I've lived around Gaithersburg long enough to have my go-to pizza spots, and Freddy's has stayed on…read morethe list for a reason. It's a straightforward, family-run place in Olde Town--nothing fancy about the setup, just a solid local spot that focuses on getting the food right. Their pizza is consistently good. The crust holds up, the cheese melts the way you want it to, and the sauce has actual flavor instead of just tasting like plain tomato. I've ordered a few different pies over time and they all come out the way you'd hope from a neighborhood pizza shop. The pasta dishes are generous and reliable too if you're in the mood for something other than a pie. It's the kind of place where you order takeout or swing by for a quick meal and don't overthink it. Service is friendly and no-nonsense, which fits the whole vibe. For a local pizza option that's dependable and doesn't try too hard, Freddy's does the job well. It's one of the spots I still recommend when someone asks where to get a solid pie nearby

My favorite!! Of all the fantastic pizza places out there, Freddy wins the Blue Ribbon!…read moreNY style pizza with perfectly portioned cheese & toppings. This means the center of the pizza is not soggy but a great bite all through the generous slice. The sauce is excellent- not sweet or tangy - just perfect! And the crust - just enough crisp. The meat lovers was amazing - and just as good the next day too!

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.

After driving by this establishment a few times, my family and I finally decided to give it a try…read more There is street parking as well as garage parking, which is convenient. Their hours are 4 PM during the week and 12 PM on the weekends. They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Our waiter, Alex, was great! He was very helpful with the menu and answered all of our questions. The food was delicious! They make marinara sauce and pasta noodles...we all enjoyed what we ordered. Everything was so flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, focaccia bread was close to perfect, and the pizza was really good. I would have liked the undercarriage of the pizza be cooked just a little more, but overall, it was still very good. The gelato was yummy as well. The prices are moderate, and overall, we had a great experience.

This is a lovely neighborhood gem! The interior is cute and intimate! My friend and I went during…read morethe weekday for dinner and it was packed. I highly, highly, highly recommend the New York style pizza!! It was fantastic and I appreciate the owner making an exception for my friend to order it. I ordered the mushroom pizza roman square style. The mushrooms were fresh and hearty, and the pizza overall had a nice flavor. However, I thought the New York style pizza was tastier. Get that pizza!!

Heard rave reviews and was very excited. We arrived 15…read moreminutes after opening time and place was PACKED. Was surprised it took over 30 minutes for two pizzas. Very airy light dough and the toppings were phenomenal. Truffle flavor was strong and sauce was great. Not a fan of sour/acidic tomatoes and it tasted fresh and light. Wish there were more basil though. Loved the wood fire I would enjoy sitting at the bar. I would not say this is the best pizza in Maryland though.

Went for the chicken parm special menu night Very good…read moreWill try this again I liked how the chicken wasn't greasy at all Wine prices are a tad overpriced considering markup

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!

Really surprised by La Speranza,…read more When the waitress said the pizzas were "personal pizza" size; I assumed it's the usual, small Neapolitan style pizzas for a high price, but the pizza came out bigger than I expected. You can taste the quality of the dough and it was nice and firm, but chewy at the same time--very good! The cheese did not slide off upon picking up (had the most mid pie at Modo Mio in Arlington) and the toppings were also pretty solid. Service was not the most enthusiastic, but not the worse; I cared more for the pizza. Thought about whether this place is a 4 or 5 star and what decides that is if I'd come back and I definitely will. We'll give them a 5 star!!

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.

I've had a lot of pizza in my life. This is the best pizza in the area. I like bacon and mushroom…read moreand they chop up the bacon. Some places just put strips of bacon on the pizza and let it cook. It also reheated nicely.

I love CSNY Pizza! I always order online. The online system is super easy to use. I have ordered…read morefrom here many times. I love that my pizza is still hot when I arrive. This my first time to order the Sicilian version which is the square or rectangular one. The slices are long not cut up into mini squares or large squares. You can ask for how you it want it cooked. You can customize your pizza by putting a topping on one side if you like. I always say well done for a crispy bottom. As Football season approaches, I'm looking forward to ordering carryout from here more often!

had an excellent experience at Coal Fire Pizza thanks to Yajaira. She was an outstanding…read moreserver--very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. She gave us some of the best food suggestions, and the pizza was delicious. I especially recommend trying the crab meat pizza--it was amazing! Her service truly made the visit memorable, and I'll definitely be coming back.

Non responsive management - trying for months to resolve an issue with 0 movement towards…read moreresolution or even a response.

Wow!! I do not have enough good things to say about this place…read more To start when you walk in the staff warmly welcomes you. The owner was standing at the host stand and instantly made me feel like family the second I walked in the door. I told him I needed gluten free and he walked me through every single menu item that had gluten free and which didn't. Secondly he then told me his top picks on the menu. I was ordering take out so I put in my takeout order and he was so friendly "come sit at this table! Don't stand around." He then brought me some water. Such great customer service! This guy should teach other restaurants how to do customer service. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered a gluten free margarita pizza add chicken and the bolognese pasta. Both were incredible. Literally not one thing wrong. The sauce on both was yummy and full of flavor. The cheese on the pizza was fresh and you could tell it was high quality and the other ingredients were top quality. This is one of those meals that you start eating and can't stop eating once you start. That's rare for me. Will 100% be back when I'm back in the area. If you're thinking of coming to this restaurant... do it!!

We absolutely love Mamma Lena and its amazing food! We highly recommend this family-owned…read morerestaurant to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine and a warm dining experience. The atmosphere is charming and inviting, making you feel as though you've been transported to Italy. Every visit is a pleasure, thanks to the wonderful ambiance, outstanding service, and consistently delicious meals. A special thank you to Gianni for the many years of exceptional hospitality and incredible Italian food. Your dedication to your customers and passion for what you do truly make Mamma Lena a special place. We look forward to many more visits!

I stopped going here long ago because they can't get the orders right. They gave me a free cinnamon…read moreknots for my birthday so I gave it a try...they forgot the icing cup, barely put any powdered sugar, and put an eye dropper amount of icing on the knots. Thanks for the box of pizza crust! The only icing in this cake is that their "review your order" page is 404 unfound can't make this stuff up. & pizza is ghetto.

If I had to grade &pizza based on my latest experience, I would have to give it an "I" for…read moreincomplete, because our pizzas were never finished. We ordered three pizzas online, so all of the additional toppings, modifications, etc. were already entered and listed on the ticket. Ideally, your order is ready at the promised time, and it's right - this &pizza missed on both fronts. I'll note that we ordered at prime dinner time for pickup, so the shop was swamped, and I'll give them some grace for that, but that doesn't mean that corners should be cut or that accuracy should be sacrificed. Our pizzas were not ready at the promised time (we had about a 10-minute wait... nothing offensive, but I think them being behind led to the rushing and skimming of toppings). A word to the wise, if you're picking up an order at this Rio location, make sure you break the seal and open the box in-shop to make sure that your pizza order is correct... Don't rely on &pizza to get it right, unless you order in-person and supervise. We didn't open the boxes until we got home, and when we did, we found that half of the toppings (aka the finishes) were missing. Pickled red onions - missing. Arugula - missing. Banana peppers - missing. Goat cheese - missing. Dry cilantro - missing. The blend seasoning - missing. Parmesan-Romano - missing. Red pepper flakes - missing. Kalamata Olives - missing. Where is the training and attention to detail? At my previous visit to an &pizza shop (different location, during the lunch rush), they also forgot a few toppings on my pizza, so I was really looking forward to an accurate pizza this time... but nope, strike two. Moreover, when notifying &pizza of the poor execution, management gave us the, "Sorry to hear that, we'll try better next time!" Sorry to hear that you're sorry, but I won't be returning to this location. Based on the other event Yelp reviews, my experience is not unique. A lot of my local &pizza shop locations have already shut down, but it's easy to understand why based on my recent experiences. Quality and customer service have significantly declined over the years, and their value proposition has waffled. As for the half-made pizza, the crust was fine, the sauce was fine, the cheese was fine. The pizza filled the box (which has not always been the case in my &pizza history), so portion size was good. &pizza is good when they can get it right, but I was lacking the freshness and flavor. The finishes should've accomplished that, but we'll never know. Things were amiss... I'm over this &pizza.