Fiola Mare

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where the Georgetown Waterfront Meets the Italian Coast

Overlooking the scenic Georgetown Waterfront along K Street, Fiola Mare is Washington DC's premier destination for Italian seafood dining. The restaurant is an ode to chef Fabio Trabocchi's Mediterranean roots — specifically the coastline of Monte Conero where he grew up, alongside the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and Forte dei Marmi. That personal geography shapes everything here, from the menu's ingredients to the room's warm, unhurried energy.

Recognized by Gambero Rosso with 2 Forks, Fiola Mare has earned its standing not through spectacle but through consistent, ingredient-driven cooking and intuitive service. The wine list carries a Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence — a fitting complement to food that takes the sea seriously.

The Menu: Italian Coastal Cooking at Its Most Considered

The kitchen describes its approach as "authentic Italian coastal cuisine" — fine seafood, handmade pastas, and exceptional meats prepared with what they call elegant simplicity: subtle additions of color, flavor, and texture. The menu changes daily and seasonally to reflect the freshest available ingredients, so no two visits are quite the same.

Signature offerings include the finest crudos, seafood towers, and handmade pasta. The standout is the Carrello del Pesce — a tableside seafood cart presenting the day's best catch sourced from Italy and around the world. It is the kind of theater that feels earned rather than affected.

The Room and the Atmosphere

Fiola Mare is known for its vibrant "see and be seen" atmosphere, and it has long been home to DC's most celebrated power lunch. Yet the space also accommodates quieter celebrations and private dining for social and business events of every scale. The dress code reflects the restaurant's spirit: guests are invited to arrive in the manner of la bella figura — effortlessly elegant, in keeping with the occasion.

The menu spans lunch, brunch, dinner, a pre-theater option, a sunset happy hour, and a dedicated Sunday program called Sundays in Amalfi — a range that makes Fiola Mare as practical as it is special. Valet parking is available at the entrance on 31st Street and the waterfront, and the restaurant is part of the broader Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants group, which also includes Fiola, Del Mar, and Sfoglina across Washington DC.