I had Branzino butterfly (it was the special that day, not on menu) it was crispy and deliciousread more

Five stars all around! The owner . The service. The food ! Top tier all the way. I wish I could…read moreremember our servers name! She's was on point and amazingly sweet and accommodating! We appreciate you so much. We haven't had a dinner that amazingly in so long! The special my husband ordered was perfection. They filetd his fish right at the table ' ! Thank you for making our evening special . Kudos to the owner also for pulling out my chair . We will be back !

It was a great service experience from start to finish !…read more Awesome stuff, welcoming host, very detailed and helpful people. Great owner very welcoming and hospitality friendly, compare to "ANTi6@st", but I am glad that he referred us to that place ! Food was real Italian experience. All payment forms accepted.

Last day at the beach, so decided on some pizza and went with Lombardi's. This place is packed out!…read moreGot ours to go, and had stacks of pizzas to pick up! The pizza was very good, crust not too thick and very generous on the toppings. Next year when we come, we'll definitely be ordering again!

I spend time at the beach several times a year for STR interior design projects, and consistently…read morestruggle to find clean, high-quality food options. This was a notable exception. While not positioned as organic, the food reflects authentic Italian execution. The pizza stands out: a light, well-fermented airy crust, balanced and refined sauce, and thoughtfully curated toppings. The menu offers elevated, gourmet combinations without being overworked. Desserts are made in-house and well executed. The flourless cake, in particular, is rich without being heavy. A excellent pizzeria in an area where clean gourmet food is inconsistent. this is Worth returning to.. Mangia Bene !!!!

Let me begin by saying, we have always been huge Ripieno's fans. It's a place we rave about and…read morehave always brought family to or suggested they dine at while in OCMD. The Greek salad and Margherita pizza is our go to, but we have had their cheesesteak subs, lasagna, and their various assortments of desserts. Ripieno's special-brew chai iced tea is something else that has always kept us coming back. That is until today. While the pizza and salad were still very good, they weren't as outstanding as they have been in the past. Customer service is not the same as it once was. When we ordered the chai tea, this evening, no orange and lemon slices were offered. As we were dining outside, I walked in to ask if they had orange and lemon slices for the iced-tea available. The cashier first seemed as though he didn't see me, and then when i caught his attention and asked about the slices of orange and lemon for the tea, he looked at me as if he didn't not know what I was talking about. I looked at the girl behind the counter that walked over with the salad dressing that had not been delivered with our salads and asked her about the fruit. She looked confused as well and said they didn't have any. The iced-tea on its own is very good, but the slices of orange and lemon really make it great! Back to the food...when our pizza was brought to the table, the gentleman that delivered it, (I think he may have been attending the wood-fire oven) threw our paper plates on the table. Next came the Greek salads. We were short two sets of silverware which was noticed by the second server. She said she would return with silverware, but didn't. So, I went back inside and asked for the two sets of silverware we needed. I was asked if I wanted plastic. I responded that I would prefer metal silverware. The girl disappeared and returned several minutes later with the silverware. I realize it is the busy season, but the restaurant was not busy. We've been during the busy season and in the off season and have always had wonderful experiences. I am truly hoping that this was a one-time thing, and that Ripieno's will return to the same familiar place we used to love to go.

(June 2026) A couple…read moreof years ago, I bookmarked this restaurant just because my wife and I drove by it. At the time, we had just eaten dinner at a nearby fancy restaurant that was underwhelming. Last night, we finally made it in. As other reviewers have pointed out, parking is limited but got a spot as our reservation was at 4:45pm. In other restaurants, at times I would observe other servers being better than ours. However last night, I felt we had the best server. Olya was very good care of us and was really friendly. As for dinner, whenever my wife and I go to Italian restaurants, we tend to split items. We got the Insalata di Cesare ($15), Margherita pizza ($18), and Polpette ($14) which are 3 meatballs mixed with beef and pork. We ended dinner by splitting the cheesecake ($12) that included chocolate chips and a small cannoli on top. The only minor change I'd recommend is to change the croutons in the salad as they were really hard. Otherwise, everything else was absolutely fantastic!

I can't understand why so many restaurants don't understand the basics of running their business,…read moreHot food should be served hot and cold food should be served cold. We dined there recently and had a Ceasar Salad served in a salad bowl that was fresh out of the dishwasher and hot to the touch. If a business can't have the inventory of service ware to properly ensure the best way to enjoy a dish they won't last long. Think of it this way; a chef wouldn't serve a bowl of soup in a chilled bowl but many don't think twice about serving chilled salads in hot or warm bowls.

This was amazing! I was waiting to experience the cheese wheel pasta phenomenon... and this didnt…read moredisappointment. Staying in Ocean City was a blessing. The coastal breeze, familiar scents in the air - it was the perfect atmosphere. Arose from the sun-bleached afternoon, only to realize the Pasta Cheese Wheel place closed at like 8 or 9 pm. Luckily, it was only about a 12-minute walk from my hotel room. Bliss Bliss... The cheese was so thick, warm, and gooey; the staff was informative, and even 15 minutes before closing after a long hot day at the beach, they were willing to indulge an enthusiastic patron. I asked it the sausage was rustic... she showed me a pan and said... this is the sausage - the sausage is good.... It was a great experience. I ordered the chicken for my protein and fettuccine for my pasta; my daughter and I watched as they swirled the freshly made pasta in a giant cheese wheel. Full experience - and I enjoyed every minute. Also - they do not skimp on the size. It was gigantic. The bowl was huge. But also so super delicious- I couldn't put it down. Just kept eating and eating until it was completed. Must try.

We recently went to Cheese Wheel Pasta on a trip to Ocean City. We got take out and that was…read moreperfect because there's not many picnic tables to be able to sit and no indoor space. I got the ragu and it was delicious. Highly recommend. I also tried a bite of the penne alla vodka and it was a little too spicy for me. They were also out of pesto which was a bummer. Overall would definitely come back!

We visited Sophia's on a short weekend trip, and had the most wonderful, kind server you could…read moreimagine. Iva was so sweet and works so hard. The food was delicious as well. Exactly the place we needed to sit down and relax after our long drive.

The food was great but the service was Fantastic! Danielle…read morewas such a pleasure. Beautiful smile and outstanding personality made the experience a real pleasure.

Check in as I already reviewed... on Friday nights they apparently have 1/2 price entrees (eat in)…read moreand 1/2 price takeout pizza. We had a party of 5 (1kid) had entrees, salads , drinks , a loaf of garlic bread, and 2 pizzas to go for $125 plus tip. Everything was good... my only criticism was that they were understaffed. Thus 4 stars instead of 5. They could've had another server and a hostess.

We didn't wait very long Sunday night for dinner. Service was pleasant and we ordered various…read moreitems: pepperoni/sausage pizza, artichoke chicken linguini w capers, beef bolognese, and kids spaghetti. Everyone enjoyed their meals, generously sized, and with garlic bread on the side of the pasta dishes. I highly recommend to try the chicken artichoke w capers - the sauce was just right and not too lemony. The leftovers were great the next day too. Definitely recommend this place for Italian in OCMD.

Kids love it. Portions are generous so plan accordingly. Very nice atmosphere and if you have to…read morewait you can check out surf shop. Tacos were quite good-seaweed and seared tuna especially

Shotti's is one of my favorite Ocean City restaurants! It took us a couple years of visiting OC to…read morediscover them but now we don't leave a vacation without stopping in at least once. The food is delicious but beware...the portions are huge! The service has always been fantastic.