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Cafe Fiorello DCA

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 · Restaurant · Downtown

Polished Italian-American with standout chicken parm, pastas, and thin-crust pizza; excellent, engaged service, premium pricing, and occasional pacing or execution lapses.

The verdict

Cafe Fiorello DC delivers grade A performance through strong food quality anchored by standout chicken parm and confident pasta execution, paired with exceptional service attentiveness that includes thoughtful manager check-ins and pre-theater pacing. Consistency shows occasional variation with isolated oversalting and pacing gaps, while attractive design quality creates a warm, bustling room that supports but doesn't elevate the experience into truly distinctive territory.

One caveat: Service pacing can lag during peak pre-show windows; communicate timing needs

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Opening Hours

Monday11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 Tuesday11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 Wednesday11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 Thursday11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 Friday11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 Saturday12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 Sunday12:00–15:00, 16:00–21:00
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