I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally got my chance. I got there around…read more2:00. It wasn't very busy, maybe two tables. Since I was alone, I just sat at the bar. It's a small restaurant in a shopping center very nicely decorated. My server Elmer greeted me right away with water and a menu. He explained that everything is homemade, even the desserts. The menu isn't huge, but it has a good variety across the board. I looked at the specials first l, I wish my wife had been with me because the salad special sounded great and we usually split one. The entrée specials also sounded really good. I was already thinking to myself I'd probably be back if this meal was solid. I usually order chicken parm when I go out for Italian, but I wanted to switch it up, so I went with the lasagna. Elmer told me I'd enjoy it and said the noodles and sauce were very good. Someone brought out bread with a garlic and oil mix. The bread was excellent crunchy outside, soft inside. The garlic and oil was good, but I'm more of a butter guy. I like a lot of butter on my bread, especially bread like that. When the lasagna came out, it looked amazing. The person who brought it asked if I wanted Parmesan cheese. I said no thanks I don't like changing the flavor unless I taste it first and feel like it needs it. First bite.....Excellent. The sauce had a lot of flavor, the noodles were tender, and there were a lot of layers had to be six or seven. Not like some places where you get three or four and mostly cheese. I ate the whole thing and used the bread to clean the plate. Elmer and the other servers kept checking in to see if I needed anything. I like seeing that kind of teamwork where everyone helps out, not just their own tables. Makes for a better experience and you're never waiting around if you need something. When I finished, Elmer asked if I wanted some of the "apple cobber." Funny thing -- when I first looked at the dessert menu, I noticed that typo and wondered if that was really the name. I asked him about it and he said it was a mistake and hadn't even noticed. I was surprised no one caught it before. I asked for the cobbler to go, but he actually recommended the tiramisu instead, so I took his suggestion. Later that evening I tried it and it was superb. Even my wife, who doesn't like coffee, liked the bite I gave her. While we were talking, Elmer gave me a sample of their espresso martini. I'm not big on cold coffee drinks, but it was actually pretty good. Definitely something I'd order there. Overall, one of the best Italian meals and service I've had and I'll definitely be back. I just wish it was closer to home if they opened up in Prince Frederick in Calvert County, I think they'd do great. Right now all we really have is Ledos Pizza

We've eaten at Il Gusto Ristorante multiple times and had a good experience each time. We've…read moreordered their branzino multiple times. It's consistently tasty and well-seasoned, though a few times there were a few scales left on the skin. Not a dealbreaker, but worth noting. The vegetable side dishes tasted very fresh and complemented the meal nicely. And surprisingly, the mushroom risotto was actually really good, coming from someone who isn't usually a fan of mushrooms. Our son is a fan of noodles and enjoys the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. We've had the food delivered or we picked it up.

Was looking for St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage, found it here. It was GREAT! So glad I…read morecame here, this was my first time. My wife and I will be back again for sure.

The food was ok. I had. 10in pizza w pineapples and Italian sausage. The dough was chewy but not…read moreas crisp as I prefer but I crushed it. It was decent. The service could have been better, but I don't think it was the servers fault. I was there for a bday party for around 20 ppl to include a dedicated kids table and 1 server to cover us all. 3-4 meals were not captured and I and 3 others had to wait until after everyone else was served to get our food. In my case I was given someone else's pizza (just pineapples) and the server took mine back and basically sprinkled Italian sausage crumbles on top. The environment was good. Family style bar/restaraunt with that local community staple vibe. Nice. Everyone was friendly, the bar tender was personable and I didn't drink anything just watched a game in the bar tv awaiting for my fam. I would go again if someone asked me to and maybe if in the area and wanted to have a drink hit the bar.wasnt the best experience but was a decent one. 3 stars seems adequate rating.

This place is located in an unassuming strip mall in Stafford. My group of 30 came here for a…read morespecial event and the restaurant was able to accommodate us, taking up one side of the restaurant. They have what looks to be a rotating menu. Make sure to read the full description of each menu item as the short title doesn't do it justice. I ordered a braised short rib with risotto dish, which was amazing! But the short title was just "risotto", which I would have quickly dismissed without my friend mentioning the short rib in the description. We started with the calamari an appetizer. It had a nice crispy breading. They had deep fried jalapeños with it, which paired nicely with the calamari. Never had it like this before. The dish came out with a very generous portion of risotto and a large short rib on top. The rib was so tender that it fell right off the bone and you didn't need a knife to cut it up. So flavorful! The risotto was well flavored and have a nice creaminess to it. I could have shared this plate as it was very rich and filling. Service was admittedly slow, but I attribute that to our large group on a Wednesday evening.

Most people go to Zabibo's around here... they are MISSING OUT!!! This place makes Zabibo's look…read morelike a fast food joint with garbage ratings! Must haves!!! Lamb Shank Risoto and the Seared Duck!!!

Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of treating my son, mother, and myself to one of the best…read moreValentine's Day dinners I have had. I have to share our experience from the beginning. So we drove a good 30mins to get here, with anticipation from seeing this restaurant on a travel channel, but the original location is in NY. We get there, and its plenty of free parking. We ask for seating for 3 and we are told they are only seating individuals who booked a reservation. Totally understandable considering its Valentine's day. I dropped the ball folks. I didn't make a reservation. So I noticed a bar lounge which we were told we could wait for a seat to open up. As we were waiting a coupled jumped in front us and took a seat. The manager Claudia came to the rescue like the dark knight but with more grace. She mentioned she was willing to put us on the list for a table in the main dining area. I accepted her kind gesture and continued to wait for bar lounge seating to open up. A couple was kind enough to come over to us and ask if we were waiting for bar lounge seating. They offered their table to us as they were ending their night. There was a 2 man band playing in the lounge area that was very soothing to the ear. As I tried to help my mother get comfortable at the hightop table, I noticed she was having a difficult time getting seated in such a high chair. Guess who came to the rescue, you guessed, Claudia! She's the best, 100 grand, made me a real fan. So she came over and said our table was ready if we wanted a booth seating and we all know that's the best seats in the house. All I could think is look at God. The wait wasn't even long either. 10 out of 10 for saving the day. In addition our waitress was such a sweetheart. I mentioned a white malbec I saw on the menu that I was astonish to see b/c I never knew of such a thing. She bought me a small glass to taste and my God, I am a true believer Jesus turned water into wine. Its so clear like water but the taste is amazing. The food is so delicious. The restaurant is very clean. The staff is very personalable. Everyone cartered to us. You would have thought we were the Obamas or something. As we were stuffing our faces, Claudia comes around handing out roses to the men/boys to give to their dates. Complimenting my son and his daper outfit she hands him a rose and tells him to give it your mommy. At the moment he lights up with a big smile as if he paid for the rose himself. I can tell he felt like a gentleman and good that he could give his mother a red rose on Valentine's day. That small gesture was very thoughtful and appreciated. I apologize for my essay, but they desired it. I love the service, the ambiance, the food, and service. I haven't seen my mother smile so much in a while. So it bought me great joy to give my mother this experience on Valentine's day. I thank Nonna Angela's staff for such a wonderful experience.

Fresh and delicious! Menu has typicall Italian offerings, but the actual dishes are superb!…read more Great service in an Italian setting. Nice restaurant.

Carbonara was put on my radar by a close New York friend who said we should check out this Italian…read morerestaurant for its viral vodka sauce chicken parm. We had the pleasure of being served by Cody who really knew the menu in and out and was really helpful in making our dining experience outstanding. We started with mussels in white wine which were terrific, they were clean tasting with a rich and delicious sauce. We had the "viral vodka chicken parm" for our entree. They serve a plate table-side with a naked crispy chicken cutlet and your pasta and then they pour à la vodka sauce with melted cheese over the chicken. It's really a terrific presentation and the dish is nicely presented. The chicken cutlet was thick and juicy, the crust was crispy and the sauce was thick and delicious. If you want to be part of the hype then give it a try for yourself.

5 out of 5. No kids menu at all (which I don't mind)…read more Best Italian food I have had in DMV

We heard great things about this place...so on our last day in DC, we stopped in here for lunch…read more.. ...and WOW, the place was so Kitschy (with a capital K)! It was lit all pink with a ton of bunnies (Easter motif) throughout...even confetti garland. It was actually kinda funny, but it was fun-kitschy and welcoming at the same time. We started with the Fried Calamari...which was AMAZING! One of the best I've had?? Can't remember the exact names, but my husband ordered this Eggplant dish and I ordered a Rigatoni w/ Vodka dish (which came with chicken and these 2 big sausage links!). Again, we both devoured our plates! Everything was SO good!! Now I get why this is one of the landmark restaurants in DC. Bravo!

Classically outstanding service and a throwback to the glory days of dining out…read more Great portions You'll definitely have leftover The pasta matrimonia with meatballs and cheese ravioli is my favorite - the meatballs are the size of your fist Some of the dishes are hit or miss but ask for recommendations

We came here after seeing the ice show at the Gaylord. It was beautifully decorated for the…read moreholidays. Very kid friendly also. Favorite thing on the menu was the mozz balls. Should I had known about this in the past, I would have just ordered these for my meal! The sandwiches are huge. I ordered the caprese salad, which was not very good, but that's not the restaurants fault. Just my taste buds. Also ordered the cheese pizza which is big enough for 2 people.

Was looking for a cozy spot for an early dinner and stumbled into Fiorella's. I was able to get the…read moreperfect mix of seafood and pasta. They also specialize in coal oven pizza. I started with one of their seasonal drinks called the Blueberry Bramble and the spinach and artichoke dip as an app. I then got the seafood scampi for my entree. The scampi was seasoned well and the white wine sauce was flavorful. I was a solo diner and opted for a bar seat. Arriving at 4pm was perfect because the restaurant was slow and all my items came out quickly. I was taken care of by Justin who was such a pleasant young man. I enjoyed my experience and also order some food to go for lunch at work tomorrow.

Sarah is the owner and I had the best experience EVER at this restaurant in my Italian restaurants…read moreGOING TO!!! Make sure you ask for Austin - he's the best !!! Everything he brought out was SPOT ON.

Monthly wine event. Solo this time. Always enjoy myself and always worth the money. Check out the…read morepics of ALL the food and drinks you get! If you're in the area next month ... HMU and join me ... LMK. Pics of tonight's menu uploaded. Awesome presentation for ALL courses. Two thumbs up. EXCELLENT service. ALL three servers were personable, attentive and engaging. LOVED the Calabrian Shrimp Skewer ... the chili and lemon butter sauce was delish. LOVED the Blackberry Whipped Ricotta and the Honey Goat Cheese Sacchetti ... TMI butttt my lactose intolerance prevents me from over indulging. BUMMER. Much respect for the Chicken Toscana ... flavorful and juicy. I thought the sausage/lentil risotto was a tad overcooked but not a deal breaker. Would most def order again. I'm not a big dessert person (and you already know I had to skip the Italian Cannoli Sundae b/c of the ice cream) but, again, KUDOS on the presentation with the crushed pistachios and chocolate curl which was more like a chocolate straw. As for the wines: *LOVED the Prosecco (always my fav along with a Sauvignon Blanc) *Respect the Moscato (especially after learning Taraji P. Henson collaborates with the Seven Daughters brand) *Respect the Pinot Grigio (but, just to repeat, I prefer Prosecco and Sauvignon Blanc) *I am personally NOT a fan of red wine ... especially Red Blends but I respect the McBride Sisters brand (#BlackGirlMagic) and would most def use it in a future sangria. Looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion about a Carrabba's Wine Dinner. When you go, tell them you saw it in Yelp.

We stopped here for brunch on a whim, and I am so happy we found this gem. The staff were super…read moreaccommodating when it came to getting situated at a high top table with our toddler. A man (who I assume was an owner/manager) even brought a small plate of fruit over to her! Those are the sweet gestures that go a long way nowadays. The food here was INCREDIBLE. I ordered the pepperoni pizza and it was the perfect portion for one person. I loved the deep dish crust as well. I would a definitely come back to try more flavors! We also split an order of the ricotta donuts (delish), cacio e pepe pasta (amazing), and my husband had the signature meatball eggs Benedict, which he said was amazing. Overall, we could not have asked for a better experience here for a quick brunch while visiting family. We will 100000% be back this summer!

While in Orlando, I visited a Mia's Italian Kitchen…read more Well, my experience in Florida was so good, I had to come back and happy we have one here. When my friend asked me to pick where I wanted. I said I wanted to visit the Mia's in Old Town, he laughed, and said, "Mia's? That's what you want?" Mia's was absolutely what I wanted. On a weekday, Mia's in Old Town was packed! By 6:30 p.m. it was hustling and bustling, he was surprised too, he had never been and he was impressed by the patronage. He doesn't eat what he calls casual dining. Although a little loud and tables close together, we managed to catch up, talk, and just appreciate time to reconnect. I would not recommend this as a first date but definitely date night worthy. Not dressy but perfect for work attire/causal dining. Ambiance is great, busy, live and popular. Service was excellent. Happy hour is available but only at the bar, it was so crowded we didn't get to pregame. Let's get into it! Bruschetta - Yummy Meatball - Yummy Chicken Parmigiana - Mine at this location was salty - sigh Lasagna - Loved it! He ordered the best thing IMO. Drinks fantastic! Would come back if in the area and needed an American Italian fix.