This place is super cute and has really good food. It is a little Italian Restaurant with only about 15 table and they make really good pasta and mozzarella capresie (spel?). I tried the salmon, and it can with mashed potatoes and a pesto sauce and veggies, uber-good. If you are looking for a little quaint Italian restaurant for pasta and wine, this is the place. read more

ITALIAN!!! I love a good Italian restaurant with fresh pasta and yummy sauce. Unfortunately, I don't live in Italy or near any Little Italy so my love of pasta has only been satisfied by the indulgence of Mama Lucia's and such places. Luckily, I found this place and thought, what's the worst that could happen? Boy am I glad I tried it! Located in a shopping center with a McDonald's, one doesn't suspect that good Italian food lie waiting in this small restaurant. I have been here a couple of times down and have been able to try a couple of the dishes. The Crostini alla Checca was really good. Very flavorful and a good serving size. I would recommend eating this at the restaurant though since the bread tends to get a bit soggy when you get it to go. The Ravioli Di Funghi was delicious. Creamy pistachio sauce and flavorful, fresh ravioli. So good! The Agnolotti Rosa was really good too. Lots of flavor and again, fresh pasta. You only get four pieces of pasta with these two dishes but granted they are pretty BIG pieces and extremely flavorful. The Chicken Marsala was really good too and the grilled carrots and zucchini that came with it were extremely good too. The Lasagna Della Cassa wasn't bad. It was a pretty good serving. I thought the meat mixture was a little too sweet for my taste. My friend got the Penne Alla Vodka with chicken instead of salmon and it wasn't bad. The sauce was a little thin for my taste but again, it had a nice flavor. The Tortellini Di Carne was pretty good as well but it did not stand out as much as some of the other dishes. My friend and I got a Tiramisu and Budino Di Pane to try as well. They were okay but I thought the tiramisu could do with more of a coffee flavor. The budino was served warm though which was nice. Even the bread was really good, especially when paired with the Olive Tempenade that comes with it. Tuesdays are half priced wine night as well! The staff was really nice too, not rushing my friend and I at all. Overall: great, fresh pasta, yummylicious sauce + really friendly staff + located closer to me than Italy = I have FINALLY found a great pasta place in MoCo!! read more

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Great food - Excellent service - don't use yelp to get directions it send you into a townhouse community. The place is next to the CVS on Muncaster Mill rd. Great place we will be back. read more

Another wonderful visit. The food was perfect and the service is so attentive we love this place. Anything on the menu is terrific. We will be back soon! read more

I was looking for a place to go to when visiting family in Gaithersburg that wasn't fast food or sandwiches. A simple meal of protein and vegetables that was healthy and not a wallet breaker. Wow, this place has fantastic food. So well hidden in the plainest of strip malls. The chef here is fantastic, the servers are efficient, friendly but not intrusive. Highlights: -Tilapia, not previously frozen, lightly lemoned and I'd guess pan-fried because of the delicious slightly-crunchy edge of lemon. -Manicotti, perfectly executed with a sauce and filling that was light and flavorful. I don't make my own pasta, but I do believe they do. -Chicken parmesan, juicy and crunchy and wonderful topping. -Olive tapenade spread for the bread The 10 year old child with us seems to subsist on candy. Imagine our surprise to see her eagerly finish a dish of Tilapia and a bowl of minestrone. read more

Biscotti is a neighborhood treat. Tucked away into the Red Mill Shopping Center, it offers extremely reasonable and quality Italian food. I would recommend any of the chicken dishes or pastas, especially the Chicken Alfredo. - Consistently delicious food, well portioned - Excellent service (Elizabeth & Z are extremely attentive and kind) - Quiet, quaint atmosphere -- nice for a quick meal with good company I have been coming here for several years and hope others will support this establishment and the wonderful Derwood community. read more

Visited for first time Wednesday and found the ambiance charming,especially in light of it's strip mall location. Service was to my liking with a typical neighborhood Italian menu. The prices seemed reasonable with an half carafe of Chianti $14 and a house salad around $4. The mussels in white wine had a nice garlicky taste and were under $10. My wife and I each finished with a pasta and both were outstanding. We'll be back soon and if it maintains this level place it in our regular rotation read more

Great Italian food. Great sevice. OK ambience. It's a small and cozy so if you prefer large chain-type restaurants then this isn't for you.

Surprisingly a very good restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. We will definitely come back for more.

I've tried this place a few of times. I've never dined in, I've only had carryout. So far I've been very happy with the food and I'm a pretty picky eater. What I've tried: - Calamari Fritti: I know I've tried it but I honestly cannot remember a thing about it, which I think is indicative that it was probably not very remarkable. I'm a huge fan of good calamari so if it had been exceptional it would have made a lasting impression with me. - Pollo Limone: Loved it. The combination of butter and lemon juice was perfection. The chicken breast was perfectly cooked and tender and juicy. I ordered mine with spaghetti as the side but you can also get some type of vegetable medley. - Pollo Marsala: Again, Loved it. Not too sweet like I've had some places nor was the Marsala taste overpowering (like it was when I tried to cook this dish myself). Again the chicken breast was cooked perfectly. There is nothing worse than a dry or rubbery chicken breast. I think most restaurants think if the chicken is drenched in sauce no one will be able tell it's dry or overcooked. I can tell, so I really appreciate a restaurant that cooks their meat right. - Pepperoni pizza. Not bad but definitely not a stand out. I've had better. I suggest not wasting your time with the pizza. This place makes really delicious gourmet Italian dishes, so stick with those. - Torta Di Carota: Cinnamon spice carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. It was very yummy. I'm typically not big on sweets so even one slice was too much sugar for me in one sitting. I had a few bites then put it in the fridge for later. It tasted good the next day. read more

As a suburban foodie, this is my "go to" when I want great food without the trip into the city. I lived in Italy in my 20s, and know good Italian food - this is it! Very small dining area, but perfect for a date. read more

This was my third visit to Biscotti, tonight to celebrate a dear friend's birthday. Everything was outstanding from the mushroom appetizer to the linguine with seafood. Service was excellent! We even had the Monday special of half price glasses of wine. Highly recommend! read more

My boyfriend and I stayed in Gaithersburg this past weekend to do some sightseeing in DC and he found this place via yelp, all the great reviews made it an easy choice. I must say, from the outside this gem looks quite ordinary, and looking in through the windows one might think this place may be expensive. Looks are SO deceiving! When we walked in we were pleasantly greeted and the hostess set up a table for us immediately. The waiter then took our drink orders and brought us a bread basket with some olive oil and basil (I think) paste to put on it. SO GOOD. The prices are reasonable with the pasta entrees ranging from $10-15. I ordered the lasagna and my bf ordered the tortellini di carne. I must say I have never had such a flavorful lasagna in my entire life. It was such a thick slice too! So delicious! I tried the tortellini as well and it was also mouthwatering. We ended up going back the next day as well cause we were so thrilled and our bill ended up coming out to $30 for both meals and drinks (nonalcoholic) They also have free home made biscotti at the counter! Must try this place guys! read more

I never noticed this gem in the Redmill Shopping Center. I've lived in the area all my life and have never been until recently! Our office decided to have a work dinner there one late night and it was incredible. I had the tortellini and it was awesome. I went back a few days later (because it was that good) and got the tortellini again with some fettuccine alfredo which was amazing! Usually fettuccine alfredo tastes the same everywhere, but it was definitely different here (in a good way). Going to be getting that when I go back. I highly recommend this place, it's awesome. [ Update 3/5/17 ] I looked back on this review and realized I gave it only a 4/5; however, this definitely deserves a 5/5 now that I've had more of the menu. I've gone back a bunch of times and have tried a wide variety of foods, probably about 1/3 of the menu at this point. Everything has been spectacular. Food: 5/5 I've loved everything I've tried and I can't wait to try more different menu items! It's just so good and the portions are very generous. Service: 5/5 Everyone is always so polite, friendly, and warm. Service is fast, attentive, and just all around awesome. These are good people. If you're looking for a low key date night, this is definitely your place. Great food and great service. read more

Glad we finally tried this place! They have a huge menu and a a pretty decent wine selection. We ordered the penne vodka and a seafood mushroom linguine, both were very delicious but not the best Italian I've ever had. Overall very cute place with friendly staff. The one negative I have to point out is they are not enforcing indoor masking , which is a bit problematic since it is so small and cramped. read more

This is our go to place. Excellent food, staff, atmosphere and prices are good. It's a delicious intimate spot perfect for a date or meeting friends. Highly recommend! read more

I moved around the corner from this place and decided to check it out for my birthday dinner with my dear friend. We were so impressed with the food! We both got eggplant parm, but I got Fettuccine Alfredo (sans chicken) instead of spaghetti. The entire meal was delicious! The sauce was on point. Above and beyond any expectations I might have had. The one star deduction is for two reasons: first, my friend thought the service wasn't friendly enough. I actually liked that they kept it brief and to the point (she enjoys to engage in menial chitchat more than I do). Secondly, I would have enjoyed a smoothie, but would have taken Dr. Pepper as a close second. Maybe a strawberry lemonade. No go. They have plenty of beer and wine, but not much else. I ended up having water, but a fun drink would have made my visit a perfect one. We enjoyed their unique spread that came with the bread. It consisted of crushed olives, with garlic and parm cheese. We also requested olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette to dip it in. Fantastic! The best part of all was the dessert. I had the bomba, a yummy sorbet with white chocolate. My friend loved her bread pudding. I plan on returning! read more

Biscotti Restaurant - Bomba - Italian Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

This is a hidden gem! Service and food were both excellent. Prices were very reasonable -- highly recommend the mushroom raviolis, the saltimbocca, and the calamari appetizer. We were visiting from California -- so wish this place was closer to us as we would be there all the time. read more

This restaurant is one of the best kept secrets in Montgomery County. Located in a small, very unassuming local strip mall, this is now my go to place for good, reasonable Italian food. The veal piccata is the best. My go to dish. Bryant and Tina read more

We came to Biscotti after our son's baseball game. We aren't familiar with this area so we weren't expecting much but we were so pleasantly surprised. The decor is simple but cheerful and pleasant and the food is outstanding! The rockfish was fresh and delicious. The linguini frutti di mare was fantastic. My daughter got the spaghetti and meatballs and loved it. The meatballs were homemade and so good. My son got the chicken Parmesan and said it was the best he has ever had. My dad got the chicken piccata and really enjoyed it. My mom got the minestrone and portables mushroom and said it was excellent. The tiramisu and cannoli for desert were out of this world. The food is high quality and authentic Italian. The owner and chef Oscar came to our table to greet us and was so pleasant and kind. He has trained with the best Italian chefs in dc. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Went here for Father's Day with the bf's fam...we LOVED it!! We made a reservation based on prior yelp reviews and, like others, we were a bit skeptical. The food was delicious from the bread basket up through the desserts, everything was delicious! The prices are comparable to the typical chain restaurants like Macaroni Grill and Carrabba's, but the ingredient quality and food authenticity is far superior. NOM tip: The focaccia bread basket comes with fresh olive tapenade which is delicious! read more

Excellent food and service. A good variety of fish, pasta and specialties. Very tasty too! Highly recommend! read more

The food is always fresh and flavorful. Friendly and helpful staff. From the Caesar salad to the Eggplant Parmigiana, everything is great. My family and I walked around the shopping center until our carry out was ready and a friendly staff member found us and brought the food out. I couldn't believe it, above and beyond. Thank you for an extraordinary experience at your establishment. read more

Very nice meal and service at Biscotti. Server and manager went out of their way to make sure we had a nice visit. Tried this restaurant more than ten years ago and thought it was just so so. Very pleased with quality of food and service with recent visit. read more

Outstanding food, good service, nice ambience. Had Penne el Vodka wit salmon and spinach. Was very good. Prices reasonable also.

Went during the week and had prompt service from when I came in till I left. Great staff as well as the food, the chicken Alfredo pasta was delicious. Nice cozy atmosphere. read more

The best tiramisu ever. Ever. Pasta is great, too. It's a small place, but the ambiance is pretty good.

This WAS my favorite Italian restaurant. Sadly, not anymore. This place has come under new ownership and can't even compare to the original. Save your money and dine somewhere else. It also says a lot when the new owners can't even get a website up and running! read more

Very surprised how good this restaurant is. Is in strip mall near Derwood, MD. It is a friend of mine's favorite Italian restaurant, so took him for dinner for his birthday. It's a small place, and we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, but it is worth it. Excellent food and service, at a reasonable price. Had the Penne Alla Vodka Penne which was pasta with salmon, spinach and tomatoes in a light cream vodka sauce. Excellent. We also had dessert which was outstanding (Torta Di Formaggio, and a Cannoli). Highly recommend. Will return. read more

This place does not follow the cardinal rule of "location is everything" what with it being in a strip mall but the food, service, and prices are excellent. I have been there twice. The first time was with three friends and most recently with another friend. The comments from all were universally good. One friend called it some of the best Italian food he'd ever eaten. An out-of-town guest stopped in the middle of our fairly intense conversation and stated, "This is really good! Exceptional!" That was the salmon and pasta dish. I am very impressed with Biscotti. It is a small, intimate place with very reasonable furnishings. The service was excellent. The server knew the menu in detail and offered suggestions for dinner and even knew the wine list in detail. Prices are very good and portions are appropriate. I recommend this as a nice, reliable, intimate place that should be a regular on your list. read more

Great mood and pleasant music. From the classics to jazz to light melodies Fantastic wine and a great place for special occasion read more

Solid choice for a quick takeout Italian meal. Their portions are large and you can't go wrong with their spaghetti and meatballs or fettuccini alfredo. Not sure it would be my choice of place to dine in (I'd rather go to il pizzico) but it's become a staple in our takeout rotation. read more

While visiting my relatives over Christmas, they brought us here for Christmas Eve dinner after mass. They are regulars, and I can understand why. Great little restaurant with a low-key decor, mostly-open kitchen and a great vibe. My uncle recommended their homemade minestrone soup and I was thrilled he did: fresh vegetables in a tasty broth. Just a lovely, lovely version of minestrone that was fresh, flavorful and not too heavy. The pear salad was crisp and refreshing with pears and fresh greens that were balanced nicely with blue cheese and walnuts. The staff recognized my uncle and his family and brought us gnocchi as an appetizer on the house. My recommendation: if the gnocchi is on the menu (it is not always) - order it. What a nice local Italian restaurant. I hope to come back next time I am in the area. read more

Loved it! Husband and I tried it for the first time (after driving by it 200 times in the last 2 years and saying "oh! We should check that out!" ) Well we finally did, and we were not disappointed. I ordered the penne alla vodka (without the salmon and spinach). Husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. Mine was amazing. The sauce, although a vodka sauce, it was not too heavy, nor too light. Perfectly tomato-y and creamy. The tomatoes were actual fresh cut tomatoes (not canned). I am not a fan of tomatoes (just byproducts). I ate all of these. We also ordered a house Chianti and it too was perfect. It was busy when we arrived, but the service was still wonderful. We never felt rushed, nor did we feel like we were being ignored. Definitely a new date night favorite! read more

Had lunch with a friend and her small daughter. Service was slow but since we were babbling on with one another it made little difference. We both had pastas and each was quite good. The bambino had some of their warm bread, all of the olive spread, a piece of candy, a little of the calamari we order for her and some of Mama's pasta which she got all over herself. I certainly recommend this small restaurant for both adults and children. read more

The lasagne and chicken pArm, and Caesar salad was incredible! Service is always attentive !

I've been here a few times, and each time is just as enjoyable as the first. Their veal parmigiana is divine, the ingredients they use are so fresh and delicious. It's a wonderful little restaurant. P.S. - their bread and the olive oil mixture they serve with it is amazingggg. read more

Another example of why yelp needs to add the .5 option. Definitely better than a 3, but not quite a 4. The lobster ravioli was good, I absolutely loved the sauce they used with it. The SALTIMBOCA ROMANA was good. Not the best veal saltimboca that I've had, but still pretty solid. Ended with the tiramisu which was also great. The chicken marsala was okay. Overall a really solid place, and I feel bad giving it a 3, as it is definitely better than that, just couldn't justify the 4. Absolutely worth a visit though! read more

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and wonderful. We've been a couple of times and I can't wait to go back. The lasagna is meaty, cheesy, and really flavorful. The chicken parmesan is great and so is the fettuccine alfredo. The mushroom ravioli is delicious. We had fantastic service and it was the perfect place to go for a birthday date. The cost of the restaurant is really reasonable too. We were surprised by our low total and I had lots of leftovers! read more

Food here is delicious! I had the penne alla vodka and tiramisu for dessert. I would definitely come back to this place. However, it would be nice if they updated the decor/interior design/presentation. Maybe some wood themes to make it feel warm and cozy. I found this gem by using Yelp. You wouldn't expect food this good from such an unassuming exterior. read more