The Brief
- Italian restaurant Floriana will close its doors on Dec. 31, 2026, after nearly five decades in Dupont Circle.
- The restaurant will move to Old Town Alexandria, but did not share a timeline for its opening.
- The restaurant did not specify a reason for the closure.
WASHINGTON – Floriana Restaurant is preparing to close its doors on 17th Street after nearly five decades in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle community. The neighborhood staple will officially shut down its D.C. location on Dec. 31 before moving to Old Town Alexandria.
What we know:
The Italian restaurant first opened in 1979 and has served as a fixture for neighborhood traditions and a gathering place for Pride festivities. In 2021, the restaurant received a visit from then Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, as they toured local establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic. …