Flavio Restaurant DC

My wife and I visited Flavio restaurant in Georgetown. I am so glad that we did. They have great outside seating which allowed us to enjoy the evening. Our server Leila was outstanding. She made great recommendations and her service and attention to us was excellent. We ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and Mekki's pizza. Everything was delicious. We look forward to dining here again when in Georgetown and we highly recommend Flavio and ask for Leila.

Flavio's in one of my go to restaurants when I am in Georgetown. I can always be sure that the food will be good and location is very nice where I get to sit outside and enjoy people watching or play on my phone. I like their pasta and most recently I had the eggplant with tomato sauce and cheese antipasti which was fantastic. They give you bread and olive oil to snack on while you wait for your meal. I also enjoy reading all the funny notes above the bar. Very original. If you are biking or walking around Georgetown, stop by!

Food was really good. Ricotta Gnocchi was amazing. Other dishes good as well. Only complaint was the desserts weren’t the best, but not bad! The food came out so fast, literally as fast as a fast food restaurant. Overall good experience

Would not recommend. The food was not good. The ricotta gnocchi was over cooked, falling apart, and mushy. Took one bite and did not finish. The sauce was beyond thick and the Margherita pizza was basically a cheese pizza with diced tomatoes. Service was great right until the food came out, and then it was a struggle to find anyone. Best part was the bottle of sparkling water.

Worst food I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The mushroom ravioli was raw, cold, and looked like cement. The branzino was cooked fine, but obviously wasn’t fresh. The spaghetti sauce was canned. The collection of vegetables were a combination of canned olives, and unseasoned bell peppers. Felt like food made at home but cost over $100. The service was fine. They asked we pay in cash. We won’t be back.

My husband and I stumbled across this Italian gem in Georgestown, Washington, when we were looking for a place to eat! Jose welcomed us in with a big smile from the door and gave us exceptional service! The Margarita pizza we had was by far the BEST we have ever had, and the decor and ambiance completed our unforgettable experience!! We highly recommend Flavio!!

Great place for a quick dinner. We started with the complimentary flat bread and basil olive oil dip then moved on to the calamari appetizer. Our main courses were the veal scalloping customized with marinara sauce. I enjoyed the sauce it was sweet and reminds me of Sicily. Our second main was the chicken piccata. The white wine caper sauce was flavorful and briny. The staff was friendly and our food arrived promptly. I would recommend this place and will visit it again on my next stay in DC.

In a word, it was delicious. The decoration of the interior, the attention of the waiter and the service were very good. what we ate was very delicious and it was very impressive that the owner took care of every table. I haven't tried the pizza, but especially the artichoke fries should definitely be tried. they were offering dessert to those who commented on google, but we paid the bill. Let's get it next time :)

Great food, amazing service Our server Antonio was very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks, fast and great service, will definetly be back

My best friend and I stopped here last minute while visiting the city. Easily some of the best food I've ever had and I would argue the food is better in this singular restaurant than the whole strip in St. Tropez!! Imane was a lovely waitress and was absolutely the bell of the ball. The overall vibe is so darling and would be so lovely for dinner. I would 100% recommend to anyone, while first being seated we were given this absolutely divine and house made pesto which was to die for. You must try this delicacy!!

This place was delicious, pls try the calamari. The ambiance was great and our server moose was amazing.

What a great restaurant! We were greeted super friendly and my dog Milo was also allowed. I love dog friendly restaurants. The food was very delicious! Our server was amazing and super friendly! Can highly recommend this restaurant!

Oh my... was this place memorable. When we arrived we were seated right away. Service was spotty. At the beginning our waitress kept rushing us to order, once we placed our order she disappeared. The food is delicious. We enjoyed everything that we ordered. Be warned that the add-ons get pricey quickly. Adding chicken $8, adding broccoli $8. Now for the memorable part of the evening. There were a couple of girls at the table next to us. You could tell they were having a very bad experience both with the food and the service. The way the restaurant handled the situation was what lost them stars for me. Their waiter argued back, the manager just came and was passive aggressive, then once they had paid and left their waiter went to an area of the restaurant to be visibly upset about the situation.

So like with anything, we decided to go to this place based on what we read on Yelp. Parking was a bit challenging because the street was blocked off at one end, so we basically had to find parking about a block away. Keep in the, the Main Street that you turn to get into the place allows for street parking but only after 6:30pm. So we found metered parking across the way. We walk to the establishment and noticed two Italian restaurant right next door called, il canale and Piccalo The guy outside who was the host, wasn't very attentive. Keep in mind that it's winter time and cold. Another couple, who seemed like regulars were ahead of us...however the host left us outside for about 5 minutes, until I decided to walk into the restaurant to ask for a table and get out of the cold. By the time he realized I had stepped foot inside, he sat us right away. Our server wasn't very attentive. We asked for cokes and mom asked for a decaf cappuccino...and the gentleman kinda takes a while. As soon as I checked into this establishment using the Yelp app, it offered me a free dessert so before ordering I wanted to make sure that I could use the online coupon. Anyway, our Coke's took a while to get to our table, our food wasn't that great and the service was overall below mediocre. This would definitely be the last time that we eat at this place.

We made a reservation for a large group on a Saturday night were able to get seated right at our time. The place itself had a good enough amount of seating but it was still good to make a reservation. The service was nice and fast. The table came with free bread (that was similar to naan). I got the garlic bread that was ok and the lasagna was good. I tried the penne as well which was ok and i was not a fan of the bolognese spaghetti. Not a bad Italian restaurant, just would not be my favorite in Georgetown

My partner and I tried this place on a whim on a Sunday night. It was pretty busy but we were seated at the bar and everything came quickly. The bartender was so sweet. The wild mushroom ravioli was delicious!!

All the food was drowned in butter, cold, and quite flavorless. The mushrooms in my ravioli were so cold, they must have been in the freezer. The "bread" and oil at the beginning was almost inedible. Service was lacking as well.

Stumbled upon this gem while site seeing for dinner definitely a must try!!! Ravioli and lasagna were DELICIOUS!!! Service was great and ambiance's was inviting with outside or inside dining. More attention at the table by servers than any other restaurant I've eaten at. Fresh bread and caprese salad was on point (fresh and tasty).

As a tour guide, I interact with guests from all over the country and the world. As you can imagine I am asked to offer dinner recommendations for dinner. If Italian food is on their menu, my first suggestion is Flavio Restaurant in Georgetown. The food is excellent and Moose is an amazing host. Give this place a try and see for yourself!

The ambiance here is lovely. The food was good but it didn't blow me away, especially for the prices. Next time I'll try the red sauce. I ordered the fettuccini and the calamari. My friends all ordered the diablo pasta. Some of them liked it others said it tasted like regular pasta but nothing special. I was sad that you have to pay so much extra for some pieces of chicken. Makes everything very expensive especially when it's nothing special. The mussels were really good and I never had them before and I don't like oysters The food came out VERY fast. It took us a while to be seated because we needed to wait for our entire party. Once they came seating happened quickly. They're good for large groups, but it did get a bit chaotic with seat placements. But shout out to our waiter for truly going above and beyond!

Generally, really liked my experience here. Ambiance: (5/5) They had nice decor and plenty of indoor seating. Price: (4/5) Fairly average for the area. Food: (4/5) I really liked the penne I got. It had a spicy red sauce that was really flavorful. I also took a bite of the bruschetta and the tomatoes were seasoned perfectly. There aren't too many options for pasta, but everything I tried I liked. Service: (5/5) Food came out quick and the staff was really nice.

Came in during our visit to DC. We wanted to order from happy hour menu but the server said happy hour only served at the bar only. We dine out all the time and I have never heard of this before. How do you have happy hour and promote if only have 6 -8 bar stools in the bar? So we ordered Flavio's white pizza. It had a good amount of seafood but flavor was just Ok. Nothing special to come back for.

Brought my team here for dinner and we loved it! We made a reservation through OpenTable and it was a good thing because the wait time was quite long for this super popular Georgetown restaurant. We started with the Formaggio and Salumi boards an the calamari. Cheese variety was great, love the goat cheese the best, and made us hungrier for our mains. Two of us ordered the lasagna which was wonderfully tasty, lots of seasoning and cheese, not overstuffed and nicely even layers. One had the grilled salmon a La Roma which came with asparagus and mashed potatoes and looked very appetizing although the serving of salmon was a tad on the small side. The other orders were the handmade Funghi Ravioli which were huge and well filled and then the ricotta gnocchi with chicken added. They both said the pasta was fresh and the sauces were very cheesy. There were lots of birthdays being celebrated around us so the restaurant was very alive with conversations, singing, laughing, and of course eating.

Had a very enjoyable dinner here with my friend last week, we had the Caesar salad, cheese plate, and margarita pizza. Everything was good as was the service. No complaints. It was great to sit outside!

parking: limited parking since it was downtown george town but they did have parking garages and had to walk places Food: pizza was thin crust and cheesy and full of flavor. bread and olive oil was a classic start to the mail dish. Service: server seemed impatient to take our order and distracted with other customers. Ambience: small italian like resturant with bar and outdoor seating on the walkway

First time visiting Flavio Restaurant. We stopped by on a Friday night and sat at the bar. The bartender, Red, was super friendly, and the service was superb. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer, which was delicious. We shared the funghi ravioli, it was so good, and the sauce was rich and creamy. We will be back again soon.

Best Italian restaurant in DC for any cream sauce base based pasta. I have been here for five years and they never disappoints. The vibes are always immaculate. The music makes you want to dance. The energy is welcoming and fun. We started off the meal with bruschetta. One of my favorite appetizers here. The tomatoes were fresh. The balsamic glaze was a great pairing. I got the ricotta gnocchi. The sauce was creamy so was the actual gnocchi. I always love their grilled chicken. You could taste that it has been freshly grilled. The only reason I gave it four out of five was because our server didn't check in much. We had to ask the servers around us for things most of the time. It is not always like that. This is the first time. But the food was amazing. Nothing has changed. I'm happy.

We ordered the pomodro pasta ($14) which tasted pretty good. Amount given was js right and reasonable. Good service and enjoyed the complimentary bread!

Overpriced, bad food. We ordered the Flavio pizza and the Lobster Diavolo. The Flavio pizza was overwhelmingly greasy and only tasted like bad cheese, reminiscent of pizza you could get for a dollar. The pizza was basically inedible. The Lobster Diavolo had a very small portion size compared to the price and you could not taste the seafood because it was drenched in bad tomato sauce. Both dishes were a waste of sea creatures' lives, and the flavor of the seafood itself was undetectable due to the bad, over-salted sauces and grease covering the dishes. Was expecting a decent seafood dinner due to the very expensive prices. Not worth it. We also got the Moscato D'asti (They were charging $16 for a glass, but you could buy an entire bottle from Total Wine for $16.45). What a scam. It's only getting 2 stars because the service was good. Still tipped the waiters because it wasn't their fault the food was bad.

Whoever the bartender was last night is definitely one of my new best friends. I love a bartender that doesn't short you on liquor so thank you! The inside of this restaurant is super cute and gives an Italian vibe. Very spacious, clean, and the bathroom is nicely tucked away downstairs. I got the Funghi Polpetta pizza and it was pretty good. It wasn't as hot as I wanted it to be so that threw me off but I did truly enjoy the toppings. I'm gonna heat this pizza up in the oven and eat the rest of it later. It had ground beef, onions, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and oregano on it. Gave me gyro vibes but I loved it! The prices are typical for Georgetown and they have so many options so I must go back to try other things! The waitress was super friendly and helpful. The music was nice and the low lighting makes the setting nice. There is a parking garage directly across the street with a $15 flat rate fee.

The food is overpriced for the quality. Waitstaff were rushed and did not know who had which dish when plating. The restaurant looked nice, but the quality wasn't there. Il Canale is right next door and a better option.

Flavio, is THE HIDDEN GEM of Georgetown! It is The Italian spot that you need to experience. I almost didn't want to share my secret obsession with this place, as to not have to deal with a crowd, lol. It's just that good. I Had the lamb shank last time, the tantalizing aroma and the deeply rich and flavorful sauce will transport you to places your tastebuds have never been. They have a delicious variety of spaghetti and pasta. Also try the seafood pasta combo called Lobster Diavolo, ask for it spicy ...And you're welcomed!!! The bread and olive oil for the appetizer is a great way to get your juices flowing. The service has also been A1, every single visit, as they are very attentive and the food is served promptly! Don't hesitate to save room for desert. The ambiance is as intimate as an Italian restaurant can get, candle lit setting and large bar area, makes for a successful date night as it is a nice walk from the restaurant to the harbor. Highly recommend that you put this on your next restaurant to visit when in Georgetown.

I needed food after trying a local dessert spot and we came across this restaurant. Parking in the area can be difficult when it's busy but there are paid parking lots and paid parking garages in the area. Street parking is available as well. The restaurant is large and has indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed our food. The salmon and mashed potatoes were simple. I enjoyed the seafood pizza. It was hearty and delicious. There was a good amount of shrimp and scallops on the pizza.

Did family style and got to try 3 different pastas. All were so incredibly good that I don't have a favorite. This restaurant is spacious with high ceilings and the staff is very kind.

We have to go back and try something new!! Of course calamari is a must!!! A full appetizer serving of Bruschetta as we had smaller restaurants week portion last time. Polpetta and Fromaggio, chef !! My first love, Spaghetti Bolognese Capellini Pomodoro was a hit too!! Service was not disappointed!! The ambiance is perfect either for a date night or just hanging out with friends.

We were visiting Washington DC with friends and decided to check out George Town and decided to have an early dinner and discovered Falvio Restaurant. We started with fried calamari which was well cooked and they served a bread with a garlic olive oil with some spices which was delicious. I ordered an Aperol Spritz which was over priced at $17 in a small wine glass. My main dish was the mushroom ravioli which was supposed to have some truffle flavor to it but I did not taste any truffle flavor at all. Still wasn't bad but would have liked the truffle flavor. My wife ordered the egg plant parm which she enjoyed. The service was good, and the restaurant was nicely decorated conserving its historic look.

Started with HH lg. meatball which was good. HH house red Montepuciano was bad and at a $7 price. Veal Chop recommended medium but was more well, dry, and the side veggies were undercooked. I was charged the dinner price during lunch. Accident or purposely? They did correct it. Service was very lackluster. I'm from SF, CA so I'm picky about Italian food and this place doesn't get my coveted recommend.

Funghi Polpetta Pizza was delicious, I think better than its neighboring Italian restaurant so check it out (less busy too). Lasagna and Verdure pizzas were also great. Service was very friendly and atmosphere made for a fun night with the family. Will be back!

We celebrated on Valentine's Day at Flavio's before heading to a show in DC. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, and it was decorated well for the holiday. Before we knew it, the restaurant filled up fairly quickly. We ordered from the Valentine menu, however wanted to try the pizza that is available for happy hour only. Although it was not being served that day, our waiter was nice enough to have it made for us to try. The pizza was nothing special. However, our pasta and desserts were delicious. The lobster bisque was one of the best. I highly recommend it! The back of the restaurant has seating behind romantic curtains. I noticed couples that arrived early, chose to sit there. We did as well, however, I didn't like that the staff stood around right behind us, as that was the entry to the kitchen. We could hear them talking loudly, which was a little disruptive. Overall, I would definitely visit this restaurant again.

Install fans to keep smokers smells outside, or don't allow smoking cigars outside. The open storefront does not stop the smell from coming in to even the furthest table in after we moved. Had to leave before even ordering. It's a shame because the place looked promising.

Service was very good here. We were seated promptly. The drinks were decent. No major complaints but not the best I've ever had. But overall a good experience. Funny the dish I wasn't super outstanding when I had it but oddly enough tasted amazingly better the next day out of the microwave. I had the dish pictured with the meatballs. It was good. I'd def come again. Good space. They do need better air conditioning in there though. Was a hot day in DC and still hot in here. Overall a good experience. I'd recommend it.

I came for a friends birthday party in a private space upstairs. The service was friendly but slow and not the warmest especially because it was a special occasion. The pizza I ordered was slightly soggy and I wish it was crispier.

Thank God the food is good! Because that is all this restaurant has going for it. I am sorry to say that I picked badly tonight when looking for an impromptu place to eat. All my faves were crowded, with long lines of hungry people waiting for tables. This place was right next to Il Canale which of course had throngs of people waiting to be called. Flavio's, however, was empty, absolutely empty. I was tired of walking so we said to each other "well, let's try it!" There was something wrong immediately when they walked us into the dining room. Uncomfortably big and open without enough privacy between tables. It seemed more like a bar that had live music on the weekends than a Georgetown restaurant. The decor was definitely lacking too. Think college dorm room trying to be something it just ain't. The age and condition of the tables and decorations also need updating or fixing or just throwing away. The sugar and sweeteners were stuck together. Our server just shrugged her shoulders like they were supposed to be stuck together. Anyway, we were already committed and, as I said, we had walked for blocks and were tired. We jumped in with both feet (which is kind of how the dining room smelled). Anyway, the server was, well - as noted above - awkward. And when I say awkward, I mean, weird. Like your friend's new girlfriend who snorts when she laughs and wears old dirty jeans ALL THE TIME. Think theater major waiting for her 1st major break at a live theater. She was not very verbal and could only respond to direct questions although, I am sad to say, she was not able to answer the simplest questions about the menu or the food. The questions she DID answer??? Her answers were wrong. "Sorry, I guess we are out of anchovies." "Sorry, I didn't know the fryer wasn't working." "No, we can't make what I just told we could do." And slow too on top of weird. Bad combo. But the caesar salad (sans the anchovies that we had definitely wanted) was delicious. Crisp fresh romaine lettuce. And the dressing had that perfect balance of olive oil and lemon. We both loved that salad. My spaghetti bolognese was good. Lots of olive oil for the meat to luxuriate in. Nice meaty consistency. To be honest, the vast majority of the bolognese sauce was hidden at the bottom of the bowl, underneath the spaghetti. Yet another example of poorly trained employees delivering what were otherwise good products. My spouse had a margarita pizza and he liked it a lot. The crust was charred in just enough places but, underneath, chewy and yeasty. The toppings were generous. Is there a reason to come back to Flavio's? Decidedly no. What a shame because the food is actually worth a 2nd shot. However, I cannot give it another chance based upon the service and the decor. So, my recommendation is go next door to Il Canale and wait in line for food AND service that will impress you.

I would steer clear of Flavio! 1. Food: lasagna was bland and doused in red sauce. Tasted like frozen Stouffer's Bread was more like pita and was dry 2. Service: waiter was inattentive and indifferent. He was rolling napkins and we had to ask for bread. Then we watched him talk on the phone for at least 45 minutes. 3. Ambiance: feels more like a club than an Italian restaurant. 4. They also charged a "recovery fee" and added an auto gratuity on top of it. Olive Garden is 10x better

We came for Happy Hour. Gamy (the bartender) made great drinks and was an absolute pleasure. The pizzas are really good, as well as the bread and Parmesan olive oil

Very good antipasti, and the Cannoli is the best we have had outside Italy (we skipped main course)! And the owner is very nice. Thanks for the grappa! Will be back.

We stopped by for an early dinner. We were promptly seated without any wait. The waiter was prompt and took all our orders while accounting for all our allergies etc. the food took like 25 minutes to arrive. The complimentary bread was not very good and became dry/crisp within 5 mins. The 5 dishes we ordered were a hit or miss - the Branzino was cooked well but the side vegetables were pretty el dente, the steak was good but the side vegetables were not cooked well, the gnocchi was good, but the pasta dish was very bland, and lastly the ravioli dish was undercooked. The food was very pricey and lastly the men's toilet was very dirty! Needless to say, we shall not be returning.

My party of 5 was accompanied during happy hour even though we had a 14 year old with us. The staff was really nice. The drinks and food off the happy hour menu is really good and came out quickly. The seasoned olive oil that came with bread was delicious! Gamy was a great host and bartender! Will definitely come back for happy hour!

Went here for restaurant week and honestly, not the hugest fan of the food. The appetizers were pretty good but the main course left a lot to be desired. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and it was just decent. Not terrible but lacked flavor. 3 of my friends ordered the Salmon and loved it! I'm not a dessert person so unfortunately didn't order any. Our waiter was extremely nice and attentive throughout, even with it being packed. We were seated on the second level which felt slightly cramped. I ended up leaving my phone there and they were gracious enough to hold it for me to pick up!

the food is so incredible, such a fun vibe, service at the bar was excellent, always love seeing Red, he is so on top of everything and such a great bartender. Always coming here every time I'm in DC. Everything you get is so good I'll be dreaming about their red sauce on the melanzane appetizer.

The staff and our server was great, but unfortunately the rest was not. They sat us at a table in the back where it was so dark you couldn't see the menu (not exaggerating). We needed to turn our phone flashlights on to see it. Then. we noticed all the stains on the table cloth, like marinara sauce that could have stained our sleeves if we weren't careful. So, so we had to ask them to change our table cloth. Then, comes the food, which was unfortunately quite bland and just not good. Wish we could give this place higher ratings because the staff was truly good, but had to give an honest review.

We got the steamed mussels, lasagna, and a spinach salad. The mussels were so good! They came out first and set some high expectations for the rest of the meal. The lobster sauce really put it over. However the salad was a little disappointing and sad plate with a few sprinkled strawberries and red onions. But the dressing was light and fresh. The lasagna was a lot of sauce and the texture of pasta was great, but the cheese didn't crust as much and wasn't a plate or casserole as we expected. The ambiance was night though and service was quick.

Great food, huge portions, never a wait, nice staff and great drinks! Ordered from home and was given a large portion and bread as a starter which I didn't ask for! So very good!

Although our server was nice and the food was pretty good we saw a rat running around the restaurant & seperately were given a plate of Gnocci on the house. Each person who ate the Gnocci was sick the following day. Not sure if conmected but were kinda sceeved out. The Lasagna and our other dishes were enjoyable besides the kinda icked feeling.

The reviews for this restaurant in a glance looked promising and the wait was long! We had tried to get into several other restaurants, but landed on this one based on the reviews, and the number of people wanting to eat there! I do not know why this restaurant has a four-star review. The food was terrible. I'm a foodie, and I know I have high standards, but this was really just not good! They brought some kind of bread and dip before and I have no clue what it was but the bread was hard. We ordered a pizza, lasagna, and the fungi ravioli. I was so excited for the fungi ravioli because I love a great ravioli, and this one promised truffle! I don't know what was on the plate I got. The ravioli was dry and stuffed full of mushrooms more than you could ever imagine! The sauce looked and tasted disgusting and there was no truffle! The ravioli was mediocre at best, and the pizza came out with the dough not fully cooked! I will say that when I told them about the dough, they kindly removed that item from the check! I do think that was great customer service! Probably the best we had had all night, because any previous attention from the waiter was so quick and treated us like we were an inconvenience to him !

While on a family vacation, we came here for an early dinner. We were quickly seated and provided drinks. Some of us needed to order some adult beverages and the waiter helped us out. The staff was very kind and attentive. The food was really good. Everyone, including my picky kids, seemed pleased with their meal. As the night went on, the place got busier and busier. We were lucky we came early. We really enjoyed ourselves at this restaurant. They really made us feel welcomed. I would highly recommend this place.

The decorations and overall ambiance of the restaurant is cute but the food was just okay. It tasted fine but was nothing special, especially considering the price.