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Floriana Bringing Northern Italian Cuisine to Old Town Alexandria

The Tortelloni Mignon made with beef tenderloin in tortelloni pasta and smothered in a creamy tomato sauce is a diner favorite. Courtesy Floriana
The Tortelloni Mignon made with beef tenderloin in tortelloni pasta and smothered in a creamy tomato sauce is a diner favorite. Courtesy Floriana

Alexandria, VA – Floriana is coming to Alexandria at 277 S. Washington St. With two other restaurants in Washington D.C. and North Carolina, Floriana is planning to open their Italian restaurant by the end of July in the Atrium. The restaurant is known for its handmade pasta, steaks, and chops. Per their team, “At Floriana, high-quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship are the stars of each plate. We know that each detail matters; that’s why our pasta is made fresh daily, from scratch and by hand.”

Customers will be able to enjoy celebrated dishes such as Northern style lasagna layered with fresh ground beef, béchamel sauce, and house-made mozzarella; fresh crusty bread paired with walnut pesto; crispy fried calamari with a chunky tomato dipping sauce; and a pan-seared chicken paired with cannellini beans, escarole, and a rich chicken jus. Pescatarians will enjoy the seared Branzino served with sunchoke, olive tapenade, and cherry tomatoes. Brunch dishes include Uovo Purgatorio, Banana Foster French Toast, benedicts, and biscuits. Consider bar offerings such as a well-curated wine list served by the glass or bottle, and signature cocktails.

Unlike their other locations, the Atrium location will be open all day for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Debby Critchley

Debby Critchley has been an integral part of The Zebra almost from the very beginning by taking on the mantle of Food Editor. She also creates the monthly Events Calendar and regularly contributes to our social media. Born in Chicago, her parents help develop her palate by exposing her to a variety of cuisines from Chinese to Spanish, French, German, and more. Debby earned her B.A. at Case Western Reserve University and her M.S. from University of Nebraska. She moved to the DMV in 1981.

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