Outtakes: Reviewing Fiola

The kitchen is framed by a stone wall, with arched windows decorated with pots of herbs. Photograph by Scott Suchman

Fiola’s glittering interior. Photograph by Scott Suchman

Fiola feels more casual than Maestro, the now-closed Italian restaurant in Tysons Corner where Trabocchi made a name for himself. Photograph by Scott Suchman

A basket of bread ready to be whisked to a table. Photograph by Scott Suchman

Fabio Trabocchi is a master of pasta. At Fiola, a plate of chitarra with crab and sea urchin is a standout. Photograph by Scott Suchman

Veal chop, a rustic dish strewn with flowers and herbs. Photograph by Scott Suchman

A lineup of desserts. Photograph by Scott Suchman