La Vela is a fantastic addition to the Solomons Island area. Great service, good location,…read morefantastic food and a brilliant menu. The vibe inside the restaurant is perfect. The duck breast and penne Santa Luca are excellent. Drink service is likewise on point. One of the very best Italian restaurants in St Mary's County!

We tried La Vela for lunch today on the recommendation of a friend. We arrived a few minutes…read morebefore noon when they open. Several other people were waiting outside. You climb a flight of stairs to get to the restaurant. The inside is attractively decorated. Since it was a beautiful day, we chose to sit out on the covered porch, with views of the water. There were a number of parties there for Friday at lunch, but it was not full. We did not make a reservation for lunch, but I understand it is necessary at dinner. Our server was pleasant. We shared the fried green tomato appetizer (four slices, with marinara sauce & cheese). I ordered the chicken Milanese off the lighter menu. It was a fried cutlet, served with arugula and shaved parmesan, with a touch of a lemon dressing. Quite tasty. Others in the party ordered the lobster ravioli (which looked delicious) and the Bolognese. I would give the food five stars. There were a few hiccups with the service (having to repeat requests for bread, for a box for leftovers), but nothing that detracted from an overall nice experience. I would definitely go again.

I love 3 Brothers. I have seen other reviews and say that this cannot be the same place that I go…read moreto? I have been a guest of theirs for over 10 years. They treat me like family and I have even asked them to host my classes 50th reunion several years ago. Bart, Loretta, Jennifer and especially our Laura take good care if you. Their pizza stands out. Love their buffalo chicken wrap and their chicken cheeses teak. Great selection of desserts all the way to yummy brownies and black and white cookies. Oh, and I forgot salads. The Chicken Cobb and Buffalo Chicken salad are great. I enjoy each time I go there and am glad to recommend.

I visited Three Brothers and an issue arose with my order due to an allergy. When I brought it to…read morethe manager's attention, he refused to remake the order or issue a refund. He repeatedly tried to insist that I take a pizza containing an ingredient I am allergic to, which was extremely concerning. A few (and I truly mean a few) employees were kind and courteous--thank you to them. Unfortunately, the overall service was not up to par. The lack of professionalism, particularly in handling a serious allergy concern, left me with a very poor experience. I personally would not return to this restaurant.

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally got my chance. I got there around…read more2:00. It wasn't very busy, maybe two tables. Since I was alone, I just sat at the bar. It's a small restaurant in a shopping center very nicely decorated. My server Elmer greeted me right away with water and a menu. He explained that everything is homemade, even the desserts. The menu isn't huge, but it has a good variety across the board. I looked at the specials first l, I wish my wife had been with me because the salad special sounded great and we usually split one. The entrée specials also sounded really good. I was already thinking to myself I'd probably be back if this meal was solid. I usually order chicken parm when I go out for Italian, but I wanted to switch it up, so I went with the lasagna. Elmer told me I'd enjoy it and said the noodles and sauce were very good. Someone brought out bread with a garlic and oil mix. The bread was excellent crunchy outside, soft inside. The garlic and oil was good, but I'm more of a butter guy. I like a lot of butter on my bread, especially bread like that. When the lasagna came out, it looked amazing. The person who brought it asked if I wanted Parmesan cheese. I said no thanks I don't like changing the flavor unless I taste it first and feel like it needs it. First bite.....Excellent. The sauce had a lot of flavor, the noodles were tender, and there were a lot of layers had to be six or seven. Not like some places where you get three or four and mostly cheese. I ate the whole thing and used the bread to clean the plate. Elmer and the other servers kept checking in to see if I needed anything. I like seeing that kind of teamwork where everyone helps out, not just their own tables. Makes for a better experience and you're never waiting around if you need something. When I finished, Elmer asked if I wanted some of the "apple cobber." Funny thing -- when I first looked at the dessert menu, I noticed that typo and wondered if that was really the name. I asked him about it and he said it was a mistake and hadn't even noticed. I was surprised no one caught it before. I asked for the cobbler to go, but he actually recommended the tiramisu instead, so I took his suggestion. Later that evening I tried it and it was superb. Even my wife, who doesn't like coffee, liked the bite I gave her. While we were talking, Elmer gave me a sample of their espresso martini. I'm not big on cold coffee drinks, but it was actually pretty good. Definitely something I'd order there. Overall, one of the best Italian meals and service I've had and I'll definitely be back. I just wish it was closer to home if they opened up in Prince Frederick in Calvert County, I think they'd do great. Right now all we really have is Ledos Pizza

We've eaten at Il Gusto Ristorante multiple times and had a good experience each time. We've…read moreordered their branzino multiple times. It's consistently tasty and well-seasoned, though a few times there were a few scales left on the skin. Not a dealbreaker, but worth noting. The vegetable side dishes tasted very fresh and complemented the meal nicely. And surprisingly, the mushroom risotto was actually really good, coming from someone who isn't usually a fan of mushrooms. Our son is a fan of noodles and enjoys the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. We've had the food delivered or we picked it up.

Authenticly real food!…read more The Chicken Cacciatore was beyond expectations. Flavors and textures of fresh cut vegetables in a chianti marinara sauce that resembled a family recipe served at birthday celebrations. Memorable experience! Garlic fingers of a special crisp bread sprinkled with cheese and served with marinara to dip. Canoli large enough to savor with the best Espresso I've had in a restaurant in a long time. Welcoming old school interior. The owner and son kept busy supervising staff. Debbie our server was excellent.

Great Pizza! I had the ricotta tomato and spinach slice and my friend had the barbecue chicken…read moreslice. In addition to that we had the Philly cheesesteak wrap and the Italian wrap came with fries great meal for the price. Nice end to a day in Cambridge and tour of the Harriet Tubman Museum

Wonderful meal and service here - the outdoor dining area is so comfortable with a nice view of the…read morebay. Service by Bobby and Kelsea was outstanding and welcoming - took the time to explain the menu, specials etc. Spaghetti with clams was very delicious- generous portion of clams , great taste of garlic , olive oil, and white wine. We ordered the fried smelts for a starter - perfectly fried with a nice Remoulade sauce. The house burger with mushrooms, Swiss cheese on a pretzel bun, good char was excellent. We didn't have wine during our visit but they have an extensive wine list.

Love this place. Never disappointed. Food quality outstanding. Server's always are professional,…read moreattentive, friendly. Every time I return to Chesapeake Beach I gotta go there to eat and drink. Location is so inviting, relaxing. Right there on the Bay! If you are disappointed it's because this place is too classy for a McDonald's consumer to enjoy.

Side-by-side, I would prefer Olive Garden. And, for the record, I'm not a fan of Olive Garden…read more We stopped here to meet friends for dinner. It was our first and probably last visit. (I couldn't pick from those two opening lines and figured I would include them both.) I had their Chicken Marsala. The chicken was bone dry. The brown sauce was brown and tasteless. The pasta was overcooked. On the plus side, the bread was pretty good. However, not good enough to redeem the rest of the meal.

Food was delicious and the customer service was remarkable! I will come back to this establishment!…read moreI love the local "mom & pop" atmosphere!

Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of treating my son, mother, and myself to one of the best…read moreValentine's Day dinners I have had. I have to share our experience from the beginning. So we drove a good 30mins to get here, with anticipation from seeing this restaurant on a travel channel, but the original location is in NY. We get there, and its plenty of free parking. We ask for seating for 3 and we are told they are only seating individuals who booked a reservation. Totally understandable considering its Valentine's day. I dropped the ball folks. I didn't make a reservation. So I noticed a bar lounge which we were told we could wait for a seat to open up. As we were waiting a coupled jumped in front us and took a seat. The manager Claudia came to the rescue like the dark knight but with more grace. She mentioned she was willing to put us on the list for a table in the main dining area. I accepted her kind gesture and continued to wait for bar lounge seating to open up. A couple was kind enough to come over to us and ask if we were waiting for bar lounge seating. They offered their table to us as they were ending their night. There was a 2 man band playing in the lounge area that was very soothing to the ear. As I tried to help my mother get comfortable at the hightop table, I noticed she was having a difficult time getting seated in such a high chair. Guess who came to the rescue, you guessed, Claudia! She's the best, 100 grand, made me a real fan. So she came over and said our table was ready if we wanted a booth seating and we all know that's the best seats in the house. All I could think is look at God. The wait wasn't even long either. 10 out of 10 for saving the day. In addition our waitress was such a sweetheart. I mentioned a white malbec I saw on the menu that I was astonish to see b/c I never knew of such a thing. She bought me a small glass to taste and my God, I am a true believer Jesus turned water into wine. Its so clear like water but the taste is amazing. The food is so delicious. The restaurant is very clean. The staff is very personalable. Everyone cartered to us. You would have thought we were the Obamas or something. As we were stuffing our faces, Claudia comes around handing out roses to the men/boys to give to their dates. Complimenting my son and his daper outfit she hands him a rose and tells him to give it your mommy. At the moment he lights up with a big smile as if he paid for the rose himself. I can tell he felt like a gentleman and good that he could give his mother a red rose on Valentine's day. That small gesture was very thoughtful and appreciated. I apologize for my essay, but they desired it. I love the service, the ambiance, the food, and service. I haven't seen my mother smile so much in a while. So it bought me great joy to give my mother this experience on Valentine's day. I thank Nonna Angela's staff for such a wonderful experience.

Fresh and delicious! Menu has typicall Italian offerings, but the actual dishes are superb!…read more Great service in an Italian setting. Nice restaurant.

So: I passionately enjoyed my dinner at Mamma Roma. The reason that this is unusual is because I'm…read morenot big on going out for Italian food much at restaurants - other than on holidays - since I eat so much Italian food at home. I can make an exception for more casual Italian meals at only a handful of Italian restaurants, and Mamma Roma's is now one. Growing up partially Italian, and a mix of other ethnicities, my family cooks Italian better, of course, than at any restaurant. No one made better Italian dinners than my Na-na (grandmother). But Momma Roma's hummus cream rigatoni could definitely keep me coming back for more. No one made better meatballs than my Mom but the meatballs at Mamma Roma's are flavorful enough. No one made better sauce than my Aunt #1 but the sauce on Momma Roma's ravioli was good and so fresh. And no one made better cookies than my Aunt #2, but Momma Roma's cannolis and rum cookies are tasty. There are a lot of Italian restaurants in the area and I've read that Mamma Roma's is one of, if not, the best. I can only say that while my first visit here a decade ago was fine, this visit goes into my memory as "need to get back there, eventually, if not sooner," after delighting in their new menu item: a creamy hummus rigatoni with sausage. I love hummus, though wasn't really sure if the texture of hummus sauce would be too gritty. It was not. It had a lovely, substantial flavor and silky texture that was balanced well by the impeccably-cooked al dente rigatoni. Add to that the garlic, cream, sausage and herbs in this dish and you've got a winner. I highly recommend this rigatoni, of the 3 rigatoni entrees on Mamma Roma's menu. I haven't even tried the other rigatoni dishes, but still ... don't miss this creamy, garlicky hummus dinner. And the portions of rigatoni in this dish were very generous. The presentation of the lasagna was impressive, in layering and shape. I only had a bite. It had a nice flavor, but I would have needed more bites to give a better description. And since it wasn't my order, I could not indulge. The portion was generous. Also, I would never order lasagna from any restaurant given the reasons cited earlier, but this one was good. I hope someone is laughing because anyone who has grown up in a subcultural group in the US usually sounds exactly like me about the home-cooking they grew up on. Another of Mamma Roma's menu items I'd like to try is their corn and arugula white pizza. I've only found one lovely corn pizza ever at Zelo's in an LA suburb, so now that I have seen this on their menu my curiosity is piqued. Love love love the variety of the dessert menu options. It's not just the desserts in the case on display that you can order. While there are gorgeous cookies on display, the dessert menu has a long, lovely list of all kinds of variations of cheesecakes and cakes. I would like to try the lemon cake on a return visit. And more of the cookie flavors! When I asked the barista what the top desserts were, he was quick to name the cannoli as a first. You'd probably be surprised to find out that this is a counter service approach: you order and pay up at the front and the waiter brings you your food and whatever else you need. You get your own fountain drinks or tea with ice. You can tip in advance, in good faith, when you order in the beginning or you can leave cash on the table at the end of the meal, having already paid your bill in the beginning. There is also the charming dessert counter/bar and espresso area that I mentioned earlier. So, when you are finished with your lunch or dinner, you can go to the barista's counter and order dessert and cappuccino. I love that if you order cake or a cannoli, a cappuccino is only $2. This is an awesome value especially for the evening crowd. For old school Anne Arundel county and Annapolis locals, Mamma Roma's is better than the original Squisito's pizza -- and higher in quality -- but it is a bit reminiscent of that restaurant in terms of popularity and a family feel. Plus, I have never tried the pizza here, but I'm guessing it's good given the quality of the ingredients and preparations we experienced with the pasta dishes. One thing that also really stands out about Mamma Roma's is that they are the only Italian restaurant that is nestled back in the suburban Piney Orchard division of Gambrills. In other words, it's more neighborly there vs. other restaurants along the majorly-trafficked Route 3 corridor. The restaurants along Route 3 have many more transients coming in, given the ease of access, so they are naturally less neighborly. Finally, when we brought our leftovers from dinner home I set them on the kitchen table and left them for a bit. When I came back into our kitchen, it was filled with such delicious aromas! Friends, this is just how fresh the food at Mamma Roma's is. For a casual, counter service suburban, it is quite bellissima!

Mamma Roma's is the best italian food you're going to find in the area. All of their menu items are…read morefantastic (shoutout to the Pollo Paprika). I haven't tried their pizza, but it looks great. Their service is always top notch, along with very fair pricing and great portions. They have online ordering, which helps me out alot as I work nearby. I haven't actually dined inside yet, I live about an hour away, but I can imagine the service will be just as good. They have some outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating with a bar and lots of wine options. Please check them out if you're in the area,

This place has been closed for a while after covid owner couldn't make it! A shame loved the pizza.read more

Absolutely would not recommend. I went in asking about pizzas, the owner (?) seemed pissed off…read morethat I was looking at a posted menu and said that they only make pizzas. I tried to order one and half the ingredients from the menu attached to the counter they did not have. We worked through that and when I started a second pizza order the guy blew up and started yelling saying you should have called in for more than one pizza (I would have if there was a menu to find!). I just said never mind and left. Next thing I know, this guy is outside yelling at me calling me a f **** guy and A**** plus a lot of other cursing and yelling, I just stopped listening. I am a pretty easy going person and the Pizza may be good but not worth the attitude i experienced. Would have left a negative if possible!

So we ordered a $240 dinner for 5 for pick up. I cannot express how good the food was without…read morewriting a novel. Calamari actually had a light crispy breading and very tender. Ciopinno was amazing, along with the manicotti, chicken limon, carbonara, pizza bianca and not to be left out the Pistachio cheesecake! The chef is exceptional! Nothing was over-salted showing careful attention to creating bold flavors with careful and precise techniques with obviously fresh ingredients. Again, this was a pick up order and was still that good! I can't imagine how amazing the meals would have been dine in. Thank you!

First time, and it most definitely won't be our last!! Went…read morelast night to Ciao, nice vibe, greeted by the hostess immediately, we had a reservation and was seated promptly. As we were making our way to our table, the owner came by to welcome us, thanked us for coming in. Our server Gabe, immediately greeted us, went over the menu and took our drink orders, and appetizer order. We started with Eggplant Involtini, and the grilled octopus, both were delicious!!! We ordered our entrees, I ordered the eggplant parmigiana, one diner ordered the chicken Limone, and the rest of the table ordered Linguine vognole (clams). Everything was awesome!! Ciao has been around a long time, I'm sorry it took me so long to try this restaurant. This first timer will definitely be returning! If you haven't tried Ciao, get over here right away, you will not be disappointed!!!