Loved this Italian spot tucked into a shopping center in Bel Air. We had great service and great…read morefood options and everything was amazing. The restaurant is spacious and has a back room that would be great for parties or events and we hope to host something there soon for the great food and friendly staff!

Good food but so hard to endure the lack of being treated as important as every other guest. Again…read moresat for over 10 minutes before being greeted. Server apologized when he came. However, the couple that sat behind us was immediately greeted, given bread and water so fast the woman didn't get to slide over on the booth. Need to wake up and find a replacement.

So this was our first time here and a fan of Lib's Grill a couple of doors down we wanted to come…read morehere to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Lisa was our server and she was attentive and knew the menu and had all our questions answered. Jason got the lap lamb shank and it was cooked to perfection fall off the bone wonderful had great flavor. I got the shrimp risotto balls and I had so much shrimp on my plate. The risotto was cooked perfectly. It made for a wonderful meal. For dessert, Jason got the tiramisu which just looked to die for, I got the affogato and the presentation was just amazing.. If you haven't been here, you need to come on out, they have great happy hour specials in the bar and the dining room is just wonderful. (we booked with open table for our reservation and stated it was our 35th wedding anniversary, but nothing special was done to recognize our special occasion, as we were leaving I asked the hostesses if there was a notification about our anniversary and if they mentioned it but they did not share with our server)

We came here for restaurant week one night and happy hour during the say 2 weeks apart. Customer…read moreservice was excellent both times. We ordered the following things: Restaurant week: Clams casino no bacon 8/10 very good Dynamite shrimp: 6/10 expected crisp. A little over cooked. Shrimp fri diavolo: 10/10 no adjustments needed. NY strip medium: 8/10 good beautifully Coconut cake: 5/10 over hyped Old fashioned (Angels envy): 6/10 too much syrup Espresso martini: 20/10 Happy hour: Buffalo chicken sliders 8.5/10 Thai cauliflower: 9/10 if served while hot Shrimp tacos: 9.5/10 shocking how good it is. Chicken Caesar tacos: 4/10 way too dry. Clams: 3/10 butter tasted like popcorn butter and greasy. Asian brussel sprouts 8/10 very good flavor and char Chicken parm bites 6/10 simple Espresso martini: 15/10 phenomenal White House wine: 8/10 very good

For the past 10yrs or more we have frequented this spot typically for pizza. Service is good and…read morethey are quick to get you your food. We have come to enjoy the chicken pesto sandwich but last night we tried a pasta special of egg noodle pasta with shrimp, spinach, roasted peppers in a wine sauce. That dish was horribly under seasoned and the wine sauce was more like pasta water. I caught a bunch of flack for straying from the usual so we will stick to a slice. That chicken pesto is solid.

Briar Hill location. Used to be good. But they raised the prices and reduced the portions. The…read moreprosciutto sub, 2 tiny slices of meat. Total ripoff. Get one from any real Italian place or pastories and see the difference. Pizza now tastes bland with the newly watered-down sauce. Lost us as customers.

We visited this gem last week for the 1st time & we were so excited to come back this evening &…read more...So, I told my bf I wanted to make this our new neighborhood spot!!! We came back tonight & it was good...just not spectacular. CJ was our bar

My family's experience at this restaurant was very pleasant. I ordered the chicken marsala and was…read morevery pleased with the flavor and portion size. My husband ordered the steak and mashed potatoes and said it was tender and flavorful. They were a very accommodating to my toddler and approved my special request for him. Our server Shannon was extremely hospitable and kind. The environment was calm and friendly. We would definitely come again.

We were in the neighborhood and saw Italian sensations so we thought we would give them a try. The…read morefood looks very good so we went in and we ordered and we were so surprised that it was very very good. Had excellent sauce was a nice flavor to it a nice clean tables you could go on and sit down and eat or you could take it home and eat it very nice experience. I'm sure you would like it there too.

i ordered pizza from Italian Sensation one time previously and decided to order again along with a…read moresub. I was very disappointed in what I received. The pizza was very good, however, the turkey and cheese sub left a lot to be desired for the price. One piece of turkey so thin you could see through it, never did find the cheese but plenty of lettuce , onion and tomato. I will continue ordering pizza from here but I'll use Subway for my subs from hereon in.

Sammy's Trattoria is always a mixed experience. The pasta is homemade and the appetizers are always…read moreamazing. It's easy to make and get a reservation and you're always seated quickly. Sadly, the service is always incredibly slow. It took over 30 minutes for the appetizers to arrive and an additional 35 minutes for the entrees to arrive. The pasta ratio to sauce was too much, as the dish could've used more pasta considering the size of the meatballs and the amount of sauce. Positively, the meatballs were amazing. You can expect a busy, loud environment with a true Italian flare. Their cocktail list is extensive and their dessert always looks delicious. Unfortunately, it has always been too late to order but I'm confident I will be able to try the dessert soon.

Been here a few times, and it's a nice little restaurant!…read more This past visit was just for drinks, we had a delicious espresso martini (3 beans!) and a bottle of wine. The bartender really fit our vibe that night and joked around with us perfectly. Previously we've been for pizza and apps at the bar. The bathrooms were a little messy that day which is my only reason for not rating 5 stars.

This is a good spot to eat that has solid Italian food. I prefer the red sauce and you can't go…read morewrong with their marsala dishes. I've never had a steak but next time I'll try that halibut. It's a big venue with a big menu.

Food was great! Service was great! But noise level was horrific! . Because it was nice outside -…read morethey were unusually busy! Try the homemade tiramisu it's over the top

One of the biggest reasons we keep coming back is the variety. This definitely isn't a place where…read moreyou're limited to basic cheese and pepperoni pizza. When you walk in, the counter is usually filled with different pizzas available by the slice, and there always seems to be something new to try. You'll find everything from classic New York style slices to Sicilian, white pizzas, veggie options, meat loaded pizzas, fresh mozzarella and tomato combinations, specialty slices and some really creative options you don't see at every pizza shop. Everything always looks incredibly fresh too. And honestly, pizza is only part of the reason we love this place. Their lunch specials are one of the best values we've found locally. For $13.95, there is a rotating selection Monday through Friday with sandwiches, subs, wraps, salads and full pasta dishes. We recently tried the La Rustica sandwich with chicken cutlet, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, pesto and vodka sauce on homemade focaccia. The sandwich was HUGE, packed with ingredients and came with a generous portion of fresh cut fries. We also tried the Shrimp & Crab Fra Diavolo, and this is where the value really surprised us. It was an entire plate of penne in a spicy marinara with jumbo shrimp and real lump crabmeat. They absolutely did not skimp on the seafood either. Getting a fresh seafood pasta dish like that as part of a $13.95 lunch special is pretty incredible. Beyond the specials, they have a huge menu with Italian dishes, pasta, subs, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and plenty of other options. Even something like their bruschetta is loaded with fresh tomatoes, big pieces of fresh mozzarella, herbs and olive oil. There really is something here for almost everyone. Another thing that keeps us coming back is how fresh everything tastes. The ingredients actually stand out instead of everything tasting like generic pizza shop food. Their breads are especially good, the portions are generous and the food consistently comes out looking just as good as it tastes. The service has also always been wonderful with us. Everyone is welcoming and friendly, and because we come in fairly often, it has become one of those places where you genuinely feel happy walking through the door. The inside has a casual Italian pizzeria feel but is much nicer and more inviting than your typical grab and go pizza shop. There's plenty of seating, the colorful interior gives it personality, and you can sit down and have an actual meal just as easily as you can stop in for a quick slice. If you haven't been here in a while, especially if you're judging it based on older reviews, I really think Margherita's deserves another visit. Our experiences have been consistently great, and there's a reason we keep coming back. Great food, huge variety, generous portions, friendly service and some seriously good pizza.

I've been here a few times before, and again today for lunch. The pizza is alright. It's nothing to…read morego crazy over, but it's not bad. The staff is pretty friendly. Place is a bit small and the parking lot isn't the best but that's not really their fault, being in downtown Bel Air and next to Looneys. For lunch I ordered lasagna. It was a bit greasy but the flavor was on point.