We'd driven by this spot for years. We finally tried it and were very surprised and pleased by both the quality and prices at this homey mom and pop spot -- they make their own mozzarella. For full details go to John tanners bbq blog and search "Manoli" read more

Manoli Canoli - A terrific kefta gyro! - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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Service could have been a little better. Every table gets bread but we had to request ours otherwise we would not have had it. The service is a a bit sloooow. They have a bar but they didn't have the right liquor that most bars have.....in other words they were sold out on most common items...... The food is good though- I guess that makes up for it read more

Manoli Canoli is one of the neighborhood stalwarts, a mom-and-pop type place, that serves the Italian classics with Greek options as well. I loved, loved, loved the old school service, the kind that makes you feel like the staff really enjoys the pleasure of dining together and wants you to enjoy it too. This desire is reinforced by the affordable house wine - so wonderful to order a $7 glass and not hesitate to get that second one. I do wish more attention was paid to the execution of the dishes. Aegean Pasta with shrimp, feta and parsley was not as light as the description suggests, and in fact is drowned in tomato sauce. Chicken Piccata with mushrooms and linguini was also swimming in marsala, an ingredient which can be magical when used sparingly but can otherwise be overbearing. My sense was that these recipes are on auto-pilot, recipes developed by mom who has long since handed over the reins. Then again, some Americans favor a lot of sauce and perhaps the recipes are adapted to suit their tastes. The mini-cannoli at the end looked good. I let my friend have the petite size to herself while I imbibed that second glass of wine. It seems a girl can't have everything. read more

Are you looking for a cozy Italian food spot or Greek food spot? Or would you like them both? Manoli Canoli has you covered! My mom and I came here with family friends whom we've known forever and have enjoyed this spot for a long time. They are adorable and always order the same thing-- to start we all enjoyed the pita and tzatziki and the gorgeous super salad! My dear family friends ordered their favorite entrees-- lamb chops and spanakopita! My mom and I went for the Italian side with pasta! I had the mushroom ravioli and my mom had the sausage and peppers! They both were delicious. Everyone was very pleased with all the dishes! We saved a tad bit of room for dessert. Definitely check out the brownie and icecream and the baklava! I will definitely be back to try more dishes! Happy eating!! Ps. Trust me, the portions are quite generous-- you may go home with a doggie bag! read more

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This place was wonderful. It's a combination Italian and Greek place so you have plenty of options for food, depending on your party's taste. My friends and I got different pastas. The pasta bolognese was fantastic and I had enough for leftovers. The bread they provided was a bit dry though and I almost always wished for a more even combination between pasta and sauce but the sauce was wonderful. They even have frozen food to take home. The service was quick and you can tell they appreciate their customers. It's a small place but so good. I could comfortably hear my party. I can't wait to go back here again and try the Greek food next time! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised they had parking in the back with a back entrance. Small and cozy place. Generous portions and very tasty. I wish they had more parsley on my chicken Marsala but that's just me being extra picky. Service was attentive but not overly so. I did not make a reservation but it was off peak hours on a weekday. I was certain I would take home leftovers but it was so scrumptious I ate the whole plate of chicken. Oh and chicken was tender and not dry or chewy. Would definitely return and recommend!! It's nothing fancy or trendy, but it's like comfort Italian and that's really sometimes all you want and need! read more

Manoli Canoli - Salad - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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We booked this homey and cozy Italian/Mediterranean restaurant for our rehearsal dinner (close to the church). Menu has traditional Italian fare (pasta, pizza) as well as Greek items (kebabs, moussaka, Greek salad, ect). They also have gluten-free and vegan options. The complimentary bread was warm baguettes with olive oil for dipping. Was very good. I ordered the shrimp Aegean. It was a huge portion of noodles with marinara sauce,perfectly cooked large shrimp, feta and sun-dried tomatoes. The sauce while rich and flavorful was not too heavy. Everyone enjoyed their food (plenty of leftovers). Prices are very reasonable and service is very friendly and warm. read more

Manoli Canoli - Mousaka - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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I'm only giving this a 3 because they've been in business for so long and they treat their senior citizens so nice. The food was meh at best...I got their salad with chicken, my friends got gluten free pasta, and we also had the mozzarella appetizer. The food was OK and priced right. Here's the rub...the service was terrible. 45 minutes for a salad and pasta...really?! read more

Manila Canoli seems to be hit or miss by individual menu item. This was my first time trying it, and I was very excited given the ratings and menu options. Sitting down, the decor was more diner and less Italian restaurant, with uncomfortable chairs and a messy counter area. The bruschetta was not good, with limited under-ripe tomato pieces covered in tons of mozzarella. There was no balsamic vinegar that I could taste, and it was more cheese than anything. My friends said the lemon chicken broth soup was great. I ended up having the mushroom ravioli, which was quite tasty and rather unexpected. The mushroom cream sauce had plenty of red onions, tomatoes and other garnishes that made the flavor rich and well-rounded. Finally, the tiramisu was fantastic! I wolfed it down way faster than I intended. Overall, a good experience but certainly one where improvements could be made. read more

Very very good. Great staff and very good food. They are very attentive to a large party. We will be back! Thank you!

Have gone several times. Never a problem. Tonight however was the worst. My server was horrible. Had to send my food back and it still wasn't right. Ordered a simple cheese steak LTM provolone. Salad to go side of fries. Salad was plated not to go. Sub had onions and peppers. Can't eat them. Returned it. Still came back wrong. My food arrived before my wine and water. Had to ask twice for that. I could squeeze the grease out of the fries it was so disgusting. No apologies nothing. Didn't make a big deal paid my bill left my food. Will Never return. read more

A neighborhood gem! There are only a handful of tables at this low key Italian and Greek restaurant. We shared a large Manoli pizza and large super salad. Both were fabulous. The super salad had fresh romaine, carrots, cabbage, sliced tomatoes, onions (somewhat treated but I'd skip next time,) and the star, the homemade mozzarella with a zingy Italian dressing. It was refreshing and addictive. I could eat this nonstop. The Manoli pizza had a large amount of toppings: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, pepperoni, sausage, ham, onions, red peppers, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, and basil. None of the ingredients was overly salty and it ended up quite balanced and tasty. Perfect chew and crunch to the pizza. It was great. For dessert, my family had a tartufo which had chocolate, pistachio, and strawberry ice cream surrounded by a chocolate shell. They loved it. Service is friendly. There are plenty of pre prepared meals in freezers, perfect for a home meal. Thanks Yelpers for helping us find yet another spot! read more

I desperately wanted a salad so tried half a Greek to-go. First, this isn't a traditional salad with lettuce as I thought. It was full of cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, feta, and peppers. I don't know where they grew or purchased the produce from, but it was FRESH! I don't even like tomatoes and I ate very single bite. Of everything. The mix was delicious. I asked to please have two side dressings as I hadn't dined here before. Their house EVOO with red wine that comes with that salad + a balsamic. I mixed them together and went to town. Priced right for the portion and ingredients. Friendly staff. I would try them again. read more

It's always the quiet ones that blow you away the most! Like most people, I've passed right by this unassuming place for years without giving it a second thought. Tonight though, I decided to give it a try. Probably some of the best Italian cuisine in the entire region! I ordered a salad with homemade Italian dressing, an antipasti plate, and the Shrimp & Mushroom Piccata. Everything was divine! The dressing was vibrant and bursting with flavor! The house-made mozzarella was great, and my main was superb. Looks like they do a mean to-go and frozen food business as well. Def an underrated spot for sure! read more

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Decent. Not sure why Italian food is paired with Mediterranean food. Makes no sense any way you slice it. The sausage they use on their pizza tastes like it was spiced in a back alley of Beroit in the 1970s. It's just labeled "sausage" and not "cardamom, fenugreek, and black pepper sausage" That Lebanese sausage is hard to peel off, too. It's sliced like kafta (WHY???) and so is glued to the pizza dough. Good luck read more

The parking in back is plentiful so that is a plus. The food here is well made but at least for the dishes I had, not spectacular. There was nothing wrong with the food it just was average in my opinion. The big dinner salad with fresh mozzarella was served with a yuzu vinaigrette like dressing, which was pretty good. We also had a chicken kabob and the spaghetti and meatballs. They were well cooked but I would not consider that enough for 4 stars. Wait staff did a satisfactory job. I am sure it is a fine local restaurant but not worth a special trip in my opinion. read more

Cute place. Loved the lemon chicken piccata. My husband had a wine chicken special. It was a nice little local place

This is a gem of a place. Authentic Italian food and friendly service. Very cute little place. Both in door and out door seating. Food is absolutely delicious! My husband and I ordered a pizza, meatball sub and the pasta Bolognese. Everything was spectacular!!! We will definitely be coming back!!! read more

Manoli Canoli - Pasta Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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Surprisingly delicious--talk to waiter about what to order, in fact the little restaurant has attentive staff and a family atmosphere

I ordered a Meat Lasagna and an order of 3 meatballs to travel. When i tried it at home, there was no meat, but rather eggplant, which I detest. I called and spoke to someone who insisted it was a meat lasagna. He said "that's the only one we got." It may have been a meat flavor in the sauce, but they need to either make a meat lasagna or advertise it as an eggplant lasagna....which my tried and opined that even the eggplant was average. Lastly, the 3 meatballs were the size of golf balls and very average in flavor. I agree that we need to patronize local restaurants, but not at the expense of ahving good food. While I applaud restauranteurs generally, I cannot support this one again. read more

I guess I had high expectations after seeing all the reviews but this place is very "ok". Very basic wine list and food. bruschetta wasn't tasty, very plain. Tzatziki needed salt. I got the Mediterranean pasta with salmon and it tasted like jar spaghetti sauce with vegetables...not at all flavorful. And the salmon was dry and over cooked. My friend enjoyed his chicken Parmesan but overall, very disappointed and would not go back again. It's also very casual inside, fyi. Server was very nice but food... read more

Holy cannoli! I can't believe that I used to drive past this place every day for work and I never stopped in. My friend and I were in Silver Spring and didn't want to deal with the nightmare of downtown SS for lunch. We decided on this spot, in a small strip of stores on Connecticut Ave right inside the beltway. The parking is in the back. The menu is extensive with both Greek and Italian items. I got the mushroom ravioli and my friend got the chicken pita. The ravioli filling wasn't bland like mushroom ravioli sometimes are. The wine cream sauce was not too heavy. The chicken pita platter was a great deal! Huge sandwich and generous sides. We couldn't leave without getting a cannoli. This is the real deal! I was tempted to buy some refrigerated food for later. I noticed they have air diverters over the AC vents so they don't blow right on you, which is a mark of a restaurant that listens to its customers. read more

Wonderful restaurant. They treated us like family. Went for Mother's Day with party of 10. Table was ready when we got in. Food portions were very large and delicious. First time here, we will be back! read more

A warm and delicious restaurant. It has a nice neighborhood feel. Service is spot on. Their marinara sauce is wonderful, making the dishes that have sauce great choices. My favorite is the eggplant parm that is perfectly made with thin slices and, sauce and mozzarella cheese. Very much like my Sicilian family's recipe. Ravioli is cooked Al dente as is the other pasta dishes. My only suggestion is to incudes pasta with eggplant parm. We have brought friends to this restaurant and had a magical evening. Every one was happily ordering different food .... and wine. The owners joined in adding to the fun. I recommend Manoli Canoli without reservation. read more

Make your own judgement but this was our experience: 1. Didn't get our appetizer or bread basket - Waitress failed to write our order so likely forgot. But the bread?! Everyone else seated around us for it! 2. There was a hair in my chicken piccata 3. Couldn't tell anyone because no one came to check on us 4. Was disappointed that they used canned mushrooms 5. Had to go to the counter to get our check Ended up not finishing chicken so ate a slice of my sons pizza which was pretty good. read more

This was and is our favorite place in the world. We miss Nikkos still, but Meera is still at Manoli, which is great. We love the food and always have. Been going since 2009 or so. The owner, Stavros is a guy who takes his business very seriously and wants everything perfect. It's a quaint atmosphere, nothing fancy, but we actually love that. In addition to the food, we also love that we can olive oil direct from the source as the owner has a family olive farm back in the home land. Best olive oil we've ever had! We are a military family and when we were away from Maryland we really missed Manoli Canoli, but now we are back and we can't wait to keep coming back. read more

I'm so sad to write this review. Our go-to dish here was the lobster ravioli, which was now taken off the menu. Maybe through you yelpers asking about it, they may bring it back? Nonetheless, we love their cheese pizza. Their dough here reminds me of Pizza back home in Europe. The tomato sauce is not as acidic as most I've came across. Also I love that they have personal size one, though we always buy the large to take home leftovers. Since this place also serves Greek food, I always get the chicken souvlaki plate with our pizza. It comes with a side of fries and salad. Your plate will overspill and you won't be disappointed...or leave hungry. They also have their own olive oil, that they sell. Last visit, we got a bottle and it's our favorite olive oil to use for salads! They also have packed noodles and raviolis in the fridge aisle, ready for you to cook at home. Though it always taste more delicious here. Staff is nice, I think this is family owned and operated. The interior and exterior may not indicate for much what is inside, but please don't miss the opportunity for some great cheese pizza! read more

I've only had the spumoni ice cream but it was fantastic. It is very hard to find this type of ice cream anywhere and the price was very reasonable. I'll be going back even if just for the ice cream. Also there is plenty of free parking being the building read more

Incredibly rude service. I ordered take out. Was given the wrong order. When I called back to tell them I was dismissed, told I was wrong tried to gaslight me into saying I placed a different order. I'm not insane I know what I ordered. Why would I order a dish I don't like. They then essentially told me to go f* myself. I'm now left with mediocre chicken picatta. Food is decent but don't expect good service because these people are rude and miserable. Get your food and get out. read more

Best place ever. The food is superb and the service is friendly. I will be back next time I am in Bethesda read more

Manoli Canoli - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

We frequently buy their fresh mozzarella to use at home. It is the best we have found nearby. We recently stopped in for dinner and it was superb. Tzatziki appetizer. Chicken kabobs were perfectly seasoned and cooked, not overcooked that can sometimes happen at other restaurants. And the moussaka was excellent. Warm bread. Plentiful parking behind the restaurant. Don't let the location or uninspired ambience deter you from a very satisfying meal. read more

Hit or miss on service when you come. Food is good, olive oil from the farm in Greece can not be matched. Service is really good when good and bad when bad. Do not order an appetizer and your entree at the same time because they prepare everything on the check. At the same time. Seriously, if you want dinner to go come here. If you want more than a rushed grab a pizza or pasta and enjoy dinner out, you are better off at some other restaurant that knows how to place orders in the kitchen, even Olive Garden does it better. So disappointed and can pass this by next time. read more

The best food hands down, felt actually traditional Italian and really good for the price, they're amazing and even have their own olive oil. The service was great the ambiance gives me a legit Italian place type of vibe. I had their traditional spaghetti with meat sauce and we had their antipasti platter for appetizer amazing 100% authentic. read more

I came here for this restaurants namesake and it was delicious. Walking into the store, it seemed like a nice place to grab some great Greek food but I was on a mission. I ordered two mini and two normal cannolis to take home and devoured them with my family. The filling was plentiful and perfectly sweet (even though a little dense tbh). They had chocolate chips on both ends which I love. The shell was less impressive and could've been slightly crunchier. Overall, I was satisfied since my sweet tooth was placated. read more

Manoli Canoli - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Italian food does not get more than three stars from me, but I thought about it here. The location is easy to drive past, right by the Capital Beltway on Connecticut Avenue, with no obvious parking until you have driven past (its in the rear), but if you have the patience to circle back and park, Manoli Canoli is the Wysiwyg of Italian restaurants - what you see is what you get. They have a large menu of Italian and Greek specialties served in a small and understated dining room for prices that are quite affordable for the DC burbs on the Montgomery County side. Service was solid and ownership cares. Maybe Manoli Canoli is not the drive-to destination from afar, but they sated five hungry day-trippers homebound from a day at the Zoo with competence and confidence. Certainly there are many worse choices. And after the congestion at the Zoo, we rejoiced merely over their parking lot! read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. The food is average at best, but the service? Good god. If there was an award for rudeness they would win with ease. Any request or slight inconvenience by a customer is met with incredulousness and anger. If you want actual service, avoid, avoid, avoid. And to the owners - why own a redo if you hate customers ordering your food. This makes no sense. read more

Manoli Canoli is a real neighborhood gem!!! Offering Greek and Italian cuisine plus appetizers, sandwiches, beer, wine and cocktails. And, don't forget the PIZZA!!! Truly fantastic pizza too. easy parking, reservations and great service...you can't go wrong. read more

Not the best Italian/Greek restaurant. All the food was very ordinary, little taste in their sauces. The tomato sauce was so watery I had to ask to have the plate drained. Sausage dish was 2 small pieces of meat cut in half length way to appear more. Not a fair deal for $15.00. If you want good Italian food go to an Italian restaurant. If you want Greek go to a good restaurant. There are plenty in the area. read more

Food is pretty good but the service is absolutely awful. Inattentive, unfriendly, and unapologetic for multiple mistakes they made. Basically operate like a carry out place and begrudgingly allow people to eat in. Wouldn't return. read more

This place has undergone some change recently. It used to be a quaint little Italian restaurant called Marcella's. Now with a new Italian name, I'm not sure this place knows what it wants to be. The lunch and dinner menu still offers pizzas and traditional Italian dishes such as linguini and spaghetti, but also includes Greek dishes such as spanakopita and mousaka as well as hot and cold sub sandwiches. I can't comment on these entrees since I was here for a traditional Sunday morning breakfast. My neighbor and I arrived around 10:15 and there was only one other couple seated in this small but cozy place. We both opted for omelets: mine a feta and spinach; my friend's a bacon and cheese. The wait felt like forever. My friend commented on whether they were waiting for the hen to lay the eggs or not. Our server seemed sedated; not very talkative or attentive as when we tried to get butter and water. Our omelets ($6.95-$8) were worth the wait, but nothing out of the ordinary. The homefries which accompanied them were nice and crisp. I plan to come back and try their spinach pie ($5.95) sometime, but I am picky as far as spinach pie goes... I guess it's worth a shot. read more

Manoli Canoli - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland