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    Lilit Cafe

    4.3 (326 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Barry S.

    I could use more cheese on my sandwich and toast the bread a little bit longer. The pasta was warm. I like cold pasta salad. Had a good taste to the pasta.

    Niki T.

    Not quite what I expected. It's a big traditional deli, walls stacked high with gluten free goodies, wines and beers and beverages! Frozen cooler with local gluten free bakeries like Rise and Sweet 27 items. Rows and rows of wine. Stocked full of gelato. I didn't realize they do have gluten items too, so make sure to ask for gluten free menu if you have allergy concerns. My kid ordered a pizza... was a little surprised they use against the grain crusts! I would have probably been a little upset about a basic grocery store crust... but..... we love against the grain We were warned food would take 10 minutes, which was fine.... We waited and waited, it took 30. Everything was average. Nothing stood out. Crab cake sandwich was the best, but still only ok, it would have been better without bread. Even pizza lacked flavor. I'm not sure we would return.

    Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Alessandra D.

    The best chicken Caesar salad wrap I've had in the area!! I also get it with a side of their buffalo sauce. It's usually pretty quick when I stop into order. Lots of seating and there's a big gluten free menu and market.

    Cute, colorful signs decorate the space.
    Joy B.

    Looking for a gluten free restaurant that serves tasty food? Today, my younger granddaughter and I discovered Lilit Cafe. Located on Old Georgetown Road, in the heart of Bethesda, it is easy to find. If anyone in your family has a gluten allergy or illness, you can count on one hand the restaurants that fill their menus with gluten free options. And, truthfully, many of those lack in taste or flavor. Not Lilit Cafe, we throughly enjoyed our cheese pizza. The pizza is hot from the oven. It was topped with loads of ooey gooey cheese and a delicious red sauce. The crust was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. My granddaughter ate three large pieces. I got the Greek salad topped with Italian meats. It was fresh, crisp, full of flavorful meats, tomatoes, Greek olives, lettuce, and peppers. The dressing was really tasty too. It was a large bowl, but I couldn't stop eating it. Service was great. The people who worked there kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. In speaking to the owner, I was not surprised to hear that the inspiration for Lilit Cafe was a close family member who could not tolerate gluten. I am so happy, that they decided to turn a hardship into a dream come true for people with gluten intolerance. Kudos to them! Insert applause! They have a large wine and beer selection. All of the drinks are bottled, but they have a huge wall of assorted drinks to choose from. We finished our lunch off with a cookies and cream cupcake. Lilit Cafe had 12 different flavors of Gluten Free cupcakes. That is unheard of!! We had a hard time picking out our favorite. It was really good! We were disappointed in the condition of the bathroom. There is one bathroom for both men and women and it needed some attention. There are tables to sit and enjoy your lunch or a thriving take out service. For us, this was a dream come true, we could go to a restaurant without the fear of getting ill and knowing we had a variety of choices to order and they all tasted great! We will definitely be back.

    gelato selection
    Lam B.

    A quaint restaurant that had a diverse regular and gluten-free menu. They had an impressive gelato station at the entrance and various wine and beverage racks in the back. We were able to nab street parking alongside the restaurant and were greeted warmly upon entering. We were given menus and told to place our order near at the back register when we were ready. Unfortunately they don't offer the three course meal special anymore but wines were provided at a reduced cost if purchased with an entree. We didn't have to pay when ordering but we needed to return to the register afterwards to complete the bill. =ORDERED= Besides wine, bottled drinks common in convenience stores were up for grabs. *Meat Lasagna: included a side of Caesars salad. Huge slice of lasagna and could be easily shared between two people. Predominantly ground beef smothered in tomato sauce with bits of pasta sheets and cheese. Had good flavor but I wished the pasta wasn't as soggy so the lasagna could have had more structural integrity. Salad was average with thick dressing. *Chicken Tikka Masala: included basmati rice and a side salad. Rice was fluffy and went well with the salty curry sauce. Had lots of tender chicken and the salad cut through with cream and spices. The salad would have benefited from the vegetables being cut a bit finer as the bell pepper and onion slices were on the thicker side. Both dishes were incredibly large and affordable. I wouldn't say that either dish was extraordinary but the value was undeniable. Service was polite and efficient despite the strange ordering system. A family friendly establishment that served filling dishes that were a portion of the prices offered anywhere else.

    Caesar Salad
    Adam L.

    Pre-ordered two sets from their three course menu. There were many free street parking nearby. Arrived after half hours and our dinners were ready. They were great for two people! House Salad and Caesar Salad were in good quantities. Teriyaki Salmon was very juicy. Lemon Chicken was quite tender. Both Gulab Jamun and Flourless Chocolate Cake were delicious to finish the dinner.

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    Great food and staff! I personally often get take out, but can definitely dine in too. Love their gluten and dairy free options!

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    4 months ago

    Fantastic steak and cheeses. They don't just serve coffee here. It is full lunch service and gets pretty busy during the weekday.

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    Ask the Community - Lilit Cafe

    Do they have parking?

    Yes. In back.

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    Olazzo - Penne Primavera with Salmon

    Olazzo

    4.1(834 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    What an amazing lunch!…read more I'll start by saying I have been to Olazzo before, but today's lunch was special. I was introducing my girlfriend and my mom to each other. The host was so friendly and helped get us seated in a booth, and very shortly after seating we were greeted by our server Josh. Josh was very polite, and I felt good vibes before the food ever hit the table. He recommended their special, a trout on pasta dish. The entree had a very generous portion of fish, and our server made sure to drop off everything we needed to accompany our food, extra cheese, water refills, he was attentive and took great care of us. Next time I dine at Olazzo, I'm going to be looking for Josh!

    Sunday February 15th 4:00pm…read more I normally don't include personal feelings when reviewing. This is an exception. We were in the area and decided to try this spot. Hostess, gentleman who seated us, and our server were wonderful. The food wasn't the best ever but it was good. We decided to give it a shot despite low customer ratings. We are Black Americans. When we walked in I picked up on a negative vibe but dismissed it. When you walk into a small establishment and it get's quiet or you get the looks turn and no one speaks turn around and leave. There were a few people at the bar chatting up staff (regulars). As we walked by the bar headed to the table I glanced over to the what clearly was the person in charge. I smiled no response. We eat, I head to the ladies restroom. I passed the same gentleman who, again looked directly at me, I smiled and he turned his head. I passed by him on the way back to the table. I specifically looked him the face and smiled. He looked at me and again turned his head blatantly. We are aware of prejudice so I didn't let him get under my skin. I smile and speak to anyone and am happy to do so whether it is reciprocated. It takes negative energy to be mean spirited. Willing to take our money but refuse to acknowledge us as paying customers. We spent quite a bit for two people. I will not recommend this place if it was the last Italian restaurant. To the owners- I could not tell if you were the person I encountered today or a manager. Either way- Just Wow.

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    Olazzo - Family

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    Aventino Cucina - Suppli al telefono

    Aventino Cucina

    3.9(155 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$

    Amazing food! Standouts include cocktails- we tried the amaro flight, food was delicious, we tried…read morethe butterhead lettuce salad, gnocchi and cacio pepe all were outstanding! The service was a bit lacking in my opinion, always had to flag down our server if we needed something. It was a bit too loud for our preference. Overall I would highly recommend, it was a great evening and would definitely visit again.

    We went here with two couples, one of whom has been here before. It was definitely beautiful and…read morevery noisy inside and service started out great. We ordered cocktails after flagging someone down and everyone enjoyed them. My friend ordered the flatbread app and it was basically bread with some tomato sauce on it. For dinner my hubby and another friend had the veggie ravioli and it was amazing! But there were 6 pieces of it (looked more like gnocchi) and both of them were hungry after eating. My other friend and I got the steak and it was also a small portion and mine had SO many chewy pieces that I had to spit out! I don't expect that at all for a $60 entree! The pieces I had tasted good but I would much rather have had a well cooked, better cut of steak. My other friend had the special pasta with truffle for $70...wow! Again, not a big portion at all and I felt so bad even trying a bite of hers (but I did...nothing special). Dinner was very disappointing as far as portions vs prices go! We ordered 3 desserts and the only one that was great was the almond cake...so good we ordered another one! Overall I was not impressed with this restaurant. There are much better authentic Italian places in the area that don't break the bank. They really should lower their prices, add more options to the menu and change their steak cut. Just my opinion I doubt I'd go here again unless I wasn't very hungry and wanted to spend a lot of $$. All of us went home and ate more since we left hungry.

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    Aventino Cucina - Restaurant

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    Aventino Cucina - HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE TORTA

    HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE TORTA

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    Caruso's Grocery - Spicy Neapolitan Ragu

    Caruso's Grocery

    3.9(212 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Came here recently for lunch Sunday. They have two sections inside and we sat in the bar area. You…read morecan order off both of Caruso's and Owen's food menus. Bar area is very chill. Food was very good! To start, we tried the Garlic Bread Quattro Formaggi which was so flavorful they even had fresh garlic inside the bread. We got two pasta dishes: Chicken Parmigiana and Spicy Neapolitan Ragu, both generous portions, very well flavored and overall delicious! Our cocktails were great too. Tried the Lemon Ricota Donuts--they were just okay, a bit too doughy for my preference.

    The restaurant was busy on a Saturday night. It was loud, which management likes because it gives…read morea sense of patrons having a good time. The walls were an homage of old photos with an eclectic and whimsical feel. Service was excellent. A variety of staff kept checking to see if everything was satisfactory. It was. Our salad was the tomato panzenella special. The ingredients were fresh and the vinaigrette was just right. A complimentary bread basket with olive oil and balsamic vinegar options was available. The glass oil dispenser was coated in oil making it messy to grasp. The bread was not fresh and not exciting. I had the eggplant rollatini. It had a generous flavorful red sauce and the herb ricotta filling added a nice contrast. My only complaint would be how thin the eggplant slices were. More eggplant please. My wife loved her linguini and clams. I couldn't taste it because I have a clam allergy, but she loved it. Someone also got rigatoni and enjoyed it. The generous portions left us too full for dessert. This solid Italian restaurant has good food at a good price and needs to be on your list next time you feel like Italian.

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    Caruso's Grocery - Christmas tree

    Christmas tree

    Caruso's Grocery - Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

    Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

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    Il Pizzico - Spaghetti allo scoglio

    Il Pizzico

    4.3(850 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$

    What does Il Pizzico mean in English - perfection perhaps??? I know that's not what it means - but…read moreit should. This unassuming restaurant in a rather seedy strip of Rockville Pike exceeds expectations at all levels. The dining room is neutral and simple, relaxing and quiet. The service is fantastic. Honestly, there are not too many professional waiters left in the world but, the ones that remain, all work at Il Pizzico. Service is impeccable. Danny was perfect. The owner, Enzo, is charming and enlightened with his menu. When we mentioned how much we liked ramps (which Enzo had picked himself out in the woods, by the way), he went and got some pickled ramps he made for himself only (not on the menu) so we could taste. Charming. Inspired. Elegant even! My main course was ramp risotto with scallops. OMG great! The risotto was luxurious and complex and filling and surprising - all at once! I hate to throw out the word "perfect" again but this dish was in fact perfect! The rice was perfectly cooked and satisfyingly crispy at its center. Honestly, I got lost in this dish. There were other things in the risotto - onions? Scallops for sure. Green shavings (what the heck was that)? Who cares! The risotto was that good. My dish was so good that it could have been ONLY risotto and I would have loved it! The risotto was so good, in fact, that I ordered creme brulee for dessert and I don't even like creme brulee. I know this doesn't make sense and I know it doesn't paint me in a good light - but it's true. I wanted the outstanding dining experience to continue so I ordered something that I usually overlook in order to keep it going. Ok, so I do not need to say this. BUT I WILL. I highly recommend Il Pizzico. Full stop!

    Il Pizzico was such an outstanding experience. From the outside, it's tucked away in the most…read morerandom little area in Rockville, so we honestly weren't expecting much walking in, but once you step inside, it completely transforms. The restaurant is beautiful with a warm, romantic, old Italian vibe. The food was great and surprisingly reasonably priced for how nice the restaurant feels. I wouldn't say it's the most mind-blowing Italian food I've ever had, but it tasted like a truly delicious homemade Italian meal. The wine prices were also fair. On top of that, our server was incredibly attentive and friendly throughout the night. Overall, such a lovely dinner and definitely a place we'll be back to again. One note: you have 2 hour limit so just be aware you may be a little rushed!

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    Il Pizzico - Inside

    Inside

    Il Pizzico - Appetizer special - Croquettes w/cod - 2025

    Appetizer special - Croquettes w/cod - 2025

    Il Pizzico - Chocolate – Amaretto Bonet (close-up) 4.29.22

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    Gregorio's Trattoria - Complimentary bread and marinara

    Gregorio's Trattoria

    4.1(520 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    First... we had 7 people with no reservation. They were accommodating and graceful even though…read morethey were busy. We got seated in 19 minutes. The hostess was very nice. The waiter took our drink orders and served our wine with grace. The food was amazing. As we settled in, the owner came up and greeted us with cheer. The restaurant decor was old school Italy meets modern comfort. I recommend a visit. You will come back.

    Had a reservation and came for a family dinner. Plenty of parking on the right of the restaurant…read more(the left is the grocery store parking lot). For apps we ordered calamari and a charcuterie board. They served various types of bread with house marinara sauce. The bread was lovely - just be mindful not to eat too much to not get too full before the food comes! Calamari was battered and fried nicely - not chewy at all. It was served with the same house marinara sauce as the bread basket. Wouldn't get the charcuterie board again for the price. I ordered the lamb chop and asparagus special. Lamb chops were cooked perfectly. My only qualm was that the fat could have been trimmed more. The asparagus came out burnt! I asked for less char and they provided another side free of charge. The clam linguine was VERY buttery. A good portion of clams with NO sand but the dish had a scary amount of butter at the end. The tiramisu was a lot lighter than what I was expecting. Would have preferred a more intense espresso flavor and cocoa powder on top. There was also an interesting addition of cinnamon or nutmeg (warming spice) that I didn't care for.

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    Gregorio's Trattoria - Complimentary bread (6.22.23)

    Complimentary bread (6.22.23)

    Gregorio's Trattoria - Outside

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    L'Ardente - Soft Serve - Vanilla Fior di Panna Gelato (v,gf) | Mango-Passion Fruit Sorbet (v+,gf) |

    L'Ardente

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$$

    Service - Wonderful! The server was so attentive and came by often. He helped with making decisions…read morefor the table based on the items we have already ordered! Duck Hunt- MUST GET!! The ravioli was aldente but the cheese foam was the star! The funk of the cheese foam coats your mouth with the explosion of flavor. Cesare Salad- Twist. A minty, lemony twist to a classic. It was a wonderful addition to the table to share among 3 people for a starter Gamberi- Delicious. The prawns were well cooked and the sauce was deeply seasoned. If you are opposed to having a "face" on your food, this is not for you Lasagna-Classic done right. 40 layers of delicious short rib with a pile of freshly shaved parm on the side!! This is the dish you come back for each and everytime Zucca- Rich. This was rich and deep with flavor. This would be a wonderful second day dish if taken home. The pasta soaked up even more of the flavor from the sauce!! Dover Sole Piccata- Light. This was a large portion for the amount of other food on the table. If ordering for just 3 people, you will end up with too much. This was a nice light option if you didn't want to have a heavy meal. Wished the potatoes were a little crispy to give a different texture of the dish Vanilla Soufflé- MUST GET!! Who ever said vanilla is boring is dead wrong! The soufflé was custardy and melts in your mouth without the eggy taste or smell On to my next adventure...

    This was my first time visiting this restaurant and I can't wait to visit again…read more Everything was absolutely delicious. They even elevated the traditional ceaser salad and made its citrus notes dance on your pallet differently. I purposefully tried all the viral items, arancini, 40 layer lasagna etc and they lived up to the hype. The ambiance, and service were equally satisfying. If I lived in the area, it would be my weekly go to.

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    L'Ardente - Dining area

    Dining area

    L'Ardente - 40-Layer Lasagna.

    40-Layer Lasagna.

    L'Ardente - Cavolfiori| Fried Cauliflower | Chili-Garlic Aioli (v,df)

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    Cavolfiori| Fried Cauliflower | Chili-Garlic Aioli (v,df)

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