Far and away, this is the best fine dinning italian restaurant in Baltimore. I have been here…read moremultiple times with friends and family, and they hit 5 stars every time. MAKE A RESERVATION, ot you could have a long wait to be seated. I often start with the Maryland Crab Soup. The broth is good, but the star of the soup is the abundance of Jumbo Lump Crab Meat. We've all been to restaurants that are very light on Crab in the soup. Vito's does not skimp! Now admittedly we usually head right for Pasta in our main courses, so I can't speak for the meat entrees. But the pasta is perfect, the sauces are delicious, and the portions are generous.

This is our family's favorite place to meet for delicious food and libations. The lamb is…read moreoutstanding as is the ribeye, and pasta seafood. Every meal I've had here is fresh and served beautifully. One complaint: no substitutions. My dad wanted the crab cake but not the French fries that came with it because he's severely diabetic. They absolutely refused to substitute something I.e. steamed veggies, that wouldn't spike his blood sugar. We didn't go back for a while after that. But, we eventually did. No regrets. ‍

As a self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur, just had the most amazing Sicilian pizza. Cooked to…read moreperfection and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

Came for lunch and absolutely fell in love with the decor and wall of wine. Small but cute. Nice…read morequiet place to come watch sports and enjoy some wine. Our server was really nice and friendly. He made our cocktail perfect!! We had order the small shrimp Limoncello pizza was so good and it was definitely enough for 2-3 ppl. Thin crust which I love. We will definitely be back

Delicious good every time!…read more Pasta and Pizzas are so good! Love the pick up service. Always ready on time, hot and so very tasty!

So: I passionately enjoyed my dinner at Mamma Roma. The reason that this is unusual is because I'm…read morenot big on going out for Italian food much at restaurants - other than on holidays - since I eat so much Italian food at home. I can make an exception for more casual Italian meals at only a handful of Italian restaurants, and Mamma Roma's is now one. Growing up partially Italian, and a mix of other ethnicities, my family cooks Italian better, of course, than at any restaurant. No one made better Italian dinners than my Na-na (grandmother). But Momma Roma's hummus cream rigatoni could definitely keep me coming back for more. No one made better meatballs than my Mom but the meatballs at Mamma Roma's are flavorful enough. No one made better sauce than my Aunt #1 but the sauce on Momma Roma's ravioli was good and so fresh. And no one made better cookies than my Aunt #2, but Momma Roma's cannolis and rum cookies are tasty. There are a lot of Italian restaurants in the area and I've read that Mamma Roma's is one of, if not, the best. I can only say that while my first visit here a decade ago was fine, this visit goes into my memory as "need to get back there, eventually, if not sooner," after delighting in their new menu item: a creamy hummus rigatoni with sausage. I love hummus, though wasn't really sure if the texture of hummus sauce would be too gritty. It was not. It had a lovely, substantial flavor and silky texture that was balanced well by the impeccably-cooked al dente rigatoni. Add to that the garlic, cream, sausage and herbs in this dish and you've got a winner. I highly recommend this rigatoni, of the 3 rigatoni entrees on Mamma Roma's menu. I haven't even tried the other rigatoni dishes, but still ... don't miss this creamy, garlicky hummus dinner. And the portions of rigatoni in this dish were very generous. The presentation of the lasagna was impressive, in layering and shape. I only had a bite. It had a nice flavor, but I would have needed more bites to give a better description. And since it wasn't my order, I could not indulge. The portion was generous. Also, I would never order lasagna from any restaurant given the reasons cited earlier, but this one was good. I hope someone is laughing because anyone who has grown up in a subcultural group in the US usually sounds exactly like me about the home-cooking they grew up on. Another of Mamma Roma's menu items I'd like to try is their corn and arugula white pizza. I've only found one lovely corn pizza ever at Zelo's in an LA suburb, so now that I have seen this on their menu my curiosity is piqued. Love love love the variety of the dessert menu options. It's not just the desserts in the case on display that you can order. While there are gorgeous cookies on display, the dessert menu has a long, lovely list of all kinds of variations of cheesecakes and cakes. I would like to try the lemon cake on a return visit. And more of the cookie flavors! When I asked the barista what the top desserts were, he was quick to name the cannoli as a first. You'd probably be surprised to find out that this is a counter service approach: you order and pay up at the front and the waiter brings you your food and whatever else you need. You get your own fountain drinks or tea with ice. You can tip in advance, in good faith, when you order in the beginning or you can leave cash on the table at the end of the meal, having already paid your bill in the beginning. There is also the charming dessert counter/bar and espresso area that I mentioned earlier. So, when you are finished with your lunch or dinner, you can go to the barista's counter and order dessert and cappuccino. I love that if you order cake or a cannoli, a cappuccino is only $2. This is an awesome value especially for the evening crowd. For old school Anne Arundel county and Annapolis locals, Mamma Roma's is better than the original Squisito's pizza -- and higher in quality -- but it is a bit reminiscent of that restaurant in terms of popularity and a family feel. Plus, I have never tried the pizza here, but I'm guessing it's good given the quality of the ingredients and preparations we experienced with the pasta dishes. One thing that also really stands out about Mamma Roma's is that they are the only Italian restaurant that is nestled back in the suburban Piney Orchard division of Gambrills. In other words, it's more neighborly there vs. other restaurants along the majorly-trafficked Route 3 corridor. The restaurants along Route 3 have many more transients coming in, given the ease of access, so they are naturally less neighborly. Finally, when we brought our leftovers from dinner home I set them on the kitchen table and left them for a bit. When I came back into our kitchen, it was filled with such delicious aromas! Friends, this is just how fresh the food at Mamma Roma's is. For a casual, counter service suburban, it is quite bellissima!

Legitimate Italian food that came in generous portions and very reasonably priced…read more Mozzarella sticks Egg plant parm Fettuccine Alfredo. All great! I would recommend their varied menu to everyone!

Tried them out for the first time tonight. Hubby wanted a cheesesteak and i wanted pizza. The…read morechicken Parmesan pizza is phenomenal! Very unique and has excellent flavor. Even the crust was delicious. Cheesesteak very good as well. This is a to-go restaurant only and the staff are nice.

The food & service was flawless! From the appetizers to main…read morecourse & deserts we had a spectacular dinner.

We had an outstanding dinner at Arturo's Trattoria. Everything we ordered was excellent. The…read morefreshly made pasta with pancetta, shrimp, cream, and spicy sauce was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. The pistachio-crusted sea bass was tender, flaky, and absolutely delicious. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in every dish. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Arturo's for a great Italian dining experience.

Outstanding! Food was so delicious. Cocktails on point. Great wine menu. Lovely ambience in the…read morelittle downtown.

This place is really cute. Nice ambiance and friendly service. We ordered spritzes for our…read morecocktails - a limoncello spritz and their take on a hugo spritz. Both were yummy and refreshing! The brussel sprouts to start were also good but could've used a bit more gorgonzola cheese on top. I loved the seafood pasta in the saffron butter sauce. They were able to modify it to be gluten free using their gf penne pasta. Great texture and cooked to al dente! My only note would be that they only served brunch on Sundays from opening until 2pm. We arrived at around 1:30pm and I would've preferred items from the regular lunch menu but it wasn't available. They actually start serving dinner at 2pm on Sundays which I also found strange. Not a big deal but just something to keep in mind if you're scoping out the menus beforehand!

Great meal, great service, great ambiance, relatively quiet meal even on a Saturday night. Our…read moreserver Jayden was fantastic and took care of all of our needs. He was always checking in with us to make sure we were satisfied with what we had ordered and came back to check on us regularly. It was restaurant week and we all had the restaurant week menu for our meal. I started out with the Maryland crab soup which was a big bowl full of crab meat and vegetables and was delicious. It was a good start for my meal. The other two at the table had the Augie salad, and in fact, one person had the Augie salad for both her starter and her entree. I opted for the shrimp scampi which was delicious with big huge shrimp and a delicious sauce over linguini which was absolutely perfect and a delicious meal. I opted for the Oreo chocolate cake for dessert which I thought was going to be super sweet but in fact it was like an Oreo ice cream between the layers of chocolate cake which was absolutely exquisite. I had not been to Liberatore's in probably 20 years and I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend.

Pros: The restaurant is beautiful, comfortable, intimately lit, and with options for indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. The staff is knowledgeable and obliging, and their wine list is the best in the area. Every dish was prepared fresh, and their house salad had a wonderful dressing. The carbonara was prepared in the authentic fashion without cream, a rare and refreshing quality. The portions are appropriately sized and one may comfortably share a number of their entrees. Cons: The sauce for the carbonara contained very little of the pancetta fat, peccorino or parmesan cheese, and the eggs were not properly tempered, causing the sauce to curdle. There was very little pancetta, showing a degree of economizing that is unbecoming a restaurant of their caliber. The Shrimp Fra Diavolo was timidly spiced, and the marinara itself didn't have much acidity or sweetness. The Veal Parmigiana was sweet and tender, but the breading had no character or seasoning. It's possible that the kitchen was under a great deal of pressure due to the dinner rush, and I'd be willing to give the restaurant another chance.

Looking for a chain restaurant that tastes authentic and never disappoints? Carrabba's offers…read moreexceptionally tasty Italian cuisine with fresh salads, delicious soups, fresh baked bread and yummy desserts. The service is always good, and this trip was no exception. Ryan M was attentive and friendly, as well as patient when one in our party expressed their hesitation in ordering a salad considering the Taylor Farms cyclospora outbreak. Ryan assured us that they do not use that distributor of lettuce, and she knew of no patrons who had gotten sick after eating a Carrabba's salad recently. Sold! My standard dish, Fettuccine Weesie, was just as tasty as every other time I order it and made for two more meals as leftovers. And what a nice surprise to find a discount on my bill after giving Ryan my phone number to claim Dine Rewards. Yay! Nice ambiance here, plenty of spacious seating, a cool bar and tasty cocktails. |

I'm back with another monthly review! This month of August featured the theme: "Sip Around the…read moreWorld " with wines from New Zealand, Tuscany and California. Me and my bestie come here just about every month for the monthly wine dinner. Each month has a different theme featuring either a 4 or 5 course meal with wines or spirits. The staff is always friendly and pleasant and the service is great. I highly recommend checking out any month of your choice and they usually feature 2 dates a month. The best part is that you can even order a take home meal for 10 bucks more and a bottle of wine for the featured price. I always have leftovers for lunch and dinner for the next day. They have raffle drawings for great prizes like gift baskets or gift cards. So what are you wanting for?

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

We attended an event at the fairgrounds, and decided to order takeout to pick up after the event…read more We were absolutely blown away by the taste and quality of our food. We got... Butter chicken (Chicken Makhani): tender Chicken Cooked in a Creamy, Buttery Tomato Gravy with Mild Spices. Smooth, Rich and Flavorful. $13.99 --- Jeremy, who can be pretty picky about... well everything... hogged this to himself. It looked and smelled delicious. I may have some of the leftovers tonight for dinner, if I'm lucky. Butter Chicken Pizza: A Rich and Savory Fusion Topped with Creamy Butter Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese and a Hint of Indian Spices on a Golden Baked Crust. $16.99+ --- WOW!!! just amazing. Great, crisp crust. Tender Chicken. A side cup of butter chicken sauce. This is the item that won my heart. Tandoori Shrimp: jumbo shrimps marinated with yogurt, ginger, garlic & Indian spice $18.99 --- delicious... we received two mystery sauces: one an herbaceous slightly spicy green, the other a dark purple with a flavor that reminded me of plums or raisins. I don't know if these were meant for the shrimp, but I really liked the flavor combination of the shrimp with the purple sauce. I only got one though, cuz Jeremy housed them before I could snag a second. Tandoori Chicken: Chicken on bone marinated overnight in yogurt & spice roasted in a tandoor a cylindrical oven $13.99 --- best tandoori chicken I have ever had in my life. So tender, not at all dried out, perfect char flavor. White rice spiced white clove.... didn't open them with the meal but looking forward to having them later. A really spectacular meal. Looking forward to returning in the future.

I really wanted to love Pizza & Curry because I was especially excited to try the curry after…read moreseeing all the great reviews. Unfortunately, the food missed the mark in a few important ways. Despite selecting the lowest spice level, some dishes were almost impossible to eat because they were simply too spicy. The curry was especially disappointing. It was not only far too spicy for the lowest spice level, but also quite salty, which made it difficult to actually enjoy. What a shame when you are looking forward to a dish and the spice level overwhelms everything else. The Chicken 65 was just okay and, again, much too spicy for the lowest setting. The batter also completely fell off the chicken, which made the dish feel rather pointless. The lamb had the same issue with the spice level. The butter chicken, however, was good. It was actually the first dish where it felt like the chef paid attention to the spice level we selected. We also tried the chicken masala pizza. The pizza itself was decent, but the chicken on top was disappointing. It was very rubbery and tasted almost like chicken from a previous day that had been reused on the pizza as an afterthought. Overall, there is definitely potential here, and some of the food was good. But the experience could have been much better simply by respecting the requested spice level and paying more attention to the quality and preparation of the chicken. When a customer selects the lowest spice level, the food shouldn't be so spicy that they can't enjoy it.