Food was so good! Amazing place to celebrate a birthday!! We were able to enjoy the relaxed…read moreatmosphere for the occasion!. Loved being able to do that!

The food, service (Julian P) and ambiance. Corn Bread, Corn dip and potatoes were delicious.read more

Not very pricey, friendly staff and good selection. Food is average. Lettuce was fresh, ingredients…read moreare excellent protein average.

With all the fried chicken spots in the area, my husband and I were in desperate need for something…read morenew. Figured we should try Cava since it's often seen as the golden standard for fast casual Mediterranean bowl places. My expectations were high and the experience barely met the bare minimum. As others said, the location is tucked away and a little hard to get to and parking is tight. When you get in, the place is light, bright, and clean which is great for those dining in. I got the spicy lamb and avocado bowl with pita to eat at home. And the best part was the feta dip which is simply not good enough for a $16+ bowl. All the options in the bowl was muted in flavor and one note. If you want something flavorful, I would recommend Mezeh instead. It's nearby and easier to get to.

I still love this place, but it is important to note that in some cases you will be invited to sit…read moredown to look at the menu. Unfortunately, you must get back in line to place your order. This place is usually busy, so it may be better just to stay in line while you look over the menu. Great food and great service as always!!

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!

I order from here all the time...Steven is so pleasant and doing a great job! Keep up the great…read morework.

Second time coming here and both times I have come just after opening. My food is always prepared…read morequickly, made to order, and served hot. Grilled chicken sandwich, add lemon herb and pineapple is one of my favorites. I can't get enough of the lemon herb sauce, goes great on everything. I also tried the mashed potatoes today and they were pretty good. If you prefer flavors over salt, you'd probably like this place. The staff is also super friendly and brings your bag to you once your order is ready (take away). Plenty of seating to dine in as well. Great spot for fast, casual dining

Hear me out: This place is overlooked--not because the food is lacking, but because it's surrounded…read moreby so many fast-food chicken spots. We were dying for something different and decided to give Mezeh a shot. We originally headed to Cava (its popular "big brother"), but they were closing, out of almost everything, and just didn't seem worth it. Mezeh was the complete opposite! The staff was incredibly friendly and excited to serve us, even though it was later in the evening. I loved my Build Your Own (BYO) bowl. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the best part was that I didn't feel like a "stuffed piñata" afterward. It's a healthy, satisfying alternative to all the fried chicken in this area. The only minor "issue" is that their pita bread isn't quite on the same level as Cava's. However, the pita is just an add-on and not the star of the show, so it didn't take away from the experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

I am a regular here and have always been very happy with the service! Everyone is so kind and the…read morefood is well made and very consistent. One thing that tends to be hit or miss is the side pita. A few times it seems to be a tad underbaked. I highly recommend the lemon garlic sauce!

I had lunch at Blackwall Batn & lodge today. The food was great and the server, Serena was…read moreoutstanding. I look forward to my next outing there and I hope Serena is working. She is so uplifting and fun. Thank you Serena.

Lucas was wonderfu! He took extra care to ensure my of my food allergy wouldn't be an issue. crab…read moredib and burger were amazing as usual. we def will be back.

Great little spot near my house honestly, one of my favorites is the brussels sprouts!…read moreI love the ambience. It makes it really fun, especially for the weekends little Sunday brunch thing with my family has been happening every other weekend! Service is always great and the food is pretty awesome if you're into barbecue

This place has a great happy hour at the bar if you want to try some of their more popular…read moreappetizer items. Seating at the bar is pretty spacious and has great service; they also expanded their outside seating that is covered. For food, I suggest trying the naked, smoked and flash fried wings. You can always get the sauce on the side. If you like bleu cheese, it's a little different here but I enjoy it even though I've never really liked bleu cheese. Also, you can't go wrong ordering the brisket eggrolls or the brussel sprouts.

This place is the hidden gem that I wish I lived next to. The food is so consistent as my eggs,…read morescrapple, hash rows and biscuit came out hot and just melted in my mouth. And the service is always quick and super cordial and pleasant! Ambiance is always chill no matter how busy they get. I always love coming here for a quick breakfast bite. And they are one of the few places in the area that has scrapple on the menu! I highly recommend!

I absolutely love it here! Everyone who works at this café is incredibly sweet and thoughtful, and…read morethey make you feel like part of the family the moment you walk in. The whole place gives off those cozy small town diner vibes that make you want to linger over your meal and refill your coffee just one more time. My kids and I come here all the time. It's become our go to spot for breakfast or a relaxed weekend brunch. I always have to get the French toast (seriously, it's perfection), while my kids are obsessed with the waffle breakfast plate. And the fan favorite in our family is definitely the grilled turkey melt with fries ... crispy, melty, and just so comforting. The coffee is amazing too ... smooth, rich, and always fresh. It's the kind of place where you can unwind, chat, and just enjoy being together. Nothing fancy, just genuine warmth, good food, and great people. If you're looking for a chill, welcoming café that feels like home, this is it.