Pasquale's Pizza & Restorante

Manalu is out of this world. The food genuinely reminded me of my grandma's cooking -- comforting,…read moreflavorful, and made with real care. The special I ordered (pictured) was easily one of the best dishes I've had in a long time, and honestly every single thing we ordered was delicious. This meal went above and beyond perfection. We got there a little before noon and already had 3 cars ahead of us waiting for them to open -- the second those doors opened, people were lining up fast. They had plenty of tables and service was so quick. Once we were seated, things moved quickly: menus right away, water and drinks out fast, and service that stayed genuinely attentive the whole time. I didn't even get close to finishing my drink before they were already checking if I wanted a refill. All of our meals came with soup and salad, and the pasta fagioli was amazing -- I'm not usually a fan of celery in it, but it was still so flavorful. They also have an impressive dessert menu, but we were way too stuffed to even think about it. Next time we're definitely leaving room for dessert! Highly recommend -- go early, it's worth the wait!

This is my second time coming here. We were celebrating a birthday and the service was amazing. Our…read moreserver helped us with all we needed for the cake and he was very attentive with our plates. The music at the restaurant is nice and the food was just amazing. The best plates we had was the calzone, which was HUGE, and the lasagna. Even just the normal American pizza had an amazing taste. Additionally, we tried a wine cup and let me tell you, it was so delicious.

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Pistarro's

4.0(608 reviews)

2.8 mi

Excellent pizza! This is probably the best spot in Frederick in my experience for Italian food.read more

Came here on a Saturday night without a reservation. We were sat at the pizza bar in plain view of…read morethe pizza making operations. Oddest part was while we sat there - there was a 2 top table free almost the whole time we were eating. So - we could have easily been waited on in a normal setting. Nice place overall - different areas to sit, outside dining, etc etc. Service however was atrocious. It may be the fact they don't have enough people in the wait staff, but our waitress was as absent as it gets. Asked for a refill, took forever - after ordering appetizer it would have been good to then put in our entree order - but wasn't until the pizza came out 25 min later that we could do that. Asked for bread, she remembered after our entrees came out 45min after ordered - 4 small cubes. You would think when you're struggling at waiting on a table, you'd try and make up for it. Pizza was good. We got a Margherita pizza - standard and fresh as we watched them make it. For my entree I got the penne vodka and added a meatball. Lol. No sauce on that meatball and it was cold. Flavor was good on entree. The next time the waitress came back I begged for the check - to which we paid and got out of there as "quick" as we could. Food 4/5 Service 1/5

Seems like a large space. We were surprised to see two ovens, so they must get busy.

Beets and hummus (special)

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Icelandic Cod (special)

Cucina Massi

4.0(107 reviews)

3.1 mi

Saturday evening dinner while in the area. Parked the next block over and walked in. We don't have…read morereservations but we were given a tip to come around 6:30pm for a table of 2. We took a table in the rear enclosed patio area near the bar. To start we ordered the meatball sliders. Two come with an order and they were good. I liked the toasted slider rolls, the tangy sauce and the spiciness of the meatball. Recommend cutting it in half to eat it without it flying out of the roll. Overall a good start. I ordered the gnocchi primavera which really wasn't in the traditional sense - as the vegetables were puréed together into an orange sauce. Had a good flavor and was served with burrata. Starters and entrees came out very close to each other which wasn't a bad thing. We also added a margherita pizza to share which looked weird - but tasted great. Nice crisp to the crust and thin. I usually think of a doughier crust with this kind of pizza but still good. Dessert was the fudge cake - rich in flavor, adding a coffee. Overall - would have loved to sit inside and get that experience but still good considering we didn't have a reservation. Our waiter - younger guy out back we good, though at times we leaned on the other bartender to help get refills.

I think this is one of those places that people don't know about in downtown but a great spot with…read morea cozy outdoor seating in the back - the food is solid- I don't think the pasta is homemade but I enjoyed everything we ordered. We really enjoyed the Cristina pizza and refreshing orange crush! The bread is that crispy thin crust with a warm soft inside accompanied with homemade whipped butter. This is a great place for a weekend lunch or dinner.

Green Bug found in spinach (with spinach still attached to it between the wings)

Cristina - arugula, prosciutto, shaved parm and truffle oil

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Fratelli's Italian & Seafood

4.3(335 reviews)

8.2 mi

Yes, Fratelli's is very good…read more I was wonderfully surprised at a recent dinner for 2 at Fratelli's. We started with a lemon drop martini - delightful. The cream of crab soup was top notch - a bowl would have been a meal in itself. Then came a salad big enough for 4 (delicious) and fresh out of the oven bread (enough for 4 also). The chicken breast with crabcake was massive and very tasty. The veal parm was sooooooo tasty and also massive. We have at least 2 more meals each. We each had a wonderful chocolate martini as dessert. The service was attentive and helpful. The food came out quickly but we were not rushed. The price? To me, unbelievable (in a very good way).

Having a great waiter helps make everything go well, and we got a good one. Very attentive and…read moreengaging. This is the type of waiter you'd want to request when you return. Now to the meals. Begin with the salad. Everyone enjoyed the salad dressing, and the salad was a nice starter. Not a huge amount but enough. The bread was disappointing. Was not made inhouse, otherwise, I'd change as it tastes mass produced. Slightly overdone, too. Buttering the bread, while nice, did not help with flavor. I would prefer a separate container with the butter to butter the bread. The bread was average. The seafood alfredo was very nice. I enjoyed the large portion I received. The only drawback on the homemade fettuccine is it was slightly undercooked. Not al dente, undercooked. I can forgive it as it was good. The crabcake was also good and everyone who had it or sampled raved about it. The potatoes that came with that dish were meh. I wasn't a fan of them when I got to try one. The seafood platter was well liked. One side dish was butternut squash that everyone sampled and enjoyed. This place is worth visiting with service like we received and the food.

Addictive soft, warm rolls

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Il Porto

3.8(289 reviews)

3.4 mi

For a lot of reasons, none of them allergy-related, I don't eat bread…read more 1. The table bread was served. It looked good, so i sampled. Oh my, that was really good bread. 2. The foot was presented well, and honestly was epic. The goal was a simple Italian meal, exceeded! The Ravoli was pronounced amazing! Spaghetti and meatballs were incredible (although if you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory, it wasn't real Italian, there were no little hot dogs cut up in it). Overall, Il Porto made our places we will wander to again list. Great overall, and the bread, oh my.

This was my second time visiting Il Porto, and I'm really glad I decided to give it another try…read more The first time I came, I honestly wasn't impressed and didn't think I'd return. But after hearing good things, I figured it deserved a second chance -- and this time it delivered. I ordered an apple martini, which was really tasty, and the fettuccine Alfredo with added chicken and shrimp. The dish initially came out with just shrimp, but when I mentioned the missing chicken, they handled it kindly and quickly. They let me keep my pasta and brought out a nicely grilled piece of chicken topped with Alfredo sauce. It ended up being very flavorful and satisfying. My friend ordered a sausage pasta dish and thoroughly enjoyed it -- he said it was very tasty. He also had two smoked old fashioneds and really liked them. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived, but it still had a cozy atmosphere. The only downside was that staff members were having a very loud conversation in the dining area, playing music, and even watching something on a phone at one point. Since there weren't many customers yet, it stood out more. I'd suggest maybe keeping that to a back area or lowering the volume while guests are dining. Overall though, this visit changed my mind. I would absolutely go back.

Smoked Old Fashioned

FRIED ZUCCHINI $10.50

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Tiramisu

Ricci Italian Restaurant

4.0(88 reviews)

0.6 mi

The best bruschetta we've ever had. The Sophia Loren angel hair was superb and the dinner portion…read morewas huge. Server (Taylor) was great.

We finally had a chance to check out Rocci's after years of living in the Frederick area. It's…read morelocated in Worman's Mill near other restaurants and shops. There is a pretty good amount of street parking nearby. We were greeted and seasoned outside on their patio area. They have a nice bar and excellent wine selection. We tried the house Cabernet and it was excellent. The server immediately brought out some bread that was nice and fresh. The plate comes with olive oil, rosemary, and a whole garlic clove for flavor. I got the basic spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs were very good, tender, and flavorful. These are definitely made in house. My GF got the bolognese and let me tell you this was the star if the show. It comes with fresh made pasta (fettuccini I believe) and a great homemade sauce (you can see the carrots and other ingredients). It was exceptional and I would highly recommend. The service was okay, I believe our server had far too many tables and took about 20 minutes to cash out on a slower Wednesday dinner service. Everything else was great and we'll be sure to be back!

Inside

Bolognese

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Homemade Pasta Bolognese

Tempo Di Pasta

4.5(130 reviews)

3.0 mi

The food is amazing since it's all fresh and homemade (including the pasta)! Great service and the…read morestaff is very welcoming. It's a small restaurant, so you may have to wait for seating or eat outside...but worth the wait.

The chicken was really dry, didn't taste appetizing at all, and the pasta was quite hard. The…read moresauce was bland and not seasoned, and mostly in food, pretty bad. There wasn't tap water either, so you had to pay for the water. Overall, didn't like the experience. The server was grumpy too.

Menu and dessert bar

Bucatini nero

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Porchetta

Mangia E Bevi

3.6(167 reviews)

8.9 mi

Wonderful dinner last night! Food and service were excellent. Eggplant parmigiana was light and…read moredelicious -- perfect. Large portions. Individual pizzas are large and delicious. Dessert was take-home-worthy. Will definitely return.

Honestly super underwhelming. Agree with the others that have rated the place as mid. It's hidden…read morein urbana that's before all the new developments. Cute outdoor patio and that could be a nice space. The inside is normally decorated restaurant space. The service wasn't too bad, attentive at first and then she disappeared for 10 min and then took our orders. Afterward she didn't even bother to ask how the food was, if she did I would've told her how disappointed I was with the dish that was recommended as, "oh you can't go wrong with eggplant parm! It's great!" Needless to say that it was an overpriced mush of a dish. There was no texture to the dish. At first sight it looked like a generous helping of food, about 6 pieces of eggplant with spaghetti. However, there was no texture to the deep fried eggplant, no crunch, no flavor, disappointing. Spaghetti was normal, nothing special. The pizza. Not shown, was also disappointing. There's so many other better options close by, prob won't come back.

Interior

Rigatoni with sausage

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Mushroom rigatoni

Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe

4.3(169 reviews)

11.9 mi

great brick oven pizza. we stopped there on our way home as a pit stop. the staff were extremely…read morefriendly and the food was fantastic. we all shared a brick oven cheese pizza and it was delicious.

Recently visited Laurienzo to meet a friend. Very impressive pizza: flavorful and larger with a…read morevariety of toppings. At around noon on a Wednesday the place was empty but already filling up. Service excellent and friendly. If this weren't so far up the Rockville/270 corridor I'd be ordering frequently and I think this would be competitive if they opened a branch a bit closer in. Will visit again for sure and this is a great stop if you're headed out to Frederick or in from there.

Brick oven pizza

Pepperoni and Meatball Pizza

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Phoenix wall art inside the restaurant. We love phoenixes so this was the only pic I snagged.

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Ang G.

7 years ago

I have had pizza here a few times and also the subs and salads. I've always been pleased with the pizza every time. My regular order is the 'super Italian' sub. It's a perfect traditional type cold cut sub and the large is big enough to share. I also get the salads, Greek or tuna salad. The salads are fine but as they only use iceberg lettuce they seem a bit plain. Pasquale's has great service. I usually call ahead and pick up. read more

Stacey C.

14 years ago

It's been a long time ordering from Pasquale's for no other reason than it took a long time to get delivery; though our office is on TJ Dr. BUT let me say... we ordered today; pickup. I split a Super Italian sub toasted w/ everything, the portion size was perfect and the sub was AWESOME!! So with that said, we will have to bite the bullet sometimes to order.... Thanks to all employees for such "great" food! Stacey read more

Mamie B.

10 years ago

I eat at this place at least once a week. I've never had a bad meal. We've been all over the menu. The staff is very friendly and personable. I would and do recommend this restaurant to everyone. They are the best. read more

Ashley F.

11 years ago

Pasquale's has the most amazing chicken cheesesteaks. Always my go to. Shockingly, I ordered a different item on Friday night, Shrimp Alfredo and OMGee!!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Delicious food, reasonable pricing. read more

Joel C.

7 years ago

Thank you guys! For the food it was so good. I was surprised how much food you give. When I order I expected a regular meal but when it comes to the table I saw so much food. Thanks good service too! read more

Lindsey W.

14 years ago

We ordered pizza at my office last week and it was delicious. So delicious, that I'm ordering again today! The white pizza is amazing! Highly recommend. read more

Derek W.

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153

12 years ago

Been there twice, it really wasn't that great. Probably won't go back again. There's really not that much flavor their pizza.

Susan M.

12 years ago

picked up 2 pizza's and they were excellent! Place has gotten much more organized. Welcome to New Market!

Erika N.

142

5 years ago

Amazing pizza, the steak and cheese is to die for and the staff is amazing overall an amazing place

Susan H.

12 years ago

Best pizza around, as good as NJ Boardwalk ! Great Italian and subs too, so glad they are around. read more

John F.

8 years ago

Good pizza, good subs. The inside is also very nice and the service I received was exceptional.

Michael M.

10 years ago

Cheesesteaks are out of this world. Always call in an order for pick up when I'm in the area.

Gina S.

9 years ago

Quick, delicious and the people are always so friendly! Everything is really good here

Mike K.

11 years ago

I'm from New York; I love Pasquale's...enough said!

Emily L.

10 years ago

Great local pizza. Reasonable price.

Brittney N.

15 years ago

Love the cold cuts!!!

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