We were enjoying a nice dinner at Facci the other night when we noticed that the outdoor patio in front of the restaurant was under construction. Our waiter informed us that they were closing in the front patio for year round seating and creating a new outdoor patio complete with a fireplace along the side of the restaurant. Being new to Facci, he wasn’t 100% sure about these plans, but the torn up concrete out front definitely indicates something is in the works. There was also a hint that the new enclosed patio might have a separate bar.
Following an interior expansion last year that roughly doubled the size of the restaurant, the pending outdoor expansion shows Facci’s commitment to creating a unique Italian dining experience. I believe this expansion will turn out nicely; in the past, we’ve eaten on the front patio and it wasn’t ideal – crowded, susceptible to late afternoon sun, and too close to the parking lot. By closing it in and creating a new outdoor area around the side, Facci will solve all of these problems. I love eating outdoors, so I for one am looking forward to the summer (hope it’s done by then).
For those of you not familiar with Facci, it is an Italian restaurant with great pasta dishes, excellent (and unique) wood-fired pizza, and a great wine list. It is hands down our favorite Italian restaurant outside of Little Italy in Baltimore.
Facci is located right off of Route 29 at the Johns Hopkins Road exit in the Montpelier Center. This shopping center has oddly turned out to be one of my favorite destinations for food in the area. With Kloby’s (barbeque and craft beer), Facci, and La Palapa Too (Mexican), it’s a dining oasis in the suburbs.
