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.

The restaurant was upscale, nice and quiet. On Bethesda Ave between Wisconsin and Woodmont. A…read morelittle bit removed from Bethesda row but perfect. The brunch menu for the weekends is really excellent. Brunch is 10 AM-2 PM Weekends only. We enjoyed the lemon ricotta pancakes, which was so fluffy and sweet. The coffee cake was a nice dessert as well! The service here was outstanding! Fine dining even for a brunch. They even changed our utensils for dessert. And we got clean, new share plates for each dish!

Aventino is a great spot if you're looking for an upscale Italian dining experience with good…read moreservice and a beautiful atmosphere. The pasta was definitely the highlight of the meal. Freshly cooked, mine is with lamb~ it was rich, flavorful, and well-balanced without being overly heavy. The restaurant itself has a sophisticated yet welcoming ambiance, making it a great choice for date nights, celebrations, or a nice evening out with friends. Their happy hour drinks are worth checking out. I wish they offered a few more food options during happy hour. Overall, Aventino delivers delicious Italian food, excellent service, and a classy atmosphere. I'll be back for pasta

Excellent Italian food and decently priced!…read more What I ordered: Caesar Salad Frutti Di Mare Veal Scaloppine Tiramisu Limoncello Martini

Oldie but goodie! I love the food and service (thank you, Maria). We ordered the caprese salad…read morewhich came with nice and firm tomatoes, so many amazing slices of mozzarella cheese (and they are not shy) with just enough balsamic and vinegar oil - extra nice treat was the marinated red peppers. Our entree was a perfectly cooked Alfredo pasta with broccoli (we ordered broccoli on the side) and it was delicious!! Thank you! We'll be back as always!

Really enjoyed this place. Food was wonderful and our server Christian was a delight…read more My biggest complaint (not about the restaurant) is Montgomery County and their parking policy. What a scam! Max of two hours ONLY for your prepaid ticket... Now I know it's my fault, I should have gotten up from the engrossing conversation, delightful appetizers, a very nice Chianti...walked across the street, paid for two more hours, etc. I also learned afterwards and it's not marked with signs, that the upper levels allow up to four hours. Yippee! Every vehicle around me had tickets! M County - figure it out...this will hurt your businesses!

I am 88 and married to a woman whose grandparents immigrated from Italy. I have dined in many, many…read moreitalian restaurants. Tree weeks ago (May 9, 2026) had dinner at La Panetteria. I ordered ravioli. I can report it was as good as any I have ever been served and the service was also outstanding. The decor, while not memorable, is pleasant. I will be back.

As a New Yorker I know Great pizza and GT secret is ingredients ingredients ingredients!…read more I'd say the one of the best pizza in DMV

Very good food. Service can be "spotty".Bread is not up to usual bread at Italian…read morerestaurants.Hkwever excellent pizza, salads and linguine.

HOUSE-MADE FOCACCIA CHOOSE 1 $10, 3 $16, 5 $26…read moreCastelvetrano Olive Tapenade House Made Ricotta Arugula-Pistachio Pesto *The arugula-pistachio pesto, house ricotta, and Castelvetrano olive tapenade paired well with the bread and made for a strong start to the meal. BISTECCA: 16 oz Bone in NY Strip 65 chargrilled, brushed with red lambrusco butter & served with caponata stuffed cippolini onion *This steak delivered on every level: perfectly cooked with a beautiful crust and excellent flavor. It was easily my favorite bite of the evening. Black Berkshire Pork Chop 45 apple agrodolce blackberry mostarda *I asked the server if the chop would be moist and was told it would be, but I found it pretty dry. The mostarda added nice flavor, although the dish would have benefited from an additional side. SIDE: Wilted Spinach 13 *The wilted spinach was outstanding and easily the best version of wilted spinach I have had. COCKTAILS: CAPRI 16 angel's envy bourbon tomato water basil, lemon, clarified *completely unique flavor profile, would order 5 of these next time and Uber home MARINA DI RAGUSA 19 arette reposado tequila solerno blood orange liqueur prickly pear foam lemon *found this way too sweet, not for me DESSERTS: We ordered the apple crostata with ice cream. While it was enjoyable, the menu also listed several desserts that sounded especially appealing, including the chocolate budino, panna cotta, and olive oil cake.

Average food and overpriced doesn't add up when there are so many better choices in the District…read more If you're spending north of $300 for a meal, you want to hear angels singing. Not happening here. Not even close.

Thank you to Caruso's Grocery for hosting my granddaughter's 16th birthday dinner. A huge shout out…read moreto Patrick, the event coordinator from Caruso's who helped me in every aspect of planning this special event. The food was delicious. The group was given a choice of appetizers: meatballs, basil and tomato caprese salad, dinner salad, or garlic bread. Each of the appetizers were better than the next. The girls shared the meatballs, garlic bread, and caprese salad. Thank you to our server for bringing out gluten free bread for one of our guests with a gluten allergy. Our main dishes was the shrimp scampi,which was full of flavor and so tasty. There were several of us who ordered the shrimp scampi and you could hear a chorus of oohs and aah's. We loved every bite. I am pleased to share that Caruso's has gluten free pasta for guests with gluten allergies. And, the gluten free pasta was scrumptious. The birthday girl had chicken parmigiana and a side of spaghetti. She really enjoyed her meal. Another, guest had the penne pasta and she loved hers too. There portions were very generous. We also had a guest order the Caesar salad with shrimp. It came out with dressing, when the dressing was supposed to be on the side, but our waiter was quick to remedy that. The ambiance is lovely and reminds me of my grandmother's home in Little Italy. It is old world Italian with comfortable seating. I know it was a busy night, but the one fly in our ointment was our server. There was too much of a lag between courses, and main dishes came out of the kitchen at different times. Also, our gluten free guest had to sit and watch while others ate cake because her ice cream sundae was no where to be found. It finally made it to the table, but I felt badly for this young lady. I know our server was swamped with guests. Hopefully, next time a large party is on the schedule, they can lighten the load for that server. All of the girls had a good time including the birthday girl. So, I am reminded of the saying, it all works out in the end. Thank you, Caruso's.

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.

Always the best Italian food around---the appetizer selection is wonderful and the eggplant is the…read morebest. Staff is always accommodating. Worth waiting for a table here.

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.

Amazing place for a cozy, elevated dining experience!…read more First, they definitely nailed the retro-style ambiance. I liked how moody and refined the decor was, with the dark wood accents and super dim lighting, almost like I was transported to a secret lounge in the middle of Pike & Rose. Second, our server was very prompt to greet us once seated. He was patient and attentive as this was our first time and asked for recommendations. For appetizers, we got a seasonal burrata with strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeños served with sourdough, and a separate order of wood-fired meatballs. The burrata was delicious, with a satisfying combination of fresh, sweet and spicy, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection! Our main meal included the bouboulina salad (with pecans, dates, and pears), the Maryland crab cake, the smash burger, and the wagyu picanha, all to share. Their standout was definitely the picanha since it was so flavorful and paired well with the flavors of the salad. I would definitely visit again for a special occasion :)

Been doing Capital Grille for the longest time as my go to steakhouse and wanted to try this new…read moreplace and boy it sure didn't disappoint. Place is so nicely decorated and very quiet during lunch. Our server, wish I remember his name, was the best. I think he was floored I was dining with my twin brother. lol. Always came to check in with us and refilled our drinks and was very charming. The food we had was cooked so well with great seasoning, I couldn't have been happier. I had steak the other night so I stuck with fish this time and it was flavorful with lots of butter too. Mashed potatoes was so creamy and tasty and buttery. It's almost like a puree. My brother had a steak and was cooked to his liking with a great char too. Highly recommend this new steakhouse; I believe it's from the Cava brothers who has two other restaurants in the same shopping complex.

Was there yesterday for first time. Great selections and good lunch specials. Staff friendly…read more Cannot eat pizza so got lunch special chicken sandwiches which we both loved, and my wife is picky. Very fresh food, great quality and really tasty. Took a half home to our daughter and she loved it also. Calamari appetizer also very good. A little pricey but expected for Bethesda and we thought worth it. Not a nice sit down restaurant but nice enough for quick meal and has lots of seating.

Neapolitan pizza from a in house brick oven. Pizza has a good chew, was expecting a little more of…read morea smoky taste to the crust and a little less sogginess! Plenty of vegetables on the Sofia pizza so that may account for why the pizza wasn't as crisp. Chicken Parmesan was a special and it tasted delicious. It had a perfect al dente noodle that came with it on the side. The bolognese didn't have the same chewiness in the noodle, so we were a bit disappointed by that. The sauce was fresh and so was the ricotta! There is tons of indoor seating and outdoor seating. Self service for utensils and drinks. Nice long picnic tables and good for families and kids! Lots of alcohol and other beverage options. Looked like a lot of people were doing takeout! Definitely want to go back to try some more lunch specials!