07/31/2026 We came in tonight for my birthday. My mom came…read moreover from Delaware, and I wanted to bring her here to try the food. My wife and I are always talking about the different locations where we dine, and she kept saying, "I can't wait to try it." It was a little busy tonight. There were only a few tables left when we arrived, and shortly afterward they were all filled. We ordered drinks, and I also ordered the Baby Kale Salad. It had fresh apples that were sweet, crisp, and cut perfectly. The vinaigrette complemented all of the ingredients without overpowering them. It was a great way to start dinner. If I had one small suggestion, it would be just a little more dressing, but it was still wonderful. The three of us shared it. For dinner, my wife had the evening special--chicken with pappardelle pasta, asparagus, and a delicious sauce. My mom and I both ordered the Lasagne with house-made pasta, beef, fresh mozzarella, and tomato sauce. The meals came out looking fantastic, as they always do, and everything was excellent. My wife's chicken was incredibly tender and full of flavor, and it paired perfectly with the pappardelle pasta. I already knew the lasagna was going to be outstanding, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The service here continues to be exceptional. Our water glasses were always kept full, empty plates were cleared promptly, and everyone worked together to make it a great dining experience. For dessert, my wife and I ordered our favorite, the Lemon Cheesecake, and my mom chose the Apple Bread Pudding. The cheesecake was excellent, as always, and the bread pudding was also very good--my mom absolutely loved it. Overall, another outstanding meal with excellent service. We will definitely be back.

Il Gusto Ristorante, located in La Plata, MD, offers plenty of parking and a wide variety of…read moreItalian dishes. I had been hearing good things about it, so I decided to give it a try. We visited around 1 PM on a Saturday and were seated immediately, which was a great start. For appetizers, we ordered the Caesar salad and calamari. The Caesar salad was surprisingly small and came with only two croutons. The calamari was a decent portion size, but the flavor was just okay, I've definitely had better elsewhere. For our entrée, we ordered the fettuccine Alfredo. The flavor itself was very good, but the noodles were extremely watery, almost giving the dish a soup-like consistency. The portion size was also extremely small, especially considering the price point. Overall, I found the restaurant to be quite expensive for both the portion sizes and the overall dining experience. While the service and seating were fine, the food was ultimately underwhelming for me. Unfortunately, it's not a place I would return to.

What a gem! Did not expect to find such great authentic Italian food in such a spot!…read more Il Piccolo from outside really does not set you up for the quality or authenticity of the food you get here! Our waitress Tori was outstanding! She really was friendly and quick! My son took us here since we are visiting and ordered a couple appetizers- fried ravioli and I can't remember the name but they were fried risotto balls filled with cheese and I wish I had just ordered a second round of these. The menu is quite large. We had a different variety of pastas- my daughter got their grilled red snapper and it was amazing!!! My son got a simple clam in white wine sauce. My daughter's BF got a seafood pasta that had clams, mussels, crab and shrimp. So much seafood! All cooked perfectly. I had a simple pasta with marinara that was clearly slow cooked and made with love. The ambiance is delightful. The decor is modern and beautiful. Outside seating is available and they have a great drink / wine list. During the week they also have a great Happy Hour menu. The servings are enough for two people the share so I suggest getting two different entrees and splitting.

Love the chicken Parmesan and shrimp scampi. Excellent appetizers, entrees and portion sizes! Will…read moredefinitely come back

Great restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Popular place that was full on a Thursday…read moreevening. Wonderful rooftop too with views of the bay. Service was great even on a busy night. The chicken parm was delicious. Perfect breading and fry with a flavorful red sauce. Would order again. Steak was seasoned well with salt and cooked perfectly. Mashed potatoes, zucchini, and mushroom sauce were cooked the same and yummy. Would dine here again.

This place was AMAZING! We started with delish truffle fries, and enjoyed the yummiest whipped…read morericotta. But the best thing ever was the fried mozzarella with vodka sauce. I could eat this every day of my life. Also, super cute spot with nice views!

Nestled in an unassuming plaza is Nonna Angela's. Upon arrival, we were greeted and they were ready…read morefor our reservation. We had more than 10 so we had to sit in 2 groups but it was no issue to split checks and order. Our server, not Guiseppe or Gallagher was great and attentive. He shared the specials, was organized and on top of water refills. The orders ranged from the special to the crab bruschetta, Fettuccine Alfredo to Carbonara. Not one complaint the entire time. We joined our group a day late but the restaurant was good enough that we visited two days in a row. If you are in the area, make the trip and head to Nonna Angela's. Even this Jersey girl enjoyed it!

Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of treating my son, mother, and myself to one of the best…read moreValentine's Day dinners I have had. I have to share our experience from the beginning. So we drove a good 30mins to get here, with anticipation from seeing this restaurant on a travel channel, but the original location is in NY. We get there, and its plenty of free parking. We ask for seating for 3 and we are told they are only seating individuals who booked a reservation. Totally understandable considering its Valentine's day. I dropped the ball folks. I didn't make a reservation. So I noticed a bar lounge which we were told we could wait for a seat to open up. As we were waiting a coupled jumped in front us and took a seat. The manager Claudia came to the rescue like the dark knight but with more grace. She mentioned she was willing to put us on the list for a table in the main dining area. I accepted her kind gesture and continued to wait for bar lounge seating to open up. A couple was kind enough to come over to us and ask if we were waiting for bar lounge seating. They offered their table to us as they were ending their night. There was a 2 man band playing in the lounge area that was very soothing to the ear. As I tried to help my mother get comfortable at the hightop table, I noticed she was having a difficult time getting seated in such a high chair. Guess who came to the rescue, you guessed, Claudia! She's the best, 100 grand, made me a real fan. So she came over and said our table was ready if we wanted a booth seating and we all know that's the best seats in the house. All I could think is look at God. The wait wasn't even long either. 10 out of 10 for saving the day. In addition our waitress was such a sweetheart. I mentioned a white malbec I saw on the menu that I was astonish to see b/c I never knew of such a thing. She bought me a small glass to taste and my God, I am a true believer Jesus turned water into wine. Its so clear like water but the taste is amazing. The food is so delicious. The restaurant is very clean. The staff is very personalable. Everyone cartered to us. You would have thought we were the Obamas or something. As we were stuffing our faces, Claudia comes around handing out roses to the men/boys to give to their dates. Complimenting my son and his daper outfit she hands him a rose and tells him to give it your mommy. At the moment he lights up with a big smile as if he paid for the rose himself. I can tell he felt like a gentleman and good that he could give his mother a red rose on Valentine's day. That small gesture was very thoughtful and appreciated. I apologize for my essay, but they desired it. I love the service, the ambiance, the food, and service. I haven't seen my mother smile so much in a while. So it bought me great joy to give my mother this experience on Valentine's day. I thank Nonna Angela's staff for such a wonderful experience.

Our server (Angelica) was friendly and generally attentive to us. The restaurant has a pleasant…read moreupscale Italian restaurant vibe. NOTE: It would be even nicer if they had a classier clientele instead of the types of people who were there during our lunch today. They had their phones on speaker and were talking loudly, with no regard for others around them. Another group had two young children who were running around for awhile. Really, Rucci's ought to have AND ENFORCE a no-loud-conversations policy so that people can enjoy their dining experience more. This could be a really nice place with that type of commitment to proper decorum. Our food was very good and portion sizes were big. I got the Tony Soprano sub and my partner ordered the Reuben sandwich. We both thoroughly enjoyed them.

The food was ok. I had. 10in pizza w pineapples and Italian sausage. The dough was chewy but not…read moreas crisp as I prefer but I crushed it. It was decent. The service could have been better, but I don't think it was the servers fault. I was there for a bday party for around 20 ppl to include a dedicated kids table and 1 server to cover us all. 3-4 meals were not captured and I and 3 others had to wait until after everyone else was served to get our food. In my case I was given someone else's pizza (just pineapples) and the server took mine back and basically sprinkled Italian sausage crumbles on top. The environment was good. Family style bar/restaraunt with that local community staple vibe. Nice. Everyone was friendly, the bar tender was personable and I didn't drink anything just watched a game in the bar tv awaiting for my fam. I would go again if someone asked me to and maybe if in the area and wanted to have a drink hit the bar.wasnt the best experience but was a decent one. 3 stars seems adequate rating.

10/10 hidden gem! I definitely recommend this restaurant…read morefor lunch or dinner. If you want outdoor seating on the weekend, make a reservation ahead of time. For starters we had the Italian boat, basically charcuterie it was okay wouldn't get again. The Filet Mignon was by far one of the best I've ever had, cooked to perfection and literally melted in my mouth. The Fettuccine Bolognese was incredible and is another must-order. For dessert, the Crème Brûlée was delicious, but the Sabayon N' Berries was easily a 100/10. It was so light, fluffy, and the perfect way to end the meal. I've been here back-to-back, and both experiences were amazing. Every dish was outstanding

This was one of the blandest meals I've had in a very long time. No flavor or seasoning, at all. I…read moreordered the shrimp gondola appetizer and branzino entree. It was all just flavorless. I had to add salt and pepper to amplify what originally tasted like nothing. The service was decent. The restaurant sits right on the water and is probably a great place to stop and get drinks on a nice day. The food is a no for me though.

Waited over 30 min for this un-grilled cheese! Rest of the meal was food a mess half cold have warm.read more

Another quick and succinct review here. I always like to find different places to stop on my…read moretravels north and southbound on I-95. I came across Basilico in Fredericksburg on Yelp and stopped in for a quick lunch last Sunday on my way home. The restaurant was bustling, the food was great, the service was quick, and it was delicious. I was not disappointed. There are many options to choose from. The bakery choices were abundant and looked delicious but I passed (this time).

This place is located in an unassuming strip mall in Stafford. My group of 30 came here for a…read morespecial event and the restaurant was able to accommodate us, taking up one side of the restaurant. They have what looks to be a rotating menu. Make sure to read the full description of each menu item as the short title doesn't do it justice. I ordered a braised short rib with risotto dish, which was amazing! But the short title was just "risotto", which I would have quickly dismissed without my friend mentioning the short rib in the description. We started with the calamari an appetizer. It had a nice crispy breading. They had deep fried jalapeños with it, which paired nicely with the calamari. Never had it like this before. The dish came out with a very generous portion of risotto and a large short rib on top. The rib was so tender that it fell right off the bone and you didn't need a knife to cut it up. So flavorful! The risotto was well flavored and have a nice creaminess to it. I could have shared this plate as it was very rich and filling. Service was admittedly slow, but I attribute that to our large group on a Wednesday evening.

Stopped in for dinner to celebrate my stepsons graduation. Staff were friendly and the place was…read morevery clean and quaint. Our server was very nice and knew the menu. Our food came out hot and fresh. It was one of the best Italian that we've had in a long time. Between us all we orders the lasagna, shrimp scampi, rigatoni , grilled Caesar Salad PANSOTTI RAVIOLI, and the PAPPARDELLE and the I will definitely come back when I'm in the area.