Sfoglina Van Ness

Always love this restaurant whether for occasions or casual.

Very good but very very overpriced

We have dined at Sfoglina Van Ness several times; however, this was the first time during Covid. The food, the service, the ambiance, everything about our dining experience was first class. Detail was paid to cleaniness by the servers and we will definitely return.

My husband and I went to Sfoglina for our anniversary this year. It was the first restaurant we had visited since the COVID quarantine began. It was absolutely OUTSTANDING. The service, the food, the safety measures all were beyond impressive.

We had a wonderful dinner at Sfoglina. The service was in point - friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding - fresh ingredients and everything tasted homemade. We loved the decor and the ambience. Can’t wait to go back!!

Food and service was perfect. However, they would not honor our Opentable $25 reward card because we did not have a physical card.

Great food, service so-so

Our hostess and waitress were both amazing! Emily and Tetiana were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I have eaten here a few times now and the food is consistently delicious!

This was our first meal out since the pandemic, and Sfoglina did a fantastic job making everything feel safe! The food was outstanding, and we sat outside on the patio, which was really lovely. I felt very comfortable there and look forward to going back!

This time Sfoglina was quite disappointing. The appetizers were as good as they used to be but the entrees were not the fine cuisine this restaurant used to serve. The raviolis were very heavy and had a chow type of taste and the branzino was tiny and served with a tomatoes sauce that overpowered the taste of the fish. The prices were extremely high for the quality and the limited menu offered.
Overall we were not happy at all and will not be back. Sad really, this used to be such a good restaurant.

Food was great. We were celebrating our anniversary which Sfoglina recognized with a lovely card but, unlike last year, no complimentary Prosecco. Otherwise we enjoyed our dinner, and welcomed the quiet that resulted from the separation of the tables. Sfoglina has done an excellent job of making the restaurant feel like a safe place to dine, despite coronavirus.

The food was just as delicious as I recalled. My friend enjoyed it.....it was a big bday celebration and he thoroughly enjoyed himself! I would recommend for special occasions, date night, brunch, etc.

Excellent pasta. Grilled sea bass was perfectly prepared. Tasty cocktails. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Will be back.

Felt very safe! First time dining with Covid. Well done

Excellent service excellent location and prestigious service

Due to our current situation, we preferred to dine outside which was very nice just a bit noisy due to traffic on Connecticut Avenue. However, the food was wonderful specifically the kale salad. It was beautifully presented and tasted just as good. I had the brandzino and my husband had the seabass and we each had sides of pasta. All was wonderfully prepared. We will return to try another fan favorite.

Sfoglina works too hard regarding the preparation of its pasta. They make their own pasta and it is outstanding, but then add too much flavor and ingredients to the preparation. Overall, the restaurant and its group is wonderful, but I can't help but wonder if there is a way to serve pasta simply prepared and, a little less pricey so that it doesn't break the bank to have a nice dinner on a Friday night.

first outing since the lockdown...caring staff, great food, very nice wine. understand why Michelin recognizes their quality. will be back soon

Everything was extremely wonderful!

The food was phenomenal. The service was wonderful. I enjoyed learning the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of the food they served. And I appreciated the passion for delicious and sustainable food.

Was not as good as last year

Sat outside because of COVID. Weather was great and outside seating was too. Both dishes my date and I had were terrific as were our cocktails. My only complaint is the portion size compared to price. I showed up hungry and left hungry. Great food and atmosphere, not so great portions.

Pasta is excellent as always. Meatballs, polenta and summer tomatoes! Short rib... Loved the peaches and tiramisu and gelato.

Three of us ate outside. Every dish was outstanding. Drinks, too. Highly recommend.

The food was outstanding as usual at Sfoligna - everything from the drinks to the food was prepared so well, so professionally. If the ambiance and service were affected, it is because of the COVID precautions imposed on the restaurant by DC. Not the fault of the very professional server, who had to work around these sometimes awkward hurdles to ensure we had a nice meal. I was surprised by the 4% sanitizing fee on the check at the end of the meal - I think that should have been made clear on the front end of the meal - but given the current environment, I was not opposed to paying it.

The service was outstanding! Every staff person we dealt with was very friendly - the hostess even offered me bug spray (we were seated on the patio). The food was tasty and had options to accommodate different diets (gluten-free, vegan).

As always we had a delicious dinner served with courtesy and expertise while sitting outside on the patio like space. All was sanitized and co-vid safe and we were delighted to be back at a favorite restaurant whose food and wine are so outstanding as well as the service. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Just wonderful in every way!

It was a great night. Felt really safe, the food was excellent and our server was wonderful. Will definitely be back.

All foods were great, but I got three mosquito bites during dinner. I strongly recommend to use Mosquito Repellent before going to dinner for outside seat.

Every single person is genuinely happy to see you, and everything was safe, and beyond delicious... as always. The manager Elle runs an amazing team. Can’t wait to go back

Fabulous food, great service and felt safe during Covid times. Will return when I am back in DC!

The ambiance, service, and food are incredible. The cocktails however are inconsistent. One gin and tonic came perfectly mixed with the extra tonic water from the bottle on the side, and a dish of limes. The second was MUCH too strong and had no limes or the bottle of tonic. For $17 each I expected much better. My husband ordered a 7&7...instead he received a gin and sprite...gross.

Great food as always. Outdoor seating was properly spaced apart and staff was masked and gloved.
I understand the 4% sanitation fee but don’t necessarily agree with it. Everyone of us is hit by the virus and is financially impacted by it. Not sure why the restaurants feel this should be passed down to the customer. Also, not sure why it is a percentage of the bill. Whether I eat $300 of food or $100 of food, the sanitation is the same. So it should be a flat fee and should be voluntary.

Great dinner

It is noisy to sit next to the sidewalk but it is great to be outside and safe with great food and service

We had a superb dinner, dessert and a Rose. Wonderful service from Anna. We were also pleased with our outdoor patio seating.

Yummy birthday dinner!

First time at Sfoglina and it was a wonderful experience! Our server was attentive and made great recommendations. We were the last party to leave and everyone was friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and overall fantastic dining experience. Another Fabio Trabocchi success!

The food was good, but nothing above average for the restaurant class. The waiter only talked to my wife as if I didn't exist, until the bill came. The air conditioning must have been off or not working as it was just as warm inside as out. Not the experience we have had there previously sadly.