Two Italian restaurants linked to Fireman Hospitality Group are closing in the D.C. Area. Cafe Fiorello DC on Pennsylvania Avenue and its sibling restaurant, Fiorella Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria at National Harbor, announced their closure. Published Date: October 22, 2026, 8:07 AM EDT Representative Image, Cafe Fiorello DC and Fiorella Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria at National Harbor are closing (Image credit: Photo by Antonius Ferret from Pexels) Two restaurants operated by New York-based Fireman Hospitality Group are set to close in the Washington, D.C., area later this month. Cafe Fiorello DC and its sister restaurant Fiorella Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria will shut down by the end of October. National Harbor's Fiorella Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria says farewell. Fiorella Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, located at 152 National Plaza in National Harbor, Maryland, is scheduled to close on October 29. The restaurant is well-known for its waterfront dining with a clear view of the Potomac River. The restaurant offers classic thin-crust Italian pizzas and other authentic Italian dishes. During the summer season, the restaurant features an outdoor dining setting for a traditional dining experience. Recommended items on the menu include Fiorella Supreme Pizza, Baked Shrimp Alfredo, and Spaghetti and Meatballs. In the official announcement, the restaurant team noted that the restaurant will serve its final meal on October 29. They thanked the community and customers for their support over the years of its service. Cafe Fiorello DC to close by October. Cafe Fiorello is a landmark classic Italian restaurant located on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The restaurant chain served the NYC community for 50 years before expanding its footprint in D.C. The D.C. location of the restaurant opened its doors in 2025. Similar to the New York flagship restaurant, Cafe Fiorello D.C. serves a fine dining experience and authentic Italian cuisine. Café Fiorello DC, located at 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW in Washington, D.C., will permanently close after service on October 28, according to Eater. The report noted that the restaurant's OpenTable reservation page also confirmed the closure, with no reservations available after October 28. The Eater report also mentioned that Landry's Inc. and Ciao Hospitality Group have purchased three Manhattan restaurants, Trattoria dell' Arte, Fiorello's, and Bond 45. These restaurants are operated by the Fireman Hospitality Group. The closures come as Fireman Hospitality Group navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and a sale of several of its Manhattan restaurants. Love its content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of its trusted coverage when you search. Be the first to know. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in Washington D.C. Saheba Khatun is a journalist and content writer with a strong academic background in English literature and a deep passion for storytelling. She has produced a wide range of work spanning news, features, and human-interest stories, often highlighting the voices and experiences of everyday people. Known for her people-focused, thoughtful, and relatable approach, Saheba aims to inform, inspire, and foster meaningful connections through her writing. With an eye for detail and a commitment to integrity, she believes in the power of words to spark dialogue, shift perspectives, and create lasting impact. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys exploring literature, culture, and community narratives, which continue to fuel her creative process and broaden her worldview.

Trattoria Dell'Arte, Fiorello's and Bond 45 to get second life thanks to Tilman Fertitta deal. By News Room 20 October 2026 2 Mins Read Restaurant giant Landry's Inc., owned by Texas mega-billionaire Tilman Fertitta, is taking over bankrupt Fireman Hospitality Group's three most successful restaurants as part of a $22 million purchase with a third company, Ciao Hospitality Group, that will let Ciao operate Fireman's other venues. The deal gives Landry's control of Manhattan's high-volume Trattoria dell' Arte, Fiorello's and Bond 45. The first two are across the street from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center respectively, while Bond 45 is on a West 46th Street block with three Broadway theaters. Ciao CEO Jeff Crivello told The Post his company and Landry's were co-bidders for the Fireman empire. He said Landry's assigned rights to Ciao to operate Fireman's other venues - Paris Bar in the Le Meridien Central Park Hotel at 120 W. 57th St., hotel rooftop venue Le Jardin, Brooklyn Delicatessen, and two Manhattan branches of Brooklyn Diner. The deal gives hope that all the Fireman venues will survive. "Fertitta only wanted Fireman's top three places with great locations, which was why Landry's original bid for the company was only $9 million," a source told The Post. "But the bankruptcy judge wouldn't allow an offer for only part of the Fireman company," the source said. So Landry's teamed up with Ciao to more than triple the original bid, in part because there were other bidders. Among those vying for the company was former Fireman Hospitality CEO Ben Grossman, its source said. Grossman didn't respond to requests for comment. Several Fireman venues faltered after Covid-19. The death at 93 of visionary company founder Shelly Fireman last October accelerated the downward spiral, which included nearly $10 million in secured claims. Thirty year-old RedEye Grill, the "home of the famous dancing shrimp," served its last meal in July. Fertitta, owner of the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas and the NBA's Houston Rockets, is rapidly growing his hospitality business even as he tends to his duties as US Ambassador to Italy. Landry's owns such popular restaurant brands as steakhouses Morton's, Mastro's, Del Frisco's and Strip House; Mexican cafe chain Dos Caminos; and sushi/seafood brand Blue Fin. All have large footprints in Manhattan. Fertitta also owns 50% of New York's Catch Group, which includes high-profile Corner Store, The 86 and Do'resh, and historic Keen's Steakhouse which he bought as an individual investment.