Fiola @ DC RW 2012

 Thank you to my food buddy - Ting for introducing me to this excellent Italian restaurant.  Before I went on my Europe trip, I really wan't a big fan of Italian food, but after you had real Italian food from Italy, you can't help but fall in love.

Restaurant Week Menu

A pretty good selection of choices for the Restaurant Week, I might consider coming back next time for another RW.

Italian Moretti Beer 

I was never a big fan of Italian wine, so I opted for an Italian light beer, which was pretty decent.

Beef Tartar

This is hands down, the biggest Beef Tartar I have ever had in my life, and with a fried egg!  This was delicious, and the toasted Italian bread was a perfect balance for texture.

Veal Meatballs

My food buddy ordered the Veal Meatballs for her appetizer.  I had a small taste from her plate, and it has a really good texture and flavor.  I would recommend this as another appetizer choice.

Squid Ink Risotto

For entree, I ordered the Squid Ink Risotto.  Ever since my Italy trip, I have been looking for a squid ink pasta that is on par with the Italian standard.  This is probably the most successful attempt.  Even though it is not as good as what I had in Italy, but this was pretty close.  I would definitely get this again.  If I was to be really picky, my only complain would be  it is a tad salty and oily, but in terms of flavor, I am totally satisfied. 

Ricotta Cavatelli

This homemade pasta dish was very good as well.  The pasta was cooked al dente and it has a very good texture.  I would still prefer the squid ink risotto, but this is a good alternative.

Gelato and Sorbet

I am a big fan of the homemade gelato, the sorbet is good too but cherry is not my favorite flavor.  Overall, I was satisfied with the meal and Fiola was good at delivering in terms of flavor, texture and presentation.  Fiola is definitely one of my top Italian restaurant in the US and I would consider coming back for the next RW.