Fiola is an Italian restaurant located in

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that opened in 2011. It has received positive reviews in ''

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''. It is one of several restaurants owned by the couple Fabio and Maria Trabocchi in the city. The Trabocchis have announced plans to open a second location in Miami. Located on

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between the

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and the

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, U.S. politicians are regularly seen eating at Fiola, including President

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and First Lady

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. In September 2018, at the height of the controversy over the

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, Senator

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and his wife were confronted by protesters at the restaurant, after which they left. This led to criticism on websites such as

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Awards

* 2012 ''

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'' 50 Best New Restaurants in America * 2012 Best New Restaurant, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington * 2014 Best Formal Dining Restaurant, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington * 2017-2023

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, one Michelin Star

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* 2011 establishments in Washington, D.C. Italian restaurants in the United States Italian-American culture in Washington, D.C. Michelin-starred restaurants in Washington, D.C. Restaurants established in 2011 Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in the United States {{US-restaurant-stub

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