We have frequented this place many times over the past several years. It's one of our go to spots for good Italian food and pizza. Quality food and the staff is always very professional and friendly. read more

Had a reservation and came for a family dinner. Plenty of parking on the right of the restaurant (the left is the grocery store parking lot). For apps we ordered calamari and a charcuterie board. They served various types of bread with house marinara sauce. The bread was lovely - just be mindful not to eat too much to not get too full before the food comes! Calamari was battered and fried nicely - not chewy at all. It was served with the same house marinara sauce as the bread basket. Wouldn't get the charcuterie board again for the price. I ordered the lamb chop and asparagus special. Lamb chops were cooked perfectly. My only qualm was that the fat could have been trimmed more. The asparagus came out burnt! I asked for less char and they provided another side free of charge. The clam linguine was VERY buttery. A good portion of clams with NO sand but the dish had a scary amount of butter at the end. The tiramisu was a lot lighter than what I was expecting. Would have preferred a more intense espresso flavor and cocoa powder on top. There was also an interesting addition of cinnamon or nutmeg (warming spice) that I didn't care for. read more

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Our first time at Gregorio's Trattoria in Cabin John found us ordering classic Italian fare. We started with the fried calamari, crisply breaded and tender on the inside. I got the Gamberetti Fra Diavalo, aka shrimp in spicy red sauce over noodles. Delicious! Nicely cooked noodles and plump, tasty shrimp with lumps of crab meat, under a chunky, bright and spicy tomato sauce. Lots of noodles and shrimp, and plenty of remaining sauce to mop up with table bread. A tasty and filling meal, and no room for dessert this time. Just means I gotta go back, which I definitely will! read more

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I'm part Sicilian and grew up on Long Island -- so I'm picky about my Italian food, and Gregorio's always delivers. Whether it's takeout pizza. eggplant parmigiana, or meticulously prepared mussels, the food is consistently delicious. It's like a taste of home, complete with friendly, attentive service. read more

Always the best Italian food around---the appetizer selection is wonderful and the eggplant is the best. Staff is always accommodating. Worth waiting for a table here. read more

Good food - excellent service - attention to detail. They care & always come by to see if all was ok. Very friendly!

This place is adorable and the atmosphere is what makes it. It was hopping on a Wednesday night, which took me by surprise. They welcome you with a bread basket that comes with the most delicious red dipping sauce. Our meals came out shortly after we ordered. The chicken parmesan is massive and delicious. I was starving but was only able to eat half. Two gentlemen working there, one older and one younger, stopped by our table at different times to check in on us to make sure the meal was meeting our expectations. It's rare that you get that kind of service at restaurants in this area. My friend and I are already talking about coming back to try more. read more

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My wife and I came here on a date night. It was our first time here and were greeted warmly and well taken care of by the staff. For dinner we had: - Mussels Verdicchio - A shrimp Dish - I forgot the name (Special) - Branzino (Special) Everything was really good. The Branzino, though it had lots of bones, had great flavor. The mussels were really good. We picked 3 of their desserts to take home to the kids which they devoured. Overall great experience and would definitely come back. read more

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First... we had 7 people with no reservation. They were accommodating and graceful even though they were busy. We got seated in 19 minutes. The hostess was very nice. The waiter took our drink orders and served our wine with grace. The food was amazing. As we settled in, the owner came up and greeted us with cheer. The restaurant decor was old school Italy meets modern comfort. I recommend a visit. You will come back. read more

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I've been here several times in the past with my family, but this time my husband and I went alone with our teenage grandson. The place was full on an early Saturday night, but that didn't affect the warm and personable service that is standard fare there. A special mention of our server, Juan, who was kind, patient and complimentary. Oh yes...and the food was good too. read more

Company event. Strong drinks. Got here at 3p. Left at 5: 30p. The interiors are lovely. Bathroom is nice. Admittedly I'm not a huge fan of Italian so there's that....but I enjoyed the service here. Had some calamari (which was delicious) and lots of buffalo wings. Frankly, I filled up on appetizers so I didn't even order an entree. I tasted a couple of my colleagues' dishes and the food was pretty tasty. I had three Long Island Iced Teas so I was feeling nice lol. Parking lot on the premises so everything was everything. read more

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I ordered takeout but it looks like a nice venue to dine in at. The food was great and service was excellent. read more

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Usually food is good but the Branzino gets an F. Fileting is not in the vocabulary in Rockville or Cabin John. Stick with Sea Bass and leave your elderly parent home. read more

I've ordered carryout from this location several times. My latest order over the weekend was a major letdown. The calamari was overwhelmingly salty, the penne in vodka sauce was mushy and overcooked, and the chicken francese had a skimpy portion of pasta and soggy breading. To top it off, the dinner portions were noticeably smaller compared to previous orders. One thing I've consistently been underwhelmed by is the breadsticks - they taste like raw flour and just don't hit the spot. Not sure if or when I will be going back. read more

We have been ordering from you for 20 years. You have great ingredients. Why can you not cook a pizza as requested? No matter how we request on line, and then follow with a phone call, you still send out pizza that is ALWAYS UNDER COOKED. Hopefully the manager will read this. Dave Portnoy would give you a 5.5 out of 10 and say "No Crisp. Where is the crisp?" Your redemption is we have an oven. Common guys, you can be an 8.5 if you COOKED YOUR PIZZA. NO FLOP!!!! Listen to your requests. read more

We decided to try Gregorio's instead of the usual Domino's or Papa John's and we were very glad we did! We ordered two XL pepperoni pizzas to go and were blown away by how fresh they tasted. It's very obvious that they make the dough fresh each day. The quality of the ingredients is very obvious compared to chain brands. Another nice aspect of the pizza is that it wasn't dripping with grease (check out the photo I uploaded). We went inside briefly when picking up the pizzas and it looked like a nice atmosphere. We will try dining in next time. Easy 5 out of 5 if you are looking for quality pizza in the Potomac area. read more

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Delicious Eggplant Parm and complementary scrumptious garlic knots! The complementary bread basket of soft thin breadsticks and pipping hot garlic knots hit the spot! I had at least 3 knots! The Eggplant Parm was juicy and tender, and a generous portion served with spaghetti. I couldn't contain my gluttony and devoured the Eggplant for lunch! It could have easily doubled over for dinner (I managed to save 1/2 spaghetti for leftovers). The side of sauteed garlic mushrooms was bursting with flavor, highly recommend getting it! I enjoyed my meal and excited to visit the other location in Reston! read more

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Always delicious. Have been going to their Cabin John location for years. Wonderful menu. Always look forward to dining there w family and friends. Great seafood is prepared there. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. read more

A well priced restaurant with tasty dishes. We all enjoyed the food that we ate and I'd definitely come back here. I had the spaghetti carbonara and it was really good. The ambiance was fine but could have been a bit cozier. The service was decent as well. read more

Tuesday 10/01/2024 Everything in the previous review remains true for the most part but this (updated) review will be focused solely on my most recent visit. It had been about 6.5 months since the last time I got food from here and this visit was long overdue. I arrived around 6 pm for dine in and the service was solid as always. I got the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken $28, bbq wings $17, French fries $6, and the complimentary bread. The food was the same as I expected: really good but it seems that nearly all the prices went up by at least a dollar. - Bread sticks were great and garlic knots were decent. They're a lot better when you pair it with the mix Parmesan cheese & tomato sauce (you won't be disappointed). - The bbq wings were pretty good but they had a bit more sauce than expected. The wings also went up $2 compared to my last visit. - French fries were very good: nice & crispy. - The fettuccine Alfredo still takes the title as best fettuccine Alfredo I've had and it's not close. While the Alfredo is still great, the pricing has definitely gotten out of hand. The Alfredo is $21 now vs $20 last time and when you add chicken the total goes all the way up to $28 when it was $25 last time. Paying $7 for the amount of chicken they give you is crazy. From now on, I'll just get the pasta by itself and save the $7. All in all, Gregorio's is still one of my favorites that is home to the best Alfredo but damn them prices are getting overly expensive. read more

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Frequently our go to for carry out. Food is very good, hot, ready when we want it. Great selection to accommodate our family with various tastes - everyone's happy. read more

Ample free parking at Cabin John Center with inside and outside seating and a bar area. The place is outdated and looks the same for the past decade. I've been here a few times through the years and this seems to be a neighborhood place with an older crowd and around 4-5pm the bar starts to fill up as well as for dinner. Only been here for lunch and it's usually empty. Had a late lunch at 3:30pm and service was fine and everything came out quickly. I love free bread, but didn't care for theirs, it was hard and garlic knots were really greasy. The food was also subpar for the price and I'm confused by the 4 star rating. We ordered the Seafood Asparagus (2/5*) and Braised Beef Short Ribs (2/5*). Both plates came out steaming with every fork full but even with the first bite, it was only warm at best. It's odd to see so much steam and not be piping hot, so it didn't seem to be freshly cooked and maybe just warmed up. The Seafood Asparagus lacked flavor and I had to throw in a lot of pepper flakes to make it more palatable. The Braised Beef Short Ribs were tender and a decent flavor, but it also tasted like leftovers from the day before, a slight stale taste. I would have given it a 2.5 star overall, very average, but definitely not a 3 based on the food I've tried on a couple of occasions, so I'm rounding down to a 2 star. I might try a different location, but probably not this one again. read more

Gregorio's Trattoria - Seafood Asparagus - Italian Near Me - Potomac, Maryland

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Always the best. Our bartender Scotty took great care of us. Our go-to for Italian fare. Thank you Greg

Nice atmosphere , waitress was very helpful and a friendly ! Food was great!! Love their Italian lemonade drink!! Definitely will go back!!

I went to dinner here two nights ago with good friends who are regular customers, John and Tricia. My first comment is that I cannot believe I hadn't tried this place before, especially because it's only 10 minutes from my house. I was not disappointed, I enjoyed everything about my experience at Gregorias! From the moment we walked in I immediately felt so welcome. We were first greeted by Del, the manager, and my friends requested that Janet be our server. Per hour request we were seated in a booth and Janet immediately came over and also gave us a warm welcome and took our order for drinks. It wasn't long before the drinks and bread for the table arrived. The specials look so good. I never even got to the main menu. I ordered a glass of Chianti, which was delicious, and we had a bruschetta appetizer which was fantastic. For dinner I had the cappellini with shrimp and scallops in a tomato based sauce. It was my friend John's birthday, so we finished off the evening with Janet bringing over a piece of cake with a candle in it and we all sang happy birthday. I almost forgot to mention that while the atmosphere was lively, the volume was very reasonable, and it was easy to have a conversation... Unlike some restaurants. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Gregorio's! read more

I recently ordered catering for an event at my home. The food and service far exceeded my expectations. I have been to the restaurant several times and the food is always delicious. Sometimes when you get catering the quality declines - not in this case. The food was as the same standard if not better than at the restaurant. The price was a bargain too. We had so much food! They provided plates and flatware, and even sterno and chafing dishes at no extra charge. Our delivery person spent at least 20 minutes helping to setup all the food in my home. Overall - the meal and service were stellar! read more

I really wanted to love this place. They give kiddos free pizza go to play with while you figure out what to order. It's conveniently located, and there's plenty of easy parking. I didn't love the soup. The Caesar salad was ok, but I wish it didn't have random pieces of wilty/brown lettuce in it. The cheese pizza my kiddo ordered was ok. The sauce was underwhelming and understated tho. Sadly, I would not return. read more

This was our first time visiting Gregorio's and it wasn't bad. I ordered a salad with my pizza, however, it never came so that was a little disappointing. Aside from that, we all enjoyed our food and the humor with our server. read more

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I have ordered delicious takeout too many times to count from Gregorio's Trattoria, so I was excited to try the food fresh during my recent visit. I came here on a Wednesday evening with a friend. It was not busy around 5pm and so we were immediately seated upon arrival. The staff grabbed water and complimentary bread for us shortly after being seated. After looking over the menu I decided on the Fettuccine Alfredo which comes with toasted Fettuccine pasta and creamy Alfredo sauce. I added Chicken at an extra charge. The sauce was creamy and the pasta and chicken were cooked to perfection. It was as I anticipated, the food was even more delicious fresh at the restaurant. The portion was large and I had enough to takeout while still being full. Overall, Gregorio Trattoria is a great option for dining out as well as takeout. The restaurant shares a parking lot with multiple retailers in the shopping center, which is pretty packed anytime I have visited. You may have to circle the parking lot a bit to find a spot. Even with the parking situation, I would still make the trip if I was craving pasta and looking for a spot to dine out... and if I didn't feel like parking or driving I can always order takeout :) read more

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We met long time/no see friends here for lunch. What a nice, leisurely visit with good friends and good food. Our waiter (Juan) was effective and non- obtrusive. Our food was delivered by smiling faced wait staff with efficiency. We never felt rushed, and when it finally came time to leave, we carried out take home bags. Excellent choice! read more

This evening, my aunt, my four-year-old cousin, my 18-month-old son, and I dined at Gregorio's Trattoria in Cabin John Village, Potomac. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing and left me feeling both unwelcome and disrespected. We initially sat outside but requested to move indoors after it began to rain. Once settled inside, we were served our entrees. While eating, my toddler accidentally bit into a fry that was too hot, causing him to cry briefly. I quickly calmed him down, and the rest of the meal was smooth. In fact, several customers and staff members interacted kindly with my son, complimenting him and even playing with him. For the majority of the evening, he was calm, playful, and simply laughing at his cousin's silly faces -- nothing disruptive or excessive. Later, the manager stopped by our table, complimented my son, and may have quietly asked my aunt to "keep it down," though nothing was said directly to me as his mother. Regardless, my son was not crying, screaming, or disturbing other diners. He was simply laughing -- as any 18-month-old child does. When we finished eating, our server brought the check without offering a dessert menu, which felt dismissive, especially since we were there to celebrate my aunt's birthday. Eventually, a slice of cake was brought out, which we appreciated. However, the evening took a very upsetting turn when a group of older Caucasian women at another table told me that my son was "too loud" and "shouldn't be in the restaurant." This was deeply offensive, especially because my child had only been laughing softly with his cousin. Their comments were not only unkind but discriminatory in nature. What was most disappointing was the response from the staff. Instead of addressing the inappropriate remarks directed at us, our server told me to leave after I stood up for my child. At no point had management or staff ever indicated that my son was being disruptive -- only these customers. Yet the restaurant chose to side with them. Given the dynamic and the fact that the women were of a different race, I cannot overlook the racial undertones in how this situation was handled. Gregorio's presents itself as a family-friendly restaurant, yet our treatment suggested the opposite. Families with young children deserve to feel welcome and respected while dining out, especially when children are simply laughing at the table. I've dined with my son at finer establishments and have never experienced such hostility or discrimination. This experience was unacceptable. I will not be returning, and I urge management to reflect on how they handle situations involving families and, more importantly, how racial bias may influence their decisions. Every paying customer deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. read more

We have ordered Gregorio's a few times from our office for Friday Pizza. It has always been quick, fresh and hot. We really love that they offer Passover Pizza for those celebrating! They have great toppings and their large has huge thin NYC style slices. I have not had many of their other menu items but the pizza is great! read more

Loved the service, food and ambiance. The pictures don't do any justice. Even though it was a busy night the staff was very welcoming and attentive. We couldn't decide between the ravioli rose or the bolognese pasta. Our waiter, William, suggested to get the bolognese sauce on the ravioli and it was the best! I believe it was the owner and the manager who even checked up on us to make sure we're having a great time and enjoying our food. We enjoyed all the items we ordered. We will definitely be back! read more

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I love good Italian food. Not the fake Italian chains like what we see on TV. I have been here a few times and can't believe I haven't reviewed it. I love their pasta, Carbonera. However, this time, it was more goopy and messy . My bacon wasn't crispy but more so chewy. No bueno. I was hoping the waiter would have more attentive to ask but never did. The restaurant got a make-over since the last time I was there. Looks nice. The restaurant looks more open. Bathrooms are clean. Desserts: I got a cannot. It was decent, but I would not recommend . read more

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The interior feels a bit dated, but the food is decent. Service at both the bar and dining area is excellent. I just wish the Italian dishes had a bit more flavor. read more

I ate here for the first time a few nights ago and it was delicious. We received a basket of garlic knots and breadsticks with marinara sauce and it tasted amazing. The calamari appetizer we shared was perfect. I ordered the shrimp francaise and my husband the chicken marsala- they did not disappoint! I will definitely be back. read more

super dissapointed!!!! Food used to be average but now it's terrible. service was great only reason I didn't get up and leave. Terrible food wasted all my money. I don't come out to eat for service I'd make my own food at home in that case. Don't know what happen to this place. Their was hair in my food months back so I haven't been here in months but I tried to give it another chance HORRIBLE! Mussels tasted old and look like mussels from Safeway andddd to top it off pasta had zero flavor. To up the prices and the food gets worse THATS INSANEEEEEE!!! read more

Stopped by for dinner and have to say, the service here is great. It's nice ti have an option for Italian in the area. With regards to the food The lasagna was good, pizza was also good and the seafood pasta was a bit disappointing. The white wine sauce ( which wasn't on menu but they were willing to make for me) could have been reduced and even thickened and even flavored to make this dish good but it wasn't so it was very watery and flavorless. I added salt and pepper to make it edible. The seafood itself was cooked to perfection. There's more to the menu that I didn't get to try so would return to see what their best offering is. read more

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6.26.23 I met with a friend for an early dinner at 5pm on a Thursday evening. We started off with their complimentary bread. I liked the bread stick, but not so much the garlic knot. My friend and I were twinning as we both ordered Eggplant Parmigiana and Tiramisu for dessert. She also ordered a glass of wine, but I did not. It was my first time ever trying Eggplant Parmigiana. It was very good, but I would have enjoyed it more if the breading stayed crispy which is hard to do with all the sauce. The flavor though was on point. The Tiramisu was one of the best I ever had. Three criteria of a good cake to me are its flavor, texture, and moistness. It had all three, hence, it was a hit in my book. Edgar, a new manager, stopped by to check on our experience, which was a nice gesture. They are definitely popular as by the time we left at 7:30, the restaurant was packed and there were patrons waiting for a table. That is a testament to how good their food is. This is one of my colleague's family's favorite restaurant that they frequent. I discovered this gem from her and will definitely be back. read more

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I took my elderly father to Gregorio's a few weeks back, in the middle of summer. We enjoyed it. At 89, he is still on his own. His place, actually owned by one of my brothers, is maybe a mile away from this place. So I am always looking for as convenient venue to take him to dinner. There used to be a Grilled Oyster, which was/is a little 2-3 restaurant local chain, but it closed; they have at least one other still operating. Gregorio's is a fine alternative. We'd eat there again. I believe they are doing well. The place was packed on a weeknight at 7:30pm. We were willing to sit outside. But a high top table near the door was available, and that worked fine. We had the fritto misto starter, a branzino special, and a shrimp pasta. All were excellent. The portions were generous, enough for leftovers that my father had for lunch the next day. The branzino in particular was fresh, with crispy skin, moist, perfect. Branzino seems difficult to mess up. You could overdo it and end up with dry meat. But they handled a very nice whole fish with just the right touch. The server was friendly despite being busy. She made us feel at home. read more