A charming little Italian grocery and deli that's definitely worth a stop. The sandwiches are some…read moreof the best I've had in a while, and the cannoli were absolutely delicious. The man behind the counter was incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. They also carry a great selection of unique items imported from Italy--things you won't typically find at a regular grocery store. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more sandwiches, grab a coffee drink, and of course, more cannoli!

I love to come in here for the specialty imported items but I tried the sandwiches today. The tuna…read moresandwich was a religious experience to say the least and the bresola was delightful. Probably the best sandwiches I have ever had. The cannolis are also better than some I had in Italy. I honestly wish I had tried the food here sooner!

Delicious catering with huge portions! We just enjoyed a hot catering order for a team dinner and…read moreit was a hit! We ordered meat lasagna, cheese lasagna, and chicken parm. We got some olives on the side, too. Shelley was super helpful in deciding what to order, and Roberta had everything ready on time; she even helped carry the hot trays to my car. Chicken parm was the favorite but their lasagna is homemade, cheesy, and filling! Get a bit of extra marinara to top the lasagna off, too. We'll be back!

I recently stopped in to pick up some Italian desserts for a colleague's farewell party…read more As soon as I walked in, I was greeted right away. Unfortunately, I didn't catch the woman's name at the counter, but she was incredibly helpful in guiding me through what would work best for the party. The Italian cookies were a huge hit! One of my colleagues especially loved the lemon cookie in the assortment. I'll definitely be back to check out more items in the future!

Trattoria Da Lina has become our family's "special occasion" restaurant in Takoma Park, though it's…read morejust as wonderful for an ordinary weeknight when you want outstanding Italian food. It's family-owned and operated, and you feel that warmth the moment you walk through the door. The staff are genuinely welcoming, happily accommodate substitutions and dietary restrictions, and often recite the nightly specials with a delightful mix of English and Italian--usually accompanied by a compliment about your outfit or your dinner companion that makes everyone smile. We had Christmas Eve dinner there this year, and it was every bit as memorable as we'd hoped. The portions are generous enough to share or take half home for lunch the next day. I especially recommend the Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata, and the classic mussels, all prepared beautifully. Don't overlook their neighboring pizzeria either--it's our go-to for both takeout and casual dining. Trattoria Da Lina is the kind of neighborhood restaurant every community wishes it had.

Overall value is 3.5 - it's a bit of a splurge for a regular dinner but we were craving Italian and…read morethis was the closest. We do really like the Tacoma Park area. It's on the same block as a really nice Thai place and a nice Mediterranean spot as well. There weren't many people on a weekday night so we just walked in. Street parking is free after 7 PM. The star was the margharita pizza. And we also got a calzone, which was also really good. The texture of the crust and the little slight crunch and the sauce was really great. I wish there was more basil on the margarita pizza. There were three pieces of basil on the entire pie the pasta we got was the seafood pasta and it was a bit salty and portions are a bit small, but maybe that's the norm now? And we also got this other mushroom ravioli thing that is also pretty good but just really small. I think it was like five or six pieces of ravioli for $24. Service was fine. It was standard. The restaurant was a little bit hot during the heat wave. I wish it was a little cooler so with the four dishes altogether it was over $80 before tip for two people and we just had a little bit left over which is why I thought the value was more 3.5 than a four. That said, I'd still come back and get the margarita pizza and calzone - they're really quite good.

On my way to the grocery, didn't want to do that hungry. Terrapin Station, where I had planned to…read morehave a burger, was still "closed for renovation" but I didn't see any permits in the window. Probably dead as a dinosaur. So I went next door. I stupidly didn't read my own previous review. Disclaimer first: I have been to Italy several times, and am a big fan of Lidia and Mary Ann on PBS. Garlic toast was dry and tough, Texas toast rather than pan francese. The dipping sauce was decent, evoo and cheese with some seasoning. Salad was nice and fresh, with a variety of veggies. Chicken parm was the worst I've ever had, dry, tough, no crunch to the outside, no slice of prosciutto. I have had better frozen. After dousing it with table cheese and the remaining bread dip, I was able to choke it down. It was served on top of spaghetti. In real Italian cucina, pasts is a separate course. Cooked through, not al dente, Very simple tomato sauce. Very cordial service, and I did leave full enough to avoid temptation at Lidl. But that food wasn't even good italian-american much less real italian. Meh. Chin flick.

They have everything Italian, from pizza slices to sandwiches and salads to pasta dinners. Friendly…read morestaff, I walked in and ordered a to go meal. Plenty of seating on both sides of the restaurant. Some of the booths looked tight on space. Sandwich was hot, with excellent crusty bread.

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.

Overall, I thought we had a nice time at Meleket Restaurant. While I'm not an expert on Ethiopian…read morefood, I enjoyed everything we had. The restaurant seems pretty legit because we saw a few Eastern Africans (sorry for the assumption) dining there with their families. Although I cannot remember exactly what we had, everything was delicious. If memory serves me correctly, we pretty much asked the waitress for recommendations, and she suggested a couple of meat and veggie combos. Although we enjoyed the food, I have to admit that we thought service was a bit slow, or rather low-key, especially considering that there were only about 7-10 other folks in the restaurant. Like most places in area, parking can be a bit tight. The restaurant shares a small parking lot (maybe 10-15 spots) with 4-6 other businesses/restaurants. There is some additional parking at the supermarket next door, but I'm not 100% sure if customers can use that parking lot.

They were a great restaurant. They will truly be missed. I was a consistent purchaser of their…read moreveggie combo.

Vace is the only pizza I regularly crave in the DMV, and I think it's impressive they don't even do…read moreDoorDash or delivery as a place that does pizza. The sauce has just the right amount of tartness, and I like the of low-key and straightforward vibe. The market stocks high quality, authentic Italian products. Love this place.

I've been going to Vace for years -- I honestly can't even remember how long at this point. It used…read moreto be one of my go-to spots, especially about 10 years ago when it really stood out. Lately, though, it just doesn't feel quite the same. The pizza can still be good at times, but it's not as consistently impressive as it once was. With several other spots in the area now offering really strong pizza options, it's harder to say this would be my first choice. I still appreciate the history I have with the place, but I do think there's room to get back to what made it so great years ago.

We had such a beautiful first experience. As soon as we…read morewalked in, we were greeted by Jennifer. She seated us and let us know she will be right back. While we were were like less then 5 minutes, Sammy came and asked us if we were helped. We had let him know we would like Round Beef brisket pizza and cheese pizza. The pizza was absolutely Delicious!!!! Sammy and Jennifer were very kind. The drinks were great too, I got a margarita classic We also got to meet the owner Rick, very nice down to earth owner. He came and checked in on every table to make sure they are good and asked if they needed anything. He came and checked in on us too. He was very kind and caring and went out of his way to have a celebration for my husband's birthday. The restaurant had such a modern, homey, comfort feel. I loved the decor!! The service and ambiance was amazing!! Everything was amazing!! The chairs extremely comfortable Thank you Jennifer, Sammy and Rick for an amazing and beautiful experience. We will be back and can't wait to try more items on the menu. Have an amazing day and thank you for the love, warmth and care you show to your customers.

Tasty Pizza w/Relaxed Classy Vibe!!! Last weekend friend/I…read moretried new to us "No Regrets Pizza" off the beaten path on Nicholson Ln, just west of busy Rockville Pike in North Bethesda. We arrived early evening still hot/sunny outside. We were asked upon entering if we had a reservation? We replied no didn't know you took reservations. We were then seated. The vibe inside looking around felt classy, cool & comfortable. The menu is quite extensive offering appetizers, entree salads, pastas, risottos & pizza. Our server explains w/confident enthusiasm pizza dough & pastas made fresh daily. We ordered roasted brussels sprouts w/bacon. Smoky crispy brussels sprouts, tender savory bacon. My friend ordered the Napoli Margarita Pizza-fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & basil (top) in photo. I ordered Sausage Pizza-Roman-sausage, marinated red peppers mozzarella, and asiago cheese. Roman-is square shaped crust-think focaccia bread. Tender buttery flavor w/crispy edge, rich tasty sausage & tangy red peppers & creamy cheese. Delicious meal fresh ingredients. I ordered the Abe Berry Spritzer (elderberry aperol, prosecco) light refreshing fruity flavor. Complemented the richly flavored pizza. We both enjoyed our meal. Our attentive provided great customer service. As we left, looking around-the not so large restaurant had filled up w/people enjoying themselves. Yes worth another visit. See photos.