I thought this was an actual physical pasta restaurant and drove all the way to the address that…read morewas on apple maps. Why would you put an address for a place that doesn't exist?

This is such scrumptious, actually authentic Italian food. It's simple and bright and rich. The…read morepasta is homemade and is meat-y! (Meaning it's so thick and obviously scratch). Luca (the creator) is Italian, sassy, clever and kind. Oooof. It makes my heart ache for Italy - it really tastes just the same as the pasta I had when I was there.

Cozy and vibrant to go counter with fresh subs (hot and cold), handmade pastas, and desserts. You…read morecan tell everything is made with love and the menu is impressively broad yet curated. They also have a small grocery section with imported Italian goods (canned clams, tomatoes, olive oils, cookies, etc) and frozen premade goodies like sauces, lasagnas, Italian sausage, pizza dough, and even ice cream. We ordered a hot porchetta sub, cold cut sub, and homemade pappardelle with pesto cream sauce. The owner helped us choose a "soft" sub roll for the porchetta and a "hard" Italian baguette for the cold cut sub. The food was all very tasty and felt like we traveled to a simpler time where ingredients shine for themselves. The porchetta was tender and flavorful, and together with the soft roll, kind of reminded me of a Taiwanese gua bao or Cantonese charsiu bao. It was incredible and smelled so delicious! The cold cut sub was simple and well balanced, and good with the harder baguette. Lastly, the handmade pappardelle was delightfully chewy and reminded me of Chinese hand pulled noodles. Didn't expect to have such parallels with Chinese food- and I enjoyed reflecting on how different cultures can come to have similar tastes and values. Next time we'll have to try their desserts and more of their menu! Can't wait to come back. Go check out this gem in Rockville, and experience a taste of Italy!

Don't you love a family owned business? One where the recipes are handed down from generation to…read moregeneration. Vignola Gourmet is one of those Italian family owned businesses. It is a cute restaurant located off of Boiling Brooke Parkway in Rockville, Maryland. The inside is decorated with warm woods and shelves and freezers filled with Italian frozen entrees, desserts, and sauces. As you walk up to the counter, you are warmly welcomed. I ordered the Italian cold cut sub and the meatball sub. They have a huge assortment of chips. I am really regretting not picking up a package of my favorite chips. Next time... Service was great. The gentleman who waited on me couldn't have been nicer. It took about 5 minutes for my food to be ready and I was out the door. I want to echo other reviewers, when I say there are no tables or chairs for eating. This is strictly order your food and take it with you. My meatball sub was delicious. It was packed with large portions of meatballs, that were roasted in a tasty marinara sauce. The roll was fresh and soft. I highly recommend this sub. The Italian sub was good, but it was crying out for a little lettuce and tomato. I know that they offer the sub with a green sauce, but I found the taste of the sauce oily and too parsley heavy. I was really glad I had it put on the side. Other than that, the Italian meats were tasty and the sub roll fresh and tender. Prices were reasonable, it was about $20 for both subs. I will definitely return to get some homemade pasta and that tiramisu that was tempting me in the fridge. Gratzi,Vignola Gourmet.

This place is cozy, fun, and family friendly! It has the best garlic knots and pizza! Great service…read moretoo.

We love Mamma Lucia's! Our favorite place for pizza & pasta. I highly recommend this restaurant.read more

Evening dinner with friends who have dined here before and recommended. We had never been and the…read morechoice was perfect. From the moment we arrived we were greeted like we were the most valuable customer. All staff were personable and very gracious & attentive throughout the evening. Food was excellent. We started with calamari to share which was tasty and melted in your mouth like butter, cooked to perfection & no need for marinara sauce that came with it, squeeze of lemon was perfect. The group ordered Quattro Formaggio 10" pizza, looked delicious & was scarfed down. 2nd pizza ordered, 14" 3-topping combo, excellent crust (thin), toppings were flavorful with the right amount of cheese to balance. Pasta dish (Pasta Ragu) also ordered and thoroughly enjoyed I personally had the chicken Piccata served over spaghetti which was best I've had in a long time, no skimping on the delicious capers either. Chicken was tender and nice portion size. There was NO room for dessert, but we all left wanting to come back for other items each of us debated getting. The service was impeccable & warm. The co-owner was on premise walking the floor greeting everyone which was a nice touch and he helped make us feel welcomed & important. The ONLY thing I did not like was the noise level, which made it difficult to hear conversation. It was a busy night for dinner & this would not deter us to return but maybe try a different time & day of the week.

Came here for daughter's bday dinner. She sat with her friends (table of six). My husband and I sat…read moretogether across the restaurant by the bar. We haven't been here in a while and we're glad to see the place was busy still. The ambiance is homey so I love that too. My daughter said the service was very good, they even gave them mini cannolis while they sang Happy Birthday to her. Our service was also pretty good, even at the bar/window area. We had a Medium Four Cheese pizza and added grilled chicken ... yeah for an app but we knew we would take some home especially since it was pretty big. Pizza was delicious, very thin and crispy just like we like it. Of course I had the chicken francese again, which was fabulous again and an entire portion to take home. Husband had a pasta dish with meatballs and chicken, which he said was great and he also had a full portion leftover to take home. Love their garlic knots and delicious garlicky marinara sauce that comes with it.

Really surprised by La Speranza,…read more When the waitress said the pizzas were "personal pizza" size; I assumed it's the usual, small Neapolitan style pizzas for a high price, but the pizza came out bigger than I expected. You can taste the quality of the dough and it was nice and firm, but chewy at the same time--very good! The cheese did not slide off upon picking up (had the most mid pie at Modo Mio in Arlington) and the toppings were also pretty solid. Service was not the most enthusiastic, but not the worse; I cared more for the pizza. Thought about whether this place is a 4 or 5 star and what decides that is if I'd come back and I definitely will. We'll give them a 5 star!!

I learned about La Speranza when we had an Elite event there. I liked it back then, so, yesterday,…read morewe decided to give it a try. The pizza was delicious. I really liked the wood fired grill taste. The pizza disappeared quickly. Great tasting sauce and melted cheese. We also ordered the calamari. It was perfectly fried and full of flavor. It also disappeared quickly. We ordered the meatball appetizer, but it had too much sauce and cheese for an appetizer. I would have preferred bigger meatballs and less sauce. Lastly, we ordered the spaghetti bolognese. It was good. But, one of our group said the sauce was not memorable. He compared it to a Mama Lucia's. The restaurant itself is clean, well organized, and comfortable. I would definitely go back for the pizza and calamari.

Excellent organic Salmon Very fresh and delicious…read more The employees there are very nice. Alison was amazing as she is great at filleting fish. Everything you buy there is fresh.

For starters my service here was great. My server was Ellie and she consistently checked in on my…read morefamily and I making sure all of our food came out ok and beverages were full. I went with the crab Norfolk and it was perfect. I loved having not to do any of the picking and just having all the meat. The ambiance of this market is great, people consistently walking in as this has been their go to place forever. A lot of to go orders and a lot of people sitting up on the counter enjoying their food

Just a great place! It's a small business run by a husband and wife team. They have a thin and…read morethick crust pizza. There is a bar area as well. The only tip I have is that you can call for takeout, but it's a lively atmosphere. Great for families or a general hang.

After driving by this establishment a few times, my family and I finally decided to give it a try…read more There is street parking as well as garage parking, which is convenient. Their hours are 4 PM during the week and 12 PM on the weekends. They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Our waiter, Alex, was great! He was very helpful with the menu and answered all of our questions. The food was delicious! They make their own marinara sauce and pasta noodles...we all enjoyed what we ordered. Everything was so flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, focaccia bread was close to perfect, and the pizza was really good. I would have liked the undercarriage of the pizza be cooked just a little more, but overall, it was still very good. The gelato was yummy as well. The prices are moderate, and overall, we had a great experience.

It had been a while since I last visited this spot. My friend and I did not have a reservation and…read morejust hoped to be seated soon. We were, after entering. I started off with a Mandarin Orange - it did not have either color but still tasted refreshing. For the main dish, I went with one of their "Red Pizzas". It is called Salsiccia. It has sausage, broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and garlic. I thought the pizza was delicious and enjoyed everything on it. I must have been hungry as I only left with just one slice, and I did have it the next day. My friend had a "Red Pizza" as well. Theirs was Genoa and it was with salami, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, and pecorino. They also enjoyed their pizza too. We were both too full to try dessert and I do love their desserts. Our server was Alyssa and she was excellent.

First rate in every way!…read more The restaurant has a pleasant, stylish decor. It's not great on the acoustics but was not overly loud despite being completely full. Our server was perfect. Friendly, attentive, got every part of our order correct. The food was delicious too. We ordered the burrata salad as an appetizer and loved it. We got a Margherita pizza and thought that it was tasty (a little chintzy with the toppings). We will definitely be back in the future!

Such a gem of a pizza and pasta place! Inside is cozy, with benches and tables.there is also an…read moreoutdoor patio space. On the left wall are various soft drinks, wine and beer for purchase. Menu has a good variety of small plates, red and white pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees. We had a group of 15. This restaurant doesn't take reservations so we got there early to push tables together (with permission from the manager). Each person ordered their own drink and food at the front counter and paid (and got a number). Waitstaff would bring the food over when it's ready. Food came out quickly. The pizza oven looked like a hot brick style. I ordered the Sofia pizza. It has roasted zucchini, onions, peppers, tomatoes and baby Bella mushrooms. The sauce was savory and flavorful, the cheese was a good complement. They veggies had a nice char and were well cooked. Crust had some good char as well, with perfect crispness and chew. A wonderful place for a group or solo dining. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Love this place!! This is just for takeout and pizza. I ordered on DoorDash for pickup bc I was…read morecraving pizza. Folks answered the phone bc I needed to make a modification not available on the app and they came through nicely- no prolonged AI answering the phone, or long holds. The fire burning oven was beautiful and visible. The pizzas came out super fresh and hit the spot. Would be interested in other menu items like apps and sandwiches around lunch time next time. Also love this little plaza- plenty of parking and patrons here are easy going.

Rodman's is well placed, near Advanced Auto Parts and Petsmart but probably a little too close to…read moreAldi. (More on that later.) What I mean to say is you can get a lot done within a short distance: kibble for your cat or dog, oil for your car, and a little something for yourself. I'd say 40% of the store is devoted to beer and wine. Seems like the wine enthusiasts love Rodman's, and they do wine tastings there on occasion. Wine isn't my thing though I'll pick one up if the bottle is pretty. The beer is...beer. Most of it not my style, usually the craft here and elsewhere has too much of an aftertaste. But I digress! What I come here for are the imported foods. Yes, some can be found elsewhere including Giant and Safeway but others are definitely foreign. Stuff from Europe, perhaps a little from Down Under (which bits I forget). There's a nice sampling of chocolate and non-alcoholic drinks, including 'Just ice Tea'. Just mentioning it because there's two or three places I can find it and herbal tea etc. can be a nice alternative to energy drinks. (Those pointing out that I could make my own tea are correct, and that it's cheaper, but beyond the basic put-teabags-in-bottle-and-let-it sit I just don't have the time.) Now on to cheeses: they have a good selection. I feel the price is right, but at the same time if you go to Aldi's (to the right, at the end of the sidewalk) you can find some comparable cheese for $2-$3 less. Don't know if it's worth the walk and waiting in line, though, when you have something here. There are sales here, of course, and if you go by sale alone you may make out like a bandit. Just don't go when you're on a diet or fasting. Too many temptations.

Great selection of wines at a good price. Helpful staff and on the weekends, they have wine…read moretastings so you can try and hopefully go home with some new wines. The selection of unusual European and foreign foods is amazing! A fun place! 5 stars!