Don't be fooled by this non-descript appearance. My family…read morehad a gathering at the historic cemetery near by and chose to have lunch here after. The food was OUTSTANDING. I was a skeptic. Having traveled and dined across the globe, I did not expect homemade pasta, fresh espresso, and Neapolitan style pizza to be in Rockville MD. If you live within an hour drive, just take the trip and have lunch or dinner here. Try the espresso martini! I shared a cheese pizza with my daughter, my mother had the chicken piccata, my cousin the gnocchi, my father the chicken parm, my cousin had a caprese salad and the further seats I couldn't see. We all shared a few orders of the calamari. EVERYONE raved about how delicious their food was. I agree. Probably the best piccata I've tasted. The pizza was excellent. The tiramisu great. The pistachio gelato was perfect. I sure wish they were closer to Florida!! So good.

Came for dinner for 3 at 6pm on a Friday and it wasn't yet busy, though it got busier after we…read morearrived. All in all a great meal, and I look forward to eating my way around the menu. The biggest hit for me was the suppli appetizer. These are absolutely delicious and vegetarian friendly! Similar to arancini but somehow even more delicious. These are a must-order. I had the pasta alla vongole and a bite of my husband's chicken parmigiana. Our friend had mushroom ravioli that she loved, but I didn't try as I don't care for mushrooms. I've been on a clams and garlic kick lately for some reason and the vongole comes with these and bonus bacon. I would have preferred the bacon a tad crispier, but that is personal preference. I'd give this dish 4* - I would get it again but after trying some others. From the one bite the chicken parmigiana was a 5*. Their marinara is very good and the linguine in both our dishes tastes freshly made. We all split the chocolate temptation dessert and I ate more of it than I expected to, it is chocolate mousse adjacent cake with ganache frosting, very light, perfectly sweet. Often I find chocolate desserts too much after a big meal but this one wasn't heavy at all. 5* My friend ordered sangria which she thought was more like a wine cooler; too sweet for her French oenophile sensibilities and a bit lighter than a sangria usually is, but I am a pleb who loves sweet drinks and I would order it. If you are a sangria purist you might not care for it. Hubs enjoyed his old fashioned but said it needed a dash more bitters to be perfect. I was driving so enjoyed a non-dirty Shirley. Prices to me are reasonable for quality and portion size; our tab ended up high because of the appetizer, drinks and dessert but if you just had pizza or pasta with soda it would be pretty affordable. I will be back to get more suppli and try other dishes!

Updating my review after a visit this evening where we enjoyed two different entrees. I had the…read moreGrilled Salmon and Shrimp over Spinach with Asparagus and my partner got the Chicken Marsala. Both entrees came with a cold, fresh side salad with a tangy Italian dressing. The entrees were very good. The salmon had a nice char, but was moist and flavorful. If you like salmon with a sauce, you'll be disappointed. I like mine simple, and this is a well-prepared salmon. The shrimp (3 large) were good. The spinach had a nice garlic flavor and the asparagus was well prepared - not mushy. The chicken Marsala also was good. The Marsala was light (not thick) and somewhat sweet. Very good. Honestly, the bread service was pretty disappointing. Our last visit the bread was fine, but this basket was pretty dried out and almost seemed stale. The oil accompanying the bread had almost no cheese in it. Essentially, you dipped tasteless bread into oil. Really disappointing. I'm not going to reduce my overall restaurant score for this one thing (because the entrees were very good), but the bread service was not good. The service was good.

( The first paragraph of this review is based on delivery via a third-service provider .... )…read more Great! Loved everything. The Wild Mushrooms with artichoke were just awesome and oh-so-plentiful, I do believe this one dish could've been a meal all in itself -- but not knowing that, I also got the Grilled Romaine because I'd never had such a thing before, and was interested in trying it. It was great! The Bowl Soup was delicious and comforting as soup is desired to be. Note on the soup: it doesn't have any pasta it in (or at least mine didn't), so if you're watching carbs or avoiding wheat, this is an excellent choice! It all came with some bread, too (that I ended up making a sandwich out of with some of the grilled romaine dish later). This was way more than one meal for me! All of it was delicious! ** Today, I fi-na-ly made it to Fontina Grille in person! It was a beautiful day to eat outside as long as there was some shade -- and so, the awning was put out just for us to lunch outdoors. There is a great selection on this menu and at lunch you can order either lunch or dinner portions. The lunch portions were certainly plentiful! The service was great, and everything was absolutely delicious! I especially enjoyed my side of zoodles. I was surprised and amazed at how well they were done -- they were so luxuriously long, it was really fun! They were also a beautiful bright green, cooked perfectly (not too hard, not too soft -- just right!), nice to twirl on a fork, and came with a really great, garlicky sauce. Mmm .... The salad greens were spectacular, the cheeses were mouth-melty, the bread at the beginning was superbly crisp on the outside and sturdy but soft enough, and chewy on the inside, the dipping olive oil with some grated cheese was excellent and helped tide me over 'til the antipasti of Wild Mushrooms came. I heard the Chilean Sea Bass in the Sea Bass Spring Salad was 'like butta,' it was so soft and easy to cut through and apparently very good. It came with salad greens, cutely-cut, skin-removed orange wedges, strawberry slices all neatly arranged around the edges, and a bit of delectably soft cheese. What can I say? Nothing was amiss! Parking was easy and couldn't be closer, with two designated accessible parking spots available right across the small street, and one not far around the corner. The ambiance outside (where we ate) was very nice. Everything was made easy. The (women's) bathroom is capacious, with a big, accessible stall and two others. The indoor dining area is very big with lots of tables. The best part of walking through the indoor area is catching a glimpse of the real fire, ready to bake! Overall, everything was totally enjoyable!

We go there almost every single Monday whenever we can, mainly because of their amazing $10 deal…read morefor any size pizza. The quality of the food, the service, and the overall experience are always excellent. Everything is consistently fresh and delicious. We truly love this place and always recommend it to our friends and family and coworkers.It has become one of our regular spots, and we look forward to visiting whenever possible. The owner is also very kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Although the very last time the quality was a little different but hopefully it was just this one time. We will definitely try it again. Highly recommended!

This place is carry out only . I love their pizza and Chicken Piccata! Owner and staff are very…read morefriendly! You definitely can't miss their Monday pizza special and Wednesday entree special

Needed a last minute meal! Every dish was served hot and most delicious. Fast service and was…read moreable to add substitutions which was fantastic!! Love supporting local!!

We had a lovely experience at Cafe Roma last week. The service and food were fantastic and…read morememorable. We started with some calamari because how could you not at an Italian restaurant? Our entrees included spaghetti with veal meatballs and the special Lamb Chops. The veal meatballs were a change from your typical beef meatballs and they were excellent. We just wished there were three meatballs instead of two. The lamb chops were the best that I have ever tasted. They came in a sweet red wine sauce. The meat was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of pink. I could not gush enough about this dish and would get this over and over again. And to end our lovely meal, we got the limoncello cake and tiramisu. The limoncello had a strong lemony flavor which was superb. The sponge in the tiramisu was slightly overdrenched and felt too "wet." Still, the tiramisu had a distinquishable coffee flavor. For a romantic evening out, I love this place.

I remember I used to go here about 3 years ago, after work I would go sit at the bar and eat…read morecalamari and fried zucchini and fettuccine alfredo all by myself. no one ever bothered me, it was quiet and calm inside, I got the best care and of course the food was immaculate. I just ordered carryout from them today and they still taste just the same, such a classic staple in the area.

Came here randomly one night with my husband because we were craving Italian. And it's safe to say…read morethat this is our new favorite Italian spot in Gaithersburg! Out server was soo nice and knowledgeable with the menu! For the food, first off I just wanna compliment the chef because their calamari's are cooked perfectly. They're soft and airy and NOT super chewy (over cooked). My husband got a seafood trio pasta which he really enjoyed cause he wanted a lot of seafood. And I got a shrimp pasta with a couple scallops. The marinara sauce was delicious. For drinks my husband got an imported beer, and I got a very nice red wine. Highly recommend if you want some good Italian food AND service!

First rate in every way!…read more The restaurant has a pleasant, stylish decor. It's not great on the acoustics but was not overly loud despite being completely full. Our server was perfect. Friendly, attentive, got every part of our order correct. The food was delicious too. We ordered the burrata salad as an appetizer and loved it. We got a Margherita pizza and thought that it was tasty (a little chintzy with the toppings). We will definitely be back in the future!

Closer to 3.5, I got the burrata appetizer to go and it was solid. Just a lil pricey so probably…read morewould not order again. Feel like the tomatoes and other stuff could've been roasted/caramelized more. The cheese was fantastic and so was the bread. I ordered for pick up and it was ready within 30 mins. The inside looked very nice and Italian as it should. Will need to come back and try their pizza.

Delicious and cozy pizza, subs, and other goodies. Shop their market while you wait! I love old…read moreschool places like this that you can consistently count on to be good. Feels like you've stepped back to a simpler time pre Internet! -Italiano sub was perfectly balanced and didn't get soggy on their hard Italian bread. May be the best Italian sub I've ever had- the crusty bread was a first for me! -Tacchino sub was good but would be better with some type of pickle. Felt very rich. -two cannolis hand filled to order! The filling had chocolate chips in it. The pastry shell was perfect and not too fried. We've gotten their pizza before too- def recommend! Fantastic crunch and they make their own mozzarella. We also like to get their homemade pizza dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella, ravioli, and pasta for quick weeknight dinners. Their dried pasta selection is impressive and includes gluten free pasta. They are kind, warm, and knowledgeable- I feel very taken care of when I go! Call in your order bc they don't do online ordering. Don't sleep on this gem!

Great local market with a huge selection of fresh pasta, cheese, cured meats, and pizzas made to…read moreorder! The pizza was great! Can't wait to try the frozen ravioli and tortellini we bought. Will definitely be coming back for pizza dough to make at home as well!

We went to the bourbon pairing dinner and like always- the food service and experience was…read moreoutstanding! I was able to try some new bourbons and new dishes. I tried new things and I loved them! The Italian shrimp and grits and the spicy rigatoni were my faves. We always feel fortunate that we have a Carrabbas up the street from us. We look forward to their pairing dinners and are looking forward to returning with friends. I think it would be fun to have a soeakeasy style event there with the food, the booze, the music and people could dress the part! Thanks Carrabbas!

The food was TERRIBLE!! I got the Linguine with Clams and I got soup. There was so much liquid they…read morehad to serve it in a bowl.... It wasn't even a tasty liquid, it was watered down. The lobster ravioli was basically frozen. The parts in the middle were still cold. The sauce had no flavor, again just watery. So expensive for such terrible quality. Go to cafe Roma instead, you won't be disappointed.