The interior feels a bit dated, but the food is decent. Service at both the bar and dining area is excellent. I just wish the Italian dishes had a bit more flavor. read more

I ate here for the first time a few nights ago and it was delicious. We received a basket of garlic knots and breadsticks with marinara sauce and it tasted amazing. The calamari appetizer we shared was perfect. I ordered the shrimp francaise and my husband the chicken marsala- they did not disappoint! I will definitely be back. read more

super dissapointed!!!! Food used to be average but now it's terrible. service was great only reason I didn't get up and leave. Terrible food wasted all my money. I don't come out to eat for service I'd make my own food at home in that case. Don't know what happen to this place. Their was hair in my food months back so I haven't been here in months but I tried to give it another chance HORRIBLE! Mussels tasted old and look like mussels from Safeway andddd to top it off pasta had zero flavor. To up the prices and the food gets worse THATS INSANEEEEEE!!! read more

6.26.23 I met with a friend for an early dinner at 5pm on a Thursday evening. We started off with their complimentary bread. I liked the bread stick, but not so much the garlic knot. My friend and I were twinning as we both ordered Eggplant Parmigiana and Tiramisu for dessert. She also ordered a glass of wine, but I did not. It was my first time ever trying Eggplant Parmigiana. It was very good, but I would have enjoyed it more if the breading stayed crispy which is hard to do with all the sauce. The flavor though was on point. The Tiramisu was one of the best I ever had. Three criteria of a good cake to me are its flavor, texture, and moistness. It had all three, hence, it was a hit in my book. Edgar, a new manager, stopped by to check on our experience, which was a nice gesture. They are definitely popular as by the time we left at 7:30, the restaurant was packed and there were patrons waiting for a table. That is a testament to how good their food is. This is one of my colleague's family's favorite restaurant that they frequent. I discovered this gem from her and will definitely be back. read more

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I took my elderly father to Gregorio's a few weeks back, in the middle of summer. We enjoyed it. At 89, he is still on his own. His place, actually owned by one of my brothers, is maybe a mile away from this place. So I am always looking for as convenient venue to take him to dinner. There used to be a Grilled Oyster, which was/is a little 2-3 restaurant local chain, but it closed; they have at least one other still operating. Gregorio's is a fine alternative. We'd eat there again. I believe they are doing well. The place was packed on a weeknight at 7:30pm. We were willing to sit outside. But a high top table near the door was available, and that worked fine. We had the fritto misto starter, a branzino special, and a shrimp pasta. All were excellent. The portions were generous, enough for leftovers that my father had for lunch the next day. The branzino in particular was fresh, with crispy skin, moist, perfect. Branzino seems difficult to mess up. You could overdo it and end up with dry meat. But they handled a very nice whole fish with just the right touch. The server was friendly despite being busy. She made us feel at home. read more

Food was delish - especially the ravioli, pizza and lemon cream cake. Even better was the service. I ordered take out and realized I didn't get a few items. A quick call and they more than made it right. Would absolutely visit again! read more

The food was so good and we were well tended to! It feels cozy and homey to dine in. I would definitely come back! Can't say enough good things about the service. read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Penne Vodka - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

My son and I are here with my mom. She adores the place -- and they were very nice and accommodating. We ordered chicken parm which was a thin piece of chicken over what tasted like store bought pasta, caprese which was okay, the breadsticks were not consistent, and my Greek salad had wilted lettuce. My mom though enjoyed her minestrone soup and raved about how she's enjoyed the place on multiple occasions. Maybe they cater to an older clientele, but it felt like they could have done better. read more

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1. Good quality food. 2. Excellent service (pick-up). 3. Good value. 4. Nicely flavored pasta 5. New York style pizza read more

Took my girlfriend here for her birthday. It was our first time and every thing was great! Staff were very welcoming and service was amazing. We ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and the supreme pizza. Food was 10/10 HUGE SHOUTOUT to Del! He always made sure we were doing alright and he had great customer service. He even brought over a slice of cake and had the staff sing happy birthday to my girlfriend. We will definitely be recommending this restaurant to others and we will definitely be returning as well! read more

Best Italian I've found in a long time! Great food and excellent service. New staple for us!

We went here to celebrate a college graduation, and the host was quick to seat us for our 7pm reservation. The restaurant was quite packed and loud, but the service was quick and our server was especially helpful. The portions were huge and the food was great -- the pasta tasted especially fresh. read more

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Wanted to have a carb-loading dinner that can accommodate small-to medium sized groups, provide spacious outdoor dining with heated lamps and top covering (in case of rain and cold weather), and have gluten-free and vegan menu choices. The staff member I spoke to was very courteous and professional, and assured me Gregorios can provide all of the above. Everything they promised was delivered. Our table for 7 was outside the restaurant between 2 heat lamps and under the strip mall awning. The complimentary breadsticks and garlic knots (along with marinara dipping sauce) came to the table warm. Both breads had very good texture and chew. Waitstaff came by often to fill our water glasses and check up on us. The food itself was liked by everyone at the table, including me. I got the spaghetti pomodoro. The dish was generously portioned, perfectly cooked and had a light tomato sauce that was not too salty. The owner came by to every table (including ours) to ask how everything was and if he could further serve us. Couldn't have asked for a better group outing before marathon day. Thank you Gregorios! read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Spaghetti Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

Significant other and I were searching for a new pizza place. Yelp has gotten a bit spotty of late, and there were a lot of very dated reviews (2-3 years ago) but generally positive ones, and it was close by, so we gave it a try. We got a medium Quattro Formagio pizza, a Greek salad, and a cannoli. We ordered online but picked up, with an eyebrow-raising tab total exceeding $58. The pizza had good flavor but the crust was a confused in-between of more doughy/bready crust and thin crust. As a result it was a disappointing experience, especially at the price point. The Greek salad was fine, and we might get it again, but not a destination salad (so we wouldn't come back for just the salad). Quite a bit upset over the cannoli. I love a sweet bite after dinner and I love cannolis, so I was really excited to try the cannoli despite pausing over the $7.99 price tag. It was passable generally, the filling was not as creamy as I prefer, but I accept that can be a matter of the recipe and personal preference. The shell was somewhat dense and not flaky, not crisp but that may have been a result of time passing between prep, pickup, and eating dinner. Taste was okay. Where I was most deeply disappointed, however, is other than a blob of custard on the ends and a dab on top, the inside was completely empty. I mean, for $8, this was ridiculous. We won't be returning. read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Virtually empty $8 cannoli. - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

We ordered takeout from the website. Parking is free and easy because it's located within Cabin John Shopping Center. The restaurant was bustling for a Tuesday night. Then again, it's one of the very few restaurants in Potomac that's open past 8pm so go figure. Haha....... Now the food itself was ok. Just ok, because the carbonara tasted very greasy and underseasoned. Not enough black pepper, and I'm assuming the pasta wasn't cooked in briney water. The noodle itself was overcooked and rather mushy. For a $19 bowl of pasta, I expected better. The eggplant parmesan was the same thing. Very mushy spaghetti and formless eggplant. It was too soft and disintegrated. I couldn't tell if I was eating mouthful of just sauce or eggplant itself. The sauce itself was very tasty in my opinion. Again, for a $23 meal, I expected better. All in all, the food wasn't horrible, per se. However, if you are used to cooking at home and know how to make both dishes, you may be disappointed. read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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Consistently great food and service. My family and I really enjoy their pizza and their pasta dishes.

I'm so impressed with this restaurant! I'm gluten free so it's not often I can come to an Italian Restaurant and get good food but this place had 2 pages of GF options, even dessert! A real treat! It was so busy for a Wednesday but the service was still quick and attentive. We even had the owner come by to check on us. He was so kind and shared that his daughter and niece were gf, hence the expanded menu. I got the gf ravioli in rose sauce and the broccolini. Both were so flavorful. I truly wanted to lick my bowl clean! Amazing portion sizes as well! I was also pleasantly surprised to see wine was half off on Wednesday's. I'll definitely be back! read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Gluten free Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

My husband and I had lunch at Gregorio Trattoria. It was the most outstanding Italian Restaurant we have ever eaten at. The staff is outstanding the food is superb extremely delicious. The presentation is amazing. I can't say enough about this restaurant, except I want to eat here everyday. A great local neighborhood find. Judy & Art Weinman read more

Arrived at this nifty little venue - located in a small'ish shopping center-space in the cabin John area of Potomac. It was about 9:30 on a Saturday night, and we thought the place closed at 11 PM. After we were seated at the bar and ordered a drink, we learned they closed at 10 PM. And yet, Scott (I think the owner and for sure the amazing gentleman at the bar) did not in any way make us feel, hurried or rushed, or that we were interrupting his upcoming closing time. Instead, he engaged in conversation, and seemed to truly enjoy our presence as customers, even as they approached closing time on a busy Saturday evening. We were offered free, breadsticks and garlic knots as we waited our food order. We thoroughly enjoyed the lasagna, and oh my goodness, the salmon salad was delicious and filling. Often on, Scott chatted with us, and then moved on to other customers. Clearly, he is well respected and well liked by the community, and I can totally see why. I highly recommend this place, and can't wait to go back Wheelchair accessible. read more

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Cozy and homey environment here! My friends and I were taken well good care by the staff. Below are what we ordered and you can't go wrong with the classics! Out of the three, I would have to say the Fettuccine Alfredo was my favorite! Creamy, cheesy, garlicky along with that perfect bite from the pasta. The baked ziti and margarita was also fantastic as well! read more

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Food good, service very good, staff friendly. The ambiance was not there, unless you like the lights ever so bright. Turn the brights down to a reasonable level for dining out and my wife and I would come back. All the help was very nice. Management must be nice to them which is important to me. Lazar L read more

Such a wonderful restaurant. Great staff and such a homey vibe. Came here with 3 other friends and they accommodated each of us very well. We got the: - Margherita Pizza: well done, amazing flavors. Can never go wrong with this pizza! - Baked Ziti: my favorite! It was so delicious and it was the perfect amount. You can tell, it was cooked with love. - Fettuccine Alfredo: soooo creamy and yummy. It's so easy to mess this up and make it bland but they def did not do that, it was the opposite - great flavors, creamy, cooked to perfection. Thank you for the wonderful food and amazing service. They understood the assignment...so we'll def be coming back soon! read more

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Ordered catering for an office event! Food was delivered to the office. We even gave a tip to the driver! It was discovered that we were missing part of our order! A call was placed to EZ Catering who contacted the store about the missing item from the order. The restaurant was awful about it and basically called us LIARS! Made zero effort to resolve the issue! Terrible customer service...will never place a catering order with them again! read more

Busy on a Friday night and for good reason! The service was great, our waiter was very kind and checked up on us often. It was great having management come around and welcome us as well and ask how our meal was going- it goes a long way! Be sure to take advantage of the complimentary bread basket which had a mix of breadsticks and garlic knots! The breads were tender and warm and paired great with the delicious marinara. The calamari was tender and crispy and was also paired with a lemon squeeze and marinara. Wish the portion was a little bigger for the $15 price tag but delicious nonetheless. The spaghetti carbonara was rich and creamy and had great crispy pieces of pancetta. The key to a good carbonara is a wonderful creamy sauce and it was done well here! Overall a great meal at a cozy Italian restaurant in the local neighborhood! read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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Had lunch here today and really liked it! Dennys was our waiter and was very nice! He brought us complimentary garlic bread sticks and the portion was really good. I got the Chicken Marsala and it was delicious!!! The portion was generous for the lunch size and it came with plenty of sauce. I love Marsala but its often very strong.... This was not it was just right. My friends got the Penne A La Vodka and a gluten free pizza and they really liked theirs as well. They will open another Gregorios in Park Potomac soon and I can't wait to try that one too! read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Chicken Marsala w Angel Hair Pasta - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

I recently dined at a restaurant in the area and had a mixed experience. Let me start by highlighting the positive aspects. The staff of servers was commendable, displaying courteous and attentive behavior throughout our visit. They were quick in their service and maintained a friendly demeanor, which contributed positively to our overall experience. However, the restaurant's ambience left much to be desired. We were seated outside on high-top tables, but unfortunately, our view was obstructed by a line of Washington Gas trucks. The constant idling engines created a distracting and unpleasant atmosphere. Additionally, the restaurant's location on a street resembling an alley was far from ideal, making it an unappealing sight and causing unwanted noise. Inside the restaurant, the decibel level was quite high, which further diminished the overall dining experience. Thankfully, the weather outside was pleasant, allowing us to tolerate the less-than-ideal ambience. Moving on to the food, we ordered two domestic beers, the Gregorios Salad, and a medium pepperoni pizza to share. The salad was mediocre, as one would expect from a basic salad. It didn't offer any remarkable flavors or unique elements to make it stand out. As for the pizza, it was disappointing. Lacking in flavor, it felt flimsy and was difficult to eat without folding it in half, resembling more of a Stromboli. However, even when consumed in this manner, the pizza's consistency was runny, detracting from its enjoyment. Overall, the quality of the food did not meet our expectations. Adding to the disappointment, the bill came to $65, which, considering the underwhelming experience, seemed overpriced. With numerous outstanding restaurants in the immediate area, it's hard to justify returning to this particular establishment. Given the far superior options available for Italian cuisine in the vicinity, it is doubtful whether this restaurant will be able to survive long-term. In conclusion, while the staff was praiseworthy for their courteous and attentive service, the restaurant failed to provide a pleasant ambience. The noise from idling engines and the alley-like surroundings detracted from the dining experience. Moreover, the food, including the Gregorios Salad and the pizza, was average at best, lacking in flavor and proper consistency. Considering the relatively high price, it is difficult to recommend this restaurant when there are superior alternatives nearby. read more

As many from the NYC area claim ad nauseum, I'm a bit of a pizza snob. I've lived in the DMV for over 30 years and have had a hard time finding a decent pie akin to The Homeland. I have to say that Gregorio's comes pretty close, and the location in Potomac is now my go to location when I need my fix. Customer service and appreciation also are excellent. Ran into a what later I learned was an unavoidable delay with delivery last week, and the manager went above and beyond by comp'ing my pizzas for the inconvenience. Highly recommend trying them out. read more

Originally, my criticism/complaint about Gregorio's was going to be limited solely to their take-out customer service from my 1/7/23 experience. As you can see from my photo, I tried to contact Gregorio's twice through their "Contact Us" webpage to request the manager's email address in order to explain my experience before having to post on Yelp to caution other take-out customers. Unfortunately, nobody bothered to respond. This below would have been my criticism/complaint from my 1/7 experience for takeout service. ====== My family really enjoy Gregorio's food--but heavily advise against takeout service unless management improves its employee training for takeout orders. Seems like the customer service there is different for those who do take out as opposed to those who actually eat there. I found in an order that began with me heavily, emphasizing the first item as red clam sauce on angel hair pasta. Repeated it just to make sure. Later ordered a white clam sauce on linguine, but made sure not to order them back to back, so as not to confuse Gregorio staff member. I guess I should always be suspect of a place that does not repeat back the orders that they are taking down to make sure that they understand them properly. When I drove home 20 minutes later, we discovered it was wrong. When I phoned back to point out the mistake, the staff member didn't even admit that it was their mistake. The staff member did not even understand what red clam sauce is, and had to go ask someone else. Obviously, if you don't understand the order, then, don't make an assumption that it is something else! When I went to pick up the order again, and explained to both young women, that I spoke to that I was there to pick up the incorrect order, they did not even offer any apology or acknowledge that the restaurant's takeout service employees had done anything wrong. I guess you actually need to be a dine-in customer there to be able to point out their mistakes to actually deserve that kind of acknowledgment for the inconvenience caused by their inaccuracies. Returned home to join my family. 40 minutes after we had intended to sit down with the three other dishes we had ordered. I also hate places that pack up all the food in paper bags so that you cannot see the items that you ordered to compare them with what you ordered. My fault is is that I should've complained to the manager who I think should've been alerted for my arrival once it was pointed out that a mistake had been made and somebody was driving. 20 minutes back. Who knows how many problems like this are never brought to the attention of management. -- A usually satisfied (dine-in) customer read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - The left shows how they recorded my detailed order. The right shows how it should have been done originally. - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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My friends and I were visiting from the west coast and gave this place a try based on recommendations. The food was good but it didn't really wow us. I had the eggplant parmigiana and overall it was good. A nice place to visit if you're looking for some pasta . We were a little disappointed that they didn't give any bread for appetizer. We did enjoy the mussels appetizer and the calamari. The feeling of the restaurant was very homey and service was nice and fairly quick. read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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//5 stars for true Italian American restaurant with great waiters and owner Italian American restaurant can never be a bad choice if you intend to go there. Therefore some events made it the top for me here at Gregorio's. Major tip: make a reservation. Especially during dinners and weekends. The most impressive part of the evening is the waiter, he was very patient and very knowledgeable of the menu - even reciting the ingredients when asked about the dishes. He even gave recommendations that matches my choice. I respect that. Dishes: they quickly served us breadsticks with pomodoro which was a great way to tie us until we can decide what to order. Personally, I ordered the short ribs with risotto. One thing to note is the servicing size is made for 2 - honestly. They are your Italian nona that wants you to eat more. The ribs were so tender - melty, which I bet they cooked it in a pressure cooker or have slowly simmering them. The risotto was creamy and still withheld its structure without being too "mushy". I cannot tell if they added cream or they used traditional risotto cooking. The whole stew at top tied everything together. It was seasoned perfectly without overwhelming the meat or risotto. The whole dish was rich and comforting - great for a winter season. For the price it was really worth it. We also ordered a couple of dishes including fried zucchini. It was delicious but found it a bit oily - which is expected from frying. The texture was still soft compared to crispy outer layer. I want to say the highlight was the owner coming over to our table to ask how it was going and chatting with us. That was super intimate that make you feel like you're eating at someone's kitchen. What an amazing touch. Overall. This restaurant is a great Italian American I've been in a long time. Try it once and let your palates decide. Update: I took leftover short rib and risotto to take home. I reheated it appropriately and had a repeated amazing experience of great taste for two days. The risotto still held its structure and the ribs were as tender as the first time. Wow. read more

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We ate outside. For us the big issue was service; we had reservations for a birthday dinner for four outside and two of our party arrived first, were seated by the hostess, then told they had to move as a larger party had asked to sit outside and the restaurant now needed to move some tables together, which justifiably upset our two early arrivers. We knew we would be ordering a lot so we asked to sit at the next (round) table with five chairs and were told we couldn't as they were expecting a party of six 'later on' (we were there for an early 5:30 pm dinner). That party arrived as we were getting our check almost 1.5 hours later....with mostly small children. The restaurant could easily have seated us at the larger table but we ended up crowded with plates at our table so it was not a pleasant meal. The food was good but the service was indifferent and we certainly did not feel like valued guests after the 'no, you can't sit there' feedback on the first two tables. Also, even though I had specified this was a birthday dinner, at no point did anyone mention the birthday or even ask the table about who was the birthday celebrant. We left with ZERO celebration or acknowledgement by the restaurant, and we will never go back there again. read more

Best gluten free pizza in Maryland. Crispy thin crust. Generous toppings including what looks like homemade pepperoni and sausage. Very fare pricing. Gluten free pastas and salads equally good. Lots of easy parking. Great waitstaff. read more

Great food, the kid's penne with marinara sauce - is great recommended for all kids. Can't wait to try the pizza. Very attentive, friendly employees. read more

I love this restaurant! Family owned and it shows! The atmosphere, service, and food complement each other from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. The food is absolutely delicious; served hot, served quickly, your water glass is never empty, you are checked on multiple times, etc. Multiple people visit your table from the young to older, all to ensure you are having a great meal. They treat you like family! read more

The food is good and so is the service. The ambiance of the place is solid. Nothing special but a really good place

Been here many times. No surprises, always great food and service! Highly recommend for great lunch or dinner.

I order rather frequently and it is always very good. When I need comfort and delish, I go here or order from here.

Great food. I usually order their seafood asparagus pasta which is my favorite, but recently tried their pizza, Greek salad and baked ziti and it was all delicious. It's usually our to go to place for a date night with my hubby if I am craving Italian. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place! Quintessential neighborhood Italian place at it's very very best! They are very welcoming to families and kids. I truly feel so at ease at this place and the food is outstanding. The environment is very comfortable and the vibe is very laid back. They do it right! Run don't walk to your new favorite Italian place. read more

Food is delicious, I have yet to have a bad meal here. We did takeout recently and the front of house was very busy but still managed to get me my order very quickly. The gluten free menu is extensive which is great for those who are gluten sensitive read more