Food is pretty good but the service is absolutely awful. Inattentive, unfriendly, and unapologetic for multiple mistakes they made. Basically operate like a carry out place and begrudgingly allow people to eat in. Wouldn't return. read more

Their Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich is the most delicious and consistent lunch treat you will ever have! Grilled smokey chicken and just the right amount of Tzatziki on a perfect pita- truly a joy every time. Ignore the surly staff - just eat! read more

Found this restaurant by accident about two years ago. They are now batting 7 for 7. The "Heavenly" Pizza is the BEST meat pizza in all of the D.C. area. The mushroom ravioli is also a great dish. What sets Manoli Canoli apart --- every time we have been there, the old fashioned "we are glad you are here" treatment - so rare these days. Thank you! read more

The best way to describe this small restaurant is in two words: cozy and comforting. The restaurant was small but felt homey. It was accompanied with wonderful Italian food and great employees. We had a nice conversation with an employee. My family is looking forward to returning for another delicious meal at Christmas. My family was visiting from Texas last month and we rarely get to have an authentic Italian meal that is so memorable. I can certainly say this was one for the books! I highly recommend and hope only the best for the small, quaint restaurant. read more

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I've gone here twice since the Pandemic began. Both times I ordered the same thing...Moussaka...omg! It was delicious beyond words. The waiter was very nice and proceeded to tell me and my friend how complicated making moussaka is. (I mentioned wanting to make it at home) I'll definitely be back and leave making this to the expert. Next time I'll save room for dessert. read more

Have eaten here twice and was disappointed both times. The first time ordered a pizza. Although I like a thin crust, the toppings were scant. The second time I I ordered the spanakopita and it tasted like it was frozen. The dining area is just a plain room with overhead lighting. Service is indifferent. Nothing special here. read more

The meals are overpriced for the quantity given. I got spaghetti, which solely tasted like olives- too many olives, even if you like every bit of it. My friend got cheese ravioli, which was way overpriced for the amount he got. They covered their meals with marinara sauce as if it would make up for the lack of actual food. Otherwise, service was good and they were very respectful and quick. It's a cute little place, but I probably wouldn't come back here again. read more

Manoli Canoli has good Italian/Greek food with good portions at decent prices in Chevy Chase. Fined in around 5:30pm on Saturday night. They have about 4 high chairs in the restaurant in case you want to bring the little ones. The interior itself is very basic. There is one flat screen tv playing football, and otherwise tables with the take out counter at the back of the room. The room itself is small so if the restaurant was packed it may get a little loud. The owner is Greek and his sister was managing the restaurant when we were there. She was friendly and came over and talked to us for a min but was not too concerned with how we liked our food (she did not come back to check on us throughout the meal nor did the server for that matter) however when we asked for extra sauce it was brought right away (no extra charge) and when we did not like the wine (may have been an old bottle) they quickly gave us a taste of something else before choosing another selection. Definitely recommend trying the house wine first before ordering a carafe or glass (as you should do in all restaurants if they allow it). We ended up with the house cab which was better than the Chianti (maybe because the bottle was old but not sure). $18 for a half carafe which is about 3 glasses or so. We had to pour our own wine into the glass but I was ok with this. The waitstaff is generally hands off and not in your face which is kind of nice. We ordered the penne with eggplant and a small cheese pizza (without the parm cheese). The pasta was not homemade but the sauce and eggplant was very nicely done and had a good flavor to it (although it was a bit oily). The pasta comes with a bread basket that they bring out first. The bread is nice and hot but nothing special. The pizza has almost no sauce so definitely ask for extra sauce even if you want a normal amount of sauce. It did have a nice amount of cheese and the crust and flavor of the pizza overall was very nice. We did not try the dessert although others were ordering it for takeout orders. It looks like they do a good takeout business. I would suggest taking out their food if you are craving good Italian/Greek food. If you don't care about ambiance and prefer to eat out then dining in is ok. If Manoli Canoli improves their dining room by putting a fake fireplace on the tv, dimming the lights, maybe put some candles out, some tablecloths, then it would be a nice place to dine in. However if you are in the area or passing through and want some decent Italian/Greek food, order from Manoli Canoli! read more

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This was just the right place for a casual birthday dinner with old friends last night! My daughter and son-in-law love this place and highly recommended it. They especially enjoy the anti-pasta and pizza. Our waiter was really nice, and even offered to split a lasagna between my husband and I - without me asking! (Sometimes I feel awkward asking if we can share a dish). The lasagna was good! My son-in-law has very fond memories of going to this restaurant with his family. I'm so glad this restaurant is still here and the tradition lives on! read more

Manoli Canoli - Here for a birthday dinner with dear friends! - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

If I could give less than 1 star I would. They forgot several items in our carry out order. And weren't very interested in fixing the situation. Stay clear of this place. read more

My wife and I had dinner here tonight. We shared a caesar salad that had a dressing which didn't taste like the proper dressing for a caesar. Then we had shrimp over linguini. There were 4 smallish shrimp over limp pasta with a poorly developed red sauce. $20. Way too expensive. My wife's dish was slightly better. Chopped eggplant, olives, slightly better red sauce, over slightly overcooked penne. A forgettable meal, hopefully. read more

Just got back from this little local gem! My partner and I have seen this restaurant many times and finally decided to give it a try. At first glance I noticed how small the dining area was and was a little apprehensive. What it lacks in size, this place more than makes up for with service and food! We got the tzatziki, olives and mozzarella, and spanakopita for appetizers. By far the best tzatziki we ever had; so creamy and sweet! We got the chicken parm and grilled veal entres. Typical Italian fare but full of flavor. Our waiter Nikos persuaded us to get the cannoli and the baklava for dessert. The cannoli was seriously one of the best we ever tasted, but the baklava was the most superior by far! Overall I am very satisfied (and stuffed) from the expert service and cuisine! Every server was very friendly and Nikos was more than exceptional! We were so pleased, we asked for some tzatziki to go and took a carry out menu for next time we eat there! read more

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We had been traveling all day and sat in traffic for hours and was excited for good food. the only reason there is a star is be side the food was delicious. the service... TERRIBLE. The owner was annoyed as soon as we arrived because she was the only server. I was a server most of my life.. yes that is stressful, but not your patrons fault. We sat and when she took our drink order rolled her eyes when my daughter ordered a Shirley tempme saying "I guess, I'm the only one here" again... we cant order what we want bc you are slammed? if she had said it differently we would have obviously been ok..Then she errored on my meal and I had to wait while my entire family ate... 20 mins later my food came. Again food was great. Oh and my child ordered soup for dinner, I asked for bread that comes with the soup and she said as she pointed to the empty basked that they brought right after we ordered...and said "that was the bread for the soup... you want more?" If you are reading this and are the owner... a bad night personally should not be reflected to the people coming into your establishment and paying... rule 1 of owning a restaurant. read more

Awesome family environment with large serving portions at a very respectable price. Check out the lunch specials!

Absolutely wonderful new look and feel to an old favorite. Most of the menu is intact with some new Greek cuisine that is first rate. I visit often and love the service here. I know the menu and am always happy with the food. It's very convenient coming off or onto the Beltway on the way in or out of upper Northwest DC and there is a Starbucks next door. Use the back parking lot! read more

Very authentic small family Italian/Greek restaurant. I got their capadoccia pizza between a small and medium pizza $15. It was very delicious italian style pizza. It has anchovies, sausage, bell pepper, olives with a tomato sauce. I also got the spanakopita spinach with cheese in a phyllo wrapper as a appetizer it was really crunch and tasty. As dessert I got the Canoli, ricotta cream filling with chocolate chip and raspberry sauce drizzle. Highly recommend this restaurant the service was prompt and friendly. read more

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This was the first time I ate at this restaurant I have driven by many times and decided to go to lunch here with a friend. I had a Gyro sandwich at the recommendation of the chef. It was the best Gyro sandwich I have ever had which is especially surprising since I thought this was an Italian restaurant and not Greek. The cheese was fresh sauce was superb the meat was tasty. My friend had The lasagna which he said was also very good. This is my new lunch destination place for taking friends. read more

Wonderful food and service. I ordered on GrubHub based on the good Yelp reviews and when the GrubHub driver didn't have part of my order, was happily surprised and impressed when the restaurant said they had caught the mistake and already sent my piza with another driver, who showed up 5 minutes later and was one of the restaurant's own staff members. Other restaurants have made me wait up to an hour for forgotten items. On top of the great service, the food is outstanding. Fresh, homemade mushroom ravioli (some of the best pasta I've had outside of Italy), excellent quality EVOO on the Greek salad with fresh veggies and tasty feta, and delicious, pillow-y crust on the Chicago pizza. Desserts were great, too. I will definitely recommend to friends and visit the restaurant in person in the future. A+ read more

Superb service! Food was fresh and tasted great! The atmosphere was quaint and pleasant! This place is a hidden gem. After dining there you're guaranteed to return. They really hit the mark on authentic food. A must t read more

Manoli Canoli - Beautiful! - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Adorable Italian eatery with friendly service and delicious dishes. - FOOD: The menu offers your standard spread of Italian dishes - antipasto, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and pizza. The mozzarella cheese and olive oil are among their homemade items. We started with their tzatziki (very thick and creamy, with olive flavoring) and pita appetizer. I had the eggplant parmesan sandwich, which comes with salad and french fries (please don't judge, I was carbo loading for a race ). The eggplant wasn't heavily fried, which I appreciated, and came topped with their homemade mozzarella and fresh basil. It was super filling, and tasty, so I consider it a good deal for $13. - FOR THE VEGGIES: Plenty of good options, from eggplant parmesan (sandwich or entree) to multiple pasta dishes to pizzas. - SERVICE: The service here was above and beyond. We arrived with my bike in tow (we were on our way to a triathlon), and the manager came out to help us find a place to store it. The servers were pleasant and quick, and they even presented us with a complimentary canoli in the shape of a trophy to wish me luck on my race! - ATMOSPHERE: This is a small, intimate, and casual eatery. It's pretty quiet, but will fill up quickly around peak mealtimes. read more

Manoli Canoli - Delicious eggplant parmesan sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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I'm only taking off a star because the Caesar Salad was like lettuce. That's what it tasted like... lettuce. My beloved Caesar dressing was nowhere to be found. Now my Lobster pasta. OH MY GOSH! THEE BEST! I asked for some bread to sop up the rest of the cream. If you get this dish, just go on ahead and ask for some bread because you'll need it. At first glance looking at this dish, even my dude commented that I'm going to need to order something else as it won't be enough to satisfy my appetite. his dish was huge as well (too much meat and the flavor was aight) and he needed some bread to go with his. They should make bread a prerequisite for creamy dishes such as this. I doubt I'll go back, only because I've never been to that area and don't really have any plans to go back. Plus with the hundreds of restaurants in the DMV, why would I venture to the same one??? I believe our service was great only because the server kept cooing at our baby. She's normally our ticket to good service. No, really.. I've been to a place alone and received subpar service. The next time I went with my baby she was all smiles, greetings and salutations. If you haven't been, it's worth going to at least once. If you're local, I'd favorite this as a spot for Italian food. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and took advantage of the $5 gyro. Fries and a drink and the whole thing cost about $9. The gyro was decent, the meat wasn't seasoned but the tzatsiki was decent. The fries were seasoned with herbs and I really liked that. Not amazing but for the price it was good enough. read more

I drive by here regularly, and for years thought it was just a bakery. A while back I dropped in at dinner hour, and was surprised (pleasantly) to see what was definitely NOT just a bakery. Delightful family run Greek/Italian restaurant with comfortable atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Now I plan my trips to Kensington so I can stop in here to eat on the way back. Two things I always see here are regular customers, and at least one "reserved:" sign, so it is probably a local favorite, and deservedly so. Service is friendly, down-to-earth, and prompt. Menu is expansive, but not overwhelming, all the staples (and then some) are here. I usually have salad (always fresh) and one of their delicious pastas, which are probably made on-site. Wonderful meat lasagna that does NOT over do it on the cheese. Delicious spinach ravioli, with walnut sauce, out of this world. Do NOT miss the green beans as a side item, authentic Greek style with the light tomato sauce. Glad I finally discovered this secret gem, I never miss a chance to eat here now. read more

The food here is DELICIOUS! The space is very small, maybe only 10 tables or so in here. Its family oriented and the prices are fair. I ordered the veil picotta and the flavor was amazing, the veil was cooked perfectly and they even gave me a side of pesto which I asked for. They have canoli's but Im too stuffed to try one! One of the employees just brought us out a canoli for it being our first time here! It is one of the best desserts Ive ever had. I always thought they were cheesey but this was very good and not overly sweet! read more

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I like this place a lot, it's a staple in Chevy chase and one of the few family owned businesses that exists in the area. They have a great Cary out menu and specials deal. Service can be slow, but the people are friendly. read more

I know a lot of people who like this place, but I just can't get there. The menu is not cheap... pricy dishes for the quality and the overall experience. First, I must say that the staff was very friendly and accommodating, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with the service. Okay now onto the food. We ordered three sandwiches. I ordered the meatball parm and my brother & friend ordered the sausage. The bread was yummy, and fresh. Unfortunately my meatballs had no flavor and did not taste fresh. The cheese hadn't even been melted fully and the whole thing was sloppy. Yeah, meatball parms are messy, but it was sloppy from the minute it came out. They Leo don't include many meatballs for the price. Then the tummy rumbling started... and I'll leave it there, but I did not feel good after eating my sandwich. Honestly not worth it for the food or price. Would not consider returning. 5/5 stars for the food but really not good overall. read more

Good and fresh ingredients! My boss took me here to celebrate the end of my internship. We had attentive service and even were given a complimentary dessert for being first time visitors! The owner made sure to personally thank us for our business and shook both our hands. I would return again! read more

The turkeys sandwich here is delicious. Very fresh and tasty. They do t skimp on the ingredients and I would love to get another one ASAP! read more

Small little place that gives you fantastic service and a good meal. Visiting my Aunt here in the District of Columbia, she took me to a local favorite of hers where she takes a lot of family members. She knows the food will always be good and the service will always be perfect. She kept going on about these stories of how perfect this little place is and how they NEVER rush you but encourage you to stay as long as you want. After eating at this place, I believe everyone of her stories and I hope she will be telling about our wonderful night to my other family members. Now on to the food, it was...good. Did it blow me away? When I put it in my mouth did I say "Oh wow"? Will I rave about how you have to come here to enjoy the best italian in America? No. However, I did enjoy my Canoli which they make handmade and fresh every day, just for YOU! That made me think of the poster, "I want you for the U.S. Army. Random I know... This place has the best service and it does leave you with a happy stomach and a good meal. Enjoy your visit to this wonderful little place read more

Growing up in Chevy Chase, I enjoyed many meals at Marcella La Bersagliera. When its founder passed away, the family reinvented the Italian restaurant to bring a bit more variety and a lot more casual to the neighborhood. I have eaten there twice since its reopening as Manoli Canoli and must admit I love it. The fact that it now incorporates Greek food as well as the classic Italian it was previously known for broadens its menu considerably. The olives and olive oil served are actually from one of the owner's family groves in Greece! The mozzarella cheese is house-made and always amazing. It is a great pizza topping. I love that you can actually taste the dough! It is easy to forget these days that pizza crust is supposed to have flavor and texture too. A word to the wise, if you are just one hungry person or two adults sharing a pizza, go with the small size. The large is perfect for two growing teenagers, three adults, OR four children. The spinach stuffed pasta is delicious and if you like to try new beers, go for a bottle of Mythos (a Greek lager). The lasagna was written up in a recent Washingtonian Magazine. You can preview the menu online: http://manolicanoli.com/menu.aspx Wonderful for a casual bite for one or even two, but also great for a family brunch (we went with six adults on a Sunday morning and everyone was very kind in helping us push tables together). It is a family favorite because it is so easy to stop in for a bite to eat and you can chat with the regulars or keep to yourself if you want some peace. Definitely kid friendly (the two owners' families have three). Great carry-out or eat-in. Because of its proximity to the residential neighborhoods and the fact that you are bound to run into people you know, it is also a place where your tweens can go out to eat without the parents, but not so far from home that you worry. The colorful interior is cheerful, without being sensory overload. The seating is cozy and simple. The flat panel TV is wonderful for weekends when there is a good game on. Let's face it, getting the whole family out to brunch when the favorite team is playing can be challenging, but now everyone is happy! If I have to share two things that make this place great, they'd be that you are never rushed and that the mozzarella is house-made. Very old school and European in that respect! If you are in a hurry or have a time frame to keep, inform your server. Otherwise, he or she will respect your enjoyment of the meal by not rushing you. Seriously, you can chat with friends as long as you'd like and if all your friends are eating and you just want a beer, they won't give you a dirty look for not ordering an entree. Friends of ours commented that on a trip to Italy they ran into Italians who asked where in America they live and when they said "Chevy Chase" the Italians exclaimed that there is an authentic place there and did they know of it. You guessed it, they were talking about Marcella La Bersagliera. Manoli Canoli has stayed true to its authentic roots as well. read more

This is a great little neighborhood place with fantastic Italian food. The waiters always remember regular customers and it feels like a family reunion every time we go! They have fantastic food, I love everything Ive had (eggplant parm is ex!). The Manoli salad is my fave - so filling and good, and they give you a generous portion of bread with the takeout. I love it! read more

Manoli Canoli - Takeout specials - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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What is it about family-owned, cute, quaint places giving me warm and fuzzy feelings?!? Draws me like a moth to a flame or Anastasia Steele to Christian Grey?!?! I swear I was loved as a child!!! Manoli Canoli is a family-owned (yay) Greek/Italian restaurant located next to Starbucks and Einstien bagels with free parking in the back (yay). They make their own mozeralla (yay) with olive oil imported from their family orchard (yay). I'm melting into a pool of calm comfortable pudding at this moment. TMI?!? Or my favorite - WTMI?!?!?! They serve LARGE portions (yay) with reasonable prices for this neck of the woods (yay). Service is amazing (yay). For example, I was waited on hands and knees (ok slight exaggeration) and given all of my heart's desire (continued exaggeration). They were prompt (yay), not too intrusive (yay), attentive but did not rush me (yay), checked if my food was ok at normal intervals (yay), gave me extra napkins without having to ask (yay). . . Ok I can go on but I think you get it, the service is a win. Food?? I ordered the veal and mushroom picata and although I was not doing back flips, it was still delicious. A large plate of pasta with creamy sauce with breaded veal topped with capers, mushrooms, red onions and basil. An interesting mix of flavors. It was missing a little POW taste, so I asked for red chili flakes. . . *Muah* = classic Italian hand gesture of kissing finger tips and throwing it into the air. There are still a few items on the menu that caught my eyes. I need to go back and try them, and maybe take a few ready-to-heat pasta dishes, olive oil and mozarella as take out :-) read more

Went there for lunch the other day. It was delicious and the staff was super attentive and kind. I had a yummy pasta and my husband had an amazing pizza. Looking forward to eating there again! read more

Enjoyed a delicious dinner here last night! The service was great - our server was very personable and made excellent suggestions. My food was cooked perfectly and seasoned very well. Wine was delicious as well! The atmosphere is of a small neighborhood restaurant - only 2 dozen tables or so. But this gives the restaurant an intimate feeling. Tip: free parking is available behind the restaurant read more

Right on my way home, I can swing off and pick up a pizza and a Greek salad. With a parking lot to boot. Wowzers! If only they were open past 9pm... The pizza has a lot of cheese and only a little sauce; the crust is good, but not great. The Greek salad is just cucumbers, tomatoes, and crumbled feta (I would prefer cubed) -- and there's no lettuce. I have to try the sandwiches...I've been looking for chicken parm forever! read more

The steak was burnt and rice was sooo salty the person who ordered it just couldn't eat it. Another family member specifically asked for no veggies for allergy reasons and the food still came with veggies. Overall it was a bad take out experience. The children enjoyed the pizza :) read more

Manoli Canoli deserves 5 stars! Here's why... 1) Lobster Ravioli and Lamb Chops - my favorites that never disappoint!! (quality food that is reasonably priced). 2) You can buy their Olives and Olive Oil - I use this to cook at home (best quality from Greece, better than Italy). 3) Fresco Averoff - Red Wine :-D (this is my new favorite red wine, full bodied)!! 4) Key Lime Pie and the Canolis!! (I always end with these delicious desserts and an espresso)! 5)The ambiance. This restaurant has a wholesome family-feel and the management really cares about their customers. I love going here with my family and friends! Now that I wrote this review, I'm craving their food again! LOVE IT!! :-) Signed- Customer For Life read more

this place is amazing. a man I assume is the owner is always there and is quite wonderful. I was really surprised at the reviewers that said the service was horrible. service has been consistently good since I started eating there many months back and all the food is delicious. their mozzarella is homemade and they have some of the best lunch meats around. in addition to dining there, you can buy their deli meats, cheeses and homemade frozen pasta. their pastas and subs are phenomenal, while their pizza (only tried one so far) is not bad. I have been known to eat at this place for lunch and dinner on the same day. it is a magical food experience. read more

Fantastic pizza. I have had Vace, Pumpernickels, 2 Amy's, red rocks, Mia's and more. Manoli is by favorite this far. I am from NYC and was raised on great pizza. This is good stuff. Their other dishes are great too. You can get a meatball sub and not feel like you are eating a cup of grease. The place us very clean and nicely decorated. Service is A+++ read more

I had a steak and cheese here today, got very sick afterwards!!!! Same is true for my friend.