Florida’s Top-Ranked Italian Restaurant, Prato, Is Coming to Bethesda
The acclaimed restaurant will open its first location outside of Florida in Fall 2026, marking a significant addition to Maryland’s dining landscape.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Restaurant Openings

Key points
- An acclaimed Florida-based Italian restaurant named Prato is expanding to Bethesda, Maryland.
- According to a media report, the restaurant was ranked the best in Florida last year.
- This will be Prato's first location outside of Florida.
- The projected opening date is Fall 2026.
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