Fiola Mare

Fiola Mare is an Italian seafood restaurant at 3050 K St NW on the Georgetown waterfront in Washington, D.C., United States. The restaurant faces the Potomac River and has a terrace overlooking the water, which makes it one of the more scenic upscale dining rooms in the capital. The cuisine is Italian with a focus on fish and shellfish, and the signature dishes include whole branzino, crudo, handmade pasta and Alaskan king crab. The dining room is elegant and polished, with a nautical feel, formal service and a moderate noise level, and it is a common choice for celebrations, business dinners and special occasions. Dress is smart casual to business attire, and jackets are not strictly required but are common among diners. The beverage programme includes an extensive Italian wine list, cocktails and aperitifs that suit the seafood-led menu. Prices are in the $$$$ tier, and a full dinner with wine is a significant expense. Reservations are required and, unlike many restaurants in the city, they are not bookable on OpenTable; visitors should call +1-202-525-1402 instead. Prime dinner times on Friday and Saturday and terrace tables in warm weather are the most difficult to secure, so booking several weeks ahead is advisable. Listings indicate dinner service together with lunch from Wednesday to Sunday, with hours of about 11:30am to 10pm, so confirming the schedule by phone before visiting is advisable. The location on K Street along the water places the restaurant near the Georgetown Waterfront Park and the Washington Harbour area, and a walk along the river before or after the meal is a natural pairing. Visitors who want the setting without a full dinner commitment can consider lunch, where available, which is usually a lighter and less expensive visit.