This is an Italian neighborhood gem. The service is excellent and the food delicious. The owner…read moreJohn makes you feel at home. Go there for visit to your nona's kitchen.

Craving Italian, we found this spot conveniently close to our hotel. Upon arrival, our waiter…read moregreeted us with a friendly handshake, and we were promptly seated. With both the Yelp photos and the menu to guide us, it was tough to choose. The menu prices are very reasonable. We both went with the cheese ravioli, and I had an iced tea -- the total came to just $30. The ravioli were bursting with flavor and cooked perfectly, not overdone like so many places. Service was outstanding, yet the atmosphere remains relaxed and unhurried, so don't come here expecting super-fast dining.

Trattoria Da Lina has become our family's "special occasion" restaurant in Takoma Park, though it's…read morejust as wonderful for an ordinary weeknight when you want outstanding Italian food. It's family-owned and operated, and you feel that warmth the moment you walk through the door. The staff are genuinely welcoming, happily accommodate substitutions and dietary restrictions, and often recite the nightly specials with a delightful mix of English and Italian--usually accompanied by a compliment about your outfit or your dinner companion that makes everyone smile. We had Christmas Eve dinner there this year, and it was every bit as memorable as we'd hoped. The portions are generous enough to share or take half home for lunch the next day. I especially recommend the Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata, and the classic mussels, all prepared beautifully. Don't overlook their neighboring pizzeria either--it's our go-to for both takeout and casual dining. Trattoria Da Lina is the kind of neighborhood restaurant every community wishes it had.

Overall value is 3.5 - it's a bit of a splurge for a regular dinner but we were craving Italian and…read morethis was the closest. We do really like the Tacoma Park area. It's on the same block as a really nice Thai place and a nice Mediterranean spot as well. There weren't many people on a weekday night so we just walked in. Street parking is free after 7 PM. The star was the margharita pizza. And we also got a calzone, which was also really good. The texture of the crust and the little slight crunch and the sauce was really great. I wish there was more basil on the margarita pizza. There were three pieces of basil on the entire pie the pasta we got was the seafood pasta and it was a bit salty and portions are a bit small, but maybe that's the norm now? And we also got this other mushroom ravioli thing that is also pretty good but just really small. I think it was like five or six pieces of ravioli for $24. Service was fine. It was standard. The restaurant was a little bit hot during the heat wave. I wish it was a little cooler so with the four dishes altogether it was over $80 before tip for two people and we just had a little bit left over which is why I thought the value was more 3.5 than a four. That said, I'd still come back and get the margarita pizza and calzone - they're really quite good.

Delicious lobster ravioli with boiled shrimp. Terrific bread. They gave me a complimentary tiramisu…read morefor dessert since it was my Birthday! White tablecloth ambiance but not too stuffy. Terrific service from everyone involved. I'm looking forward to going back.

we started coming here since 2017, this is one of our fav spots for Italian dinner, especially for…read morethe pizzas and pastas. Love the atmosphere, unique, homie, inviting, and lively. services always great, never fails, friendly, and attentive. large selections of wine and cocktails. prices has been slowing going up over the years, but acceptable. definitely comparable to similar restaurants. the 1 star deduction is for the consistency of the pizza dough, sometimes, the dough tasted a bit off, hard and not Neapolitan like as it should be. Overall, highly recommend by foodies of @WineDinenVacay

Tuesday 12/10/2024 I…read moreoriginally visited this spot back in 2021 for a sit down visit with the family. I remember getting the chicken fettuccine Alfredo but I couldn't remember too much of what I thought of the spot while my fam thought it was pretty good. It's been a minute so I've finally decided to come back to review this spot. I ordered online through DoorDash for pick up and once I got there the door was locked for some reason but luckily after I called them they unlocked the door. The inside looked a bit different from the first time I was there (last time looked more spacious) but it still looked decent. For my order I got the pappardelle bolognese $22, fettuccine Alfredo $20, and classic chicken parmigiano $21. - the pappardelle bolognese was my favorite of the 3. It had a creamy tomato flavor sauce that was paired nicely with beef to make a very good tasting dish. - The fettuccine Alfredo was okay but it's not something that I would get again. - The classic chicken parmigiano was solid but nothing crazy. I did like the chicken portion but the spaghetti pasta had to be the smallest I've ever had. - the Complimentary fresh bread and oil came with the meal and it was okay. All in all, this is a solid spot for pasta and my main recommendation would be the pappardelle bolognese which was done very well.

Came here on a Friday night with memories of Cristina restaurant from years ago…read more... Sadly, it seems that the restaurant has gone downhill. My lasagna came out cold in the middle, my partner's pasta was bland, service was OK, not great.

Always great pizza! Service is nice. Ambiance is great for a…read morepizza place! Have been going for decades! No reason to stop!

Mama Lucia is my personal definition of a "problem"... because once you start going, you can't…read morestop. The pizza is ridiculously good. The crust? Somehow both crispy and soft like it went to culinary school. The cheese actually tastes like cheese (rare these days), and the sauce is so good I literally order extra on the side just for dipping. Yes, I am that person--and I have zero regrets. And don't sleep on the pasta--it's just as solid. This place is not a one-hit wonder. Also, Anthony, the owner, might be the nicest human alive. He regularly gives me a free soda with my pizza, which feels like I've unlocked some kind of secret rewards program I never signed up for. I usually go to the East-West Highway location in Silver Spring because of work, but I also hit the Connecticut Avenue spot near my place in NW DC--and somehow they're BOTH consistently great. No off days, no drop in quality. Maybe it's because the owners are New Yorkers. Maybe it's magic. Either way, this is my go-to spot, and I'm not even pretending I'll stop going anytime soon.

This is a hidden gem in downtown Silver Spring. I went here recently with a few close friends. This…read moreis a great lunch spot with a great staff. I tried the jerk chicken wrap with was fantastic.

This is definitely a hidden gem in Silver Spring! It serves as a wine cafe and store. The vibes are…read morecute. I sat down for their happy hour one day in which they offer 15% off drinks and appetizers. My server was average. I ordered a riesling, which was delicious. I also ordered a salmon caesar wrap and some parmesan fries. The salmon itself was a little underwhelming in flavor, but the wrap was overall okay. The fries however were super crispy and enjoyable! I would definitely go back again to try more. I would give closer to a 3.5 if I could. I'm curious about their brunch.

We went to Caruso's to celebrate my sister and brother-in-law's anniversary. We were fortunate as…read morewell, that this during restaurant week! This was on a Sunday night and while it was busy, it was very pleasant. We each had the three course meal and it was superb! Chicken Parmesan with Vodka sauce, spaghetti and a wonderful Ceaser salad was my choice. Delicious. My husband had the spaghetti and meatball dish and the tomato salad with mozzarella slices and basil. Brother in law had the calamari which he shared. it was equally good. Dessert was a beautiful creme we all had. Additionally, our waiter Don was attentive, interacting with us and very kindly wishing the anniversary couple a happy day. We were also given a complimentary drink with dessert. Overall a very positive experience.

Had lunch at Caruso Grocery and overall had a good experience. The food was tasty, and I ordered…read morethe Gnocchi alla Genovese, which was really good and flavorful. I have a shellfish allergy and also don't eat pork, so unfortunately there weren't a lot of options for me to choose from.... We also tried the Oreo cheesecake. It was good and had a nice flavor, but it was a little too sweet for my taste.

Cafe Via Roma is a new Ethiopian cafe with an Italian twist. The cafe is intimate but spacious…read moreenough to host a larger group. When I walked in I immediately thought about hosting a writer's retreat here in the summer. The menu is a mix of pastries, sandwiches, and other hot foods. I got to try the smoked salmon bagel which was delicious, a biscoff inspired ice latte which I'm going back for and another sandwich that was great! My friend had the tiramisu caramel latte which she is still raving about! The owners were supper sweet and bright our food out right away.

Such a great interior, very clean and has a nice aesthetic with the art work. I ordered the…read moretiramisu latte, creme brulee latte, cookie butter latter, and the smoked salmon bagel. Tiramisu and cookie butter were my favorites because I love sweeter coffee and creme brulee wasn't really. The bagel was so good, the cream cheese was well seasoned. There's a lot of construction by the entrance but this place is worth finding! There was only one employee at the time but everything cam out pretty quickly.

Terra Mare has been around for a while and has a big menu offering. I stopped by to grab a…read morepepperoni pizza to go. The pizza came out piping hot and I ate it immediately, very solid pizza! They are thin crust and tastes more like authentic Italian pizza. The pepperoni were buried in a good amount of cheese, but you can definitely taste them. Good amount of toppings and crisp on the crust. Mine was slightly burnt in the edges, but I didn't mind. Service was good and staff were friendly. I would definitely recommend the pizzas here and price was good too for Italian-styled pizza!

First time trying this place and went simple with a cheese pizza. It was so salty, I choked down…read moreone piece and threw the rest out. Was hoping for a better experience!