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!

Mamma Roma's is the best italian food you're going to find in the area. All of their menu items are…read morefantastic (shoutout to the Pollo Paprika). I haven't tried their pizza, but it looks great. Their service is always top notch, along with very fair pricing and great portions. They have online ordering, which helps me out alot as I work nearby. I haven't actually dined inside yet, I live about an hour away, but I can imagine the service will be just as good. They have some outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating with a bar and lots of wine options. Please check them out if you're in the area,

The pizza itself was pretty good, the flavor and quality were definitely there. However, we ordered…read moreand paid for an extra-large pizza, which is supposed to come with 12 slices, but it seemed like they accidentally made a large instead. Because of that, the slices were incredibly small. It was a bit of a bummer to realize when we got home and opened the box. While the pizza tasted good, the lack of attention to detail was really disappointing and took away from the overall experience.

This is my 3rd time here since trying the pizza for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Never a…read morelong wait and service is always fast and friendly.

I can't believe we have lived less than 2 miles from here over the last 10years and never came…read morehere. The quaint atmosphere was intimate and inviting, the flavors abundant, the portions large for the cost, and the excellent service is what you expect from a smaller family owned restaurant. Well done! Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu!

I ordered the meat calzone with jalapeños added and the mussels marinara !…read more The food was alright I will say I really want to try the pasta or maybe the pizza next time! The calzone wasn't really what I expected the meat was barely present inside the calzone very little jalapeño and pepperoni I was expecting for there to be a lot inside but it was mainly bread and cheese sadly. The marinara mussels were delicious tho! So that made up for the calzone lacking items

Gianni's Pizza in Severn absolutely ruined other pizza for me--in the best possible way. I walked…read morein expecting "good for a strip-mall spot" and walked out low‑key mad that I've wasted this many years on chain pizza. The crust is where it all starts: that thin New York style with just enough flop to prove it's legit, but a crisp bite at the edge that actually fights back a little. The sauce tastes bright and fresh, not sugary, and the cheese hits that perfect zone where it stretches, melts, and doesn't drown the slice in grease. Throw on pepperoni or sausage and it's game over. The vibe is classic neighborhood joint--nothing fancy, just people who clearly care about what's coming out of the oven. The crew is friendly, quick, and they've somehow never once messed up my order, even when I'm being extra about toppings. If you're anywhere near Severn and still defaulting to Pizza Hut or Domino's, I genuinely feel bad for you. Gianni's is the kind of place you recommend to friends "with your whole chest" and then feel weirdly proud when they text you mid-slice saying, "Okay, you were right." 8.9 on the Dave Portnoy's scale for me. The highest I have given outside of NYC

Best toasted turkey & cheese sub (w/ lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, oil/vinegar) EVER!!…read more Pizza is excellent, too!

We keep coming back and they keep getting better! Best cheesesteak in Crofton, no debate, final…read moreanswer!! The pizza is also stellar, great New York style, and also the best in Crofton!! The staff has always been incredible with us. Kind, friendly, helpful... just the greatest! We've been coming here since they opened, and we're proud to be "regulars!"

I've been wanting to check out Frank & Luke's for a while now and finally got the chance just…read morebefore the new year. My family and I arrived here for dinner and were excited to hang out and try something new. We sat ourselves and then went about ordering our food. Our food was brought to our table by 2 different gentlemen, one who made small talk with my wife (who is el salvadorian). He asked in Spanish if she spoke the language, and the in Spanish asked if I and my kids spoke it. I thought nothing of it at the time and we went on to began eating our meal. My son then began to comment that the same guy who had spoken earlier was now lurking around and watching my wife, his actions were even noticed by my daughter. After keeping an eye out for it, I than began to notice it for myself. He wasn't just sneaking peeks at my wife he was full on glaring at her from in front of the kitchen window. He would stare at her even as I was staring at him, and when we made contact he would look away, but go right back to staring, smirking as if it was funny or a game. This obviously made me upset, and my wife very uncomfortable, to the point that she asked us to wrap up our meal so we could leave. I felt disrespected as a man, father, and husband by the actions that had taken place, and to add more insult the worker followed us to the front of the restaurant as we left still staring and smirking as we left the restaurant. I dropped my family at home and came back to speak to somebody about what had occurred. The same guy was at the register and told me that he was.in charge and that nobody else in the restaurant spoke English, which I knew was a lie. I needed up talking with a young man named Christian and explained what happened. The guy continued to try to cut into our conversation even after I had asked him to step away. I was given a card with the owners name and number, that I misplaced, but I did write an email which has since gone unanswered. As far as the food The chopped cheese and cheese steaks were okay, but we were not a fan of the barely melted sliced cheese that came on all 3 of the sandwiches we ordered. Also, the eggs on my sandwich were cooked over easy, but still runny on top which I didn't enjoy. I have never seen a spot that didn't just melt the cheese.over thr meat on the griddle before putting it on the bread but this place clearly doesn't if you look at the photos. The loaded fries reminded me of outback, and were pretty good. The fries reminded me of boardwalk fries. My son didn't like his pasta at all. There was no marriage between the pasta and the chicken, it was just placed on top with bread and had burnt bits that you can also see in the photos. We ordered wings, that were okay, but I'd pass on them quickly if I had other options, by the time we got the wings all of the awkwardness was in full swing and we were ready to start boxing up our food. I understand that some might think my food review could have bias because of the terrible experience we had during the visit, but even had everything went smoothly, I don't think that we would've returned for a second visit, just based on the food. The servings are big here, and most of the food looks good, but I don't think that they're as good as other places in the area that serve similar items. This is supposed to be a New York kitchen, but it's about as New York as a wooden cabin.

Our service was wonderful, food was great and the manager was beyond helpful!! Definitely will be…read moreback!!

The service and ambiance is great. I'm disappointed with how average the food is, even the desert…read morewas disappointing. I think an upgrade in the Chef would make a great difference.

Delicious pizza!!…read more Ordered their supreme pizza, cheese pizza, and pepperoni pizza for the office. Everyone really enjoyed the pizza as it was quite tasty and had a nostalgic feel to it. Service was fast. In the future, I hope to try some of their other food options!

We saw the other yelp reviews and decided to give Best Wings N Pies a try. The service was good…read more They were more than patient as we mulled over the menu. We walked in the small establishment but very clean restaurant . They have cold drinks and a variety of desserts ready to be purchased. We placed our order for a pizza with various toppings and wings with garlic parmesan sauce and buffalo sauce on the side. We did not care for the wings. Both sauces had a weird taste that didn't agree with our palates. The pizza was delicious but dare I say it had too much cheese. The cheese overshadowed the rest of the toppings. Overall the pizza was pretty tasty but the wings left much to be desired.

I recently re-tried this place twice and they came through both times. Outstanding white pizza and…read moreregular pizza. They are now my new go to for white after trying pretty much every place that had white pizza from Glen Burnie to Owings Mills. I'm glad I gave them another chance.

The favor--excellent!…read more But would I pay $17.99 again for Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo with just 3 shrimp? Maybe not. Idk what happened. Totally not what I expected. First time port take-out there.