Roma&#x27;s Pizzeria

Our favorite. Ugh, I don't even want to leave this review because I don't want them to get even…read morebusier. This was lace is a gem. Worth any wait. Has some of our families favorite options. Love their pizzas. Love their cheesesteak. Penne Vodka. And on and on. Great menu and options and has the classic feel and flavor of an old school Italian restaurant or store. They have seating inside, but we usually get delivery or to-go. They are the best and just writing this review now makes me want to order. Try and see. Tell me if I'm right!!

I've eatten here a few times. It's a charming little Italian deli-like shop with some tables, a…read morebasic but good menu. I love that they bother to stack the store filled with various treats and specialty items that you don't often see elsewhere, as you would expect in a deli. It's cute, it's cosy, it's fun, and the food has always been rather good. Not Italian Market good, not Canal Street good, but Howard County good. It is not a full service restaurant - it's counter order. They seem to have become extremely popular for phone and 3rd party delivery orders. Other reviews mention learning of them on social media - and it seems they have been collaborating with local "influencers" for mentions. Do I think the world need "influencers" ? No, I do not, but it seems to be working for Eataliano but they unfortunately don't seem to know how to manage the volume they have created. Today I went with my entire family who just wanted some pickup food to eat while we drove around in the rain. They are sooooo slow to decide, and I am not plus I was starving so I hopped in an put in my solo order for a cheesesteak while the rest talked in the van figuring out what they wanted. That one cheesesteak too over a half hour. A HALF HOUR with me standing their waiting. It seems like they were firing phone orders before the orders of people in the store, and I watched multiple customers walk upon learning the wait time. Noone in the shop was moving with any sense of urgency and seemed completely unbothered by the wait times - one homie literally went out front to water flowers lol. By the time the rest of my family had their orders ready to place, we had already decided we weren't going to order them there. It was awkward, but I took my one single cheesesteak back into the van and we drove to Waterloos for the other 3. Waterloos had them ready in 8 minutes. To top that off, my sub wasn't wrapped properly and one half of the steak was upside down in the paper making a terrible mess, and there weren't even any napkins in the bag. They have their point of sale guilt-tip machine defaulting to 25%, with literally no wait staff. I've never more in my life wanted my tip money back, and my view of Eataliano has been forever diminished. It will probably be quite a while before I go back quite frankly. If you're going to have the bollocks to request tips for counter service, and 25% tips at that, you had better deliver exceptional service and Eataliano absolutely did not. I

March 2023

The Real Philly Cheesesteak

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Bon Fresco

4.6(711 reviews)

2.3 mi

How have I never reviewed this place????? Been here so many times. Geez I started coming here 15…read moreyears ago with work friends. Because it's just that good. My understanding is that all of the baked goods are made from scratch fresh daily in the restaurant. So the breads are great. The various sandwiches and other lunchtime mains are fantastic. Service is great -- the staff is always polite and happy. Definitely not quiet but not loud at all. It is very small with limited and tight tables. Buddy and I sat outside today to eat, surprisingly. It's mid-winter.

Calling from a phone booth at the corner of 5th & Rowe in Gotham City, James Gordon waits…read moreimpatiently for an answer in the third issue of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez's reimagined Batman series. "C'mon, c'mon...Harvey, what took so long? Asleep on the phone again?" "Well, if it ain't the world's oldest beat cop, Jumpin' Jimmy Gordon. How's the shin splints, rook?" "Very funny. I need you to toss up the signal. Something's up with [Police Commissioner Vandal] Savage." "Something's up with Savage. Real genius detective work there, Jim." Harvey Bullock's sarcasm drips off the panel. "Harv, I'm serious. The GCPD has declared open season on Bats...it's about to get ugly." Bullock sighs, swears, and thrusts a bat plushie through his vertical blinds. "Consider the bat-signal activated." Luckily, for us restaurant-goers who live in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia, for anyone out of town), we don't need a physical bat plushie to call our taste buds to the thriving, independent sandwich shop, Bon Fresco, located on 6945 Oakland Mills Rd in Columbia, Maryland. There, the homemade ciabatta casts a culinary spell in sandwiches ranging from classic chicken salad to curry chicken salad and a London Broil to a pork loin delight.

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RegionAle American Sandwiches

4.3(314 reviews)

4.2 mi

I'm such a sucker for a chicken Caesar wrap, so when I heard about the wrap at RegionAle, I knew I…read morehad to try. I picked it up on my way home from the airport, and had to wait over 20 minutes for the wrap to be made. However, it was very good. I wish it had more chicken, but the Caesar flavor was amazing and tasty. The homemade sweet potato chips were the star of the show. Both salty and sweet, and something I would definitely go back for. The wrap was gigantic and was perfectly fine to eat a couple days later. Inside the shop, it was small but I would definitely consider eating there in the future.

Decided to visit this place because of the great reviews and was not disappointed. They have a…read morepretty straight forward menu with only sandwiches from different regions. Hubby and I had Nashville style burgers, the kids had burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches. The kid meals come with a side and a dish. For the adult meals it's only the sandwich. We ordered a side of home made chips and they were crispy and delicious. The sandwiches were really good! The table next to us ordered the chicken wrap and that looked amazing!! I'll be sure to order that next time. The place was pretty full and there were a lot of people coming and going picking up orders to go. Not a lot of tables inside, and a few outside.

10.7.22

Winner of Restaurant Hospitality Best Sandwiches in America

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Featured with house-made potato salad.

The Food Market- Columbia

4.3(727 reviews)

2.0 mi

The food was great and customer service was awesome. We went after church on a Sunday and arrived…read morejust before noon. There was a 30 minute wait though there were a lot of empty tables. Not sure if they were reserved or if the were short on servers. We decided to eat at the bar rather than wait on table seating. The bartenders were great and very knowledgeable about the menu. Our meals were delightful! The ambiance was great. They had a cool vibe.

Sadly, we had a disappointing Mother's Day experience. While the restaurant was extremely busy,…read morethere were a few highlights. The truffle popcorn was excellent, our child enjoyed the shrimp and fries, and the fresh tuna appetizer was flavorful, although overly sauced. Unfortunately, the scallops with risotto were unacceptable. Both entrees had a strong ammonia-like taste from the first bite, which was immediately noticeable to both of us. We were unable to get much attention from our server due to how busy the restaurant was, but the dishes were left mostly untouched for a reason. For a $40 entrée, we expected much better quality and execution. Sadly, The Food Market did not deliver.

The main bar

Big Ole' Mozzarella Sticks

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Octopus - appetizer

Potbelly

3.5(77 reviews)

2.8 mi

6.20.25 My husband…read moreand I don't frequent this establishment as much as we used to. However, I came across a promotion on Instagram and learned that they had a BOGO offer yesterday so we had to take advantage of it. Can't beat $10 for two sandwiches especially with inflation right now. Staff were friendly and I was greeted upon entering. I love that they have a mobile pick up option. I ordered the chicken salad and he ordered the Wreck. I placed my order on the app prior to leaving my office which is located in Rockville. I arrived a few minutes earlier than my pick up time, but it was ready by my selected time. Our order was accurate and our sandwiches were warm and fresh.

Consistently mediocre as far as Potbelly's go. When I lived in VA and DC I always enjoyed the…read morePotbelly's I went to, but this one has been a let down every time. Main issue is they tend to get my order wrong more often than not and the staff doesn't seem to have much urgency.

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Maple Lawn Market Deli

4.3(3 reviews)

3.2 mi

Some of the best food I've ever had has come from restaurants inside gas stations, so I was excited…read moreto find Maple Lawn Market Deli. I got a fish sandwich: fried flounder, lettuce, tomato, red onion, american cheese and tartar sauce on a kaiser roll. The fish was thin and crispy, the toppings were crisp and fresh, proportions were good. Made fresh to order; it hit the spot. I wanted mozzarella sticks, too, but they didn't have any. There's a salad bar and there was a hot bar, too, which wings, fried chicken, and a couple of asian dishes. You order at the counter and then pay at the gas station attendant counter, so if you want chips and drink or other snacks, you can just get them in the station and pay like normal. The deli gives you a sticky note with the price of your order. The service was friendly and the line wasn't long, but there was a steady stream of customers coming in to pick up their orders or make an order. I came around lunch time on a Friday. Seeing people eating where you are is always encouraging; let's me know someone thinks the place is good. And now that I've ordered from there, I concur. They keep the place clean. There's a couple of tables and they looked newly wiped down when I got there. They close at 4 on weekdays and breakfast is over either at 10:30 or 11:30. Next time I go, I'm going for some breakfast items.

so yummy!! the food was perfect for a fast yet delicious lunch! the staff was super nice and the…read moreplace was nice and clean!! loved it!

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Fish sandwich $8.97

Mikey & Mel's Deli

3.9(378 reviews)

3.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

my family has started going here on the weekends for brunch and Daniel has been our server for a…read morefew weeks now and he's awesome. he is really friendly and just makes our experience so relaxing and easy going

I finally got to visit again. This time I ordered the turkey breast Reuben, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious. I got the 1/4 pound sandwich, which was a bit pricier than their other 1/4 pound sandwiches. The Russian dressing was absolutely amazing on the sandwich. I will order it again. I still need to retry the whitefish sandwich, probably the chunky one next time. Their potato latke is still amazing, and it's probably one of the best I've tried. It's a dollar up-charge to get it with your meal. And of course I ate it with applesauce! They also have a great pastry section. I ordered one of the rugelach's, and it was very tasty.

Pastry counter

Pickle bar

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Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe

3.8(496 reviews)

2.9 mi

Excellent array of European pastries and LaVazza Coffee…read more Excellent breakfast sandwiches as well

When I first started going to Roggenart European Bakery, I would order a sandwich to go, and…read morewhether it was hot or cold, they packaged it in a clear plastic container. The presentation was beautiful--colorful, appealing, and the bread stayed firm and crusty. They truly use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Unfortunately, that has changed. Now, hot sandwiches are wrapped in paper and then in foil. This method traps moisture, causing the bread--especially their delicious sourdough--to become soggy instead of crisp. It seems like this change was made to save money, but it really takes away from both the presentation and the quality of the sandwich. For a sandwich that costs $12.95, I would gladly pay a few extra cents for the original packaging if it meant keeping the bread fresh and crusty.

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe

Egg White, Spinach & Swiss croissant sandwich

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Bonheur Patisserie and Deli

4.2(199 reviews)

1.5 mi

Love this place! I tried their ciabatta, Nutella bread pudding, and baklava cheesecake. I was…read moredoubting their ciabatta at first when I saw it but after actually toasting it and having it with a sandwich it was crisp and airy. The Nutella bread pudding is very indulgent but had such a delicious crust on top and a milk gooey center. The baklava cheesecake took my breath away. It just might be the best cheesecake I've ever had. It's VERY sweet so I doubt anyone can finish one whole piece in one sitting but worth every single calorie. The baked and other cashier were lovely! Very kind even though I came pretty much right before closing. There's plenty of choices and also some room for sitting down if you want to eat in there!

I am sad to say almost everything I tasted had an almost freezer burn taste. The pastries are also…read moreexpensive, but low quality. I paid almost $30 for 2 slices of cake. I wanted to like it, but it's a no from me.

Mushroom Quiche! (For those that love mushrooms!!!)

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Rolled pastries!!!

Charter Deli

4.0(75 reviews)

2.0 mi

I was taking care of some business here. When my stomach started to talk. It's on a daily schedule…read moreand it won't let me forget. I decided to try the BLT sandwich on wheat toast. It was delicious. Sorry about the pictures but I was really hungry. Picked up my order quickly and got to work. When I return to this area for additional business. I will definitely stop at this deli. Plenty of parking available.

Made an order and when I contacted them, the person answering the phone was quick, rude and…read moreobviously could care less about customer service. I'm not from the area was not aware of the closing time and before I could even try to discuss it with her, she made it very clear she could care less about my business. They closed at 2 and I wasn't able to get there until a little after- I asked if they could refund and was told "nope", asked if they could leave it outside and was told "nope", asked to speak w a manager and was told "nope". When asking for the name of those working, so I can call the owner I was informed that they don't have names. No one that works there has a name.