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    Mamma Lucia of Olney

    2.9 (265 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Gary H.

    This location never disappoints us. Long time customer and also a small resteraunt owner myself. I was taught to make Carbanara in the 70's by one of the leading chefs in Virginia and I have had Pasta Carbanara all around this country and world and this is in the top 5. Resteraunt is always clean and service is always top notch. Our server tonight was Kristal and she was superb, very attentive.

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    Rumesh V.

    I was at the friend's house in Olney. They rave about this pizza often. So I finally decided to join them for dinner. They were about to close so their service was understandably rushed. We didn't have a lot of time to think about the order. We went with the classic - wings and pizza. Wings were pretty good. Pizza was good as well. I wish the pizza base was slightly thinner. Ambiance was good as well. Price is nominal. Lots of parking spots.

    Eimy B.

    My favorite thing about my experience at Mama Lucia was the bread and oil. Ordered a large pizza, half margarita and half hawaiian. The bread on the pizza was extremely thick, not enjoyable for me. Server was waiting tables at the other end of the restaurant so it was a challenge to get refills or ask for anything. This was not a great experience and food was mediocre. The reataurant was dimly lit, smelled a little funny, didn't look too clean. I don't think I'd give it a second chance.

    Ngan D.

    Went here for dinner when we checked out the opening of smoothie king nearby. It was a nice day so we decided to sit outside, might not have been a good idea because flies kept going around us lol. Got the spaghetti and meatballs and loved it. Noodles was soft and flavor was just right. Also love the garlic bread that comes with the meal. My husband ordered a seafood pasta dish, he didn't like it as much. He said it needed more flavor. Service was good at the beginning but they probably forgot about us near the end, had to go look for them after waiting for some time.

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    This was the first time at this restaurant, and heard good things so gave it a try. The chicken Alfredo pasta sauce was watery and had no flavor. The chicken in the chicken Parmesan was petrified and I couldn't chew it to break it down. Both dishes sent back and we said we didn't want anything else. The server said "I'm so sorry you didn't like our food" as he handed me the bill for $72. At the end he gave a free cannoli, which didn't offset the low quality of food.

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    Massively overpriced, under seasoned, overcooked "Italian." Avoid this place for the scam it is!

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    We ordered carryout. The chicken brunello, chicken francais, and Cesar salad are my favorites. Love the garlic knots and the garlic bread.

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    Great food and staff! Highly recommend. All I wish they had, was a brunch menu for the weekends. It would be so great!

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    The food was over salted. For me, I did not like the red sauce. Heard another about this restaurant changing chiefs.

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