My friend, her boyfriend, and I had a wonderful dinner at Ricci! We were initially seated near the pizza oven, which made things a little too toasty for our liking, but the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating and happily moved us to a more comfortable table. The meal started with some of the softest bread I've had in a long time. It was warm, fluffy, and perfect for dipping into the olive oil. We could have easily eaten an entire basket! My friend and I shared the filet mignon with whipped potatoes and asparagus. The steak was cooked beautifully, the potatoes practically melted in your mouth, and the asparagus spears were fresh and flavorful. We also split the seafood pasta, and the portion was enormous! Loaded with seafood and packed with flavor, it was just as impressive as the steak. My friend's bf got gluten free pasta-- they have gluten free options! My friend ordered an espresso martini, which was smooth, delicious, and the perfect complement to the meal. By the end of dinner, we were absolutely stuffed and couldn't even make room for dessert--which is probably the best sign of a satisfying meal. Great food, generous portions, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'd gladly return! read more

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Our first time here. Came for an early dinner with no reservations. Gave us a table on the covered patio. The food and the service were great. The table was not. It was a warm day out and the patio area was stuffy and kinda hot. And the table was on a 10% slope to one side. I measured it. We asked for another table and they said their only alternate table was in an area that was just as warm. The food was good... read more

The Ricci is easily one of my favorite date night restaurants. I have had mixed results with getting the correct food sent out first-time but overall dishes are as described and good quality. Always delicious, and delivered fast (maybe too fast?). My biggest compliments are to the waitstaff and management. After three visits I have always been respected and treated well by the staff. However, the restaurant is fairly cramped due to its size. And on a busy night you can receive uncomfortable corner tables or be inches away from the table behind you. Its saving grace is its beautiful bar seating (next to their giant pizza oven) and outdoor patio. read more

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We just tried Ricci last night and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, and good portions. We ordered the shrimp gondola as an appetizer, which I highly recommend. It's creamy on a toasted and crusty crostini bread. The presentation of the food was very eye catching, as well. Then, for main course, I ordered the seafood marabella, which was a fettuccine pasta with cream sauce and lots of seafood to include shrimp and scallops. The fresh Parmesan was excellent and topped off the main course. I also ordered the Figgin peachy drink was a light, sweet and refreshing beverage as part of my meal. The service was very quick and our server was pleasant. The ambiance is excellent. It's located on Mill Pond Rd. surrounded by other restaurants, shops, and apartments. Definitely recommend trying this place since it's tucked away. read more

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Stopped here on a Saturday night for dinner while in the area. I stumbled upon this place on some online forum etc. and put it on the list. Located in a self sustained housing development with an added park, townhouses, retirement home etc, it almost looks like a small concession stand when driving by. However, inside was very nice and decorated well - bar area, plenty of glass and decoration tile for color, various seating options inside and outside. We were sat at a high top table along the window near the large pizza ovens. We started with the burrata and crab dip to start. The burrata itself was good - but the large tomato wedges is a fetish restaurants do that I just don't understand. It is very hard to eat those and cut them and negotiate all that. The crab dip was solid, I liked the flavor of it and it wasn't a paste as some can be served as. For my entree I went with the chicken parm, substituting gnocchi for spaghetti. It comes with an up charge if you do this but I didn't care. Chicken was kind of thicccer than what I would want- would rather the cutlets be thin and manageable. Sauce was very good and tangy. Dessert was the chocolate lava cake. Standard issue. Would like to come back and try other things on the menu including pizza, but for not - very good. read more

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The food was very good. We had many entrees to include the Marsala, rigatoni, and the ribeye steak. All were delicious. The salads, appetizers and Desserts were also very good. The food was hot and was presented well. Pastas were homemade and excellent. The service was OK. We did send one dish back because the veal had a strong meaty flavor. They asked to many questions on why was it being returned (waiter twice and the manager once). For a $700 bill just gladly take it back! The ambiance in the restaurant is very nice. read more

Ricci Italian Restaurant - Rigatoni with ricotta and sausage - Italian Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

5 Stars - Beautiful Atmosphere, Great Food, and That Shrimp Appetizer! I've been to Ricci three times now, and every visit has been a great experience. The restaurant is beautiful, the ambiance is warm and inviting, and everything from the food to the drinks to the service has been consistently solid. I first took my mom here for a pre-Mother's Day outing--just drinks and appetizers--and she loved it so much that she requested we go back the next time she visited. So we returned for dinner recently, and it did not disappoint! One standout dish I have to mention is one of their newer appetizers--I believe it's called the shrimp gondola. It wasn't available during my first visit, but I had it the second and third time, and wow... it is honestly one of the best things I've tasted all year. It was so good that my mom ended up ordering her own after trying a bite of mine! Whether it's for lunch, dinner, or just a round of drinks and bites, Ricci has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Ricci Italian Restaurant - SHRIMP GONDOLA - Italian Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The decor and ambiance is excellent. Service on point. Food is excellent. From the drinks, to the warm bread to the appetizer. The Pizza is decent, and the pastas were excellent. The charges are pretty fair for this area. I would rank it more than a good neighborhood restaurant. Will be back. read more

Amazing Italian restaurant with several areas of seating and a bar right in front of their pizza oven. Everything we had was outstanding. The sauces were flavorful and the pizza was some of the best I've had around Frederick. We asked for prosciutto on our pizza instead of mortadella and they were accommodating. She's a little pricey but everything was fresh and would absolutely pay again in a heartbeat. Our waitress was very friendly and able to recommend several options. Can't wait to go back. The only thing I wasn't impressed by was the tiramisu unfortunately. read more

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Friend had a bridal shower this weekend so this review is for the private event. Everything was wonderful, ambiance the attentive staff, and the food. read more

We love Ricci!! The best pasta dishes around, and the brunch is excellent, too! We almost always order the calamari and the chicken parmesan. The lox platter is my favorite brunch item - highly recommend! The bread and oil they provide at the start of service is so incredible. I love the outdoor patio on a warm day. Dining indoors is great, too, because they have a bar area, classic dining tables, and a high top counter facing the pizza oven. We will continue to come here! read more

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My all time favorite, I get the seafood marabella and a French 71. A little bit of luxury

My husband and I came with our 5 kids after a long hike. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, meatballs, broccolini, seafood, pasta, lasagna, and tiramisu. Everything was delicious! Our server was fast and attentive. The ambiance is absolutely perfect for a date night and the bar had so many different games up to watch. My only slight complaints were - We did have an issue because I ordered a spritz and it came with orange juice, but they quickly made a traditional one lol. The pizza was definitely doughy and not what I would expect from traditional Italian. With those two - We definitely would come back! read more

My wife and I had very different choices of pasta but both had the same tomato sauce that was closer to Ketchup than an italian Marinara. My sauce was supposed to be Bolognese but there was too much tomato and not enough meat. The restaurant architecture and decor is beautiful; both inside and the outside facilities are perfect for a date. read more

Food was outstanding, atmosphere perfect & wine selection very nice. Lasagna and grilled octopus were amazing. Next time I'm in Frederick I will definitely go back!!! read more

We found this place by mistake and were not disappointed! The atmosphere is beautiful. There is a full bar and plenty of seating. There is a wood fired grill for pizza and steak! We got the beet salad, which you can choose any protein to put in it, spaghetti and meatballs, and Pollo alla Veleziana. Everything was AMAZING! Taylor was our server and he was attentive, enthusiastic, and provided excellent recommendations! read more

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We came here to celebrate Valentine's Day on Saturday. We had a reservation for 6:30 but got there a little early but we're still seated immediately. The restaurant was gorgeous and the lighting was great for an intimate setting. They bring you out some complimentary bread to start with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dip it in, which was very good. For drink, I took our waiters recommendation and got the Figgin Peachy ($14), it had fig vodka and with peach puree and Prosecco, it was good. We love charcuterie, so we got the Tagliere Misto ($27) which was our favorite thing we ate. It had a great variety of meats that went so well with the Parmigiano Reggiano and Manchego cheeses. It also had these super sweet cherries that were delicious! For our entrees, Ryan ordered the Salmone Alla Griglia ($35) and I ordered the Seafood Marebella ($35). I'm not a fan of salmon so I didn't try that but Ryan said it was really good and he loved the sauce. The broccolini that he got with it was garlicky and absolutely delicious. The seafood Marebella that I got had crab, shrimp and scallops. The sauce was creamy and you could tell that the pasta was handmade and the seafood was fresh. For dessert we had to get the Creme Brulee ($12), it was definitely the most creamy Creme Brulee we've had and it wasn't at all grainy which is usually an issue with some that we've had. We would definitely come back to try some different dishes. read more

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Mediocre experience at best. My order was twice incorrect. The first time they fixed it and I was happy. But when they brought that order back, it was still wrong. I had a smoked bourbon old fashioned that was good. The appetizer of roasted Brussels sprouts was, in fact, good, too. Maybe 4.0/5.0. Service was personable and pretty speedy. But, the whole experience altogether-- maybe a 3.0/5.0. read more

Food is amazing, ambience is fantastic and service is always great! Recommend for good Italian food!

Not the worst, just has a lot of room for improvement. May try again in a year when they've had time to sort things out. I'll start with the water. It's supposedly infused with fruit but the only evidence was floating pulp; it tasted like normal tap water to 2/3 of our party. When I ordered drinks from the bar, the glasses were always wet on the outsides and bottom, and one time the waiter put the wet glass on the menu that I was still looking at. Moving to the menus, they were pretty faded and had ink transfer from other menus so you couldn't read all the ingredients and I wanted to wash my hands after handling them. We had to ask for refills and it was hard to get attention of the waiter at times. All of the staff was nice but they seem new, like a full staff of first-time employees and high school kids. Our appetizer of calamari tasted "fishy" to 2/3 of our group to the point where we didn't eat it. Our entrees came out at different times with one persons side coming out halfway through the meal. The pizza was good but a little bland. The crab Benedict was good. The French toast was supposed to come with maple syrup but didn't. Presentation of all the food was very nice. Overall design is pleasant. The bathroom sink is a little small. Automatic soap dispenser kept dispensing when I was trying to use the water. Could have been worse but I can't say I'll be going back any time soon considering the high price vs our mediocre experience. read more

Best food, service, and ambiance! Loved the lobster soup, the tortellini handmade pasta, the burrata appetizer, and the cannoli to finish. A must visit! read more

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Fantastic! Everything was great. I always give a good review for place that can prepare a meal for me without onion and garlic. Everything was fresh and hot. read more

Always great food and service. They have an incredibly beautiful pizza kitchen where you can sit right at the bar, there's an outside area and also a dining room and bar. read more

The food was delicious but a bit overpriced compared to similar venues and food quality. The big detractor was the service. Our server was not attentive to our party of 6. I had to find her multiple times for drinks, refills, the check, and so on. A customer should not have to get up from their seat during dinner to request items a second time (or even a first time). When I saw that gratuity had automatically been added to our party of 6, I was truly disappointed. Such auto-gratuity should NOT be added if your team cannot deliver quality, attentive service, ESPECIALLY given the overpriced menu. read more

Decent pasta and mixed drinks (sangria). Beautiful indoor and outdoor. Wished they had more vegetarian pasta options. Free bread is a nice touch. Food can be heavy, especially the brunch. It can be hit or miss on the server/service. We've had good ones and really bad ones. We lean towards take out because that actually delivers quite fast. read more

It was ok, ambiance was nice, but both the service and food were just ok. Unlikely to go back.

This is an excellent authentic Italian restaurant!!! Food tasted very fresh and perfectly cooked and served. Quality seafood! Gelato is a must try. Our server was great! read more

First timer at the upscale restaurant heading towards walkersville. Located in a popular plaza around plenty of food spots and tiny shops. Limited menu for brunch but all great looking dishes. I ordered the blue crab omelet and at first sight it did seem average looking. Now biting into it is what changed things for me. The crab was so rich in flavor! The honestly potatoes were small but packed and perfectly seasoned. Would love to swing by and try their menu for dinner. read more

Ricci Italian Restaurant - Blue Crab Omelet - Italian Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Great atmosphere, attentive service and fabulous food. Highly recommend and can't wait till it gets warmer and we can dine outside on their patio read more

Great service, Great food, and looked very modern and upscale. A little on the pricy side but worth it. read more

Ricci Italian Restaurant - My lunch was Gluten Free and so much flavor. - Italian Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Very cute place, food was okay, our server was nice. I made a reservation through Resy and noted that it was mine and my husbands first anniversary but they didn't even acknowledge it so i was a little disappointed. We don't get out much so I was really looking forward to having a good night. Although the food was good, I probably won't return, they didn't really make a lasting impression read more

Dinner was delicious, as always. Our server was awesome, I wish I could remember her name. If you have not tried this place you really should. read more

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So unhappy with the taste of the lasagna and chicken parm sauce... far too acidic, not as smooth as it could have been. Pizza crust was soggy and underbaked.. I wanted to please my visitors with a terrific meal, but we were disappointed all around. The only bright spot was the Wait staff - they were wonderful and performed their duties perfectly. At approximately 1hour into our meal the hostess asked us to finish and vacate the table because the next reservation was waiting! We have travelled the world and have NEVER had that happen before. I will never go back and recommend that you look elsewhere for a good Italian restaurant. read more

Food and service was phenomenal. Best Italian I've had in a long time. Will be back for sure! read more

Ricci Italian Restaurant - Seafood Marebella - Italian Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I'm surprised to be the first reviewer of Ricci Di Mare. May be some confusion between their name on their website (this one) and their name on Facebook (Ricci Italian Restaurant - which doesn't show up on Yelp either, so...). In any event, Spousal Unit and I came tonight to celebrate our 47th wedding anniversary. We've heard good word-of-mouth and hey, who doesn't like a good Italian meal. And that's what we got! Place was nearly full but a small four-top had just opened so we were seated immediately. Very nice decor, with a nice outside patio and bar. Menu is very comprehensive, with a mix of classic Italian red sauce entrees plus interesting ones like Branzino All Brace and Bistecca Fiorintina. We kept it simple. For apps, we ordered a beet salad and meatballs. The salad was HUUUGE, and with a nice balsamic dressing. The meatballs were almost as good as the ones at Ava's in St. Michaels (which says a lot). For entrees, SU judges Italian places by their Eggplant Parm; she really liked it, and commented that the Angel Hair pasta with the simple sauce that came with it was perfectly cooked. I ordered Bucatini Al Ricci Di Mare - basically a large helping of mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, and octopus in a light lemon-butter sauce. The description called for sea urchin and Maryland crab meat; neither could be found in the finished dish. It's hard to find octopus around our town, let alone perfectly cooked ones, so that was really pleasing. Portion sizes were large, and worth what we paid. Overall opinion: despite the inaccurate menu description, this is a nice restaurant that we will happily return to. But not tonight: we're really, really full! read more

My family and I stopped in on a cold autumn day, and had an AMAZING time. We had been outside for a while and we're near frozen, but thankfully there were spots near the pizza oven available, and quickly warmed up. Our server, Ahmed, was very attentive and helpful in guiding us through the menu, and offered, OFFERED a chiller for our bottle of red wine. Offered, as in, we didn't have to ask for one! My son gave the child's cheese pizza "five stars." My husband and I order the burrata appetizer (with added prosciutto) and a Caesar salad, both of which were great starters, but...the...pasta. I had the fresh papardelle bolognese, while my husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. While we agreed the bolognese was the star, I still can't get over the fact that the spaghetti and meatballs tasted just like my grandma had made it. We will definitely be back. What a find! read more

Beautiful place, good attentive service. The food was mediocre for the prices they charge. It won't be in our regular rotation. My dinner was Veal Marsala. It consisted of a tiny portion of veal and a pound of pasta. No marsala wine taste to speak of and only a few mushrooms. Not necessarily bad but not like any marsala I've ever had. read more

Great food and excellent service. I highly recommend this restaurant. The ambience was very nice. Not noisy at all

The aged steak was delicious, I loved the presentation of the garlic mashed potatoes. The spinach was cooked to perfection, not soggy. read more

Ricci Italian Restaurant - Dry Aged Ribeye Steak - Italian Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Simply The Best! My sister's birthday party yesterday afternoon was nothing short of Amazing and we have the wonderful owner & staff of Ricci Di Mare to thank for it! The food was so delicious! My family and I had multiple baskets of warm tasty hot bread, their House and Caesar salads, Pepperoni Pizza, Shrimp Scampi, Cheesecake with whipped cream & strawberries and Chocolate Bomb dessert. Their waitstaff was so courteous, stopping by our tables multiple times each to ensure we had what we needed. The restaurant itself is so beautiful & welcoming. Thank you Ricci Di Mare!!! We'll Definitely be back!!! read more

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