Awards and praise surround the entry of Galileo, welcoming guests to a meal they are sure to remember. Chef Roberto Donna's dedication to the preparation and service of fine Italian cuisine can be seen on the walls at Galileo, but is demonstrated at the tables. Accompanying his wonderful cooking is a multi-award winning wine list that entices guests from the world over. Below is a list of some of the recognition Chef Roberto Donna and Galileo Restaurant have received.
The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences - Five Star Diamond Award
2001
DiRoNA - Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award Winner
1992 - Present
James Beard "Best American Chef: Mid-Atlantic"
1996
James Beard Great Regional Chef
1992
Restaurant Assoc. of Metropolitan Washington Restaurateur of the Year
1995
Chef of the Year
1990
Washingtonian Magazine Restaurant Award
1986 - Present
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
1990 - Present
Wine Spectator Grand Award Winner
1997 - Present
Achievement Award, 1992 - Italian Wine & Food Institute
President's Humanitarian Award, 1992 - American Culinary Federation
The Caterina de Medici Award, 1991 - Federazione Italiana Cuochi
The Chef of America Award, 1991 - Master Chef's Society
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Galileo has also been featured in articles, reviews and has received honors in the following publications:
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Bon Appetit Capital Style Esquire Food & Wine Magazine GQ Gourmet Magazine Gualt Millau Il Risveglio La Cucina Italiana |
La Stampa Market Watch New York Times New York Times Magazine Restaurant Hospitality Restaurant News USA Today Vegetarian Times Washington Business Journal |
Washington Post Washington Post Magazine Washington Times Washingtonian Where Magazine - DC Wine & Spirits Wine Enthusiast Wine Spectator Zagat Survey |
