Plain Cheesecake

The Filomena’s team spent months – and went through almost 30 recipe attempts – before they landed upon the perfect cheesecake! Thousands of guests have told them that this is the best cheesecake they’ve ever tried, and it’s rich, creamy, and undoubtedly delicious.

Since first opening its doors in the heart of Georgetown in 1983, Filomena Ristorante has become one of Washington, DC’s most beloved and iconic Italian restaurants. It was founded by JoAnna Filomena as a love letter to her Abruzzo-born mother, who would host large dinners for friends and family in which she’d serve a wide array of classic & simple Italian dishes and desserts, made with love. A warm and welcoming atmosphere – along with the famous “pasta mamas” who make fresh pasta daily by the front door – still greets customers all these years later, and JoAnna’s classic recipes haven’t changed since day one.