Fiola Mare
Fabio Trabocchi's upscale Italian seafood room on the Georgetown waterfront with sweeping views over the Potomac.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Glossy, romantic, and unmistakably splurgy — white tablecloths, river views, and a crowd dressed for an occasion.
Our read - 02
This is DC's grand waterfront date night.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Fiola Mare earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Fiola Mare works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Fiola Mare delivers.
You are planning for two
For romance, Fiola Mare delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Fiola Mare a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Fiola Mare isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
The plates that decide it
- Fresh fish and seafood crudo — the kitchen's clear strength; let the catch lead
- House-made pastas — Trabocchi's pasta program is reliably excellent
- The grandest seafood tower — beautiful but the priciest way to eat here — order it knowingly
Plan it well
- Cost
- Expensive per head + wine
- Allow
- 2–2.5 hours
Sources and method (2)
- Opened February 21, 2014, at Washington Harbour on the Georgetown Potomac waterfront by Michelin-starred / James Beard-winning chef Fabio Trabocchi; won the 2015 RAMMY for Best New Restaurant. en.wikipedia.org ↗
- Italian seafood menu of crudo, house pasta and whole fish, with seating arranged for maximum Potomac river views. fiolamaredc.com ↗