Gone, alas. Absolutely great pizza. Not sure I can get to the new location in the old Tersiguel's…read morespot downtown. And that is another truly great restsurant that is gone.

Tried this pizza because my nephew loves it. The cheese pizza was solid. Meatball pizza was also…read moreflavorful. I ordered the high maintenance which is a build your own pizza. It was good, but I wasn't a fan of the caramelized onion sauce. I wanted plain caramelized onions. The cauliflower crust also made it home, but it had a weird sog. Overall, I liked this pizza, but for the gluten free options, I've had better and don't think I'd go back for that crust.

Great brick oven pizza. Little pricey, but worth it. So tasty! Pizza truck. Take out only. Great…read moreservice. Nice toppings. Yum

I ordered two pizzas one just cheese and the other half pepperoni and half veggie and they got it…read morewrong. It was all pepperoni and all vegetables all over. Normally this order is correct, but today it was wrong and I tried to call them over and over, to see if I can get a refund. We do not eat pizza like that and no one answered the phone, so I'm writing this review to give them a thumbs down today for customer service and quality of the pizza.

TIP: Garlic Knots are a must!…read more Grab yourself a slice of pizza or order an entire pie to share with the family. Your family and your appetite will thank you. You will not be disappointed. ORDER: * Pepperoni Pizza * This pizza reminded me of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the way it looked. It wasn't too saucy but it was juicy enough and the crust was soft. It was absolutely delicious. And yes, I ate the crust! We ordered an entire pie for the family share! * Cheese Pizza * Our minion of the family wanted a single slice of cheese pizza. It was yummy. Like the pepperoni pizza, the crust and sauce was perfectly covered on the single slice of pizza. * Fettuccine Alfredo [Kid's Order]* Man oh man was this on point. This pasta was good. Sometimes pasta can taste weird like you got it from the grocery store in a jar but this didn't taste weird. It was a nice portion for a kid's ordered. SIDES: * Garlic Knots * These were A-MAZING!! I'm a fan of garlic knots in general but some are just alright. These were by far more than just alright .. they were great! Whether you take a small bite or toss the entire knot in your mouth; your pallet is immediately showered in garlic deliciousness. It's served with a side of marinara sauce but trust me they're good with or without the sauce. These are so good; I can come to this place just for the garlic knots. * Caprese Salad * Basil leaves, diced tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella with white sauce. I'm a sucker for mozzarella. The white sauce dressed the salad up like icing on a cake. I was pleased with this simple yet delicious salad. SERVICE: We called ahead to place an order. The gentleman that took our order was friendly as well as the staff when we picked up the order. Overall, we were pleased. LOCATION/FACILITY: This is located in a shopping center at Dorsey Hall Shopping Center off Route 29. PARKING: [Free] Large parking lot that the shopping center shares with a plethora of stores. SEATING: There are tables and chairs for outdoor dining or you can grab a table inside to dine in. COVID-19: [August 2020] Due to the current pandemic; the tables inside are spread out for social distancing. There is a card reader on a table for no contact payment as an option. [See photos] We've been near this place but haven't tried it. I'm asking myself why after all this time. I'm glad I finally tried it because it's definitely our new go to spot for pizza and garlic knots. I'm looking forward to our next visit to try the Amore Fries and other entrees on the menu. Call ahead for carry out or dine in. There is a variety of items you and/or your family and friends can enjoy.

Classic red sauce Italian is the main staple at Trattoria Amore. We did a take-away of a couple…read morepasta dishes and meatball sliders... spoiler, the sliders are a meatball sub cut into four portions. It's not traditional, but great comfort food! The meatballs were well seasoned and complimented by the flavorful red sauce. The tortellini tricolor in tomato cream sauce was savory and paired well with the tangy sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes. Cheers!

The food was brought to the table steaming hot and the sauce was beautifully blended (not oil and…read moreclumps like other places). The ravioli is evenly filled so every bite has some ricotta. My husband, ( very handsome ), got the baked ziti with meat sauce. "Flavorful!" he says. The service was superb with helpful suggestions as new customers at the counter and a thoughtful thing they do is have the parm in the fridge so it stays cold. The ambiance feels very organic with some Italian music mixed with country and a bit of everything else. The lighting is soft with big windows with light streaming through. The mural would make any art lover pause. This is a place worth trying again and again.

I would warn others not to order catering through Squisitos under their new management team,…read moremanager Marcel. He has cut their portions sizes in half without changing the food description or name. All catering requests have to go through him and he arranged for mine to be picked up on the wrong day. After waiting for the team to cook the food on the day I arrived, I discovered that it was 1/2 the size I was expecting from my experience under prior leadership. When I voiced these concerns with him and that there was no way the small serving could feed 10 people as advertised, he told me that "this is a business" and "think of it as a lunch portion". When I demanded a refund because I refuse to pay $110 for such a small serving size, no one in the restaurant was capable. It had to go through Marcel who, conveniently, was not on-site. Please save your time, money and energy and go somewhere else.

Great gluten free pizza! I got a 14" Gluten Free Pie; Pepperoni, Bacon, Hot Honey, and Onions…read more Service was Amazing, Best Pizza for GF People. It was quite a wait but if you want something Italian nearby your dance studio this is a good place.

I found this place on TikTok while searching for the best steak and cheese in the DMV, and when I…read moretell you, it did not disappoint! It was our first time here, and my wife and I ordered two steak and cheese sandwiches--one on a seeded roll and the other on a baguette. We arrived about 30-40 minutes after placing our order, but the staff couldn't locate it in the system. No biggie--things happen! Per the manager, we waited another 15-20 minutes for our food, but these sandwiches were absolutely worth the wait. The sub was so creamy and cheesy, and the fries were good as well. Hands down, the best steak and cheese I've had in the DMV so far, and I've tried MANY! We will be back!

Smashing Grapes is a must try restaurant. The food, service and ambiance is always top notch.read more

5 Stars -- Absolutely Delicious!…read more My three good-good friends/sorority sisters and I celebrated my birthday dinner at Smashing Grapes, and everything was excellent! We started with the buffalo cauliflower, crab dip, mussels, and wings--and every appetizer was a hit. For dinner, we had the lamb T-bone, crab penne pasta, ribeye, and a chicken pasta dish recommended by our waiter, Logan. We finished by sharing the blueberry bread pudding, which was the perfect ending! A special shoutout to Logan, who was AWESOME! He was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations. Great food, great service, and an even better birthday experience with my girls. We will definitely be back!

When it's been a long day and I'm looking for a pizza with with fresh ingredients, I can always…read morecount on Vocelli Pizza. Why: The crust is amazing!!!! Light fluffy interior but thr still a nice church when you take a bite of that crust. Now I know most people like sauce on their pizza but I skip it. My pizza has the perfect amount of cheese so the crust doesn't get soggy, the veggies: peppers and onions are fresh, and I always double my toppings so I get a bite of flavor with every bite. It is always a crowd-pleaser on game days!

The delivery service was amazing! I paid for everything online, including the tip. The prices were…read morea little steep, but with the $9.99 one topping large pizza deal, it was a steal. Hosted a neighborhood party, got delivery FREE delivery, and didn't break the bank with uber/doordash or any other hidden service fees. Not only was delivery free through them, but it was fast! They beat the estimated time online. I did not have to deal with hungry children or wondering if my order was lost on a Saturday night. The pizza was also good! For delivery and the deal, it was fantastic! I would put it as better than Pizza Hut or dominos every time. The one that makes me want to run back though is the cauliflower crust! For those that are gluten free or want the healthier option, this is the best cauliflower crust I think I've found in the Ellicott city/Columbia area. Beats the other few in the area by far! This is definitely my new go to for parties, quick delivery, or looking for a deal on pizza.

We love eating here for a date-night dinner. The food and service are usually excellent. We always…read moreleave with a full stomach. Lots of options on the menu at a reasonable price. Dishes seem to be clearly explained on the menu. Most recent visit, I ordered the Stella Note pizza with the cheese bread as an appetizer. The table also gets bread. Heather was our server, and they were wonderful. After our entrees, they'll bring out a dessert sample platter so guests can see the dessert options before ordering. It's purely to look at and not taste. The restaurant has a whimsical atmosphere with dark, sultry lighting and fake vines and string lights draped across the walls and ceiling. From a distance I thought they might be dusty, but up-close they appeared surprisingly well-maintained and clean. I really appreciate that, as dirty/dusty props hanging over my meal are a major turn-off for me. The place overall, seemed very clean and tables set up neatly ready for customers to sit down. The main flag for me is the building itself. There are several uneven points in the flooring to trip over - even some ramps. The dim lighting can make things difficult to notice. Finding the restrooms was confusing even though there were small signs because it was dark. The route via the signs also seemed to lead through the drink area where cups are kept. I feel like that's not very common for restaurants to have you walk through so it made me question if I was going the right way. The ladies' restroom had small tight stalls. I didn't notice any accessible stalls or restrooms. To be fair, it is possible I missed them due to the low lighting. Overall, I would give the food and service 5 stars. The building itself is the reason i have to give an overall 4-star rating. I appreciate how strongly the restaurant remains loyal to its whimsical ambiance while still serving tasty dishes. Eating there reminds me of the cozy 90s sitcom settings for example from Friends or Sabrina the Teenage Witch. At the same time, we are now in 2026 and I think accessibility and ease of navigation are important considerations for customers. The restaurant serves well for me personally, but it may not be as comfortable or accessible for every guest that dines-in.

We made a reservation for eight people. I don't usually choose Italian food, but this was my…read moredaughter's graduation celebration and she wanted Italian cuisine. The ambience was wonderful -- warm atmosphere, birdhouses with mock birds, and even a tree inside, which was a nice touch. Everyone enjoyed their meals except for my wife. Her river shrimp had a very unpleasant taste, and she couldn't eat them. The staff handled it well and quickly replaced the dish with chicken. Our waitress provided excellent service and checked on us often. Their napkins are made of high‑quality paper, which I really appreciate. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner very much and had a great celebration.

We got crab egg rolls that were stupendous. And the loaded fries as apps. You get a discount on…read moreanything with crab in it on weds. So that's pretty cool. For my meal I got the bah mi salad. Delicious. Very spicy so be careful if you aren't into that type of thing. That combined with the jalapeños and the loaded fries and my mouth is on fire when I was done. It was well worth it too. Love the look of the place. Such a cool revolutionary feel. Like that time period. Pretty large place too. Service was great. Right there when ya need something. Highly recommend.

While I have been coming to Ellicott City with friends for years. However, recently recently…read moreinstead of hitting Syriana (you can check my review), my best friend and I decided to hit up Manor Hill Tavern. A nice old building of stone and dark wood my friend and I perused the menu: very New American with lots of Maryland seafood classics. I ordered the crab cakes with fingerling potatoes and coleslaw. The crab cake, though small, was mostly lump crab meat with very little bread crumbs and served with a remoulade. Very moist and flavorful. The coleslaw was slightly bland, but I enjoyed it none the less. And the fingerling potatoes were cooked and salted to perfection. However they were lacking any real fat: no butter or oil. Now, it just so happened that my friend had purchased a bottle of Rosemary infused olive oil a mere half-hour ago. A drizzle of this turned these dry potatoes into something of a revelation, but I really shouldn't have had to doctor the meal I pay for with outside condiments to make it truly enjoyable. My friend enjoyed a hamburger with caramelized onions that was cooked precisely to her order and she enjoyed it a great deal. So, clearly, not all menu items needed as much help. The server taking care of us was very on top for job and kept our drinks filled and us happy. I really wanted to give this place a higher score, but there were too many little things off. I think with a few tweeks to some of the menu options this could be a really excellent restaurant. But currently, it's just "fine." For the price (think thirty dollars for a typical entree) I expected better.

The pizza is good and the staff is friendly. Normally, we get our pizza for takeout. Service is…read morealways prompt.

The Calzone was delicious and enough for two. The supreme pizza was good. The dine in space only…read morehas three tables. The service was courteous.