Chef Fabio Trabocchi is a Michelin-starred chef renowned for his authentic Italian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on the traditional flavors of the Le Marche region and a commitment to farm-to-table excellence....
Sfoglina Rosslyn is an Italian pasta house by Chef Fabio Trabocchi, dedicated to the craft of artisan handmade pasta, made fresh daily in their dedicated pasta rooms. The concept is an 'ode to the Italian Dolce Vita' and is inspired by the female pasta makers of Italy. Located on the lobby level of a tall building, it features a bar area, comfy patios for al fresco dining, and a stunning rooftop event space with views of the river and DC monuments, available for private events.
Customers consistently praise Sfoglina for its delicious and fresh Italian food, especially the handmade pasta, and its attentive, impeccable service. Many highlight the excellent gluten-free and vegetarian options. The atmosphere is described as comfortable and special, making it a popular choice for celebrations. Reviewers often consider it among the best Italian restaurants in the area.
Additional Details
The name 'Sfoglina' refers to the skilled female pasta makers of Italy. The restaurant offers a selection of timeless Italian cocktails and approachable Italian wines. The rooftop event space provides a unique setting with both indoor and outdoor portions, ensuring usability regardless of weather.
Gluten-free options (including gluten-free pasta, grilled dishes, and at least one dessert)Vegetarian options
Best Times to Visit
The restaurant offers happy hour daily and weekend brunch. Tuesday nights are noted as a perfect time to unwind. It's also a great spot for special occasions like anniversaries.
My husband and I had the best dinner here! Order some bread to start, it’s crispy on the outside but so soft on the inside. Then the cozy pasta dishes and vanilla gelato at the end were perfection. Such a delicious meal and for a reasonable price as well. The service was also very attentive and everyone was so nice and efficient. We both raved the whole way home that we were so satisfied with our dinner experience.
April 2026: Sfoglina is a great Italian restaurant. They have a number of locations. I go to their Rosslyn location. They make their pasta by hand daily in their pasta room. Both their food and service has always been very good. Plus they have nice gluten free options. They have gluten free pasta so many of their pasta dishes can be made gluten free by using the gluten free pasta. Their simply grilled food is also gluten free. And they always have at least one gluten free dessert. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Sfoglina is located on the lobby level of a tall building. Their bar area has seats in the atrium portion of the building, as well as seats inside the restaurant. I like the atrium portion because it is not as loud and noisy as the main restaurant.
And if you are looking for an event space with a real WOW factor, check out Sfoglina's rooftop. The rooftop of this building has a view of the river and DC monuments. It's one of the best views I have ever seen. It's amazing. AND I like it that there is a portion that is inside as well as a portion that is outside. So even if it rains you can still have your event on the rooftop. And if it's a really hot and humid day, your guests can stay in the air conditioned interior.
I attach a few photos so you can see for yourself. They will remodel the rooftop so it will look a bit different in a few months but you still get the idea. The rooftop is only available for private events.
The restaurant is well worth the visit!
We had an excellent experience! We were celebrating our anniversary and they made it very special! I even mentioned to my partner at the beginning when we were getting seated that I lost my hand sanitizer, and the host came over and said he had heard and offered us some of his! Food was delicious and the atmosphere was comfortable!
Really enjoyed our first experience here. We had impeccable service from Angie. She remembered dietary restrictions from the reservation, split our salad without us asking, and brought us complimentary gelato with our dessert. Service like this will bring us back! The food was also very tasty with quite a few vegetarian options. We will certainly be back soon!
Came on a tuesday night after work and it was the PERFECT way to unwind. The drinks are amazing, specifically the Hugo Spritz and the banana pepper martini. We ordered the burrata, caesar salad and garlic bread as appetizers and they were SO good, especially the burrata. Everyone ordered different mains and after having bites of all of them I can safely say there is not a bad dish here. The pasta is so fresh and the fish is so fresh. We ended the night with almost every dessert and they were fantastic. The chef even sent us over some complimentary chocolate cake which was so thoughtful. This is definitely the best Italian food in the area!
