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Intimate white-tableclothed bistro offering lasagna & other Italian classics, with weekly specials.
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Address: 1602 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 667-5937
Website: http://florianarestaurant.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Chelsea Andrews
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Went to Floriana with some friends for restaurant week. Honestly, the experience was just kind of… okay. I’ve ordered from them on DoorDash before and really enjoyed it, but dining in didn’t quite hit the same. The squash soup wasn’t really my thing (might just be personal taste), the lasagna felt a little bland, and dessert was fine but nothing special. Service was good, and the space is cute and cozy, though parking can be a bit tricky. Overall, it wasn’t bad, but for me, it was a bit underwhelming
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Went to Floriana with some friends for restaurant week. Honestly, the experience was just kind of… okay. I’ve ordered from them on DoorDash before and really enjoyed it, but dining in didn’t quite hit the same. The squash soup wasn’t really my thing (might just be personal taste), the lasagna felt a little bland, and dessert was fine but nothing special. Service was good, and the space is cute and cozy, though parking can be a bit tricky. Overall, it wasn’t bad, but for me, it was a bit underwhelming
Larry Jost
A very quaint and warm cozy place to enjoy amazing food. Staff is friendly and very welcoming. Food is crafted to perfection. On a cold day try the mulled wine. The duck is amazing as is the butternut squash ravioli.
… moreJinhee Park
Went during restaurant week. Cheese and meats board was generous, nothing too special about the cuts of meat or cheese but it was a good deal. The beetroot salmon for my entree was not the best- the main flavor profile was sweet but it was also over salted at the same time… however, the lamb gnocchi was good. The chocolate mousse hit the spot for me. Overall, this place has good deals so I would go again. I think I will stick to their pasta menus next time!
… moreMichele Selvaggio
The food was amazing. From the bread plate with some of the best pesto I have had, to the arancini and lobster linguine, everything was fabulous. And the portions were very large, something you don’t expect from a higher end restaurant. The menu is limited, but that means the dishes are fresh and nothing was frozen. It’s in an old converted brownstone, so the atmosphere is just ok, but it didn’t matter because the food was so good.
… moreRojyar Poozesh
ABSOLUTELY EXCEPTIONAL! I love Floriana. The food is always incredible. Charming ambiance and the drinks are fantastic.
I love their black gnocchi, filet mignon, rib eye, chicken, the mushroom risotto, calamari, baby beet salad, bolognese and lasagna are all spectacular. The bread is always fresh and I love their little green olive oil garlic sauce.
And flawless service even better than the Four Seasons. Always a wonderful experience and haven’t been disappointed in the twenty years I’ve been going here. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
… moreI love their black gnocchi, filet mignon, rib eye, chicken, the mushroom risotto, calamari, baby beet salad, bolognese and lasagna are all spectacular. The bread is always fresh and I love their little green olive oil garlic sauce.
And flawless service even better than the Four Seasons. Always a wonderful experience and haven’t been disappointed in the twenty years I’ve been going here. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Leah Donlin
This was our first time dining at Floriana. Have heard great things and wanted to try for my birthday dinner. Attention to detail by every staff member we encountered was exceptional. Our waiter, Marco, offered outstanding service and made wonderful food and wine pairing options. The food and ambiance were amazing! Very excited that another location in Alexandria will be opening soon! Cannot wait to go back!
… moreCharlie
We visited Floriana for a romantic Valentine’s day dinner, expecting top tier service and food. Unfortunately, Floriana did not deliver.
Keep in mind, this review is specifically for the Pre Fixe Valentine’s day menu, which I assume is a rare occurrence.
Service: For $120 per person, I expected top tier service. However, we received some of the worst service I’ve ever experienced in general. We sat down and went ungreeted for over 15 minutes. While the restaurant was busy, there were plenty of wait staff, so I’m not sure what took so long. Upon ordering, our server was stunned we already knew what we wanted (not hard on a 9 item menu), and just set the tone off for a less than ideal night. I had a few issues with my meal, and would have appreciated our server to check-in once the courses were delivered, yet it never happened until the next course was about to come out. In addition, I ordered the steak, and had to wait 10 minutes to get a steak knife, something our server was not planning on delivering unless I asked. In general, the service did NOT match the expected quality of the experience.
Food: For a pre fixe menu, selections were decent with 3 options per course, but I had a major issue with the 2nd course. With a shellfish allergy, my options were extremely limited to one item, and to make matters worse, our server did not ask about my allergy until I insisted that I needed to be reassured that my selection did not have any allergy risk. The general quality of the food was… fine. My risotto had clearly been sitting out too long before being served, and lacked flavor and was cold. My steak I ordered to be cooked Medium, and it arrived on the border of medium-rare to rare, which I was very disappointed with. My partners meal was a bit better in quality, but also produced the same level of underwhelm. The dessert option was something you’d expect at a buffet, not a fine dining experience.
Ambience: This was a positive of the night. The place is extremely romantic, dimly lit, and quiet enough to have a good conversation. No complaints here.
All in all, an extremely disappointing experience for Floriana on Valentine’s day. I hope to
return to try out the non Pre Fixe menu, which looks like it has a bit more variety and Italian charm to it.
… moreKeep in mind, this review is specifically for the Pre Fixe Valentine’s day menu, which I assume is a rare occurrence.
Service: For $120 per person, I expected top tier service. However, we received some of the worst service I’ve ever experienced in general. We sat down and went ungreeted for over 15 minutes. While the restaurant was busy, there were plenty of wait staff, so I’m not sure what took so long. Upon ordering, our server was stunned we already knew what we wanted (not hard on a 9 item menu), and just set the tone off for a less than ideal night. I had a few issues with my meal, and would have appreciated our server to check-in once the courses were delivered, yet it never happened until the next course was about to come out. In addition, I ordered the steak, and had to wait 10 minutes to get a steak knife, something our server was not planning on delivering unless I asked. In general, the service did NOT match the expected quality of the experience.
Food: For a pre fixe menu, selections were decent with 3 options per course, but I had a major issue with the 2nd course. With a shellfish allergy, my options were extremely limited to one item, and to make matters worse, our server did not ask about my allergy until I insisted that I needed to be reassured that my selection did not have any allergy risk. The general quality of the food was… fine. My risotto had clearly been sitting out too long before being served, and lacked flavor and was cold. My steak I ordered to be cooked Medium, and it arrived on the border of medium-rare to rare, which I was very disappointed with. My partners meal was a bit better in quality, but also produced the same level of underwhelm. The dessert option was something you’d expect at a buffet, not a fine dining experience.
Ambience: This was a positive of the night. The place is extremely romantic, dimly lit, and quiet enough to have a good conversation. No complaints here.
All in all, an extremely disappointing experience for Floriana on Valentine’s day. I hope to
return to try out the non Pre Fixe menu, which looks like it has a bit more variety and Italian charm to it.
Mariko Islas
This was my first time in Washington D.C. and Floriana was the perfect start to the trip! The food was delicious, the atmosphere of the bar below was amazing, and our waiter was very friendly. I highly recommend this place for a night out with friends!
… moreGregory Thomas
Beautiful Italian restaurant in a historic building on the Cape Fear River. Our brief interactions with several of the staff was proof enough that the service was exceptional. But our server, Zoey, was especially sweet to my fiancee throughout dinner. She went above and beyond. (Thanks, Zoey!)
The food was delicious and tasted authentic. The ambience was also noteworthy; from the moody lighting to the piano music playing throughout the dining room, it was just a pleasant experience all around. We highly recommend this restaurant.
… moreThe food was delicious and tasted authentic. The ambience was also noteworthy; from the moody lighting to the piano music playing throughout the dining room, it was just a pleasant experience all around. We highly recommend this restaurant.
Andy I
This place is excellent. firstly, the service is great. they make you feel important and not just like another customer. shout out Marco. the atmosphere is also warm and inviting. there aren’t too many tables and the dining room is small and cozy, with nice decor. the price also wasn’t bad at all for the quality of the food. I can recommend the lasagna.
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