Ashok Bajaj Opens Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca

Photo by Flickr/progoddess/3296050114/ Award-winning Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s newest addition to his collection of elegant dining rooms in the nation’s capital features Italian favorites.

Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, a 140-seat Italian restaurant has opened on 1100 New York Ave, NW at the corner of 12th and H Streets, in the heart of downtown DC.  

Bibiana is award-winning Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s newest addition to his collection of elegant dining rooms in the nation’s capital.

Sleek Bibiana is appointed with dark wood, layers of art glass, black leather and dramatic stainless steel lighting fixtures that speak of high-style Milano design. A dramatic stainless steel beaded curtain defines a semi-private dining area that seats 10 guests. The restaurant also has a large (27 by 19 feet) 513-square-foot private dining room with two walls of expansive windows, 13-foot ceilings and can seat 48 people, and comfortably accommodate up to 80 guests for a reception.  

Diners enter Bibiana to find a welcoming 12-seat bar and 24-seat intimate lounge area for gathering and celebration. One can anticipate a color scheme that ranges from gold/beige tones found in the carpet and leather upholstery to shades of silver grey-to-black incorporated in the fabrics, lighting with warm jewel accents, walnut floors and featured iconic photos of Italy.

The new design scheme is being led by Harry Gregory of London-based ARA Design who is responsible for the stunning interiors at all of Bajaj’s restaurants.

Bajaj has tapped Nicholas Stefanelli, a talented young chef who was formerly the chef de cuisine at Fiamma in New York. Stefanelli, a graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, MD, is developing a delicious menu to showcase beautiful food with Italian flavors.  His Italian culinary experience also includes working as chef de partie of Laboratorio del Galileo and serving as sous chef of Maestro, the former AAA Five Diamond, Mobil Four-Star Italian restaurant in McLean.

Bajaj is recognized by both press and patrons for his outstanding achievements in the nation’s capital.  He is considered the top restaurateur in DC, earning coveted James Beard Foundation nominations for providing guests with exceptional dining experiences at his restaurants which include Rasika, 701, The Oval Room, Bombay Club and Ardeo/Bardeo.

The phone number for reservations is (202) 216-9550 and patrons can also visit www.Bibianadc.com.  Bibana is open Monday through Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM; Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 11 PM and Saturday 5 PM to 11 PM.