The food here is ALWAYS amazing!!! They remodeled and it lost all the charm it used to have. It just looks like every other new restaurant now. It's super disappointing to walk in there now and not see the quaint charm it used to have. But going for the food is good. It lost its charming ambiance . The bathrooms needed attention this trip. We will be back when craving the food but won't go for the charm and ambiance that it is now lacking . The service is always awesome!! read more

Lina was absolutely fantastic!!! She slayed down!!! Will be returning just for her! She was so kinda and professional

Food was okay not much taste. Price very high for the little piece of Lasagna I ordered. My bread that they give you was cold, burnt and harder than a crouton. Maybe how the bread is supposed to be I don't know. It was my first time there. If I go back it will be just to try the chicken Alfredo. I forgot to mention that the house salad was horrible. The dressing was just red vinegar. It was 99% lettuce a half of a cherry tomato, one sliver of green bell pepper and an end piece of cucumber the diameter of a nickel. Just remembering that I drop my review to one star. It's like they didn't care at all for the customer. read more

Nice service! Nice ambience delicious food and fast serving I love it and that's why I recommend it

Guys, this is probably one of the best pizza slice I ever had in my entire life. Honestly, the first bite took me back to Italy. It was the perfect amount of everything the crust was delectable. The sauce was perfectly seasoned cooked to perfection. The ingredients also taste like great quality especially the cheese & olive oil. honestly taste like a pizza in Italy. it's honestly that good I've been to pizza places where the marinara is too sweet or the crust is too thick and processed. honestly, this is real pizza real food & the customer service is excellent which is the cherry on top. They address me right when I walked in the door and it wasn't too busy and very fast and efficient. The prices were reasonable to. I know they have other locations but so far at this location was a great experience, and the food was spectacular will come again. read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Margarita, pizza - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

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Extremely disappointing for a restaurant that claims to use "fresh" ingredients!!! The Mama Lucia in Olney has a couple of problems but the biggest is using canned mushrooms on its pizza when they claim to use fresh ingredients. The pizza did not have adequate toppings except for the very salty and tasteless canned mushrooms. Another problem is what they call a "surplus" charge (they obviously don't know what the word surplus means!). When questioned about this 2% surcharge, it was explained that it was created because of the pandemic and the supply chain problems. Obviously, they haven't heard the news that the pandemic is officially over and the supply chain issues have abated. Not to worry, this will only add 2% to an over-priced pizza that lacks flavor and sufficient fresh ingredients. On the positive side, the staff was friendly and the service was good during this slow period. I don't know how their service compares during a busy time for the restaurant. read more

Our service was amazing considering we were a large group. Food was good too. I wish they served plain bread with the olive oil, though, since the other bread is really salty. read more

Very good food, have been many times! I have made reservations for my group many times and they always accommodate! read more

First, I'd like to note that this place was very busy. Not sure if this had anything to do with things but it really shouldn't. Our server was a nice young girl, very polite but not really helpful with suggestions. IDK if she was new or if she just doesn't eat there or maybe she only eats specific things, none of which were things we were asking which was pretty much all over the menu. But some ppl like what they like and don't try new things. She took our order accurately and made sure it came out in a timely fashion, for the most part. I had wings (of course, hi, my name is Rob, pleased to meet you) but told her not to hold off on the other food b\umtil they came out, just bring the food out when it's ready. Well, she must have been waiting for my wings bc when they hit the table, they were so hot, I thought they came right out the oven;so they had to sit for a bit. They were very,very good though. I had them in being bang sauce which was a little spicy but that spice was elevated by the temperature of the chicken. They were nice size pieces though. Shortly after that, our main course came out. At this point I only ate one wing but I want complaining at all. The food looked really good. Both of our plates. However, the food didn't have a whole lot of flavor but everything tasted fresh. Low on salt, which is good, but also low in flavor in general. The biggest problem was how the plates looked and felt. They looked dirty and felt dirty to the touch. I couldn't tell if the plates were made put of pumice stone or what but it felt prickly when I rubbed my hand over it but I was hungry and tired so I took a few bites and had it to go. Rubbing my hand over the plates didn't remove anything so either that was the style of the plates or the dirt was now baked into the material so it wasn't moving and likely sanitized and ok to eat off. At the end of our meal, we final;y received our salads that should've been the first thing out but I didn't really care bc I didn't want it anyway. I was happy to put the food in the tin container and out of the plate. Pros: Waiter had nice personality. Food smelled fresh. Food tasted fresh. Bread was good. Seating was fast although they were packed (luckily there were only 2 of us and the other parties were 4 or more). Con: Food had little flavor (other than original flavor of the seafood). Plates seemed unclean. Salads were forgotten til we reminded at the end. read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

this place has gone to crap and really needs to close. I know inflation is hurting restaurants but this place is the worst. Food is barely OK, I have been going here since the opened about 20 years ago. The owner, Jimmy actually cared about the food. The portions are significantly smaller and the prices have gotten crazy, $24 for a slice of lasagna, the Pizza is greasy and twice the price of every pizza place in the area with minimal toppings. The counter girl and manager were rude, it was like the McDonalds of Italian food. They said they would no longer accept their own gift cards on Monday or Tuesdays because they run specials on those days even though the gift cards are not discounted! Low quality and trying to do things on the cheap and it shows! read more

Haven't been to the Mama Lucia's in Olney until tonight. Service was very friendly and attentive. Their pizza is the best, we got the chicken parm but it was just ok, the sauce is not very flavorful, we also got the seafood asparagus penne dish and same, the sauce needed a little salt of something to give it more flavor. Shout out to the hostess with the mostess, Mia! Thank you for getting our table for 8 ready so quickly, we will be back. read more

This is the epitome of a family restaurant. Open areas, big tables, nice bar area and friendly staff. Whether or not there is a wait is a total crap shoot. On nights when you think it's going to be packed, it's empty. On nights when the whole area is shuttered in, it's SRO. You may want to call ahead...just sayin'. Anyway, I've eaten at this ML's a dozen times and as this chain goes, this is certainly the best one. It's always clean and the food comes out at a predictable and acceptable rate. The wait staff tend to be on the young side, but they appear well trained and get the job done. Last night, I went with the Veal Della Baia (of the bay). It's described as "medallions topped with crabmeat and melted mozzarella cheese in cream sauce and served over fettuccine." Sounds awesome, right? Well, it was pretty good. The first, and most obvious, problem was that there may have been two microscopic pieces of crab in there. That was a problem. The second problem is the dish itself. If you think about cream sauces you know there's going to be butter in there. Then you add mozzarella and you've got more oil pouring out of it when it melts. When you start to approach the bottom of the dish, your fettuccine is wallowing in a pool of oil. It was kid of a slog to finish it off. The upsides were that the amount of veal was substantial and the cream sauce itself was very pleasant. The veal was a little over cooked, but that is so common in the DMV that you just come to expect it (btw, if you're looking for flawlessly cooked veal, go to Pasta Plus in Laurel). The fettuccine was nicely cooked, but I'm not an al dente fan so this is simply my preference. Its consistency and flavor were nice too. My youngest had the meatballs which I tasted and I thought they were a little heavy on filler, but all told pretty tasty. My missus, had the Veal Di Mamma's which looked pretty good and that she said she liked. I wasn't offered a sample so that's a good sign for this dish. If you want a nice meal with the family or friends that won't break the bank (cough-cough-Grill MarX) then this is a great place to try. The menu is huge so you're sure to find something that tickles your fancy (they have new gluten-free options on their menu now too so you gluten-sensitive or celiac'ers can join the party). Buon appetito!!! read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Veal Della Baia. Lots of veal, not much Baia. - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

My husband and I each ordered dinners which included pasta. Mostly pasta with tissue thin pieces of chicken and eggplant . Although the food tasted good we won't eat at Mama Lucia again. read more

Our family has never been the biggest fans of Mamma Lucia but our carry out meal tonight really cemented that. Garlic knots were old - they have them premade and stacked in tins. They're tough, cold, and chewy. Cold cut sub tasted of nothing but red onions, and the sub roll was so crusty and tough that I was tugging at each bite. Spaghetti with meatballs came doused in olive oil and nothing else, when ordered with meat sauce. Absolutely bizarre. French fries were soggy, unsalted, and flavorless. Side bread with the entrees is notoriously dry, hard, flavorless and almost fluorescent orange. Lasagna was okay, but it's a good thing we tried it before placing a catering order in a couple weeks as we planned. Literally NOTHING in our $60+ order was good. Every single item was bad. On top of that, it was ready about 25 minutes after it was supposed to be. Literally ANY restaurant in Olney is a better choice. read more

First time time will probably be the last...Ordered spaghetti with meatballs... got no meatballs and had to wait an extra 20 minutes for a curbside pickup... spaghetti was good... wish they had remembered to put meatballs in a spaghetti and MEATBALLS order... read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - a plate of spaghetti and vegetables - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Order one cheese and one pepperoni pizza on pizza night and our pepperoni pizza had seen better days, as seen in the picture. The flavor was good, please do better.... read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Supposed to be a pepperoni pizza.... - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

My wife and I have come to Mama Lucia's with family a few times now and we always have a great time. The customer service here is great and the restaurant is nice and clean. They also have outdoor seating for the spring/summer time. They have really good pizza, which is what I always end up ordering. They also have a wide variety of other classic Italian dishes as well (pasta, chicken, seafod, etc.) The pasta dishes are probably our next favorite after the pizza. The portions here are pretty big as well, you will definitely walk away full and happy. They even have good cannoli's, which is hard to find in this area. They also serve you toasted bread with olive oil/vinnegar and pepper, which is really good as well. read more

Delicious pizza that comes in a tray. We got margherita, cheese, and greek pizza. The waitress was very nice and patient. The music is very good too. read more

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This place is a staple in Olney and we have enjoyed it for years. Since 2019 the quail the food has gone down as the prices have gone up. My biggest complaint about the food is the consistently over cooked pasta. I find this rather unforgivable for an Italian restaurant. We haven't been back for awhile. read more

Slow service, took 10 minutes for a waiter to come to our table. Saw several tables get up and leave because they weren't given service. Understand you are short staffed but don't try to pack the house then. Entrees are mediocre at best. read more

Never been here before, decided to check it out. Friday night dining in- there's only 3 tables in here at 7pm, so not bad, hoping we'll be in and out. Waited 45 minutes for the appetizer (mussels) to come out. During that 45 minute way the server didn't even come to the table once to see if we wanted other beverages or refills. Waited an hour and 10 minutes for a pizza. The timing just seemed excessive for not being very busy. Wouldn't return based off this low grade experience. read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Meat pizza - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

We usually come here because my kid loves their Penne Rose. Their Monday special has gone up in price which is fine, as everything has. But what really pisses me off are these surcharges that aren't mentioned anywhere and you don't see it till later. FYI: they tack on a 2% service fee now read more

When we walked in, no one was there to greet us. We actually had to wait a few minutes for someone to arrive even though it wasn't extremely busy. It was 2pm. When we got service, it was good, but the server disappeared for a long time after the food was delivered. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and the portions were good. The ravioli portions are much smaller than chicken parm, for example, but portions were similar to others restaurants. I really liked the pre-dinner bread. read more

Ordered pizza online0 requested a bit well done and delivery as close to a certain time as possible, It arrived 45 minutes after equested time and I think it was un the oven a good 3 or 4 minutes. Well the delivery guy was pleasant anyway so I'll gove more than one star. read more

Hey Mamma Lucia, where did your old five page menu go?! I've been a Mamma Lu's fan for a good 20+ years now going way back to when they only had the Rockville location. They've more or less had the same menu for just about two decades...until now. WHAT. THE. FETTUCCINE. I'm really not happy with the recent changes, at least at the Olney location. Here's why: Ambiance We walk in on a recent Wednesday night around 8pm. No one is there to greet us like the days of yore. So we're literally standing there all "Hello? Anyone home?" Never in two decades have I seen this place so empty on a weeknight. That just about sums it up. There were only three tables of customers (including us). Menu The above is what happens when you cut your beloved menu in half. First off they start with pizza on their menu. To my fellow OG's out there, you'll remember that pizza used to be the LAST section of their menu. Huh? - Prices are bizarre for those of us used to their old menu. Most items are now listed in ranges. For example: Meat Pizza $21-$24, Homemade Lasagna $13-$17, Chicken Parm $14-$20 (really?!!!), Mussels $12-$18. They don't even explain these vast ranges. Why not keep lunch/dinner like they used to? Makes me feel like they're giving themselves room to adjust prices as they see fit without proper disclosure. Seems a bit shady to me. Just my opinion. - Add ons are outrageous. Want to add shrimp? That'll be an extra $10! Chicken (aka the cheapest protein out there!) that'll be $5! Food Luckily, what's left of their menu is still just as delicious it's always been. Jimmy's olive oil sauce is still one of my favorite things on the planet. Portions are still great along with the salads that accompany entrees. - My usual Chicken Francese was good but a very different, almost burnt color, unlike the previous 25 times I've ordered it. - Heads up in advance if you're there and blindly order the Ovi Special. It's well known that it's their chicken parm (with garden salad, bread and four different sauces). My boyfriend ordered this assuming it was the actual Ovi special. Instead, he got a smaller than their usual portion of chicken parm and a large cheese pizza. No four sauces. Just one. Hello Ovi Special includes four sauces on the side! On top of that it was $30 not the $25 as advertised. Pizza Delivery They're way off the mark when it comes to pizza delivery. Different experience as above but equally disappointing. I ordered a pepperoni and mushroom pizza (usually pretty darn good). - It took an hour and 45 minutes for delivery. As if that weren't bad enough I open my pizza box only to discover its anchovies and pepperoni!! GAHHH!!! EWWW! GROSS! - I could deal with the accidental onions or (god forbid) peppers but anchovies?! By this point it was 9:45 (they closed at 10). The delivery guy was still out making deliveries (most likely the wrong pizzas) but don't worry they'd give me a free pizza the next day. I'm sorry but anchovies are not something you can just pick off of a pizza. The whole thing tastes and smells like anchovies. They screwed up and didn't want to fix it on the spot. Once again that just about sums up their customer service skills. Overall I get that things need to change. To newcomers they may seem great but to us old schoolers they've taken way too many steps back for me to consider this as one of my go to Italian spots be it this location or others. The service has gone downhill just like their menu. Hopefully they'll take these reviews into consideration and readjust to how things used to be. read more

A local spot that always come through. I made a huge mistake and ordered at the wrong location after a long flight home from AZ. When I came in and they didn't have my order I realized I messed up. It was after they closed with nobody in the restaurant and the manager insisted on making my order. I'm so thankful. Food was amazing. read more

This restaurant is not consistent. Sometimes the food is surprisingly good or at least decent, but other times its barely eatable. Today, is the latter. We had ordered several dishes for takeout and none of the dishes are particularly tasty. A very disappointing dinner read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Spaghetti and meatballs (sauce on the side) from the kids menu. As you can see, it only comes with 1 meatball. - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

We got food catered from here and had it delivered. It was beyond expected and everything tasted amazing. The food was fresh, the portion was pretty decent for the price and they even gave out plates/utensils make your gathering a little less chaotic and more enjoyable. Thank you! read more

I had spaghetti last night and it was very overcooked. So overcooked I left most of it on my plate and didn't bring it home. I hadn't ordered pasta there in a while because of having the same experience a long time ago but I figured I'd give it another try. For being an Italian restaurant you have got to get your basic item on point! Maybe you need to check on how you cook it or maybe you just need to buy a better brand of pasta! The only thing I like there is the pizza. read more

Mamma Lucia's is a wonderful restaurant that my family has frequented often since they opened in Olney. We would always order the Chicken Portifino. An amazing dish with chicken and fresh apples over a delicious plate of noodles with alfredo sauce. As times change, so did their menu. Tonight was my first time back after life circumstances took me out of the area. I was surprised to see such a varied menu offering a much larger variety of dishes. Unfortunately, I didn't see my Chicken Portifino. It was wonderful to see the familiar decor and happy/friendly staff. My significant other ordered chicken parmigiana, and I ordered the chicken alfredo. Both dishes were delicious and more than ample. The bread and dipping sauce was a sweet reminder of wonderful times past. It was especially nice to see an impeccably-dressed gentleman walking between tables, stopping to introduce himself to ensure all was okay with our meal and service. He introduced himself to us as David. I can tell you as a 62 year old who eats out frequently, that it is rare these days to have anyone come and ask how my meal is - much less introduce himself with a genuine handshake. He was a true breath of fresh air and made my experience back a more memorable one that I will not soon forget. If you are looking for a delicious meal that comes with outstanding service, this is your restaurant! read more

Omg I was so wrong about the pizza here! We were seated quickly and then we ordered. We decided it's Friday, why not pizza? Ordered some wings and the pizza. Soooooo freaking good. We will be back for pasta next time. read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Years ago I was working in Olney and decided to grab a couple of pizzas to take home. Plain cheese for one, meats on the other. They packaged my order. I remember being surprised at checkout when they charged me nearly $60!! (For TWO Pizzas???) When I got home, the pizzas were so tiny, they looked like heated up storebought. AND they were tasteless. I could have melted cheese on a piece of bread with a little sauce and it would have been better. Flash forward to present day. My now husband thought he had discovered a great Pizza Place as he passed through Olney a few days ago. He walked in and it looked OK. He placed a carry-out order. It wasn't unil he brought it home that I realized where he had gotten the food. In all these years, that place has not improved and still serves overly expensive trash!! One of his orders was Fried Zuccini. Floppy, wet, not crispy. He had gotton as one of his orders a pasta dish (that was horrible--a barely cooked spoonful of pasta with a dollop of canned sauce) and, included, something that was supposed to be garlic bread. This bread, if it ever was bread , was the size of Frisbees,and had been painted with something orange and was so hard we could have used them as walk pavers. He also ordered Tiamisu, which was very dry and crumbly. I suggest never going to Mamma Lucia's with Angelo's just south a few miles with much better food! read more

So you ever know you want something with pasta but not quite sure exactly what that something is? Go to mamma Lucias. They made me fresh pasta to order down to the sauce. I knew I wanted a cream sauce, ground veal, sausage and they just said hell with the pre written dishes and gave me what I wanted. AND.... It was SO durn good and creamy and satisfying that I only wish I hadve been in sweat pants or pajamas. Lol I had the risotto balls appetizer, which is risotto? Balled up, filled with ground beef and mozzarella and fried in panko bread crumbs. GOD so yummy. There is 6 of them and they are huge, so u could definitely make a meal outta them. Served with marinara, there's something SO inherently Italian feeling about the dish that I felt very godfather - ish. Lol When you sit down, they start you with garlic knot style bread and this ridiculously so good it's bad for you oil and seasoning/parmesan mixture to drown them in... geez man. Many a hour on the treadmill this place will set you back! Not gonna lie, it's a lil pricey. Well over 30 bux for one person for an app, an entree and a glass of wine. But the portion sizes make it worth it and the service was good too! I couldn't make it to dessert but I assure you that had I had room, I would've ran towards that dessert menu with gusto. They had many of much my favorites that make my inner fat fat sing with glee! Brownie ala mode, tiramisu, cheesecakes, canollis, etc. And I'm sure they'd be great as well. Anyhoo, if u are newly broken up, sad, need to gain some weight, or whatever comfort food is needed for, this place is pillows and comforters ala pasta for the soul. Good stuff. read more

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Sad how they let this place go. chipped paint on walls for about 5 years. such a dump. Not worth the prices they charge

Quite a busy restaurant on weekends. Came in and had the calamari to start off with-- simple and safe starter. For my entree, I ordered the saltimbocca based on our waitress's recommendation. It was a solid dish. read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Saltimbocca - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

It has gone completely downhill. Poorly run with lackluster staff and little care taken for the food. Last time there, I was served an undercooked onion pizza with very few onions. They made my wife pay extra to substitute vegetables for pasta with her chicken dish. The previous great bread is now pre sliced commercial crap. Won't be back to be overcharged for mediocre fare. read more

NY style pizza is always the best in Maryland, but writing about the "real food." The bread, smothered with garlic in oil, is a great way to start. Sometimes I ask for the "kids bread" which is a fresh loaf of Italian Roll. I'd pass in the fried mozzarella as it didn't have much flavor and was overcooked. The stuffed pepper app was worthy of being a featured dish. Had the Chicken Oscar special. The chicken was so tender is easily cut with a fork it melted in my mouth. It was perfectly paired with huge pieces of lump crab. I don't like mustard, but this mustard based sauce was so delicate that it was sheer delite. My wife had the crabmeat ravioli. Homemade pasta with maryland's favorite crab - cooked to perfection. With a varied menu and a great list of specials, this is a can't miss. read more

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Having spent three years in Italy it is very hard to eat "Italian" in "the states", the taste just does not compare. I'm not sure what "it" is, but we ain't got "it". Until that is, I dined at the Mama Lucia's in Olney Md. I've only had a few of their dishes, even though I've eaten there for over 5 years, the Lasagna, the Pepperoni Pizza and a few others all carry that taste that I left behind in Italy. Is it a spice? a cooking style? I don't know, but what I do know is that they got it right. Ask to be seated in Jose's section, he is always working and has waited on me through the years. Always attentive and helpful, he will not let you down. read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

My family and I used to visit Mamma Lucia all the time when we lived near the Silver Spring location. Now that we don't live as close, we aren't able to make it over there as much. We were surprised to find one in Olney, about 12 miles from us, and were excited to check it out. This location is located inside a shopping center in between Homegoods and a Chinese place. They have nice outdoor seating available, but we opted for the dining room. The dining room is spacious and comfortable. Our server was absolutely wonderful. Her name was Kelly and she was so attentive, asking about refills consistently, checking in on us multiple times, etc. she also let me know that I could substitute a cup of soup instead of a side salad with my meal, which was awesome. The portions here are very hearty-I can guarantee you will not leave hungry! Try not to fill up too much on the bread they bring you, although I know it can be tough. If you can't get enough of the bread, the garlic knots are stellar. My favorite dish is their Chicken Marsala. Tonight when I ordered it I was given a huge helping of pasta with tons of mushrooms and 3 large pieces of chicken. I couldn't even finish it! This Mamma Lucia location exceeded our expectations. We already knew we would love the food because we have been to other locations, but the quality service and ambiance of the restaurant helped take the experience above and beyond. read more

Mamma Lucia of Olney - Chicken Marsala - Pizza Near Me - Olney, Maryland

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A group of 3 of us tried to grab a bite but the incompetence and unprofessionalism of this restaurant prevented us from even having a server come to our table. We were seated outside by the hostess and waited over 20 minutes before calling the restaurant to remind them we were outside...for at least a greeting. It would have been nice to also have a server come and at least greet us and ask us what we were drinking. After calling, a rush of employees came out including the would-be manager who aggressively tried to implore us to stay. He told us to "sit down" and that he would have dinner and dessert out in no time. At that point, we were tired and didn't want to be bothered but he wouldn't take "no thanks" for an answer. We could hear the server telling the manager that "no one knew whose table it was," which was pretty ridiculous. At least two servers had come in and out of the restaurant to drop a bill off to a neighboring table and to clear another. Such a shame this chain is going down hill but what do you expect - it's a chain. read more