoes from a North Indian restaurant. They don't have full menu for Sunday brunch. It's located on one of the busy neighborhoods in DC so parking can be extremely hard to find. Since we live near by we usually walk. Great service and great food!! read more

Floriana - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My friend and I came here last year for my birthday and we still rave about it. I gasped when they pulled the curtains open and I saw the fireplace and the Christmas decoration. This is such a nice intimate space. It does get pretty warm inside. read more

They are amazing and they attended to customers very nice and coolest people working out there

AMAZING food and even better service. DC has its share of rude servers, but our server Rose was an absolute angel and made us feel so welcome. Will probably end up going again just to experience her joy and presence (and that beautiful tiramisu!). 10/10 experience. That girl is like Disneyland. read more

Had a fantastic dinner here on a Saturday night! We sat at a table inside and their dining area is so cozy; it feels like you're eating in the dining room of someone's (very nice) house! They manage to fit a lot of tables in a not huge space but it doesn't feel cramped at all. The outdoor dining area also looked very lovely and people seemed to be enjoying themselves there as well. After being seated we were brought a plate of bread with their garlic-almond pesto. The bread had a great texture and the pesto was absolutely delicious. For starters we ordered the lamb tartare and the black gnocchi. I thought the lamb tartare was a bit over-seasoned so you couldn't really taste the lamb. The black gnocchi, however, was excellent. You can tell the pasta itself is made fresh and the lobster cream sauce was so tasty. For mains we had the tortelloni mignon and the lasagna. I'm personally not a huge lasagna person but I could tell that it is very good lasagna, and tasted more heavily of beef than most lasagnas I've had (if you don't love the taste of meat then it may not be for you, although that's probably then true for lasagna in general). The tortelloni mignon was outstanding, again with incredibly fresh pasta, tender meat inside the tortelloni, and a delicious sauce. The appetizer portions were fairly small especially for sharing, which was great because we were worried about filling up on appetizers before our mains came but it turned out not to be an issue. The mains were pretty substantial portion sizes, and the lasagna especially was giant, so we ended up with some nice leftovers for the next day. Overall a very pleasant atmosphere with friendly service and delicious fresh Italian food. Would definitely come here again! read more

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One of my favorite places in DC they have the best lasagna in city. I usually get the Sunday gravy which is pasta dish with beef short rib, sausage, and pork belly. It is served in tomato sauce. Both dishes are delicious and are large I regularly eat half and take the rest home. I have also gotten all of their salad appetizers. Great to share. The fired calamari is my go to non salad appetizer. Tastes fresh and cooked perfectly. All the meals come with bread and a great pesto spread. Haven't had a desert there. read more

Very classy. The food was exceptional. They've got a lengthy wine list. Staff were very friendly. The only thing missing was a little bit of music. Maybe jazz or something. And they close a little early. Restaurant was empty by 10:45pm. read more

I love italian food and finding a good cozy spot in the city is not hard. Floriana is a great cozy spot that makes you feel like you stepped out of DC and takes away the noise and bustle of Dupont Circle. The service was phenomenal and the food was some of the best italian I have had in a while. Nice wine selection and yummy desserts too! read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish we tried -- Caesar salad, lasagna, tortellini mignon, Sunday gravy, and NY strip. However, the service is what could have been better. We made a reservation far in advance to celebrate our wedding anniversary and even added that to the notes and special occasion section of the reservation. We also requested to be seated by a window. Fast forward to arrival, we waited about 5 minutes until someone even came to the hostess stand. Once they did, our server (I believe her name was Maria) greeted us in a very lackluster tone and asked how can she help. I told her we had a reservation and she showed us to the dining room and asked "where do you want to sit", pointing at two tables that clearly were not window seats. I asked if we could sit by the window and she said let me check and proceeded to check her iPad and then said "okay, that's fine". We sat down, ordered, ate, and was offered some tiramisu at the end -- not one mention of an anniversary. For such a special occasion, I was expecting a little more consideration and thoroughness. A simple "Happy Anniversary" would have even been acceptable. After all, we chose this restaurant for its top rating of romantic spots in the DC area. I'm not sure if the sever completely miss the ball on the reservation being for an anniversary or if this is just standard procedure, either way if it's a special occasion I would dine else where. read more

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My husband and I joined old friends for dinner last night at Floriana. From the food to the service and ambiance, it was a great experience. We started with a drink in the bar which was small and had a bit of a speakeasy feel. The bartender was lovely and very friendly. Then on to dinner where our server went above and beyond to make sure were were having a nice meal and an enjoyable experience. He gave us ample time to catch up and did not make us feel rushed in any way. Always a bonus when catching up with friends. The lasagne was fantastic and all of their house-made pastas looked and tasted wonderful. Our friend ordered the Salmon which was cooked perfectly. And don't skip dessert! Great meal, Great service! read more

Love Italian cuisine? I know just the place! Ambiance Nestled in DuPont Circle is Floriana, an Italian bistro found in a vintage D.C. row house. Super cozy and cute, especially if you can snag a table by the fireplace! Suggested Attire: smart casual Parking: there's no garages near by so build in time to look for street parking. Presentation From the appetizers to the dessert, everything was neatly plated with bountiful potions. I enjoyed the simplistic garnish on the entrees too! Follow my food IG for video reviews @what.Alecia.ate Taste I started with the brussel sprouts and the fried calamari. Both were amazing! (Hence no pics) The calamari was perfectly crisp but tender and served with a spicy tomato sauce. The brussels were covered in a sherry vinaigrette and were chef's kiss. I'd highly recommend trying it! For my entree I had the shrimp and scallop risotto. It was deliciously creamy. Though, the seafood to risotto ratio wasn't what I hoped for so I wouldn't order it again. To finish it off, I had the tiramisu which was decadent and rich! Service The staff were friendly and more than helpful. Attentive and quick! Price Wine bottles were half off, love that! Appetizers: $12-20 Scallop & shrimp risotto: $25 Tiramisu: $10 Follow my food IG for video reviews @what.Alecia.ate read more

Floriana - Scallop & Shrimp Risotto - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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First time at this place and def enjoyed ourselves. Food was very good, hot and didn't take that long. Service was meh, no one asked us once how the food was. We would go back for the food. Not the best service. read more

Floriana - Sunday Gravy - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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1/10/22 in the Year of the Restaurant! Tonight's selection was Floriana at 17th/Q in Dupont Circle. I have only eaten here once before but that was about 7.5 YEARS ago... So it was really refreshing to revisit and be reminded of how insanely GREAT this restaurant is!! CHEERS! Of course, the menu is the main event so I'll jump in. Started the meal with the High Tea vodka cocktail from Dito's bar downstairs. It's light and refreshing ruby red, cucumber, lime and Earl Grey and just a little fruity. But the thinly shaved English cucumbers on top were a great addition for a little nibble with your cocktail! Thomas the server was just about the most welcoming and hospitable server I've ever encountered! Being family probably helped, but you get a real sense that he likes what he does. He brought out the Italian bread plate with the parsley-almond-garlic pesto which was extraordinary. Herbaceous, nuttier than most pesto with just the right amount of garlic. And I like garlic a lot, so maybe enough for me may be a bit more than wanted for others. It's a matter of taste! It's part of Italian dining custom to have a Primi, Secondi, Pasta, and Entree. Followed by dessert. But that also usually entails dishes for SHARING. But I'll get to that... The first thing I ordered was the salumi and formaggio board. Silly me, after all these years of dining and culinary school at the CIA, I'd figure on the SIZE of the board... Nope! It's quite a lot! Gorgonzola Dolce, Piave, and Goat Feta, with Andouille, Finnocchiona, and Prosciutto, garnished with Casa Vetrano Olives and Borettone onions (cousin of sweet Vidalia onions). The andouille was spicier than expected, but the creamy cheeses balanced it out. And the onions were marinated in oil and balsamic. Still crisp but sweet and salty at the same time. Mouthwatering! Next I couldn't resist the Calamari Fritti. The menu says it comes with a spicy sauce, but I didn't find it that spicy. But again, another dish large enough to share. Thomas told me that they change the fryer oil everyday so the calamari stays light and crispy on the outside but still tender on the inside. Seasoned perfectly! And I couldn't eat at such a fine Italian restaurant without having a pasta dish. Not just any pasta dish but the signature Lasagna! Beef, bechamel, and house-made mozzarella. Layer upon later is meat, cheese, and noodle with fresh herbs on top. Truly a prized dish on the menu that is a MUST try!! But be warned: like the previous dishes, this is bigger than I was expecting... For my main course, I HAD the have the Duck Breast with chestnut, port pear, and radicchio. God I love duck, but so few places serve it. The bitterness of the radicchio, with the sweet port pears, and the chestnuts balance the earthy duck to perfection. Most chefs like to serve duck the same as beef: medium rare. But I like both done medium. A well balanced dish that is actually just enough for one person. And finally, for dessert, again, I had to go with the specialty: tiramisu. But then Thomas told me that they also had chocolate mousse... so being torn between the classic and a lifelong favorite, I had to get BOTH. However I did get the tiramisu to go, but I had to have just a bite for this review. And it kicked me right in the rear teeth! Chocolatey and coffeelicious it's a POW of decadent traditional flavors! And then there was the chocolate mousse. The taste was spot on but I dare say it was obvious that it was pre-portioned and left in a refrigerator... like most places with such a dessert. Be that as it may, is was equally delicious. Not as light and airy as I like, but as all things: it's a matter of taste! And now, as I've mentioned a few times, the portion sizes are quite large and enough to share. I ended up taking home more food than I actually ate in the dining room! So I will have leftovers for days! And for the price paid, makes it a great value! Even more so if you get the $40 deal that gives appetizer, entree and dessert. The restaurant is an old DC row house that has the kitchen and bar in the English basement level, main dining room on the first floor decorated in maroon, drapes, mirrors, and replica paintings like Van Gogh's self-portrait. The old fireplaces are no longer functional, but the small electric log with lights provides a cute and reminiscent ambiance of an earlier time. There is another smaller dining room upstairs that's usually used for parties or for overflow from the main dining room on busy weekends. Light woodwind jazz by Oliver Nelson on saxophone and flute playing, but not too loudly. It was actually difficult for Shazam to hear it! So that makes for ease of conversation. A MUST if you like Italian!! Florianarestaurant.com #Floriana Floriana Restaurant DC read more

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We booked a last minute reservation at Floriana and were pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. I've heard many people talk about Floriana and I had to try it myself...Upon entering Floriana, you are greeted with a quaint, intimate dining room setting with festive lights. We were seated very quickly and the service was remarkable. The bread they gave for an appetizer was a tad bit stale but I am in complete awe of the basil pesto dip that accompanied the bread. So good. You must order the Black Gnocchi. This dish is infused with squid ink and packed with flavor. The gnocchi melts in your mouth and is bathed in a tomatoe based sauce with some greens on top for a nice contrasting flavor. The artistry behind the dish presentation was exquisite. All three of the guests I came with approved of this dish and we were even considering ordering another. The Calamari fritti was tasty but it didn't stand out comparative to the other dishes. I would order this again but it was particularly memorable as the gnocchi was. The Risotto was a bit on the saltier side but tasty nonetheless. Lastly, the expresso mousse was bitter upon first bite with a sweet aftertaste. If I came back, I would order the tiramisu over the expresso mousse. Overall-- fantastic food and stellar atmosphere. read more

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Overall: 9/10 Setting: very intimate. We came in the evening and it was pleasantly dark. There is an awkward hallway where you stand before being seated but it didn't take that long. Food: every single thing we got was AMAZING. Lamb gnocchi are to die for. We also really enjoyed the tortellini mignon. Pro tip: the black gnocchi appetizer is amazing but the squid ink will leave your mouth stained, make sure to drink up some wine! read more

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Always a solid delicious choice. I've been going here for what seems like decades....and I'm never disappointed. Great for outside brunch too! Staff is always friendly and accommodating too. Go here! read more

The food was delicious but there was a 20 percent tip added to the bill that the waiter never mentioned to us. Buyer beware

My boyfriend and I went here for our year anniversary and absolutely loved the food, service, and setting. We have never been here before, but we will definitely be going back soon enough! To start, we ordered the Arancini which tasted delicious. It was very rich in flavor and the sweetness of the squash purée on the bottom of the dish brought it all together. There were five which seemed to be a pretty good deal with the price--I think they were $12. For dinner, I got the lamb gnocchi which I can't recommend enough. It was so flavorful and there was enough to take home for leftovers for the next day! It was very savory and if you like lamb, you'll surely enjoy this. My boyfriend got the butternut squash ravioli with pine nuts and he seemed to enjoy it. He also said the portions were good too. You're definitely paying a bit more, but it's suitable for the meal you're given. Lastly, we ordered the tiramisu for dessert. I don't know how we fit it in, but despite being very full, we managed to eat the entire slice. It was one of the best tiramisu I've had! The service was great. Our server was very attentive and always checked up on us even though the restaurant was a bit busy. He made sure to refill drinks and if we had any questions about the menu, he was very helpful. The food also came out very quickly. I think we ordered our appetizer five or ten minutes before it came out. Very quick and tasty. Now when you see the outside of Floriana, you might not even notice it at first. It kind of looks like a hole in the wall. But the atmosphere is actually beautiful. Tables are spread out enough and the dimly lit lighting with candles is very romantic. Great for a date! Everything was clean and homely--it felt secluded, but intimate. Overall, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the set up. I would recommend you try Floriana for some very good Italian food. You can tell everything is made in house. The pasta was absolutely delicious and flavorful. It's perfect for a date or little gathering. You won't be disappointed. read more

as always, Floriana provided a wonderful dining experience for us. We have tried pretty much everything on their menu, and it never disappoints. tonight we tried the duck carbonara. It was amazing. Made with dry cured duck which gave us lovely salty flavor, mixed with a fresh pasta. It was an excellent dish. We love this restaurant. It never disappoints. read more

My mom and I came here for dinner and we had an amazing time! The food was very tasty and the service was great! We highly recommend this place. read more

Floriana - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We had a wonderful meal here tonight. We started with fried calamari. Excellent! Crispy & flavorful. Then I had the pork tenderloin. It was served with Gorgonzola & was delicious, as well as beautifully prepared. My husband had the butternut squash ravioli with Gorgonzola. He liked it very much. The setting was a big plus, too. We sat outside on the patio in front of the restaurant. It was lovely. read more

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This was a five star until recently, when I felt like the lasagna I almost always get was pretty bad. Probably half a pound of ground beef, falling apart, weirdly crunchy. Last time I had it, I swore it was the best lasagna I've ever had. Server broke a $100 for us on a $79 bill, purposely gave us a $20 and $1 so we were forced to tip him the full amount. He also kept scraping crumbs off my table as I ate, which was uncomfortable. Attentive staff and incredible wine menu. Beware: the Ceasar has egg in it, like pieces and chunks. It's written on the menu but I didn't read it. Weird and gross. read more

Great place for an romantic Italian dinner. It's a little tight but make since because it's a house. I would stay way from the lamb gnocchi unless you specify less grease. Had to send my mine back. Instead I got the tortellini mignon. I preferred the flavor of the lamb gnocchi it was just greasy. Probably because it was the last of it and they scooped the remainder. read more

Floriana - A romantic set up - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came for a Sunday Brunch. A lot of us ordered the chicken biscuit because I remember it being yummy pre-pandemic. Either I have short term memory loss or something is going very wrong in the kitchen. All of our biscuits were burnt black on the bottom and lacked all flavor. The "fried" chicken was not breaded and so over cooked that it was hard to bite through. The piece of chicken was absolutely tiny (see picture). The "fried egg" was scrambled eggs thrown on the tasteless biscuit. So disappointed. Truly inedible. See pictures for tiny overcooked, not fried chicken. And burnt bottom. read more

Floriana - The only piece of chicken on the biscuit - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went to the bar area, hidden gem under the restaurant and it was amazing vibe with good drinks! The service was fantastic

I love everything about this place, especially the ambiance. It's the perfect place to go in the winter or fall, as the atmosphere is dark, cozy, & homey. It's literally in an old row home. The food, drinks, & service were also great. Drinks: Dirty Martini & Old Fashioned were both delicious Food: Brussels - excellent Ravioli di Zucca - 10/10 amazing Scallops - very good Sunday gravy - partner got this and really liked it Tortellini mignon - partner's dad got this and loved it. I'll definitely be back! read more

CALAMARI FRITTI | $13 spicy tomato sauce *light crispy batter, perfectly cooked calamari, tomato sauce was lukewarm wish it was piping hot *our server offered salt, pepper and lemons which was great LASAGNA | $22 beef, béchamel, house made mozzarella *usually my favorite lasagna but this was super disappointing, didn't taste any bechamel, it definitely needed more cheese in the layers, I basically just tasted pasta and some tomato sauce, it was very one note CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Alkoomi 2016 | $60 Robust and full bodied. All the notes of Western Australia intermingling with black currants, chocolate, blackberries, and spiced deep red fruit notes. *it was a good wine with dinner but was disappointed that there were no fuller bodied bottles of red wine for less than $60 DESSERTS | $10 each I found this to be really steep because I got blueberry pound cake, it didn't even come with ice cream so for $10 for a meager slice it's overpriced and it was just ok ATMOSPHERE: I think the restaurant should consider more lighting, it was much too dark and not in a romantic way read more

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Overall: Great Italian place that I highly recommend for a casual or more formal dinner. There is a lot of variety and the service has always been on-point. Tastiness: I am not a fan of pasta and avoid it as much as possible given the low nutritional content, but I really like this place. Their pastas are fresh, but most importantly you are not stuck ordering pasta if you don't want it. I usually opt for a seafood dish (scallops or fish) and my husband is a fan of their pastas and steaks (most recently he had a fillet mignon which he thoroughly enjoyed). I always enjoy their selection of red Italian wines, whether by the glass or the bottle. Presentation: Nothing too creative, but functional and elegant. Service: Attentive, courteous, and always energized. Ambiance: Relaxing and welcoming! Whether you are wearing a ball-gown and tux, or jeans and a shirt, all are welcome and all seem to enjoy themselves here. Cleanliness: Very clean and neat. Price: Adequate for NW DC (fillet mignon around $48 and scallops around $35), with wine glasses in the $14-16 range). read more

Nice place for a weekend brunch. Must get their bottomless mimosas. I ordered the Prosciutto Benedict & a friend got the salmon Benedict & we traded 1 so I got to try both. Both were pretty good but I will have to say the potatoes were probably the best thing. They were very well seasoned & cooked to the perfect texture. I know it's not the main dish but I'd order just that for my main dish. Overall was a very nice experience and the restaurant setting was very up to par. My one star off is because of our server. He was great and very friendly but when he took our order he didn't write anything down (maybe he just has great memory) but ended up messing up 2 of my friend's orders. One of them got the wrong side & the other friend just got a completely different entree. We had to call a different server twice because our server was nowhere to be found. read more

Floriana - Bottomless mimosas & prosciutto benedict with potatoes - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia