Fiola is an Italian restaurant in Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C. (601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW), founded by acclaimed chef Fabio Trabocchi.[2]
Overview
Founded in 2011 by chef Fabio Trabocchi, Fiola has stood at the heart of Washington, D.C.'s Penn Quarter as the city's most celebrated Italian restaurant. Trabocchi — a Le Marche native, James Beard Award winner, and protégé of the legendary Gualtiero Marchesi — returned to Washington after earning MICHELIN stars in New York. The restaurant is now run by Executive Chef Antonio Mermolia, whose seasonal Italian tasting menus honor Italy's regional traditions. Its accolades include a MICHELIN star held since 2017, the Wine Spectator Grand Award, three stars from The Washington Post, and a ranking of #7 Best Italian Restaurant in the World by 50 Top Italy in 2026.[2]
Dishes & Highlights
- Thematic menus: Pascoli celebrates traditional meat dishes, Marino highlights fish and seafood, and Verdi puts vegetables at the center of the plate
- The nine-course Brumidi tasting menu is the kitchen's full expression, alongside a four-course option and à la carte selections
- A Wine Spectator Grand Award wine list known for prized labels and historic vintages
Honors
The MICHELIN Guide Washington 2023 starred list names Fiola a one-MICHELIN-Star restaurant, with the official table listing the address as 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, 20004. This entry records the name, address and star status from the official table; the table carries no individual review of this restaurant, so no dish or chef details are drawn from it.[1]
The official website describes it as chef Fabio Trabocchi's Italian flagship in Penn Quarter, offering multi-course tasting menus, wine pairings and bar à la carte dining.[2]
Practical Information
- Address: 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004 (Penn Quarter)
- Cuisine: Italian (tasting menus and à la carte)
- Facilities: private event venues (privé), catering (Fiola Catered), gift cards
- Website: https://www.fioladc.com/
[1]: MICHELIN Guide, “MICHELIN Guide 2023 - New York, Chicago and Washington - A new three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant,” 2023-11-08, linked PDF, pp. 14-15.
[2]: Fiola official website, retrieved 2026-10-30.