My wife and I are Italian. We had high hopes because the place was busy. We were very…read moredisappointed. The pasta with clam sauce was extremely garlicky and so strong with basil you couldn't taste anything else. I like al dente but the pasta crunched. For dessert we ordered gelato and it was vanilla ice cream. I know the difference. I lived in Italy. I won't be going back.

Excellent wood-fired pizza and Italian desserts. I've tried their wood-fired and their New York…read morestyle pizza and both were great and prepared fast! I ordered take-out and the wait staff are friendly

Went there for a birthday meal with the bf cos he really wanted a nicely done eggplant parm…read more Amiccis looked like a good option. We did have reservations and were promptly sat. We shared an appetizer of calamari- that's always my go to at an Italian spot. While the coating didn't taste particularly seasoned the marinara was tangy and bright and saved the dish. I opted for the shrimp fra diavolo and the portion sizes were whopping big. It had a nice smokey spicy flavor with a slight sweetness. Enjoyed it very much and had enough left over for a delicious lunch the next day. My bf also enjoyed his eggplant parm very much. We would absolutely come back to Amiccis for a lowkey dinner if the mood hits for italian food.

We were visiting from out of town and were given the suggestion to give Amicci's a try by a girl at…read morethe front desk of our hotel. She was correct. Great food...good service...reasonable prices. Servings were huge. My wife had the lasagna and I had the Shrimp Salerno. We also got the cheesy garlic bread as an appetizer. Delicious. Plus, the Yankees game was on TV (in Baltimore ) as a bonus. Thanks for a good meal! We would definitely visit again if in town.

This is the second time we came here for dinner. The food is always delicious, the service always…read moregreat too and the ambiance has a cozy feel to it, even though it's kinda big inside. Daughter and I split a Caesar salad (huge salad), we did ask for additional dressing. We also ordered the chicken francese, I had it with pasta and she had it with potatoes, husband got rigatoni with some kind of cream sauce, all excellent dishes, including salad. Portions are large, great to have such delicious leftovers. Prices are decent too, not overpriced. No complaints about anything and will be back I'm sure!

My review has a picture of our waiter because he truly was the best part of our evening. His name…read moreis Juan. The food was pretty good, but Juan's service is what made the night memorable. When he asked if we were celebrating anything, my husband mentioned it was my birthday (even though I wasn't really in the mood to celebrate. Before we left, Juan surprised me by bringing out a beautiful birthday dessert. He even sang "Happy Birthday," and it honestly meant more than I expected. I had come in feeling a little down, but his kindness, attentiveness, and genuine spirit completely shifted my mood. I walked out feeling so much better than when I walked in--and that's something special. Great service can make all the difference, and Juan did exactly that. Shoutout to him--if you visit Maggiano's in Columbia definitely ask for Juan. You won't regret it.

Upon entering we were greeted. The menu is extensive with Italian delights. Everything is freshly…read moremade and tastes amazing. We started with the mozzarella half moons they were delightful, with Greek salad, cream of crab soup and fresh garlic bread! OMG! I was about full, then we received large portions of chicken Parmesan and lasagna! They both were delicious! We had enough for lunch the next day. It's a quiet space not huge, but perfect for an intimate day or evening date. Can't wait to try some of the other Italian dishes!

My first time here and it was great. The server was very attentive and helpful and kind. The…read morerestaurant looked like a nice place to sit, but I got my order to go. I got the spaghetti and meatballs and it came with a side salad. The food was tasty and fresh and it was a large serving. So I was able to eat off of it for another meal.

Where do I begin... came here to celebrate my birthday with my husband for a lunch date, and they…read morewere truly a delight. Our waitress Bethany was so sweet and personable. Very attentive and made us feel so special. The entire space was so beautiful. Every area had its special touches of yellow and lemons. Black and white tiling on the floors, vegetation and lemons hanging from the outdoor sitting area. The place was immaculate. Food was amazing. We had a ragu dish topped with mushrooms, carbonara, and Kobe beef meatball topped with ricotta and pistachios. For drinks my husband got the Italian guy and I had the limoncello blush. Lastly, they surprised me with desert and a sparkler candle. I was truly impressed. I want to also add that for the quality of the food and the luxurious atmosphere, the prices were great for the food and drinks. I cannot wait to return for Brunch.

My friend and I have the same birthday. She made reservations for us to have dinner at Limoncellos…read more I arrived first and was told the entire party had to be there in order to be seated. They did say I could have a seat at the bar while I wait but I opted to wait outside. When my friend arrived we were seated promptly. The restaurant itself is super cute and a cozy, intimate atmosphere. It's dimly lit with beautiful little touches throughout, including "ciao" displayed across the ceiling and a really nice sign in the foyer which makes for a great photo op. For the food we decided to share crispy Brussel sprouts and shrimp bruschetta as an appetizer. Then for my main entree I got Pappardelle Genovese which was pappardelle pasta, caramelized onion- braised beef ragú, Gorgonzola cream drizzle, Parmigiano Reggiano and then I got creme brûlée for dessert. For my drink I went with a Shirley temple. The food was super delish. I especially enjoyed the shrimp bruschetta and my pasta dish. They were not stingy with the meat at all. The server added sparklers to our dessert which was a nice touch and wished us a happy birthday. However, because we orders two desserts he informed us that he could only comp one of them as a bday dessert. We weren't expecting either to be comped so that was nice. I think the pricing was decent, two non alcoholic drinks, three appetizers, two entrees and a dessert for $130 (as of 2026). Something worth mentioning is that sending a dish back may not result in the food being comped. My friend had also ordered the polenta al funghi but didn't like the aftertaste. She told the server who said he would get the manager. The manager said the dishes are made to order and the owners don't want food being comped (I'm summarizing). Mind you no one said anything about taking it off the check. It wasn't a big deal but interesting that no resolution was offered . Like she could've suggested to replace with something else. She basically just said she's not taking it off the check and that's it. Didn't ruin the experience for me but worth mentioning in case you're the type to send things back to the kitchen. Overall, good experience and I would return.

Here's the updated review:…read more --- **** Had a great dinner at Franco's Italian Bistro in Catonsville! We ordered the shrimp and crab dish along with Mama's Ravioli with vodka sauce -- both were delicious, cooked well, and full of flavor. The vodka sauce on the ravioli was awesome! We also enjoyed the unlimited lemonade. Ended the meal on a high note with the strawberry cake, which was the perfect sweet finish. Our server Addiy was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Will definitely be back! ---

We came across this delightful experience by chance and to our surprise Franco's was perfecto! We…read morewalked in and sat down within 5 mins on a Friday night and the staff was so friendly. We ordered the meatball appetizer and WOW that's a big meatball and so delish !!Franco's sauce was light yet flavorful and complimented the tasty meatball with bread for sopping !! Our Bolognese was delish and enjoy to share with my husband. Everyone cleaned their plates! Thank you for the friendly atmosphere and flavorful food to enjoy with our family !!!

We always enjoy visiting Liberatore's and we were all to happy to support this venerable local…read morebusiness during it's anniversary celebration (1988 prices to mark its opening in 1988). Our overall experience harkened back to some of the best episodes of the last season of "The Bear" we recently was on TV - many employees working feverishly to overcome all sorts of challenges to keep the multitudes of patrons sublimely sated with quality Italian cuisine. Some of the parallels were uncanny! To the restaurant's credit, this promotion was well-marketed and reflected in the full house of patrons with a jammed lobby that spilled outdoors with people waiting for tables. To the restaurant's further credit, there were many servers working feverishly hard to keep pace with the onslaught. They had prepared, in other words. Kudos to the charming hostess, who somehow kept dozens of balls juggling in mid-air. The anniversary menu itself was simple (down-home traditional Italian fare), possibly both reflective of the 1988 era and the move-them-in, move-them-out necessary philosophy of the evening. Our mussels appetizer was delicious but arrived late (with a profuse apology) reflective of the onslaught. We understood. Our main courses (Italian chicken dishes) were fine and well-prepared if a bit watery, again reflective of 1988 and of the busy kitchen. Again, we understood. Pricewise, with the promotion, we saved about $11 or $12 a person off what an equivalent order would have been in 2026, so our bill reflected. It WAS a cool promotion and Liberatore's deserves our business (and yours) more often even absent special promotions like this. Hopefully this creative idea inspires this on the part of it's many past customers.

Risotto with salmon was watery. Cannoli was worth it. Lasagna was in between the two. Service took…read moreforever even though it wasn't crowded

Walking through the door you are met by friendly owners. The entire staff from the owners and…read moreexcellent waitress staff are wonderful. When you go asked for Natalia she is so friendly and helpful! The food is the Best. From pizza to excellent pasta and subs. This is our new hang out. The owners are the Best Sam and Nelly. The Best waitress we liked is Natalia. However, all the waitress staff are wonderful!!!!

Came to Alfeo's for dinner last night. Our first time visiting. My significant other's parents had…read moreeaten in Alfeo's before and they never had a bad meal. Alfeo's is in a cute shopping center next to a vintage store in Glyndon. In all my years of living in Maryland, I have never been to Glyndon. Our server was Olivia and she was the sweetest. She walked to our table with a smile and asked what we wanted to drink. I was impressed that she asked if I wanted lemon in my water. I usually have to ask for lemon! We ordered the grilled calamari and Italian cheesesteak and it was the best ever grilled calamari and Italian cheesesteak I have ever had! The calamari was crispy and the Italian cheesesteak bread was toasted enough that its hot but not soggy. I didn't take any pictures but everything looked delicious as I described. This is definitely a place worth going to and the prices are reasonable.

Classic red sauce Italian is the main staple at Trattoria Amore. We did a take-away of a couple…read morepasta dishes and meatball sliders... spoiler, the sliders are a meatball sub cut into four portions. It's not traditional, but great comfort food! The meatballs were well seasoned and complimented by the flavorful red sauce. The tortellini tricolor in tomato cream sauce was savory and paired well with the tangy sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes. Cheers!

2.16.23 This…read morerestaurant is located in Dorsey's Search Village Center. They offer daily manager's specials and also on Monday and Tuesday's. Catering is also available. They offer lunch and dinner size for their entrees. Lunch is served until 3pm. All dinner entrees are served with pasta, garlic, or regular bread. A side salad can be added to any dinner for $1.99. Orders are placed at the counter and you are given a number to place at your table. Orders are brought out to you. My hubby and I came in for dinner and ordered a large pepperoni and mushroom pizza. It took about 15 minutes to make. A little longer than I would have expected since we were the only ones dining in. I did see a few people doing carryout. The pizza looked ginormous, but we managed to eat three slices each with two slices to take home. The pizza was crunchy, but I didn't think it was anything special. I actually prefer our usual pizza spots over Trattoria. On our way leaving, we were acknowledged and thanked, which was nice, but we're unlikely to return.

We recently hosted an engagement party for 40 people at Stella Notte, and we couldn't have asked…read morefor a better experience! Kevan and Dan were incredibly accommodating from start to finish and made sure every single detail was taken care of. The food was amazing, as always, and the service was incredible. They handled our large group seamlessly, providing amazing service all night long and making sure everyone was well taken care of. Everything came together perfectly, and the night truly couldn't have gone any better. We highly recommend Stella Notte for any special event!

We love eating here for a date-night dinner. The food and service are usually excellent. We always…read moreleave with a full stomach. Lots of options on the menu at a reasonable price. Dishes seem to be clearly explained on the menu. Most recent visit, I ordered the Stella Note pizza with the cheese bread as an appetizer. The table also gets bread. Heather was our server, and they were wonderful. After our entrees, they'll bring out a dessert sample platter so guests can see the dessert options before ordering. It's purely to look at and not taste. The restaurant has a whimsical atmosphere with dark, sultry lighting and fake vines and string lights draped across the walls and ceiling. From a distance I thought they might be dusty, but up-close they appeared surprisingly well-maintained and clean. I really appreciate that, as dirty/dusty props hanging over my meal are a major turn-off for me. The place overall, seemed very clean and tables set up neatly ready for customers to sit down. The main flag for me is the building itself. There are several uneven points in the flooring to trip over - even some ramps. The dim lighting can make things difficult to notice. Finding the restrooms was confusing even though there were small signs because it was dark. The route via the signs also seemed to lead through the drink area where cups are kept. I feel like that's not very common for restaurants to have you walk through so it made me question if I was going the right way. The ladies' restroom had small tight stalls. I didn't notice any accessible stalls or restrooms. To be fair, it is possible I missed them due to the low lighting. Overall, I would give the food and service 5 stars. The building itself is the reason i have to give an overall 4-star rating. I appreciate how strongly the restaurant remains loyal to its whimsical ambiance while still serving tasty dishes. Eating there reminds me of the cozy 90s sitcom settings for example from Friends or Sabrina the Teenage Witch. At the same time, we are now in 2026 and I think accessibility and ease of navigation are important considerations for customers. The restaurant serves well for me personally, but it may not be as comfortable or accessible for every guest that dines-in.