We had an outstanding dinner at Arturo's Trattoria. Everything we ordered was excellent. The…read morefreshly made pasta with pancetta, shrimp, cream, and spicy sauce was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The pistachio-crusted sea bass was tender, flaky, and absolutely delicious. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in every dish. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Arturo's for a great Italian dining experience.

Definitely make a reservation. Fortunately we had a reservation for 6:30 on a Saturday because when…read morewe arrived - the place was packed! The restaurant is located in a strip mall along with a laundromat and nail place. Where the windows normally would be - they are filled in so you cannot see inside the restaurant. The only visibility to inside is the glass at the front door so I didn't know what to expect when we walked in. The interior is dark, typical "Italian like" decor style. The food is outstanding! We all enjoyed our meals. They ran out of the dessert I wanted but had pretty decent espresso martinis.

Good food , great service, great environment and area , I like the privacy room... I would…read morerecommend this place

Walk in and order at the cash register. No pricing on menu provided. Has a big selection of Italian…read moredishes- pastas, entrees, pizzas, calzones, salads, etc. Once you order, they give you a numbered table card and your drink cup. I ordered Veal Marsala and fettuccine Alfredo. They brought out garlic bread and I asked for Marinara to dip the bread in. The first sign that it was not going to be very good was the marinara sauce had no flavor. Like they forgot to season it. Rather disappointed in the entrees as well. Neither dish was seasoned enough and the veal looked to have a tomato based sauce. Couldn't really taste the Marsala sauce. Staff was friendly. Restaurant was clean but the food doesn't live up to the Yelp and Google review scores.

We had a decent time at Primo's. The food was good all around, the dessert was delicious, and our…read moreserver was on point. It does have a bit of a sports bar vibe going - which is not reflected in the food pricing (which is fine). Our only complaint was they allowed unchaperoned children (4 or 5 around the ages of 8-12ish) to be at a table far removed from their adults (who we later found out were sitting in a completely different room without eyes or ears on their kids). The kids weren't *awful* but they were quite loud, and it would have been more enjoyable had they been reigned in a bit by responsible adults. Overall? The food was good (and worth the price for what we got), the service was excellent, and our only complaint was likely a one off. We enjoyed the food and the company and would for sure return.

This place is always packed at night in the weekends so my best friend and I tried them out as soon…read moreas they opened Sunday morning! We are able to sit where we wanted so we chose the booth! It was comfy and right near the TV. The inside gives quaint and cozy vibes! Our server, Andrew, was attentive and memorized our orders. We started off with bread with an olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette sauce. We looked at it and dived right in. It was delicious! I could have stayed just for that! We moved into apps. Bestie got the oysters that they had a special on and I got the calamari. The oysters were great and you can dip the bread in this sauce as well! The calamari was good, just a little pushing towards crispy for me. Both dipping sauces were good too! Bestie enjoyed their mocktail that was a blueberry mojito. Didn't taste the mint was perfect because we don't like the mint in our drinks. I had a regular lemonade that had me consistently asking for refills! Perfect! Now let's move into our entrees! My best friend had the Risotto Mignon and I had the parpadelle Mediterraneo. Bestie's dinner was ok. The steak could use some seasoning and risotto was ok. I enjoyed my parpadelle dish! Pasta was cooked to perfection. I couldn't finish it all but it was delish. Next time, I would get extra shrimp added to my dish! For dessert, we tried the crème brûlée and I got the carrot cake to go. We also got the chocolate raspberry cheesecake. The crème brûlée was too runny under the sugar. The cheesecake was ok. I did like the carrot cake! That was good! We enjoyed ourselves! Try them out for yourself!

It's safe to say, I've probably have been going to this place for close to 30 years ! It's also…read moresafe to say the service and quality have been disappointing the past few years. This used to be my favorite restaurant to go to and I used to rant and rave about it, not anymore. The "to-go" side has been the issue with me personally. The past couple years, I used to frequent to get a salad and breadsticks and I would have to constantly complain ( which I hate doing, and never had to before ) about the extremely small proportions that I would regularly get. It never used to be like that, that's why I barely go anymore. Today, for my birthday, I ordered the $37.00 crab cake plater with fries and the salad and breadsticks. Once again the salad filled half the small container and the smallest breadsticks I've ever seen. I had to order 4 more , which were closer to the regular size. Just going to start cashing in my couple thousand reward points and not go back.

Stopped by The Olive Tree for happy hour and had a really good experience. The service was friendly…read moreand attentive without being over the top, which I appreciated. We tried the buffalo chicken flatbread and it was really good, and the personal pizza was honestly amazing. Everything came out fresh and hot. The sangria was also great and paired well with the food. Overall, it was a solid happy hour with good food, good drinks, and great service. I'd definitely come back.

I haven't been to Carrabba's for at least eight years. My gf wanted to have lunch here so I said…read morewhy not. All I could think of at the time was that good bread. Dipped in that oil. Always delicious! Now they had something a little different on the menu and I was intrigued. The wait staff confirmed that it was an excellent choice because she had it before. So I said yes let's try it. So glad that I did. It was the Calabrian chicken skewers. The flavor was so good. It came over top of some focaccia bread. It was a good choice and It definitely did not disappoint. They seated us in a booth so we were very comfortable. The restroom area was clean. That's always a good thing. I would love to come back and try their new Expresso Martini. Loved the ingredients. Also to check out happy Hour. I didn't get a chance to drink on this visit. Only the iced tea but the next visit it is on. No issues with parking.

This chain of restaurants has been either wonderful (Gaitherburg) or terrible (Bowie) over the…read moreyears. Yesterday, we returned to the Pasadena one, only to discover a complete change in menu since our last visit not that long ago. They have added an inexpensive lunch trio menu, among others. The 3 of us ordered from this new lunch menu. 2 of us ordered the "minestrone soup". OMG, what a horrible mess of vegetables swimming in fat globules. It was tasteless except for the unmistakeable taste and look of fat. We couldn't eat it at all. We all ordered the caesar salad, which is always very good. Both my husband and daughter liked their 3rd choice: a steak marsala sandwich and a mushroom and sausage dish. The waitress, who was very kind and understanding, offered to bring me a replacement for the soup, but I was no longer hungry. Instead, I suggested a dessert. She said she would check with the manager, who was on the phone. Each time the waitress came by, she would apologize that "she is still on the phone". Finally, the waitress decided to take command as she saw we were ready to leave. I was feeling guilty since the desserts cost as much as or more than the entire lunch trio, but the waitress said not to worry, and brought us a take-out portion of Tiramisu. I am sorry to report that both my husband and I found that dessert overly heavy and lardy and unlike the light and lovely taste we were expecting. We are extremely disappointed in our experience overall.

Limoncello quickly became one of my favorite Italian spots in Baltimore--especially because of the…read morelasagna. It's everything you want in a great lasagna: cheesy, creamy, with those perfectly crispy pasta edges. After discovering it, I found myself coming back once or twice a week for about a month just for that dish alone. Their Super Tuscan wine is also a standout--smooth, bold, and pairs perfectly with the richer dishes on the menu. Other honorable mentions include the house-prepared meatballs, the saffron seafood pasta, and the grilled octopus--all excellent choices. The outdoor patio is an added bonus when the weather is nice, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. If you go, definitely try the lasagna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All of the food was great and the restaurant is beautiful! My friends and I went for brunch with…read morereservations. We were seated right away, our hostess and server were both friendly and helpful. The appetizers arrived quickly but the entrees took so long that we asked our server if she could check in to make sure everything was alright. Once the food arrived it was warm and as described on the menu, however one of our table members had to wait another 5 minutes for her food. Overall the food was enjoyable and the service was friendly but the wait time will probably deteriorate me from returning.

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!

Mamma Roma's is the best italian food you're going to find in the area. All of their menu items are…read morefantastic (shoutout to the Pollo Paprika). I haven't tried their pizza, but it looks great. Their service is always top notch, along with very fair pricing and great portions. They have online ordering, which helps me out alot as I work nearby. I haven't actually dined inside yet, I live about an hour away, but I can imagine the service will be just as good. They have some outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating with a bar and lots of wine options. Please check them out if you're in the area,

I was really disappointed by the misleading advertising. The promotion states that military…read morepersonnel receive 20% off, and it gives the impression that it applies to the entire order--especially when it mentions ordering for a "whole crew." However, when I placed my order, I was told the discount only applies to one item, even if you purchase multiple items. That's not clearly stated in the advertisement, and it feels deceptive. If there are limitations, they should be communicated upfront so customers can make informed decisions. Transparency matters, especially when promoting offers to military members. I hope this gets clarified so others don't have the same experience.

Great Pizza! [Glen Burnie MD]…read more After spending a full day in DC on Saturday we snagged a deal from TGTG and purchased a surprise bag from Squisito Pizza & Pasta in Glen Burnie MD. The restaurant was less than 7 miles from our hotel in Linthicum Heights. We got 3 huge slices of pizzas. They were three assorted slices, nice and hot. I'm not sure what kind they were but I had the slice with broccoli, spinach, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and white sauce. I'm not sure if this was the Veggie Primavera but it was darned good. I've never had broccoli on a pizza before and my taste sure isn't a veggie pizza, I do like some meat on them slices LoL! but I don't mind having another slice of this. Yum! Hubby ate the other two slices, he said one was a little spicy so I figured he had one with red roasted peppers on it and the 3rd slice had mushrooms. Wish I had tried their pastas too since they look mouthwatering but if we do get another chance to return to Baltimore I would love to to try their Penne Carbonara. It was a quiet evening in the restaurant. Customer service was great. Ample parking in a private lot. Instagram: @squisitopizzaandpasta Review #3660

The food is great!!! They have happy hour in the bar area which is separate from the restaurant…read moreside!

My wife and I came here for our anniversary lunch after her coworker recommended it the day…read morebefore--and as soon as I checked out the menu, I already knew we had to go. From the moment we walked in, the service was amazing. Maria (I believe that was her name) was our waitress, and she was incredible--so warm, attentive, and professional. She even took our anniversary photo for us, which I really appreciated. Another staff member was just as great, constantly clearing our table, removing empty dishes, and refilling our water without us even having to ask. The young lady who brought out our food had the sweetest smile and greeted us so kindly. When I mentioned I didn't really care for the rice balls, they immediately took them back and removed them from our bill--no hesitation. That level of customer care definitely stood out. The space itself is beautiful--very spacious with a great vibe. I loved the ambiance and would absolutely come back. I believe they also have outdoor seating, which I'd love to try next time. Now let's talk about the food: * Grilled octopus: 100000/10 * Truffle fries: 10/10 * Wild mushroom risotto: 10000000000/10 * Seafood fettuccine (can't remember the exact name): 1000000/10 Everything was so good that we filled up on appetizers and had to take most of our entrees home--but honestly, no complaints there! Overall, such a great experience. Highly recommend for a date, celebration, or just a really good meal.