Always delightful. Went to Farrah Olivia for the first time during restaurant week and now go any time I can ~ good ambience, excellent food, wine list and a charming chef. I highly recommend this restaurant, particulalry for foodies who dig African spices. Wonderful fusion of African and French. Love it! more

Our, February 2009, dinner at Farrah Olivia provided costly, beautifully plated, good-tasting food created by Iron Chef contestant Morou Ouattara. The restaurant, within the Balducci supermarket building, had a somewhat romantic atmosphere hindered by a wait staff providing brisk service. The 3-course tasting menu for $35 during Restaurant Week was good value given the notoriety of the chef. Two appetizers... more

Went Christmas eve with friends - food was Great, presentation was beautiful and service was excellent more

I recently had the chance to dine here and I believe my entire group had a wonderful experience. The menu is well designed and prepared but with a higher price. We had excellent pre-drinks, a good wine selection, quiet environment and staff that were pleasant and attentive. Not sure where the one stars came from.... more

Farrah Olivia offers a la carte and prix fixe options for dining. The flavor profiles are wonderful with unexpected flavor pairings and textures. Chef Morou's deconstructed style captures traditional dishes in untraditional ways. We ordered the 7-course prix fixe with wine pairings and the selections were wonderful. The service was also outstanding. 1st course was lightly marinated escoral. Painted soup... more

Wonderful food! Excellent chef. more

The most interesting and perhaps the best food in the DC area. more

Excellent choice for Sunday brunch. more

Creative and different. When it first opened, it served weekday lunch. I miss that! One of my favorite restaurants in Old Town. more