Don't let the outside deceive you. First time in OC and came here for Italian. The whole…read moreexperience was great. We sat at the bar. Good sized bar, full service, TV's (NHL Playoffs were on) Staff were great. Side note, whomever was in charge of the playlist knew his or her assignment- well done. Very much an old Italian restaurant feel. Staff was extremely nice and attentive. And heads up the meal will arrive quickly. So do what we did. Order a drink and an appetizer then main course when ready. Portions are very generous. We had ample leftovers- see the pictures- for dinner tomorrow when we get back home.and the pricing were reasonable. The bread is crispy, fresh and warm. So to the food. All the portions are large. Calamari as an appetizer- ohhhh So good. Very light and crispy, not dense or big clumps of calamari. Sauce was spot on. Slight pepper taste to it. They had a special tonight- ossobuco (pork shank) tomato sauce and gnocchi which the mrs had- and so did four others near us. The pork was so tender and fell off the bone, very very good. I was highly encouraged to have the chicken parm. Not sure how the hell they found a chicken that big for the portion I received. Outstanding. Lightly breaded, juicy, very nice sauce and goobs of cheesy goodness.. how any human could eat this in one sitting is beyond me. We have amble leftovers for tomorrow. Mrs got cannolis to go. Pizza made on the spot.. we will be back and this spot is highly recommended.. I found the prices reasonable and better than other offerings in the area. They close at 9 so keep that in mind..

Looking for a good Italian dinner or a tasty oven fired pizza? This is a very good option. I had…read morethe chicken parmesan and not only was it tasty but the portion was tremendous easily allowing for next day left overs. Service was very attentive and the ambiance was comfortable. Try and leave room to at least share a dessert.

Words cannot describe the deliciousness of a dining experience at Ristorante Antipasti. You will…read morewant to lick every plate, glass, and utensil to make sure you take it all in. Excellent professional service just adds to the wonderful experience. Be prepared for higher prices and reservations in advance are strongly suggested.

We've eaten in a lot of Italian restaurants and I'm not exaggerating when I say this was among the…read morebest ever. The marinara sauce on my veal parm was exquisite, almost wanted to drink it. My wife's gnocchi dish (which the restaurant allowed with the bolognese sauce) was off the charts. Beet salad was exceptionally good as well. Service was great and served was most amiable and helpful. We would definitely return for an encore! As one other reviewer said the main dining area is noisy but doesn't negate the positives.

Pizzas - wonderful!!! Pastas - delicious!!!…read moreBeer - cold and tasty!!! Atmosphere- nice!!! Most servers - friendly. Can't win them all...

Lombardis was a mixed experience. The pizza was incredible and the mozzarella sticks were some of…read morethe best ever. The pasta was definitely homemade and was delicious. We were able to get a table right away and were excited, because right when you walked in, the restaurant smelled like an authentic, amazing Italian restaurant. Unfortunately, our pizza came out about 20 minutes before the rest of the entrees. Additionally, the waitress said she did not have time to bring us bread and that it would come with the pastas. When we asked for no onions on the salad, we were told it was premade. And most disappointingly, the chicken we got as a side was not cooked. The waitress did not charge us for it but her attitude was very rude. I would definitely go back for pizza and would maybe consider carryout. Having a waitress or waiter that is hospitable and welcoming really can add to or ruin an experience. I'm confident that my experience is not typical because of how busy the restaurant was and always is.

I spend time at the beach several times a year for STR interior design projects, and consistently…read morestruggle to find clean, high-quality food options. This was a notable exception. While not positioned as organic, the food reflects authentic Italian execution. The pizza stands out: a light, well-fermented airy crust, balanced and refined sauce, and thoughtfully curated toppings. The menu offers elevated, gourmet combinations without being overworked. Desserts are made in-house and well executed. The flourless cake, in particular, is rich without being heavy. A excellent pizzeria in an area where clean gourmet food is inconsistent. this is Worth returning to.. Mangia Bene !!!!

Welcome to OC. Dinner happens every day even on vacation. Wanted a salad close to our hotel…read more We initially started out to just get a bite at McD's, but saw the menu for Ripieno's. We ordered our food and sat at a table waiting. It's a busy place with a lot of food options. Orders are placed, paid for and picked up at the register. Ordered an antipasto which was large enough for 2 (or eat it for 2 meals). Dressing was a herbaceous fresh vinegrette with fresh greens, red and green peppers, olives beautiful swirls of meats and cheese all piled high. SO ordered a steak sandwich which also was enjoyed as a second meal. Parking can be problematic, staff were very good, food was very good. Venue is a quick pick up place with no actual Italian ambiance other than pictures of the food. Ambiance is outside with the bay on one side and the ocean on the other. Pizza can also be ordered with different size options. Staff will even give you paper plates and plastic utensils if you need then.

Fantastic Diavola pizza. Outstanding Sausage and Broccoli…read moreRabe . We love the food at Sellos.

Stopped here for dinner on a Sunday night while in the area for a week's stay. This would be the…read morefirst Italian restaurant I have been to while in ocean city over the past 20-25 years, not counting pizza of course. Tucked in west Ocean City in a unassuming area, there is a small parking lot- which we were able to snag a parking spot. We made a reservation for 8:45 and walked in around 8:35. It took a few minutes but we were quickly sat. Nice lighting, dark accents and an intimate feel - I liked the decor immediately. For an appetizer we got the burrata which came with crostini and tomatoes. The tomatoes were yellow and the burrata was standard - a nice compilation of the necessary ingredients for a strong start. I also added a cup of cream of crab soup which was good but was lukewarm. For my meal I ordered the chicken parmigiana. Let me start by saying it was good and the rigatoni that came with it was al dente and good as well. But there was little to no sauce on the chicken. It was basically just a cutlet with some sauce garnish. The chicken had a nice fry to it and the seasoning was good - it just reminded me of commercialized Italian like you would get at an Olive Garden. Not saying that's a terrible thing - just wasn't the homemade feel I like in Italian. They were out of a lot of desserts so I settled on tiramisu which was very good. You wouldn't think Italian at the beach but this is a nice place off the beaten path in west o. Give it a shot.

I came here after a day at the beach when I wanted some pasta. It's a cute little restaurant near…read morethe boardwalk. They give free warm bread. It was so soft and delicious. I loved it with the dipping oil. I wanted to keep eating the bread, but had to save room for the pasta. Their pasta is made fresh in-house. I had the cheese wheel pasta and added chicken. The pasta was so good. Next time, I want to try the mushroom alfredo pasta. There are a few metered parking spaces outside next to the church.

This review is for the dine-in location at 218 Baltimore Ave. I was craving Italian food, and the…read moreidea of fresh pasta made in a cheese wheel sounded amazing. We arrived around 6 PM on a Wednesday, and the place was pretty full. It's a small but nicely decorated spot. Just a heads-up: there aren't any large tables, so they push smaller ones together for bigger groups. The seating along the walls is built-in wooden benches. It works, but it's not the most comfortable. We were a party of three. There were a couple of 2-person tables open, but since one party had just gotten their check, we waited for them to leave instead of making the staff rearrange tables. Once they left, the table was cleaned quickly, and we were seated right away. The staff was very friendly. The menu is small, just two pages for dinner and one for breakfast. They bring a carafe of ice water to the table, which was fine since that's all I wanted. I didn't ask about other drinks, but the only ones listed were coffee options on the breakfast side. They also brought out a bread basket with olive oil and herbs. The oil was a bit bland. A place near my home does a similar thing, but with much more flavor. I assume it comes down to the herbs they use. For dinner, I had the cheese wheel pasta with shrimp, my mom had it with chicken, and my brother went with plain spaghetti and marinara. We all enjoyed our meals with no complaints about the food. Overall, it was a good experience. I'd go back, but I might try the takeout location next time

Food was a great delight and meeting the owner Sophia who Greek decent and had connections will my…read morewife Greek family

We went here for a late lunch and had the chicken Marcella and a cold cut sub. It was fabulous. The…read morechicken Marcella was so good that we had it for dinner too. There was plenty. I highly recommend this place. Sophia is amazing and her food is outstanding.

Check in as I already reviewed... on Friday nights they apparently have 1/2 price entrees (eat in)…read moreand 1/2 price takeout pizza. We had a party of 5 (1kid) had entrees, salads , drinks , a loaf of garlic bread, and 2 pizzas to go for $125 plus tip. Everything was good... my only criticism was that they were understaffed. Thus 4 stars instead of 5. They could've had another server and a hostess.

Many options peppered throughout OC, Albertino's remain to be a classic and go-to for many…read morefamilies. Arriving at opening and over the course of time during our meal, the amount customers increased. It was telling seeing patrons greeting servers on a first name basis and with open arms. Bright space where time stands still... that's Albertino's in OC. For our visit we tried the calamari and mozzarella appetizers, and for the mains, The Albertino and veggie bianco pies. A true wood fired brick oven crust is charred and toasty, nothing gummy or limpy. The pies were generous in toppings and size, so delicious. Plenty to take home! Ms. Randy was our server and she was as sweet as can be! Attentive from start to finish, she made sure our table was cared for as everything came out to our liking. Albertino's serves up delicious pies and more! I'm looking forward to my return to try out their pile high pastas.

We've been here once before and still found it to be an awesome place for lunch or dinner. We came…read morein again with 13 people and though busy still found us two tables for lunch. Great place for a group to eat with lots of food and drink options.

Love it! I decided to stop by and try some tacos due to all the photos of delicious looking ones…read more They really live up to the hype because the tacos are delicious! The whole menu looks good. I didn't know this place also had brick oven pizza so I would love to try some next time I'm in the area! The service was also very good. Our server came by multiple times to check on my table and the food came out at a good time as well. Parking: There is a parking lot at the front of the restaurant.

Had another fabulous experience at West OC Carabba's on Route 50. Our server, Leana, and her…read moreoriented, Stephen, did an excellent job making sure our experience was world class. From the time we were seated to the time we left, we felt valued. I ordered the Padta Weezie and my husband ordered the salmon (his usual). Both were perfect. The meal started off with bread and fresh herbs in oil....always a highlight. Paired with red sangria, excellent. Leanna's fabulous, checking with us a few times to assure our expectations were met. On first entering the restaurant, we were immediately impressed with a large display throughout the restaurant of fall glass pumpkins. Just beautiful!!!! Before we left, the manager, Heather, came around and chatted with us. She is also kind, professional and passionate about assuring customer satisfaction. She brought the decorations from her home! We told her that the service team in her establishment was above standard and reflect her management. This team is a synergistic and work together to produce a great experience for their customers. Excellent food, service and environment....we will be returning again and again!

After a long day at the beach, our party of 10 went out for a late dinner. We planned on eating at…read morea Mexican restaurant, but were told that it was an hour wait. We don't typically eat at chain restaurants while on vacation, but Carrabba's was in walking distance to the Mexican restaurant, and there was no wait. Every staff member that served us was as nice as can be. And all 10 of us LOVED our meal!! The pasta portions are HUGE, so plan on bringing home a doggie bag!!! I would highly recommend eating here!!