Filomena Ristorante 5.13

Filomena Ristorante is an Italian restaurant located in the historic neighborhood of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. It has been a popular D.C. Metro Area dining destination since 1983 when it first opened its doors along Washington’s C&O Canal. The establishment is set in a garden atmosphere and serves old-world regional Italian specialties and European desserts made by an in-house bakery. Filomena’s ‘Pasta Mamas’ prepare fresh pasta in a quaint storefront kitchen, greeting patrons as they enter the restaurant.DécorThe décor has been described as everything from overdone to wonderfully warm and reminiscent of going home to grandma’s. The marble statues, traditional art work, large plants, and antique furnishing convey an ambiance of old world experience. For holidays, the restaurant is elaborately decorated, including a huge floor-to-ceiling Christmas tree with thousands of lights and ornaments.PatronsThe restaurant is frequently visited by dignitaries such as former presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, former Vice President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, foreign leaders, government officials, stars of stage and screen, world class athletes, as well as all-American heroes like airline captain Chesley Sullenberger.