My wife and I returned to Nonna Angela's to celebrate our 8th Anniversary with an early dinner. We…read morearrived before 6pm and were promptly seated in a booth. Our waitress, Caroline introduced herself and took our drink order. We both ordered Prosecco while we mulled over our Appetizer and Entrees. For the appetizer, we ordered the Mozzarella Caprese. In the meantime, dinner rolls and a shallow bowl with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and waters were provided. While we enjoyed the appetizer, my wife ordered a glass of Chardonnay and I ordered a glass of Merlot. The dinner rolls were warm and delicious and we took turns dipping in the EVOO. For our entrees, my wife ordered the Crab Ravioli in a cream sauce and I ordered the Tortellini al Pesto. As it was a midweek night, there was a live musician at the rear of the restaurant playing 70's and 80's hits on his guitar and singing, occasionally also playing a harmonica. We sipped wine, enjoyed the music and soon our entrees arrived. Both were very tasty and more than either of us could finish. My wife ordered a second glass of white wine and I held back as the designated driver. For dessert, we shared a Cannoli, the perfect sweet treat. Caroline brought us takeout containers and wished us Happy Anniversary! Thank you Nonna Angela's for making our evening special!

Had a great lunch at Nonna Angela's Italian Bistro. The food was delicious from start to finish. We…read morestarted with the fried ravioli and crab bruschetta, and both were excellent. For my entrée, I had the Fettuccine Zafferano, which was rich, flavorful, and packed with seafood. The atmosphere really adds to the experience. It has a warm, authentic Italian vibe that makes you want to sit back and enjoy your meal. Our server, Brandon, was great. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without making us feel rushed. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. I'd definitely come back!

Delicious good every time!…read more Pasta and Pizzas are so good! Love the pick up service. Always ready on time, hot and so very tasty!

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!

The Reviews lead me Here!!!! and I was on an empty stomach . The customer service was great &…read moreFunny!!. The Owner Kenny as I've read on certain reviews! was helpful and very patient on my indecisive approach to my ordering situation. I ended up getting a Personal (Small-6 nice regular slices) Pizza the deal you get Any 3-toppings for $10. My LOOOVE got a chicken cheesesteak! (Made the Italian way with marina minus Mayo) even upon taking that order he was taken back but like okay then!! . The ambiance is chill it's 4 tables inside to sit or walk up and order!. I'm so happy I found Welch's Grape soda!!! I've searched everywhere since they discontinued even as far as PA so I & Kenny had a laugh about that! He was genuinely cool and greets you immediately..... THE FLAVORS THO!!! the pizza had REAL sausage not a meatball, not chopped in chunks but a authentic sausage with a little kick classic the back in the day like The Italian Inn in Landover (IYKYK!!!!) all the ingredients delicious down to the thin but satisfying crusts! it's a semi- thin but you can taste every individual ingredient for certain!!!... The Chicken Cheesesteak was very flavorful and phenomenal. This is a Hidden Gem indeed that I will hands down come back to!!! ... I think a commenter said! Once you had theirs other places for pizza tuh!...... definitely coming back for the wings! & breakfast!!!... sent my My Mama who's particular about her pizza a pic & she wanted one!!... got home and took a bite from hers and said oooh this is good Oh sooo soo good this new found place you're guys trying!! I can't wait to come back home and eat the rest!!

If I'm in the area i would definitely go again. Place is no frills, but clean. The pizza was…read moregreasy, but the flavors were great. I called and placed an order and while the owner wasn't the friendliest on the phone (I may have caught him at a bad time), his wife's kind smile made up for it when I arrived to pick up my order. Everything was fresh, and piping hot when I arrived.

The experience was definitely a success…read more Everyone must get the Duck Hunt--the flavor was immaculate. We almost ordered another one. Even the Polpette was extremely delicious, especially for something as simple as meatballs. Now for the main course, the 40-Layer Lasagna was amazing. I will say, though, that after a while, the flavor became so rich that it started to feel a little tiring. The Rigatoni alla Carbonara was also super good. I actually ended up switching with my partner so we could both enjoy the rest of each other's dishes. For dessert, we got the Crème Brûlée. I'd rate it a 4/5. The flavor was different from a traditional crème brûlée, but it was still delicious. Overall, everything was really good, and I would definitely come back to try some of the other dishes!

The decor and styling of L'Ardente is absolutely gorgeous. Just walking in for the first time, I…read morewas stunned. I came with a large party and we had a private area in the back to ourselves. They have many good options on their menu. There's a little something for everyone. From the antipasti menu, I enjoyed their Verde salad, the Carciofi, and the Hamachi Crudo. The hamachi was a highlight; it was so fresh and bright. For mains, we got the pomodoro and bolognese pastas. These were alright. The pasta itself was a little harder than al dente unfortunately. But the flavor of the sauces were yummy. I loved the dessert! We had the chocolate cake and the creme brulee. These were among the best bites of the night. Restrooms were large and mostly clean. Wasn't expecting them to be as ornate (or as dark inside) as they were. Downside is that the restrooms are right next to the kitchen area so wait staff were constantly moving and I was worried about tripping someone.

My wife and I came here for our anniversary lunch after her coworker recommended it the day…read morebefore--and as soon as I checked out the menu, I already knew we had to go. From the moment we walked in, the service was amazing. Maria (I believe that was her name) was our waitress, and she was incredible--so warm, attentive, and professional. She even took our anniversary photo for us, which I really appreciated. Another staff member was just as great, constantly clearing our table, removing empty dishes, and refilling our water without us even having to ask. The young lady who brought out our food had the sweetest smile and greeted us so kindly. When I mentioned I didn't really care for the rice balls, they immediately took them back and removed them from our bill--no hesitation. That level of customer care definitely stood out. The space itself is beautiful--very spacious with a great vibe. I loved the ambiance and would absolutely come back. I believe they also have outdoor seating, which I'd love to try next time. Now let's talk about the food: * Grilled octopus: 100000/10 * Truffle fries: 10/10 * Wild mushroom risotto: 10000000000/10 * Seafood fettuccine (can't remember the exact name): 1000000/10 Everything was so good that we filled up on appetizers and had to take most of our entrees home--but honestly, no complaints there! Overall, such a great experience. Highly recommend for a date, celebration, or just a really good meal.

I like this location. I'm more familiar with the Maple Lawn location as I've been there many times…read morebut I'll be back here again. We sat in the bar area on a Sunday evening. Service was great. Thanks Paula! Wasn't too hungry but got the caesar salad. I enjoyed the red blend wine. Ended the night with an espresso martini. I was impressed that they had Arthur Wheeler bourbon here! Cheers!

On my way to the grocery, didn't want to do that hungry. Terrapin Station, where I had planned to…read morehave a burger, was still "closed for renovation" but I didn't see any permits in the window. Probably dead as a dinosaur. So I went next door. I stupidly didn't read my own previous review. Disclaimer first: I have been to Italy several times, and am a big fan of Lidia and Mary Ann on PBS. Garlic toast was dry and tough, Texas toast rather than pan francese. The dipping sauce was decent, evoo and cheese with some seasoning. Salad was nice and fresh, with a variety of veggies. Chicken parm was the worst I've ever had, dry, tough, no crunch to the outside, no slice of prosciutto. I have had better frozen. After dousing it with table cheese and the remaining bread dip, I was able to choke it down. It was served on top of spaghetti. In real Italian cucina, pasts is a separate course. Cooked through, not al dente, Very simple tomato sauce. Very cordial service, and I did leave full enough to avoid temptation at Lidl. But that food wasn't even good italian-american much less real italian. Meh. Chin flick.

Wonderful place off campus. The staff is very accommodating and pleasant. A great place to share a…read moremeal and enjoy great company. Casual atmosphere. Food was wonderful. Lasagna was superb. Ravioli rose with chicken was divine. Penne a la vodka with sausages and chicken parmigiana were both delicious. We will be back.

classy and cute italian restaurant near the convention center -- my boyfriend and i came by for a…read morelate lunch while visiting the city. we were seated pretty much immediately in a spacious round booth and were introduced to our server -- tim deserves a special shoutout, super friendly and accommodating, and great at talking up the menu and each dish we chose. between the two of us, we ordered the whipped ricotta and wild blossom honey focaccia to start, with the prosciutto tortelloni and lobster fra diavolo as our mains. the focaccia was a perfect balance of lightly creamy and slightly sweet with the bread (not too dry or hard, and easy to spread). the pasta was advertised as made in house, and certainly was delicious and bouncy enough to be believed. sauces were balanced nicely and pleasantly complimented their pastas appropriately. we finished off with the pistachio gelato -- gelato is apparently made in house as well with a machine in the back, and was soft and creamy, paired with a strawberry that was nicely gelatinous and almost a highlight of the dessert. we definitely wish we could come back a lot more often if we lived in the area.

My friend and I decided to have a GNO at RPM and had a great experience! We were seated at a round…read morebooth, which was perfect for conversation and sharing food. For drinks she ordered the RMP spritz, which she loved, and I had a martini, which was great. For food, we started with the whipped ricotta, which was delicious. We then shared the Brussel sprout salad, meatballs, vodka pasta, and spicy broccolini. Everything was split in two plates, which made sharing a breeze! The service was top notch as well.

QUICK lunch during an off-site training day with one of my work besties…read more LOVED the service (Thanks Devin), the company (although we were missing 1/3 of our trio), the lobster ravioli (luke warm but GREAT flavor ... will definitely order again) and the Italian salad (such a fan of olives, pepperoncini's and a quality dressing). Glad we risked being late to have lunch there as opposed to scarfing down some fast food. (We were NOT late, btw.) The unrelated extra pic is of an adorable little portable bar thingee that would look so cute in my house. #GoogleSearch Regret not ordering a take home lobster ravioli at the $10 promotion price butttt there's always next time. *Wink*

Was invited to a wine dinner tonight and don't really have too much to say about it...wasn't really…read morefeeling the event. The courses were blah and bland...wasn't impressed with the wine pairings...mind you our table kept having to remind the servers to serve us...which was annoying. We were literally sitting in the front, next to the where the servers were preparing and prepping things to go out... The space for the event was kind of tight. The hostess for the evening was very friendly and welcoming. Loved the energy she was bringing however they were short staffed for such an event. Was my first time at this location and honestly I don't think I'll make my way back. Happy Yelping!

Excellent food and dessert. They were able to accommodate a last minute party of seven which I…read moreappreciated so much.

I loved Pacci's. We got a reservation and sat downstairs, which had a really interesting dark…read morefeeling. One thing I really appreciate is a waiter who can walk you through the menu. Our waiter did that. I asked for recommendations and he explained everything on the menu to us. Then I asked a specific question about a dish and he knew the answer immediately. He also gave us specials. I got the Orecchiette e Salsiccia -- Rapini shells with sausage. I loved it. Someone else my table got the special -- pasta with steak. The steak was cooked PERFECTLY and was wonderful. Overall, I loved Pacci's. It has a laid back family vibe yet the food is fantastic. One more thing: the neighborhood Pacci's is in is beautiful. Pacci's itself is in a very rustic nice building, right across from many beautifully painted rowhomes and brownstones.