I happened by this spot on a business trip to Cumberland, and Mise En Place did not disappoint. It…read moreappears that the owners are keeping with the European traditions of relaxed atmosphere and easy pace. The night that I stopped in there were three other couples dining, which I understand were all regulars because of the great food. I can't disagree with them. I had French onion soup that had the perfect balance of flavor and texture. I decided in the vegetable lasagna. Delicious indeed. I enjoyed my meal while I engaged in a super awkward conversation with a curious couple trying to figure out why I was visiting Cumberland

Definitely an experience I'd come back to for special events and showing off to out-of-towners…read more Definitely pricier but justifiably so -- chef has culinary chops, packing and pairing complex flavors within a dish. Got duck and filet and both were cooked as requested and to perfection with a delicious char, a juicy center, and perfect salt and seasoning. Sides were packed with flavor as well. Ordered a cheese board appetizer as well and they reopened my eyes to blue cheese, peppers, espresso beans, and olives. Very intimate setting, maybe 8 tables max with one server (maybe two and I missed) but I'd plan at least a couple hours for your dining experience, especially if you plan to get appetizers or dessert. Tips: Gotta check out their FB page for the weekly hours and menu as they close some weekends for catering. BYOB, no corking fee! No need to bring corkscrew, they cork it free of charge.

We visited Ristorante Ottaviani shortly after Christmas, and it was such a cozy, memorable…read moreexperience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the mood perfectly--dim lighting, warm and inviting, with Sinatra Christmas tunes playing softly in the background. It felt charming and intimate, especially welcome given the extremely cold temperatures outside. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, checking on us regularly without ever feeling intrusive. The cocktails were excellent and did a great job warming us up, which was very much appreciated. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything we tried was rich and flavorful, with a standout Gorgonzola sauce that was truly delicious. The creamy burrata with pesto and balsamic was perfectly balanced, and the scallops were easily some of the most delicious we've had--cooked beautifully and full of flavor. Ristorante Ottaviani is such a comfortable, charming place to enjoy high-quality Italian food. A wonderful spot for a relaxing, special meal, and we're already looking forward to going back.

Great service and good food. A solid choice for dinner in downtown Cumberland. The lamb chops are…read moreamazing.

Love finding a place with ramen and sushi in downtown Cumberland, just a few blocks of 68 where one…read moretypically shoots through town on runs out to DC for work. This time I was passing by at dinner time so checked it out. It was Trivia Night so I opted for outside at one of the small 3 patio tables. The street has an outdoor dining vibe with two other restaurants also with outdoor seating. You put in your order at the bar (at least this Wednesday night) with a welcoming bartender on easy check list for sushi and ramen. I was stopping on the late side and those finishing their meals were clearly enjoying themselves. Many knew each other across tables as lots of stopping by for chats among friends. The pork belly in the ramen was definitely my jam as it had a crunchy top with easy to come apart pieces. Definitely the highlight. Not nearly as big a fan of the Asian greens which fell into almost a paste, the mushrooms not looking like they were fresh (to be fair there is a shiitake option I missed), and the smoked eggplant a little too chewy. And I took a flyer on the "special broth" without asking what it was so that is on me. But the really dark perhaps cinnamon infused (don't hold me to it) version was not something for me. The noodles were ample but not plentiful and were legit. So I think I'd opt for Nori instead of Asian greens next time and go with more traditional toppings. But definitely endorse the pork belly. I tried a smoked eggplant sushi role as something new. Just fine, I've tried it but I'll try another combo they have next time. And I know the economics are tough these days and specialty roles are routinely low teens in cost, but I'd suggest a two tier pricing scheme rather than $13.00 for one with a single ingredient and just 6 rather than normally 8 for specialty rolls. Glad I stopped and I will again to try some of the other fare. Just may be a little more traditional in my choices next time.

I had the ramen. The broth tastes canned and not homemade and the noodles had been prepared in…read moreadvance.

Food was amazing and all the sauces homemade. It was delicious…read more The Rueben was perfect and the house horseradish saucy was delicious.

Stopped by for lunch on our way traveling through the area. I saw that it had good reviews so we…read morewere excited to try it. The restaurant was nice, had a lot of seating and a large bar. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. We started out with the buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips. The dip was good, but the stand out was the chips! They were light and crispy with just the right amount of salt. Two of us ordered the loaded Patrick's bowl with mashed potatoes, fried chicken, chicken gravy and corn. It was pretty bad. The chicken was overcooked and really tough to eat. The potatoes were super thin, runny, and most likely an instant potato mix. I was definitely expecting more and was disappointed by the dish. Maybe they were having an off day? The restaurant was really busy so maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. I would give it another shot.

Had a great time. We had the sweeter flight. Real good but my fav was a strawberry wine that I…read morewould have bought but it was not fully mature and ready for sale. We will come back here. One of the nicest things we did out this way. The owner is very nice and well informed about not only his wine but the entire area.

Good selection of wine and spirits. Very nice atmosphere! Great service. We had a few flights and…read moreshared them. I liked the Vidal the best. Hubby liked the seduction. No-one liked the apple moonshine but me lol and i bought it!!

I have been buying cookies from AJ for several years - whether it be macarons or the gourmet…read morecookies. They are very good, and always fresh. Her staff is very nice and attentive, and they are great to work with for catering or events in terms of special orders. I wish the chocolate Oreo cheesecake was a constant cookie on the menu, but the chocolate chip chunk cookie is a staple and very good - and the other creations that they have each week are great! They also have a rewards program too so if you are a repeat customer like me, every couple of trips you get a coupon or a rebate of some sort!

I only tasted the chocolate chip, since I am not a fan of macaroons. It was very good, nice…read morechocolate flavor, not overly sweet, would buy again. $3.00 a cookie is a bit steep for a smaller sized cookie, but it is good. Very glad to have them in Cumberland.

The cafe was very busy, but they got my order out pretty quick. The service was attentive and fast…read more I ordered: The mozzarella tomato pita sandwich - the portions were a good size but how much you're paying for I would prefer something more filling. Tomato bisque - soup was good but it was cold when I got it. Lucky latte - the latte was on the sweeter side I would give it a try if wanted to go somewhere to study.

This was a nice stop on our roadtrip. The place is bigger than it seems from the outside, lots of…read moreseating options. I got a caramel macchiato which was good and a chicken quesadilla which was very good. My partner got the lox and bagels which he enjoyed. Things are reasonably priced and service was fast and friendly.