Oops! I was there a week ago & forgot to review! We treated our friend to a belated birthday lunch, and it was lovely. Initially slow to get going because we asked our server for a few extra minutes to peruse the menu (we MAY have been chatting too much!). Then it almost felt like they forgot us. But once we ordered, the service was great the rest of the time. We drank a lot of water, and the server brought a bottle so we could help ourselves. Nice touch. I had an excellent panini and chose the mixed greens instead of fries as my side. I had never heard of "cistecca" before, so I looked it up. Fun aside: both of my searches returned only Italian language responses! Anyway, it's a made-up word for a Philly cheesesteak. And it was delicious. Lots of beef steak strips, gooey, melty provolone, and boom-boom sauce. I took half of it home because it was very filling. The greens were meh. Not enough dressing and just very basic. I guess it's a lunch special but it doesn't appear on the online ordering menu. It was $18, very reasonable although I consider that only for the panini as the greens were probably about $1.00 worth. Wish I had gotten fries. One friend and I each had a decaf and it was the only surprising price: $8 for a very small cup! We were seated in a corner, which helped us to hear each other better. Parking is ample and free. It's on the end of a strip mall, easy to spot. read more

Disappointing is an understatement! I've been to this restaurant several times in the past and have always known it for having really good service and food, which is why today's experience was especially disappointing. First, I was surprised to learn that although pizza is on the menu, they weren't offering it because the wood-fired pizza operator wasn't working today. I understand that staffing issues happen, but it was still frustrating to arrive expecting to be able to order something that's prominently featured on the menu and then find out it wasn't available. What made it even more frustrating is that as we were leaving, we were told they had actually found the operator to make the pizzas. We approached the them and they said, "oh just come back later. " Very dismissive and rude given we spent almost $500 for food we really didn't want. Unfortunately, the service didn't make up for it either. It was mediocre at best and noticeably below the level of service I've experienced here in the past. Overall, the experience felt like a significant decline from what I've come to expect from this restaurant. At this point, I don't think I'll be back. read more

I haven't eaten inside the restaurant but have gotten take out twice. The margherita pizza was good. It just needs to be eaten right away or it gets soggy. I have had drinks in the patio with friends last year and the service was great. They have live music every Wednesday in the outside patio. I picked up my pizza and saw the live band, which is a nice way to spend a Wednesday during the summer. read more

This restaurant is beautiful..... It's tucked away in the corner of a shopping center near a few other eateries, when you walk in I promise you'll be amazed by the decor and the service. I sat at the bar and received service from Phillipe-I hope I spelled it right. The service was amazing and so was the food. They have a ton of wine to choose from and they have wine inside of the glass around the restaurant. The brick over is in the center of the restaurant and you can watch your pizza being crafter from beginning to end if you like. I ordered the Seafood Maribella which came with Shrimp,scallops and crab meat. I'm not too big on scallops so I asked the bartender if I could substitute the scallops with more shrimp--but if they couldn't it was still ok. He sent in my order and my order came out the opposite. I received what I believed to be double scallops and no shrimp. The manager happened to be passing by and checked on me while passing. I explained to him that the order came out opposite from what I requested--with no hesitation he immediately said --no problem ma'am, I'll put in a side of shrimp for you.... I was so thankful for his generosity and quick problem solving. The shrimp didn't take long at all to arrive. And they arrived so hot and tasty. I really enjoyed this place, the ambiance is EVERYTHING!!!! The service is EVERYTHING!!!! And the food and drinks were immaculate... Last but not least I can't forget the restroom. When I tell you this place has the best restroom I've ever been in at an establishment --I mean it. This place is top notch and I definitely will return. I didn't try any pizza on during my visit but I will on my next visit. This place is a 5 start restaurant all day long.... read more

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My family and I were looking for a new Italian restaurant today. Somewhere near home, so we came to this location for dinner. Loved the decor and ambience ... from the fireplace, to the pizza oven in the middle of the restaurant, to the bar area with the televisions. Parking was also easy even on a Saturday. My daughter and I split a Romana salad; it's kind of like a Caesar salad. Good but had to ask for more dressing. I ordered the spaghetti Amatriciana, daughter got the chicken Limone, husband got Ravioli D'Aragosta. My spaghetti wasn't spicy at all (as was assumed since it had spicy Calabrian chilis), the burrata ball was huge and at first I didn't get it because it was cold while the rest of the dish was warm. Well when you mix it in the dish it was very good. I added some salt but after that it all came together. The other two dishes were also enjoyed at the table. Portions were generous, we had leftovers and the service was pretty good too. Would definitely come back! read more

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Super cute restaurant. Went here for my anniversary. The ambience has romantic dim lighting and is ment for a date night. The weight staff seemed a little understaffed for how busy it was, but were still friendly and came to check up on us every so often. As this place is known for pizza, we got the Franco Palma and the margarita pizza. The crust was phenomenal! Crunchy, crisped to perfection, and seasoned, however the sauce was a little too heavy, which made the tips a tad soggy and floppy. I got the polipo as an appetizer and the octopus was tender, and the potatoes underneath it were salted perfectly. Each of the sauces had a unique flavor. Overall, the price was worth it, and we would definitely come here again! read more

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Had a wonderful birthday dinner for a family member at Facci. You are started off with warm bread and olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For appetizers, we had the crispy calamari and the aioli sauce paired very well and brought on more flavor. Both the aruguletta and red and yellow salads were fresh, simple and allowed the natural ingredients to shine. The ravioli dish was recommended by our server Ella and it was delicious! The Fruiti Di Mare was packed with sea food and the sauce was phenomenal. Dessert did not disappoint and all the desserts were great. Our server Ella was fantastic. We went on a Wednesday night where there was a live performance. The restaurant was big but felt cozy, there was was music playing but still able to have conversations and the restaurant is great for large parties read more

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Facci has definitely changed from it's original iteration after a renovation. Prior it was a light and fun place to have dinner and drinks. Now it's dark and blah. We hadn't visited since the pandemic and decided to try it again. What a disappointment. The service was slow and spotty. After being seated it took sometime for a server to come. After we weren't ready to order a drink it was a long time before anyone came back. We finally were able to order some wine and appetizer and place our order. One they came out we noticed our server tell a table near us they food would be out soon. This group had been there well before our seating. Their food came out right before ours. We both had pasta that was just ok. Mine was bland and could have used some seasoning. We asked and once it came we had pretty much eaten. The food was overpriced and not worth a return for us. read more

Facci Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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While the place looks nice the food lacks flavor. The staff are nice and friendly. The food just wasn't that great. Sorry to say it. read more

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Hi, I'm a loyal customer who dines at Facci twice a month. Tonight's visit with 7 people was very disappointing. No AC, extreme heat, no fix attempted, and a waiter who forgot basic service like water refills and didn't have a pen for the check. With tips taken ahead of time, this was unacceptable. Other restaurants managed the heat this week -- you should too. read more

Facci Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

It's wedding weekend! My brother's 1st child/daughter, my 1st niece, the 1st grandchild ... such an exciting time! I thought the venue for the rehearsal was amazing (see my review for Pinstripes, 11920 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD) but the rehearsal dinner (Fri., 10/10) actually topped that! Facci's Ristorante (in Laurel) is a definite "blink and you'll miss it" establishment but clearly a hidden neighborhood gem/local fav! Store-front restaurants rarely impress me but Facci's (in Laurel) absolutely did! As soon as you walk in (and, BTW, someone was there to hold the door for us) the decor, lighting, smells, service ... warm, cozy, classy, intimate - genuine perfection. No cheesy Tuscan-themed artifacts either! It's billed as a wine bar which is immediately evident ... the entire back wall is a gorgeous display (cooler?) of wines on top of wines. Again, not a flashy establishment but every dish came out plated flawlessly. #UpscaleItalianCuisine As mentioned, this was a rehearsal dinner so all appetizers were pre-selected and then we had a choice of four different entrées (pic of menu attached for deets ... angel hair Sophia Loren, pappardelle bolognese, shrimp fradiavola and chicken fettuccine alfredo). We had about 40 people present (4 tables) and every table was served heaping platters of Romana salad (think Caesar), Shrimp Gondola (parmigiana/reggiano cream sauce with toasted Italian bread), Polpette Casserole (savory beef meatballs), a whole Margherita pizza and warm ciabatta bread with that savory dipping oil we all love and appreciate in any Italian restaurant! I have one MINOR complaint ... I prefer my noodles a bit more al dente than what I received (my Mom and son's noodles were also a bit over cooked) but NOT a deal breaker ... the kitchen worked magic handling our party of near 40 and the stuffed-to-capacity other diners! However, I was sooo flipping full from all the appetizers, who needed an entrée anyway?!?! LOL I'm not a wine drinker anymore butttt those who were totally enjoyed the numerous bottles of red and white that flowed all evening. My hubby didn't join me this evening but I am definitely returning for a date nite with him in the near future. Hope YOU try it too. When you do, tell them you saw it on Yelp! read more

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While searching for the best pizza in Laurel I found the worst pizza I've ever had. Nothing authentic or wood grilled about it. Extremely watery. Frozen pizza from your local grocery store is better. If I could give this place a 0 I would. Trash read more

Facci Ristorante - Worst Margherita pizza I've ever had - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I absolutely love the vibe at Facci! It's great for a solo HH, group dinner, or date. They have a nice outdoor patio area and beautiful bar space. We stopped in for HH on a Friday afternoon. It wasn't super crowded which was great. We sat at the bar since that's the only place you can get the HH specials. I grabbed a couple of glasses of wine and then went with a pizza and a pasta dish. We ordered the Diavola. It was just okay. Could have been cooked a bit longer to give it a bit more crisp. I also realize that having all those toppings makes it hard to stay crispy. I may just try a cheese pie next time. The pasta was a hit! Absolutely loved the parpadelle bolognese. Would order this one again. Really cool spot with various events throughout the week. I'll be back for sure! read more

Facci Ristorante - Diavola - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

The food was amazing and quick to get to our table. It wasn't full for a Tuesday night. It's a very cozy, date night type place. My family and I came by because we needed dinner after a long day. We were very surprised to see the options and to see the inside of this restaurant. It is beautiful. The lights are turned low and there is jazz playing. It was just a tad too dark for me but I get the vibe they are going for. The server was so sweet and attentive. We will definitely be back... I wanted to try the wine but decided I will do it next time. They have a full bar with seating. It's a great place to sit and enjoy your dinner and company. And... the bread that was served when we were seated was chef's kiss!!! Sooooooooo good!!! read more

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I've been here many times over the last 15 years, and although the service has been a problem, the food used to be good enough to go back. Lately, the food has gone downhill, and the service is terrible. The food has become very inconsistent, with the same dish being served differently from the menu (for example, randomly adding goat cheese on top their margherita pizza, or leaving out the hazelnuts and walnuts from their roasted beet salad). The bread and pizza crust are a different texture depending on the day, with the bread sometimes being hard throughout instead of soft in the middle and the pizza is often over-cooked to a dry crisp now (even in the center) with too much thick cheese instead of the Italian/Neopolitan style that they used to do well. The atmosphere has also taken a downward turn, and the last year, we witnessed children literally running around the dining area on top of the seating booths (shoes right on the seats). The servers are either slow and absent-minded or overly pushy and up-selling everything. Recently, we had a reservation for three people at 7:30 pm, and by 8 pm there was still no table available. The manager's excuse was that people had paid but wouldn't leave. I would think if people are finished with their meal, and have paid, and people with reservations are waiting -- it's possible to ask the previous table to leave. For many reasons, this place is not worth going back to ever again, especially with their high prices. read more

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I really enjoy coming here during the warmer months because their outside dining area is really nice. I typically order their gluten free pasta, and it's the best I've had at any restaurant. They are great about handling food allergies. The bar here is great. The staff are attentive and friendly. Highly recommend their Bada Bing martini! It's a heavenly chocolate espresso martini. Best for dessert! read more

Facci Ristorante - Bada bing martini - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This restaurant is a hidden gem and I'm so glad that I found this treasure. True, authentic Italian cuisine. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. To start off, they bring you fresh, hot bread with olive oil, balsamic and fresh garlic. I went during Happy Hour and my drinks were half off. They had some great items on their special menu. The calamari was fried to perfection and the cream of crab soup... Amazing. Creamy, thick, but not too thick and lump crab meat. I love that they offer you fresh parmesan cheese and grounded black pepper to top off their already delicious entrees. My main waiter was Ray and his service was top tier. I loved how all the waiters would check in on you regardless if it was their table or not. Mike also provided warmth and attention. Even the Manager stopped by to check up on us and to ensure all of our requests were met. Superb service. The pastas were amazing. Juicy lump crab meat, decadent scallops and cooked to perfection shrimp. Large portions that you had to request a to go box. My espresso martini was made with fresh espresso. Limoncello with the right amount of texture and strength. Of course I had to get a cappuccino and paired it with the mini trio cannolis. They served as the perfect biscotti substitute. Lol! Great music selections. The artwork and decor made the best ambiance. Dimmed lightning with candlelight dinning. Magnificent! I will definitely be back to try more off of the impressive menu. Enjoy! read more

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So enjoyed our dinner last night at Facci! Excellent food, great atmosphere and prices on our Chicken Parmesan, Beet Salad with grilled Chicken and Linguini with Clams! Service was the best with Chloe! Highly recommend. read more

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Excellent food as always. We don't eat out often, but come to this Facci a couple times a year and it's worth it. The mixed drinks are also good, not watered down at all. read more

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Excellent food and ambience. My wife and I were craving Italian food and we ordered the wild mushroom flat bread and the lobster ravioli. The wild mushroom had a great truffle taste and the ravioli was very rich. The service was great and food came out within 20 minutes of our order. We definitely will come back again to try different things on the menu. Only regret was we didn't have room for desert. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, delicious entree beautifully presented. Protein portion was small for price paid. Early, slow Sunday. Why seat us at a small table immediately next to another with so many other empty tables around us? The atmosphere was downgraded. read more

We always wanted to check out Facci! Visited on a weeknight. Idk why expected an Olive Garden but boyyy was I wrong! Facci is actually a semi upscale Italian spot and you definitely don't want to be in joggers and slippers :) thank goodness we were in our fine Jeans and sweaters. Overall vibe is nice. A slightly older style, but fancy and clean. They only do Happy Hour at the bar which was slightly disappointing. We ordered two pasta (seafood fettuccine pasta and pappardelle) and both were ok. Portions were generous! But the sauce could have been better. My Pappardelle had a very meaty smell, I wish they had used a better quality meat. Their calamari was, however, delicious!! And the sangria yummy with huge portions. The place is not cheap! A dish is around $30-40 pp. Service is fine -- fast, but nothing outstanding. I really wish they had a family restroom with a changing table, because we had to change our LO in a car because of this :') I hd initially thought maybe Facci is too fancy to be family friendly and it's my fault for bringing my LO... but I saw at least 3 other kids while dining there for 2 hours, so I would hope this is something they consider creating a space for! Tl;dr -- the vibe is nice, food is OK with generous portion, love the drinks, could be more family friendly, please have HH offered at the table too. I would certainly come back for drinks and small appetizers! read more

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We stopped at Facci for a quick anniversary lunch date on a Friday afternoon and it was almost empty. We did make a reservation the day before though, so we're seated immediately upon arrival. There used to be a lot of food and drink options, but we went for some classic dishes for an Italian restaurant. The shrimp gondola appetizer was super tasty especially when paired with the complementary bread. One person can easily eat it but also shareable. We also tried some pizza and as well as the lasagna which were both really nice. The lasagna sauce was very generous and it was a pretty good portion. The service was great. Our waiter stopped by several times and was super helpful when asked for recommendations/any needed accommodations. Since it's a little apart from other similar restaurants I would recommend a reservation if you're wanting to stop by for some yummy Italian. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Love their lobster ravioli & cannolis! Wait staff is kind and courteous. A bit pricey. read more

Facci Ristorante - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

My family came here at Friday night and we decided to come here so we came we sat and our waiter got to us at a good amount of time and so she brought a side water when she came. My son didn't really like the water because I had lemon. but that's all right and the place was clean so I ordered the cream of crab and my son ordered a pizza and my other son ordered spaghetti and meatballs and my wife ordered a salad so our food got here in a normal amount of time the cream of crab that I had was average and my son said that his pizza was good even though it was his first time trying a different type of pizza and then my other son said the spaghetti was average and also my wife said that her salad was good so overall, I would come back if I could and try something different. read more

Service and ambiance was great it's a very nice restaurant. The food wasn't bad just wish it was more seasoned. I had to add a lot of red pepper flakes to my meal. I would return in the future. read more

Facci Ristorante - Seafood Marabella - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

We've always loved Facci, but went there Saturday night to celebrate our 45th Anniversary. Service was mediocre. When I asked for cheese the server just walked away. I later asked for salt.and pepper which was not on the table. What was brought was empty. The homemade pasta ravoli was very tough. Dinner was a big disappointment. They also seated a family with 3 children, one of whom proceeded to scream very loudly. Not sure I'll be going back read more

Great food, vibes and service every time! They never disappoint and I've been a loyal customer for over 10 plus years. Both locations are worth every penny. read more

Facci Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Chill yet classy ambience, came here after work on a Monday evening for dinner. Service was great. Food didn't take too long either. Great quality, taste, presentation- ordered the freshly made in house gnocchi with Italian sausage and the faccci sofisticata cocktail which was perfect (not overly sweet!) . Will deff be back soon! read more

Facci is our go-to for a relaxing weekend dinner, especially outdoors. 5 stars for our waitress Ella! The pizza is also phenomenal. Maybe just skip the bread salad. It's not Italian. read more

First time eating here, found via Yelp search on a whim. Ambiance is great, as is outdoor seating. Our server John was attentive and helpful without being pushy. And the food ... daaaaang this is definitely a top 5 place in our rotation now. read more

My daughter and I stopped in to enjoy a "Bring your child to work" lunch and wow! What an experience! Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere! Mike was very attentive and personable. read more

Facci Ristorante - Facci Wedge - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Yummy food and good service! Loved the specials and variety of choices. Enjoyed a delicious seafood stew as one of the specials.

Food and service were exceptional! Lunch menu - the salads in particular - were delicious. I had the beet salad and my husband had the Mediterranean. Real winners. A lovely place to sit and talk. read more

I ordered margarita pizza and garlic mashed potatoes. Unfortunately there was a piece of plastic wrap inside of the mashed potato. I wonder what else we ate already. read more

Facci Ristorante - Plastic wrap piece - Italian Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Amazing food - a little on the loud side so if you are looking for a quiet meal you may want to consider another spot but the food and service was tremendous. read more

Great food and service. Relaxing area and everything was cooked perfectly. We did not wait long for our pizzas and the chocolate bomb was amazing! read more

great service, great food, and nice ambiance. had a few flies buzzing around our food and drinks tho read more

We went to Facci for Father's Day and had such a great time! The vibe is modern and stylish, but still feels welcoming. We ordered the fried calamari to start--crispy and tasty, not greasy at all and comes with two different dipping sauces. For our mains, we shared the lobster ravioli, the Father's Day short rib ravioli, the steak Florentine, and one of their wood-fired pizzas, the diavola. Everything was really flavorful and fresh, especially the handmade pasta. The portions were huge--plenty to share between the four of us and even take some home. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely a spot we'd come back to! read more

I enjoyed this place the last time we went, this time was different. The service was nice, however after 1 year a lot changed with food and experience. First, the food has increased in price and the free bread isn't free anymore?! I ordered the pizza which was alright, but my entire experience was ruined by gnats flying all around my face, the table, and my food. It made the ambiance change from pretty to annoying. I disliked the experience, but the food was good. read more