Cuisine:

• Italian

Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca Description:
Another jewel in restaurateur Ashok Bajaj's crown, Bibiana and its menu capitalize on Washingtonians' growing demand for high-quality food served in sleek surroundings and at affordable prices---affordable, that is, unless you get carried away and order two or three entrées and three different desserts. Not that you could eat all that, since you will have already enjoyed your fill of the fresh breads lavishly dunked in the golden-green olive oil. A treat for the senses, to say nothing of the discerning palate, Bibiana, under the ruling thumb of its Italian chef, Nicholas Stefanelli, serves authentic regional Italian food---seasonal as well, but that goes without saying---that might include saffron rice fritters; tagliatelle with traditional bolognese ragù; l'uovo---egg pizza, fonduta and lardo; roasted pork chop Milanese; and worth its weight in gold and calories, a burrata d'Andria, the heavy cream-enriched cousin of mozzarella. Desserts are equally diet-defying, maybe a dense panna cotta served on crumbled ("sand") biscotti and infused with liquid fruit. The wine list has been chosen with care and panache, and it's a cinch that you will find the right pairing for your entrée selection...or selections. It's all too much for just one seating, and chances are you'll find plenty of reasons to dine here often. Look for the entrance to the restaurant on 12th and H Sts.


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