Yesterday I had the pleasure of trying this restaurant for the first time! We stopped in for their Happy Hour Menu 1-5:30 PM. We wanted to sample the flavors to see if it met my standards. Yes I am a home cook but skills are more than average. We ordered the Meatballs, Sausage, and Salmon Ravioli small plates. Without knowing the owner when I passed him he made sure to say hello. We sat at the bar were Lee was our server. Let me start with Lee then I will get onto the plates. Lee was one of the most attentive bartender/servers I have met. He ranked right up there with many I know and those that know me that's extensive. He made excellent suggestions, told us all the pasta was homemade. Described the dishes on the regular menu. Simply delightful to talk to. He started to bring out our dining selections. First up was the fried calamari. I forgot to take a picture but the crunchiness first hit your bite but then the tenderness of the calamari took over. The dipping sauce had a pleasant bite to it. Excellent pairing. Never got to the bed of greens. He then served the salmon ravioli. It may be football season but Chef Canales hit it outta da park ! The dough was light, the filling was divine, and the sauce was velvety to the palate. Next came the meatballs over garlic mashed potatoes embedded in a tomato basil sauce. Cut them in three to enjoy the subtlety of sliding your fork through all the flavors! There is a thing in the restaurant business called the Wow factor! Right there, right there, right there. Finally the two slices pork sausage came out over garlic mashed times three with streaming balsamic glaze! Again I sliced the sausage in half to drag the fork across those flavors mixing them together before putting them to the palate test. When I go Oh Yeah you know it's an experience. The pasta is fresh made every morning! We are definitely going back as the Fettucine Bolognese will be my next selection ! Che buono Chef! read more

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The food was very disappointing. I ordered a steak med rare, got well done. We were a party of 4 and only 1 person ate their food. Total waste of money but at least no one got food poisoning. read more

The restaurant has a wonderful menu and the food that comes out of the kitchen is quite good. Some choices they have made are excellent balanced quality silverware, excellent service, and for the most part, delicious food. 2 complaints though- there should never be anchovies on a salmon carpaccio salad. Dish was overwhelmed by the anchovies. The whole dish was fishy tasting and ruined. The miniature bread served is a sweet focaccia that has no place in a restaurant. No rosemary or flavor and the texture of crumbling corn bread. Keep it in the back and don't serve it. The napkin it was served in was soiled so it was even less appetizing. read more

This area of town needs a decent Italian restaurant. We were hoping this might be one but sadly, the food was horrible. The chicken in my Parmesan dish was dark gray, rectangular and the consistency of rubber. The thin layer of batter was soggy and falling off. I took one bite-which was a challenge with a butter knife-and had to spit it out- it was inedible. It was truly not even recognizable as chicken. It looked like the mystery meat in a Marine barracks. On the positive side, our host/waiter/bartender took $8.00 off the bill. Also, on the positive side the accompanying linguine (while totally sauce-less) was very nice. I was expecting something upscale and authentic here given the information on the website about the Italian chef. I saw no evidence of any passion, expertise or commitment to quality here. I am shocked that they get good reviews. read more

Terribly disappointing; we won't be back. Both the service and the food were unacceptable. My wife and I had lunch there today. Before we'd sat down, the waiter was trying "to start us off with calamari'. Is it a special or on the menu? What's the price? Who knows, because he never said. Fortunately, who cares, because neither of us likes calamari, and this was just lunch. I asked what beers they have (spoiler -- just a handful and not very good ones) and the waiter tells us that he likes beer because he's German, but he doesn't like schnitzel or sausage or other German food. Like I care, but I happen to love many German dishes so thank you for trying to make me feel like someone who doesn't know good food from crap. Bottom line on the beer: the Peroni had gone off from sitting too long so it was a $8 Corona for me. Another bad sign of things to come was that the waiter had to keep going back to the kitchen (fyi, we were the only customers) to talk to the "chef" who only spoke Spanish. So much for the hype of this being the restaurant of an Italian chef. Of course, the owner/chef can't be there all the time, but good Italian cooking requires some facility with that cuisine, and there was no evidence of that in our meals. My wife loves chicken parm, which was a special today, and what she ordered, with extra sauce. I ordered penne ala vodka. Mine arrived and I was stunned to see the dark orange sauce, which didn't look like any vodka sauce I've ever had. Didn't taste like them either -- way too sweet for one thing. The chicken strips were like bits of leather, and I left them, along with half the penne. The wife's chicken parm was another disaster. She could not eat any of the chicken, or whatever mystery meat they served; there was no sauce on the Angel hair pasta, and no sign of the extra sauce -- for which they charged $2, but didn't tell us there'd be an upcharge. The cheese on her parm was also inedible -- the kind that you chew and chew like it's bubble gum and can't swallow. She basically had some Angel hair pasta and I basically had some penne. When he took our almost-full plates away, the waiter ignored my comment that my chicken was inedible. When he brought the check, he wished us a happy rest of the day and said he was glad we'd come in. I told him that made one of us. Will never be back. read more

The food is very good, not the best Italian food I've ever had but very good. The dining room is very attractive. But the level of noise makes it very difficult to eat there if you want any conversation at all. If they want that extra star they need to deal with that. read more

Nobody was more pleasantly surprised by the excellence at Robiolina than were my wife and I last night. From the knowledgeable, friendly and experienced wait staff (Lee was our server) to the stupendously good food, this is the first restaurant in Edgewater we've been to that is worth the drive (ok, it's 20 mins, but still!). At Lee's recommendation we started with the calamari, which is served with a fra diavolo dipping sauce. The breading was fine, but the tenderness of the calamari was uniquely remarkable..and even the greens on which the calamari was served were scooped up to the last bite. For our entrees, we had the gnocchi and the NY strip. The strip was perfectly cooked, well seasoned and actually a bit marbled, which was a pleasant surprise. But the star of the show? The gnocchi, by a mile. Zero exaggeration that it was the lightest and most delicious gnocchi either of us have ever tasted. Had the rest of the meal gone poorly we STILL might have returned, just to have this one dish again. Fortunately, the rest of the meal was outstanding, so a return trip is absolutely guaranteed. The location in a mall is a little off-putting as you enter, but Annapolitans food lovers know that some of the best restaurants in the area (Jalapenos in Annapolis and Arturo's in Glen Burnie) are in strip malls. Once inside the door, that 'quick serve restaurant' feel is immediately forgotten, and the occluded glass that erases a parking lot view is a big help. We all remember the great dining experiences in life. While this may not quite live up to that level, the food (and especially the gnocchi) absolutely does, and you'd do yourself a disservice if you didn't give this one a try. read more

Been there several times and Pretty consistent with their food and service it's great

First time. It was amazing. I had the Linguini Amore and she had the pappardelle and grilled Caesar salad. Everything was delicious. Zach was polite and attentive to our table. We will be back. read more

Robiolina Amore - Linguini Amore - Italian Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

What an amazing restaurant and amazing service. It's rare you find a place so well rounded. Wait staff and management were awesome. Ector is the man! He was so attentive and personable. The manager was amazing. She came to the table and apologized for not greeting me as soon as I came in, as she was tied up doing something else. Where do you get that anywhere else. The food was AMAZING! It exceeded my expectations and more. Started off with bronzino carpaccio, which I have never had. Wow, the presentation and taste were something else. It had a spicy oil and balsamic glaze which paired extremely well together. I don't normally get fish when I eat out because it's never cooked to my liking. For my main entree I got the Chilean sea bass special. Don't think I have ever have had fish cooked so perfectly. By far, the best seafood entree I have had at a restaurant. I even told Ector to tell the chef I commended him on dish. If I found one slight flaw (and that's a harsh word for it), it would be the homemade sangria. It was more of a spritzer than a sangria, but even that tasted amazing. So much so I ordered 2! Just think they should change the name or call it a sangria spritzer. Just being picky there. An absolute must try, if you haven't been. The food was so good I forgot to take pics of my dishes, sorry! read more

I will be honest I wasn't expecting much because it's located in a grocery store parking lot, but this place far exceeded my expectations. I should have took pictures, but it was so good I forgot. My son and I were greeted right away and seated just as fast. I couldn't figure out what to order so for a starter got the crab cake and mozzarella appetizer it was so good. I got the pasta with the calamari, mussels, shrimp, and scallops the sauce was amazing. My son got the Fettuccini Veal dish very good. The bread with the olive oil was a great addition. The service is excellent and the ambience is nice. Next time I am in the area I'll have to bring my other kids I'm sure they will love it too. Thank you for the wonderful food it was a very pleasant surprise I am glad we stopped by. read more

Wow, wow, wow! I'm so happy to finally have such a fantastic restaurant in the area. We ordered two dishes from the daily specials. My branzino was the best I ever had and the squid ink linguini with clams was delicious. read more

Nice new edition to the neighborhood. I believe this place has been open for roughly three weeks. It's pretty quaint but the space has been very nicely maximized. There is a small bar area and TV. Not overly decorated, but that was fine. Our server was great. He was very attentive and very eager to make our experience as enjoyable as possible. We got the grilled Mediterranean octopus for our starter. It was served on top of arugula, shaved fennel, and a citrus dressing. Absolutely delicious. The octopus was extremely tender and the peppery bite of the arugula with the light vinaigrette were perfect compliments. Chef's kiss! For our mains I got the Pansotti Ravioli it was filled with crab meat, squid ink infused and came with a vodka cream sauce. Just ok. Pasta was a little more al dente around the edges than I would have expected. The center was soft, so I'm guessing the edges were much thicker. Although it was filled with crab the texture was there, but I didn't get the taste of crab. It wasn't a unpleasant, but just didn't have the flavor of seafood. The vodka sauce was very good. He got the pan seared pork chop with a balsamic reduction. It came with whipped potatoes and spinach. Totally overcooked and dry. However, the reduction was very nice. The ratio of the sides to the protein in my humble opinion weren't equal. Nice sized entree with a dollop of sides. All in all I think this restaurant has great potential. I'm excited to check them out in a few months and brag about their growth. read more

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We have not eaten-in but have tried takeout twice. The food has been very good both times but Penne allá Vodka was bit mild for my taste; I preferred the Spaghetti with Lamb Sausage. I really enjoyed the Lamb Shank Osso Buco, however. The Grilled Chicken showed on the online menu but not on the printed menu in the restaurant. They prepared it anyway and my wife enjoyed it. (The staff is aware of the issue and is working on it.) I found the staff friendly and attentive while I drank a glass of wine waiting for my dinner order. In my opinion, the ambiance is pleasant but not fancy. OTH, as I said, we didn't eat in the restaurant. read more

Very nice, new local restaurant. I stopped by on a whim and will be back. Wait staff was very attentive and my mushroom risotto with scallops was delicious. Lost a star due to staff discussing weekend plans in the kitchen that I could hear from my table. Music was a bit too loud for my liking but, that's my opinion. Don't let that keep you from giving this new restaurant a try. read more

Robiolina Amore - Mushroom Risotto with scallops. - Italian Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Four of us met at Robiolina Amore for dinner last Saturday night. The restaurant is clean, decorated nicely, relatively small, in a strip mall and has plenty of parking. The entire staff was friendly and welcoming. The menu is limited, which I prefer, and has elevated items. Everything we received was very good. I travel for business often and dine at many types of restaurants including Michelin starred locations. The food here would stack up well against major city Italian. We all agreed that we would return again and soon. The only negatives, other than being in a strip mall, were that the beer selection was limited and they do not know how to make a good Manhattan. read more

Worst Italian meal we have ever had. Looked and tasted like frozen food cheap meal. Would seriously not recommend this restaurant. I totally do not understand the high ratings others have given this restaurant. read more

Sea bass is the best in the area and Pasta dishes are delicious. Service is outstanding, staff is friendly, and Hector (bartender/server) is amazing. read more

1st time eating at this new restaurant in Edgewater. The food was fantastic! The service was a little slow, but the food came out fast. Save room for dessert. The tiramisu is excellent. The restaurant is on the smaller side. Make a reservation, they were turning people without a reservation away at the door. read more

Robiolina Amore - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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My friend and I had lunch. The menu was reasonably priced. There was a good selection of salads priced about $10. I had the beet salad with fennel. Delicious! The carrot-ginger soup was also good ($10). My friend had salmon with cream caper sauce which he enjoyed. Service was prompt and attentive and the atmosphere was enriched by relaxing music and a soothing decor. Overall an enjoyable dining experience. I plan to visit again soon. read more

Great Fresh Italian food, friendly service and indoor and outdoor dining in an all new restaurant. Very nice!! read more

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Again, great food and service! Boom! Can't wait to go back and have another dinner.

Nicely appointed restaurant. I would feel comfortable casual at the bar and yet food and service are special enough for a celebration. Our server Stephanie was very helpful, professional, and attentive. The bread basket was mixture of baguette and focaccia served with olive oil. Focaccia was super light and olive oil was straight from the tree! Our food was delicious and cooked perfectly. I had the lamb chops with blueberry sauce, garlic mash and Brussel sprouts. My husband had the fettuccine bolognese. Both were full of flavor and meals were well balanced. Feeling lucky to have such a great place so near by. We will be frequent flyers. read more

What a diamond! Homemade pasta with a fantastic menu. The outside does not do justice to what's on the inside. This is a five star restaurant. The food is exquisite. The veal fettuccine is amazing. The gnocchi is homemade in a delicate yet delicious cream sauce. They really understand service and it is a delightful place. read more

Excellent food, outstanding service--we enjoyed the amazing food, every single bite...We'll definitely come back with family and friends.

This restaurant is a nice little hidden gem. The food is fantastic. I had their bolognese, the sauce tasted like it had been simmering all day. My husband had their papperdelle which was very creamy and flavorful. The pasta had just the right bite. The salad could have had more ingredients in it but it was fresh. This will be our go to place for Italian food. read more

I've been here twice, and both times it was excellent. The ambiance is nice for a date night - dimmed lights and not too loud. The service on both occasions was fantastic - friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The food was really good - I had cauliflower soup and ravioli both times I was there. It's a great place for a date or other special occasion. read more

Robioline Amore was an absolute delight! Each course for every diner was elegantly prepared and delicious. Please don't wait to visit!

We ate here on a Wednesday night. The food was very good. I had squid ink fettuccine with clams in a wine, garlic butter sauce that was excellent. My husband had the duck breast and said it was very good also. Our server Stephanie was professional, knowledge and did a great job. We will definitely be going back. The only down side is it is small and it got very noisy. Maybe a noise screen between the bar patrons and the dining room would help. Don't let that stop you from enjoying a delicious meal here. read more

AuthenticItalian with a pleasant ambiance and it was not too noisy except for Other patrons who could be heard making loud compliments. Lunch prices good and you can Oder 1/2 a Entre. Service was upscale from Carson. I am vetarian and they were accommodating because everything but dessert cooked to order Pasta home made. read more

The food and service are amazing. The quality of the food is comparable to the finest restaurants that I have been to in cities known for fine dining. Edgewater is lucky to have a restaurant of this caliber. The restaurant has only been open for a couple of months and I have been there over 10 times and have tried several of the entrees. read more

Great fresh Italian food! Fantastic service and a great atmosphere will definitely come back

Enjoyed a delicious lunch there. We had the calamari appetizer, a refreshing beet salad and chicken piccata. Finally, we very much enjoyed tiramisu for dessert. Every course was excellent. Don't let the strip mall locale fool you. A great addition to the edgewater dining scene. read more

We dropped in on spur of the moment after seeing the good reviews. Found out they were almost full and had several reservations coming in. The hostess seated us at the bar and we were very glad did. The staff is friendly and take good care of you. They did a nice job of constructing a great atmosphere. Don't let location fool you in not going here. The food was excellent . We will be back and make sure we get reservation. read more

Upscale Italian, excellent food, excellent service , friendly, however noise is an issue.

I enjoyed my meal and the service was excellent. I was there as part of a book club group and we thought it was great!

We enjoyed a Lovely dinner - everything was delicious. The calamari was fresh, the grilled Caesar salad was uniquely presented and excellent. We ordered two pastas - the pappardelle with chicken and mushrooms could have been a little more al dente but was still quite good and the squid ink with clams special was delish! Tiramisu was also excellent. They definitely need to work on ambience - lighting needs to be lower and more intimate and white table cloths would make the room so much more elegant. Right now it feels like it doesn't quite know what it wants to be - the food is leans toward high end (bit fairly priced) but the ambience says Sports Bar. I say we have plenty of sports bars in the area but no elegant dining options. With a few small touches you will be filling a huge void in Edgewater. Go for it! We will be back often if you pull it all together. We are rooting for you! read more

Got takeout from here today! Everything's delicious. Family especially enjoyed the penne vodka and rigatoni with meatballs.

Quaint and nicely decorated restaurant in Edgewater shopping center. Group of 4 older people came for dinner on a Friday evening with a reservation. The place was bustling. Service was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. We had fried calamari and prosciutto - both fresh and delicious. Ordered a bottle of the Pala Centosere - a dry red - yum. Dinners included lamb shank, lamb ravioli, duck, and risotto. All dishes were perfect portions, presented well and very tasty. The tiramisu and crème brûlée was creamy and delicious. I would highly recommend! read more

There were plenty of wait staff for an early Saturday evening and everyone was nice. The table for 2 was small, so clearing your plates promptly was a necessity. The food was very good and though the entree size was almost adequate (veal), the size of the sides was skimpy and the bread portion was small (you order more, you will be charged). read more