"Tell me what you miss most," Ava Fremont, a witness to a murder, signs and expresses to Detective…read moreFrank Shaw, who recently lost his hearing, in Director Brad Anderson's 2024 film, The Silent Hour. "My daughter, S A M," Shaw signs back, "playing guitar," as he makes hand motions. "Being able to hear that." "You don't need to. Every spring, I go to the Boston Pops." "Why?" Frank asks disconsolately. "To watch...the feeling...the musicians...to see their joy. It's enough. To see that, to share it." Watching Ava recapture physically not just the performance in her retelling but the appreciation from both musicians and concert-goers alike, Frank starts to rediscover hope, even as he and Ava try to stay alive from the killers hunting them. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts from Eataliano Market & Deli, located at 5325 Phelps Luck Drive in Columbia, Maryland, prompt similarly unexpected overflows of culinary memories and joy. Upon our first visit of what we hope will be many, my wife and I placed the following takeout order: 1 order of Baked Meatballs 2 orders of Garlic Bread 1 ten-inch Empire Pie (I requested no ricotta or extra virgin olive oil) 1 order of Rigatoni Meatballs alla Vodka 1 order of Spaghetti with Homemade Meat Sauce 1 slice of Limoncello Mascarpone Cake 1 slice of Pistachio Cheesecake The garlic bread and pistachio cheesecake alone conjured spectacular reminisces. The pizza is the best we've had in Maryland, although my wife regretted my choice of no ricotta; and we would gladly reorder our pasta dishes if we didn't have many more entrees that we want to try.

HIDDEN GEM!!!! I…read morestumbled across this place while visiting Columbia, MD. I was craving a good cheesesteak, so I did what any responsible foodie would do--I consulted Google. This place kept popping up, so I figured the internet couldn't be wrong... at least not this time. The restaurant is tucked away in what feels like a residential area, making it a true hidden gem. The parking situation, however, deserves its own reality show. Spaces are limited, and getting in and out of the parking lot felt like I was participating in an advanced driving course. The establishment offers nice seating, but don't expect a formal dining experience. You place your order at the counter and then find your own seat. When we arrived, the place was packed with people ordering and eating. That's usually a good sign, and at that point I knew we had either found the jackpot or everyone in Columbia had the exact same cheesesteak craving. Because of the crowd, ordering took a little while. The dining area was also in need of some attention--we ended up cleaning our own table before sitting down. The food took longer than expected to arrive, but as soon as I took the first bite, all was forgiven. We ordered two cheesesteaks and a personal pepperoni pizza. The cheesesteaks were absolutely loaded with perfectly grilled meat, topped with grilled onions and peppers, all served on a warm, soft hoagie roll. Every bite was packed with flavor and required at least a few extra napkins. The personal pepperoni pizza was also excellent. I'd describe it as a traditional thin-crust pizza with the perfect balance of sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. No ingredient was trying to steal the spotlight--it was a well-rehearsed pizza ensemble. As I said from the beginning, this place is a hidden gem. The food alone is worth the trip. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars instead of 5 is because of the challenging parking situation and the dining area's cleanliness and service. Fix those two issues, and this place might just become my new definition of a cheesesteak pilgrimage destination

Really great takeout spot in the area. I got the chicken Alfredo, grilled chicken, and a few other…read moreitems. They even threw in free garlic knots, and they were delicious. The portions were huge for the price, and it was only about three minutes away from us. The service was great too. Our pickup order was ready quickly, so we didn't have to wait long. They also gave us some free food, which was a nice surprise. I'd recommend calling in your order instead of using the website, since the website isn't very good.

I tried place an order at Pazani on Grubhub. They're running a special, $5 off of a $20 or more…read moreorder. My order came to $20. The automatic discount? $4! I can't stand a bait and switch! It's the principle of the matter. Oh, well. I can find something elsewhere; there are Italian places all over. Squisito just came to mind. Seeya!

Classic red sauce Italian is the main staple at Trattoria Amore. We did a take-away of a couple…read morepasta dishes and meatball sliders... spoiler, the sliders are a meatball sub cut into four portions. It's not traditional, but great comfort food! The meatballs were well seasoned and complimented by the flavorful red sauce. The tortellini tricolor in tomato cream sauce was savory and paired well with the tangy sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes. Cheers!

2.16.23 This…read morerestaurant is located in Dorsey's Search Village Center. They offer daily manager's specials and also on Monday and Tuesday's. Catering is also available. They offer lunch and dinner size for their entrees. Lunch is served until 3pm. All dinner entrees are served with pasta, garlic, or regular bread. A side salad can be added to any dinner for $1.99. Orders are placed at the counter and you are given a number to place at your table. Orders are brought out to you. My hubby and I came in for dinner and ordered a large pepperoni and mushroom pizza. It took about 15 minutes to make. A little longer than I would have expected since we were the only ones dining in. I did see a few people doing carryout. The pizza looked ginormous, but we managed to eat three slices each with two slices to take home. The pizza was crunchy, but I didn't think it was anything special. I actually prefer our usual pizza spots over Trattoria. On our way leaving, we were acknowledged and thanked, which was nice, but we're unlikely to return.

Local spot, clean and open, friendly staff, delicious Neapolitan style pizzas and appetizers. Good…read moredrinks selections. Pizzas came out fast, hot, and tasty. Good place to get some yum yum while watching sports games. Highly recommend.

I find the pizzas here to be quite expensive- I tried a make your own pizza once with Italian cream…read moresauce, grueyere cheese, caramelized onions, and eggplant. It was an excellent combination. The eggplant is fried (or deep fried maybe) and has a really nice taste- the caramelized onions have a bit of spice to them and a reddish color and they go well with the Gruyère. The pizza is cut into 4 slices which are huge and floppy, that I need to fold it slightly, but it's still an enjoyable slice. The crust is really nice- usually I don't eat the whole thing but with this it's not overly thick or oily, and the ends are edible instead of being dense blocks of cardboard. The ambience inside is nice and it's best to come by for a pickup in the middle of a weekday when it's empty to get a quick order.

Good Italian food, nice service, nice live music…read more Friends had told us of the musician playing at Tino's Italian Bistro on a Wednesday in Dec 2025, and we've enjoyed Tino's food before, so we headed over. It's a pretty big place with a bar and booths on the left, and another area of booths on the right. We were greeted and seated quickly by the hosts, and as we asked, we landed near the performer in the area to the right. The place was busy around 6pm, and friendly server quickly got menus for us, and within a few minutes, we had our drinks: a lovely $13 Maple Walnut Old Fashioned, fiery intense Makers Mark sweetened a little by maple syrup and focussed with walnut bitters. And a bright $13 Pom Pom Fizz, earthy gin with pomegranate juice, prosecco, and i think some lime juice. Both were well crafted , balanced, and refreshing. They started us with a sliced long narrow loaf of hot filone bread, with one of our Italian favorites, warm pinzimonio dipping oil: fresh aromatic olive oil with a pinch of mixed rich parmesan crumbles, zingy red-pepper flakes, and savory green herbs. It is tempting to make our whole meal of this! We had the $19 salmon & spinach in oil & garlic, from Tino's "lighter fare" menu. This was a huge filet, tender inside with a lovely deep crosshatch char on the surface. Quite perfect! And we asked for a customized $14 sandwich: Tino's offers a steak & cheese on chewy crusty hoagie roll, and we asked for added sautéed green peppers, with the generous cheese, sliced red onion and tomato, and lettuce on the side. The generous thin-sliced beef was tender and sweet cooked just right. The tasty lightly-seasoned fries were piping hot, and soft inside. We were perfectly satisfied with our light meal, and we managed to take a good amount home for later. The skilled musician, Bruce Casteel, played 5 to 7pm, a warm selection of familiar acoustic jazz, easy and fun to listen to. We'll return both for this musician and for the wide menu of flavorful food. You drive into the strip mall on Centre Park Dr just north of Old Annapolis Rd (MD-108), then turn left like you are going to the convenience store and keep driving around to the ample parking lot for Tino's. You can also easily get here off MD-100 at Executive Park Dr, winding via the non-highwqy Columbia 100 Parkway to Centre Park Dr.

Prices are way to high for the quality. Just as expensive as Maggianos but they don't charge for…read moreextra bread. Never a good sign when a restaurant charges for extra bread and oil.

Gianni's Pizza in Severn absolutely ruined other pizza for me--in the best possible way. I walked…read morein expecting "good for a strip-mall spot" and walked out low‑key mad that I've wasted this many years on chain pizza. The crust is where it all starts: that thin New York style with just enough flop to prove it's legit, but a crisp bite at the edge that actually fights back a little. The sauce tastes bright and fresh, not sugary, and the cheese hits that perfect zone where it stretches, melts, and doesn't drown the slice in grease. Throw on pepperoni or sausage and it's game over. The vibe is classic neighborhood joint--nothing fancy, just people who clearly care about what's coming out of the oven. The crew is friendly, quick, and they've somehow never once messed up my order, even when I'm being extra about toppings. If you're anywhere near Severn and still defaulting to Pizza Hut or Domino's, I genuinely feel bad for you. Gianni's is the kind of place you recommend to friends "with your whole chest" and then feel weirdly proud when they text you mid-slice saying, "Okay, you were right." 8.9 on the Dave Portnoy's scale for me. The highest I have given outside of NYC

Best toasted turkey & cheese sub (w/ lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, oil/vinegar) EVER!!…read more Pizza is excellent, too!

The food was exceptional, and great customer service. Our…read moresever was Anna,and she was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. We had a really good and relaxed time here @ Franco's; So if you're in the area for some good ol' homade Italian food.. Come on down to Franco's Italian Bistro !!!!!!

The pizza is very good and so is the service. We also tried the Italian wedding soup, meatball sub…read moreand the sausage with peppers and thought we were bland. We will stick to the pizza next time

We went here yesterday for Early dinnner for my brother's birthday. He ordered a lot if stuff which…read moresadly i forgot to take pictures of. He ordered plenty of appetizers Fried Pickles which was yummy, Spicy Ravioli, Fries with bacon, Mozzarella sticks and Fried Wings. We enjoyed everything. We had a great time. The place was big and good for families. We also ordered 3 large pizzas with 3 different flavors Hawaiian Pizza, Deluxe and Cheese pizza very huge pizzas. Good price per my brother. I liked the pizza it was delicious. Our server i forgot his name, he was very nice he took care of us very well. He made sure everyone got everything they needed.

Soooooo good. I did call ahead ordering food was ready when I got there the wings are so good …read more.. got a coupon for a free pizza for signing up for the app..... all good here. Service great ... everyone helped me as I had questions to make sure my order would be credited to the fundraiser... they were all helpful. Lots of seating not crowded at all.