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.

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

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!

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 ate at The Olive Tree and had a really solid experience…read more The meal started strong with the breadsticks -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a nice seasoning that actually stands out. The salad was fresh, cold, and super crisp, with dressing in every bite. Not the best dressing I've ever had, but definitely far from the worst. My server was friendly, kind, and attentive throughout the meal. The blackened chicken Alfredo was the star of the table. The chicken was pleasantly seasoned, and the spice cut right through the richness of the cream sauce. The heat and seasoning melted together in holy matrimony, creating a combo so flavorful it honestly made up for the chicken being slightly overcooked. Everything else about the dish landed -- bold, creamy, and balanced. I'm usually not an Alfredo person, but I've had one great one before -- and this held its own. If you don't normally go for Alfredo, this is actually a solid place to start. They also had Frank Sinatra playing in the background, which added a classic, laid-back vibe that fit the meal perfectly. Definitely a dish worth going back for.

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.

Me and my wife finally decided to try this place after living in Maryland almost 10 years. We…read morealways wrote if off as an Italian chain restaurant and if you been to 1 you been to them all. I can say I was wrong, and this is 1 of my favorite places to eat now. The food is great, and the service is incredible. Definitely would recommend.

My family took my father out for his birthday and it was a delight! Everyone loved their food. We…read morewere a party of 8, and we love to try new things and share, so it was definitely a feast. Out server was super attentive - she dealt with a few clumsy spills, and even gave my Dad a petite birthday treat! Every dish was delicious. The Branzino was perfectly baked, and my favorite star of the night was the fried polenta dish! It had a delicious truffle Parmesan sauce with mushrooms which was to die for! The pesto dishes were made with basil, so no allergies for me! It's always a plus when I can taste something that would normally be made with nuts. Overall, a great time was had. We were seated in high bar chairs under great lighting and in a cozy corner for privacy. Ambiance - 10/10! Looking forward to trying their happy hour soon!

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 tried a late night sampler for an app. I fell in love with their chicken brushetta pizza. Their…read moreTiramisu is the best I have ever had. Im from NY we pride our selves on good Italian food. Squishito is funny name but good flavors!

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.

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.

This is definitely a hidden jam. We went here to celebrate Mother's Day, and the food was very…read moredelicious. We ordered the mussels in the wine sauce and the Parmesan fries as an appetizer. I also had a delicious martini. We sat in the bar area and the ambience is very nice. The decor of the restaurant put you in the mindset of an Italian café. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and always came around to check on us and make sure we were OK.