Came here for a friend's birthday recently and had a very good experience. To begin, I have extensive allergies and the restaurant was able to confirm that the ingredients to the pasta were safe for me! The waitstaff was great and even brought my friend a birthday dessert. The food was good and I would gladly return.

Once I learned that Sfoglina makes their own pasta, I knew I was in for a good meal! Every pasta I've tried here is really yummy, and don't skip the bread either! It comes with whipped ricotta and is a great start to the meal. And of course, ending with a simple plate of cookies is always a good choice, or you can order the gelato which is a soft serve-like texture and is delicious. The restaurant itself is really big, with different rooms that have different levels of volume, so it's a great choice for any group!

I went to Sfoglina for a birthday dinner and had high hopes. The food itself was good - the beef short rib stood out as the best dish of the night, and I also enjoyed the garlic bread and dessert. The issue? Even after a three-course meal, I left hungry. The portions are incredibly small for the price, which was disappointing. I'm used to Italian restaurants being more generous, offering hearty, family-style meals that leave you satisfied. The food quality is there, but for the cost and portion sizes, it's hard to justify a return visit.

Sfoglina - A Birthday Dinner with Flavors That Left Us Wanting More! I recently joined a group of friends to celebrate a birthday at Sfoglina, and it was a night to remember. We were a party of nine, arriving on a Friday night around 6:30, and got a fantastic spot right near the kitchen, giving us this almost private dining vibe. It felt like a front-row seat to the culinary action! We kicked things off with the grilled Spanish octopus -- tender, smoky, and packed with flavor. Then came the special Canary Island Branzino, beautifully cooked and flaky, and the Tagliatelle ai Fruitti de Mare, which was brimming with seafood goodness. But the real standout? Fabio's Ravioli San Leo. These little pockets were bursting with rich, creamy flavor, leaving me wishing for just one more bite! To top it off, the birthday girl ordered an espresso martini, which paired perfectly with everything and kept the energy high. Our server, Oscar, was excellent -- super knowledgeable, handled our questions with ease, and kept the night flowing smoothly, even with a group our size. By the end, we paired everything with a bottle of wine, and between the food, drinks, and company, it felt like the perfect celebration. Sfoglina has that charm and flavor that'll make you want to come back, again and again. If you're looking for a place that nails Italian with a cozy, intimate vibe, you need to try it out.

I really enjoyed this restaurant! The ambiance is nice and I love the red theme. To drink I had a couple Negronis ("That's Life") which were very delicious and didn't skimp on the liquor! Tasted fruity with a nice bitterness! To start we ordered the Grande Mozzarella di Bufala and the Provolone Garlic Bread. The Garlic Bread was perfectly seasoned & toasted with cheese. It came with a thick tomato sauce that was delicious to dip it in. The mozzarella sliced nicely & was creamy and firm. I ordered the Radiatore all' Arrabiata which I loved! The noodle shape was fun and I enjoyed the spicy flavor. The serving was solid as well. The Pork Rib Tortelloni was also creamy and flavorful with multiple pieces of pork rib! The service was great with our waiter coming to the table multiple times to check on us & removing plates we were done with. Great Italian spot for a special occasion.

We chose this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, and while it was packed, the cozy and fancy ambiance made it a special evening. We opted for the Pasta Tasting Menu, but unfortunately, all the pasta dishes were overly salty and just okay. However, the meal ended on a high note with their Pistachio Cake--absolutely amazing! While the pasta didn't impress, the dessert certainly did, and I'd definitely return just for the sweets. If you're a dessert lover, this place is worth a visit!

When our original dinner plans fell through, we spontaneously found Sfoglina and it turned out to be a great pick. This is more of an upscale Italian restaurant and it appeared to be pretty popular with the after-work crowd as most customers arrived in business-casual attire. Service was terrific from the beginning. Our waiter welcomed us and kindly described the menu's specials in detail, while also mentioning his top 3 dishes, which definitely influenced us! Throughout dinner, our waters were refilled countless times and we appreciated the staff's attentiveness. Our group of four decided on the "Pasta Tasting of 3", which includes three pastas of your choosing to share family-style for $85. If we each purchased a pasta individually, it would have exceeded that price, so this is a fair deal if you are dining with others. 1) PAPPARDELLE: My favorite of the three, the al dente pasta was fully covered in a hearty Ragu Bolognese sauce that I believe contained a mix of beef and pork. While a tad salty, I still really enjoyed it and the flavor of the tomato sauce shined. 2) SPICY SQUID INK TAGLIATELLE: Squid ink pasta was tossed in garlic and olive oil, served with Gulf Shrimp and topped with Burricotta cheese & crumbles of fried bread. Despite its nice presentation, I was underwhelmed by this dish since I didn't find it spicy at all and didn't taste any garlic either. We mixed the Burricotta cheese around to coat the pasta, which added a nice creaminess, but overall, I just felt that something was missing. 3) STUFFED FARFALLE (menu special): Ricotta-stuffed bowtie pasta was swimming in a black truffle and "spring sage" sauce, topped with pine nut gremolata. The menu doesn't state this, but the sauce surprisingly had a strong lemon flavor. I am not a fan of citrus, so I had only a taste of this one, but my dinner companions enjoyed it. + SAUTEED BROCCOLINI ($14): I loved this! The broccolini was tender and tossed in garlic, olive oil and Calabrian chili. It was delicious on its own, but enhanced by a super fresh and herby pesto which also had a subtle heat. + PISTACHIO CAKE ($16): Delicious and can be easily shared between at least two people. The cake was moist with a silky pistachio mousse piped on top. The middle had a layer of tart raspberry jam. So good and the perfect level of sweetness. + SFOGLINA TIRAMISU ($16): The coffee-soaked sponge cake had a good strength to it, which balanced well with the layer of Mascarpone and huge dollop of whipped cream on top. It was light and definitely a memorable tiramisu. Despite this being a splurge, we were pleased with our dining experience as a whole. While I personally would have chosen a couple different pastas, our selection was a combination of preferences among my group. Make sure you order dessert!

Honestly, some of the best past I've ever eaten. Every single dish is perfectly executed. What an amazing dining experience! I started with the Grilled Spiced Wild Calamari with Almond Romesco, and Charred Red Peppers, and OMG- it's the best calamari I've had. So perfectly tender with just the perfect char, and the romesco and peppers perfectly round out and spice the dish. I followed with the pappardelle bolognese, with perfectly tender pasta in the richest of meat sauces. Honestly, I could eat this every single day. It was utterly delicious! I finished up my evening with a slice of the most decadent chocolate hazelnut cake you could ever imagine. It was so rich, I had to get most of it to go and eat it in my hotel room later that evening. One of my favorite DC restaurants!