Yes, Fratelli's is very good…read more I was wonderfully surprised at a recent dinner for 2 at Fratelli's. We started with a lemon drop martini - delightful. The cream of crab soup was top notch - a bowl would have been a meal in itself. Then came a salad big enough for 4 (delicious) and fresh out of the oven bread (enough for 4 also). The chicken breast with crabcake was massive and very tasty. The veal parm was sooooooo tasty and also massive. We have at least 2 more meals each. We each had a wonderful chocolate martini as dessert. The service was attentive and helpful. The food came out quickly but we were not rushed. The price? To me, unbelievable (in a very good way).

Uh oh! I have found another restaurant that my body will crave and want to come back again and…read moreagain - the fluffy long, soft rolls and wonderful house salad served in a bowl, house made fresh pasta, and delicious cocktails. I really appreciated how far apart the tables are to allow for conversations you can hear and more space in the cold/flu season. I had a Chocolate Martini and my husband ordered a Lemondrop Martini (not on the menu) but was definitely good. The basket of the fluffy, soft, warm rolls were incredible and something I will come back for. I got the Mediterranean bruschetta special which came with feta, crabmeat, tomatoes, balsamic glaze and lots of other yummy things on four pieces of bruschetta. It was delicious. The shrimp scampi over the thin fresh noodles was a pleasure - really loved how big the shrimp were and the large helping of pasta. My husband got the lasagna which was good although they used some different cheeses which made it taste a little different but still good. Amanda our waitress was quick, pleasant, and took good care of us. Fratelli's is a Resy restaurant. Make reservations ahead of time, since on Saturdays even at 4:00 pm, all the reservations are already booked for the night. I have returned to Fratelli's for a work group lunch. Kendra was excellent, taking care of our large group with professionalism, efficiency, and a warm smile and manner. I got the !4" pizza which is a deep dish pizza - just perfect - not too buttery. I got sausage which had the long slices of sausage on it, not spicy. You can only eat one or two pieces out of the thick eight slices, the pizza is thick so expect to share or take it home for several more lunches.

We cannot say enough about their grinders and subs! So good!! The Bread is so fresh!!…read more Just had a Hot Ham and Cheese Grinder! It brought me back in time when places use to not scrimp on filling it up. It is perfect!!! Order a large and save half for lunch! Fast too!!

Phone Order We…read moreordered a large cheese pizza two California cheesesteaks and some french fries fries and the food is always consistent and well prepared . Yesterday was a very busy day there with a lot of people dining in and we decided just to phone in and go and pick it up and come home and enjoy it. Since he remodeled both the inside and outside, it is very nice very clean plenty of inside seating with a few TVs to enjoy your favorite game if it's on . This is the place to go for a cheesesteak within the area.

Delicious good every time!…read more Pasta and Pizzas are so good! Love the pick up service. Always ready on time, hot and so very tasty!

So: I passionately enjoyed my dinner at Mamma Roma. The reason that this is unusual is because I'm…read morenot big on going out for Italian food much at restaurants - other than on holidays - since I eat so much Italian food at home. I can make an exception for more casual Italian meals at only a handful of Italian restaurants, and Mamma Roma's is now one. Growing up partially Italian, and a mix of other ethnicities, my family cooks Italian better, of course, than at any restaurant. No one made better Italian dinners than my Na-na (grandmother). But Momma Roma's hummus cream rigatoni could definitely keep me coming back for more. No one made better meatballs than my Mom but the meatballs at Mamma Roma's are flavorful enough. No one made better sauce than my Aunt #1 but the sauce on Momma Roma's ravioli was good and so fresh. And no one made better cookies than my Aunt #2, but Momma Roma's cannolis and rum cookies are tasty. There are a lot of Italian restaurants in the area and I've read that Mamma Roma's is one of, if not, the best. I can only say that while my first visit here a decade ago was fine, this visit goes into my memory as "need to get back there, eventually, if not sooner," after delighting in their new menu item: a creamy hummus rigatoni with sausage. I love hummus, though wasn't really sure if the texture of hummus sauce would be too gritty. It was not. It had a lovely, substantial flavor and silky texture that was balanced well by the impeccably-cooked al dente rigatoni. Add to that the garlic, cream, sausage and herbs in this dish and you've got a winner. I highly recommend this rigatoni, of the 3 rigatoni entrees on Mamma Roma's menu. I haven't even tried the other rigatoni dishes, but still ... don't miss this creamy, garlicky hummus dinner. And the portions of rigatoni in this dish were very generous. The presentation of the lasagna was impressive, in layering and shape. I only had a bite. It had a nice flavor, but I would have needed more bites to give a better description. And since it wasn't my order, I could not indulge. The portion was generous. Also, I would never order lasagna from any restaurant given the reasons cited earlier, but this one was good. I hope someone is laughing because anyone who has grown up in a subcultural group in the US usually sounds exactly like me about the home-cooking they grew up on. Another of Mamma Roma's menu items I'd like to try is their corn and arugula white pizza. I've only found one lovely corn pizza ever at Zelo's in an LA suburb, so now that I have seen this on their menu my curiosity is piqued. Love love love the variety of the dessert menu options. It's not just the desserts in the case on display that you can order. While there are gorgeous cookies on display, the dessert menu has a long, lovely list of all kinds of variations of cheesecakes and cakes. I would like to try the lemon cake on a return visit. And more of the cookie flavors! When I asked the barista what the top desserts were, he was quick to name the cannoli as a first. You'd probably be surprised to find out that this is a counter service approach: you order and pay up at the front and the waiter brings you your food and whatever else you need. You get your own fountain drinks or tea with ice. You can tip in advance, in good faith, when you order in the beginning or you can leave cash on the table at the end of the meal, having already paid your bill in the beginning. There is also the charming dessert counter/bar and espresso area that I mentioned earlier. So, when you are finished with your lunch or dinner, you can go to the barista's counter and order dessert and cappuccino. I love that if you order cake or a cannoli, a cappuccino is only $2. This is an awesome value especially for the evening crowd. For old school Anne Arundel county and Annapolis locals, Mamma Roma's is better than the original Squisito's pizza -- and higher in quality -- but it is a bit reminiscent of that restaurant in terms of popularity and a family feel. Plus, I have never tried the pizza here, but I'm guessing it's good given the quality of the ingredients and preparations we experienced with the pasta dishes. One thing that also really stands out about Mamma Roma's is that they are the only Italian restaurant that is nestled back in the suburban Piney Orchard division of Gambrills. In other words, it's more neighborly there vs. other restaurants along the majorly-trafficked Route 3 corridor. The restaurants along Route 3 have many more transients coming in, given the ease of access, so they are naturally less neighborly. Finally, when we brought our leftovers from dinner home I set them on the kitchen table and left them for a bit. When I came back into our kitchen, it was filled with such delicious aromas! Friends, this is just how fresh the food at Mamma Roma's is. For a casual, counter service suburban, it is quite bellissima!

Our friend wanted us to meet them at Liberatore's for lunch. The restaurant was empty when we…read morearrived. We arrived first and were seated. The server never introduced himself or made us feel very welcome. Our friends arrived. We were given menus, and he took our drink orders. I ordered the Pasta Fagioli soup and my husband had the Cream of Crab soup. The soups were good. Our friends both had the Crab Cake sandwich, which they said was excellent. My husband had the Italian Cold Cut sub, which he liked very much. All the sandwiches came with French fries, which they raved about how good they were.

We were really looking forward to a long overdue date night, and unfortunately this visit fell a…read morelittle short of our expectations. We usually stick to the bar but sat in the dining room this time, which was nicely decorated and set a great tone. Then the little things started adding up. The roasted beet appetizer was tasty but had virtually none of the promised goat cheese. The bread was delicious... but it came with the kind of individual butter packets you'd find at a breakfast buffet. For an elevated dining experience, that's a small but noticeable miss. The bigger hiccups came with the entrees. My husband's salmon on his salad was overcooked, and my filet came out well done when I ordered medium. To his credit, our waiter noticed before I even said anything and took it back... but the replacement came out beyond rare. Silver lining: the sizzling skillet actually saved the day. I sliced it up and finished it right on the skillet, bringing it up to somewhere between mid-rare and medium which is right where I like it. Crisis averted, but it shouldn't have come to that. The scalloped potatoes looked a little questionable at first glance, looked a little like there was just a slice of melted cheese on top... but they were actually really good once we dug in. Our waiter was attentive and genuinely kind throughout, which made the experience much easier to shake off. We've had better visits here before and we'll definitely be back to give it another shot.... every one has an off night here and there.

Upon arrival we were greeted by the friendly owner who calls herself "mama"! We sat in airy alcove…read morewhich reminded me of a Italian sunroom. After we were seated our waitress, the owners daughter, made numerous suggestions of the many entrees available. Each members of our party ordered different dishes which were all amazing. The food was fresh, authentic, and homemade. The owner was persistent on making sure the food met our expectations, which it did. I highly recommend La Fonte to anyone passing through or living near by who wants a fresh homemade Italian meal. Service was terrific!

I'm going to tell you right off the bat that you do NOT come here for fancy ambiance. You're going…read moreto come here if you want to feel like you've been invited to your Italian grandmother's house for a Sunday meal. Because, honestly, that's what it feels like. Other reviewers have mentioned that when they walk in, there didn't seem to be a lot of people there. We experienced the same thing. We didn't mind though, because we expected a great meal based on the reviews. So we are warmly greeted, drink orders are taken. An excellent martini is placed before me. We order the calamari. Now...I'm not sure what to think about the calamari. It was very crispy both inside and out, it was reminiscent of potato chips. It was very tasty, just a different texture. I'd probably skip it next time, but honestly, it was a small blip on the experience. I chose to try the veal, even though it's pricier than I typically pay. But oh my heavens, it was worth it. I'm a veal parm snob, and you just can't get good veal parm anywhere in Harrisburg. Until now. It was a generous portion and I literally cut it with a fork. The sauce was so good, with a distinctive acidic tans. The pasta was perfectly al dente, which is another rarity. Hubby had Seafood Fra Diablo, and it had a wonderful kick. He absolutely loved it. Again, pasta was al dente and oh my that sauce again. Service was terrific. Mama also came out to chat with us. It's obvious that they don't see this as a business. It's just Mama and her daughter wanting to feed people. An appetizer, 2 entrees, and 4 drinks was $100.00. We have leftovers in the fridge. This is a wonderful treat, and we will definitely be back.

I love manalu and go there on special occasions. Last evening, I had an interesting experience…read more we noticed that two different servers were recommending different specials. My wife and I ordered the specials recommended by our server. While the meals were delicious, I was surprised when the bill came. If I knew the cost in advance, I would have ordered a different entree. I will be back and will be a smarter shopper next time.

Manalu is out of this world. The food genuinely reminded me of my grandma's cooking -- comforting,…read moreflavorful, and made with real care. The special I ordered (pictured) was easily one of the best dishes I've had in a long time, and honestly every single thing we ordered was delicious. This meal went above and beyond perfection. We got there a little before noon and already had 3 cars ahead of us waiting for them to open -- the second those doors opened, people were lining up fast. They had plenty of tables and service was so quick. Once we were seated, things moved quickly: menus right away, water and drinks out fast, and service that stayed genuinely attentive the whole time. I didn't even get close to finishing my drink before they were already checking if I wanted a refill. All of our meals came with soup and salad, and the pasta fagioli was amazing -- I'm not usually a fan of celery in it, but it was still so flavorful. They also have an impressive dessert menu, but we were way too stuffed to even think about it. Next time we're definitely leaving room for dessert! Highly recommend -- go early, it's worth the wait!

Went to dinner here after other dinner plans got canceled. We did not know what to expect. At first…read morethe restaurant seemed like it was not the fanciest. The restaurant its self looked very vintage and dark. But once we got our appetizer I was surprised. The food was delicious and made fresh. The bread was warm and soft. Service was on the slower side but this made for a very calm dinner and made you kind of relax and enjoy the company you were with. The main entrees were delicious and we got stuffed fast! We got some tiramisu to go and it was out of this world. I will definitely go back again for another dinner night!

Food was good and the service was very attentive. Best part was their soup and stuffed salmon…read more Worst part was the noisy tipsy clients but that's of no fault of the restaurant. Overall I would come here again.

My daughter introduced me to Moonlight Cafe as it is close to her place of employment. We had a…read moredelicious lunch of fresh pasta with vodka sauce and a chicken Caesar salad. The waitress was efficient and helpful in meeting our needs. The food is made in house. The cafe is larger and nicer than it appears on the outside. A little pricey but worth it!

Servers were nice. Ambience was good and quiet and you can sit outside. Its cozy for sure. Not to…read morebe too harsh, but the food was a real dissappointment. Was one of the first times with didnt finish either dish. The chicken panini thing (been a while, may have a different name) was just dry chicken on a dry flatbread. No sauce or anything. Maybe i just got a bad one, or a mistake, but wasnt too excited. Will probably try again though and order pasta, table next to me got it and it looked great. UPDATE: i dont know why i my old review posted it was not supposed to. Changing this to 5 starts to offset any unfair ratings

The service was amazing. The waitress we had was very nice, very knowledgeable about everything. We…read morewent around 5:00 pm on a Friday we sat down right away and service was fast. Very clean inside as well. The food was so fresh and very excellent portions.

Stopped by here for lunch by accident after a shopping spree at the Leesburg outlets, and we were…read morepleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Everything tasted great! The lasagna was delicious, with a generous portion and fresh, flavorful sauce. We sat on the patio with our dog, and the waiter even brought out a bowl of fresh water for our fur baby:) We'll definitely be back to try their Sunday buffet!

Belisimo's proximity to my home excited me. This review is for pickup, though they have two tables…read morefor dining in. I ordered the cold cut sub with hand-cut fries. The staff was courteous upon arrival, though when I called in the order, the phone rang about ten times before someone answered. The hand-cut fries did not disappoint--crispy and well-seasoned. As for the cold cut sub, there were highs and lows. The bread was soft and pillowy, and the condiments--lettuce, tomato, and onion--were fresh. However, the meat was a letdown. It was grey and had a taste that suggested it was on the verge of going bad, likely at least a week old. I plan to try other menu items in the future, which may improve my rating, but for now, it's a solid three stars.

From the owner: Belisimos was started in 2001 by Frank and Robert DiFatta. Belisimos has had a total of 10…read morelocations throughout the years including a full service restaurant and bar in Finksburg MD. We currently have downsized to 3 locations, Westminster, Taneytown, and New Windsor. Belisimos offers delivery and carryout.