A neighborhood-favorite Italian restaurant, Floriana in Washington, will be closing its doors. After 47 years of service, the iconic family-owned restaurant will serve its last customers on New Year’s Eve.
Washington’s Floriana to Close on New Year’s Eve
An upscale, fine-dining restaurant located in Dupont Circle, Floriana has announced its plans for closure. The restaurant serves Northern Italian dishes, including handmade pasta.
In an Instagram post, the restaurant team wrote, “After nearly five decades in Washington, DC, we’re preparing to say goodbye to our longtime home on 17th Street.” The restaurant will serve its final dinner on December 31.
The team thanked the community and customers and said, “We are forever grateful for the memories, friendships, and support this community has given us.”
In the closing announcement, the restaurant did not share any official reason for the closure. However, they mentioned a new restaurant is coming soon and wrote, “We look ahead to a new chapter in Old Town Alexandria, VA.”
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Floriana’s 47-Year History in Washington
The restaurant has been a popular gathering place for the community since opening in 1979. It serves handmade pasta and other traditional Italian dishes prepared with a modern touch.
Following the closure announcement, several longtime customers expressed their disappointment on social media. One of the customers wrote, “We are so sad to hear this. So many Sunday brunches and even our rehearsal dinner. You will be missed!”
Another customer commented, “I’m so heartbroken to hear this. You’ve been a special place for my husband and me since we met almost 13 years ago.”
Updates about the Alexandria location opening will be shared on its official website. The new restaurant will be located less than a mile from the King St–Old Town Metro. The restaurant also said customers can visit its Wilmington, North Carolina, location, with another location planned for Huntsville, Alabama.
The restaurant confirmed that existing gift cards will be honored at its Alexandria location.
