Terra Mare has been around for a while and has a big menu offering. I stopped by to grab a…read morepepperoni pizza to go. The pizza came out piping hot and I ate it immediately, very solid pizza! They are thin crust and tastes more like authentic Italian pizza. The pepperoni were buried in a good amount of cheese, but you can definitely taste them. Good amount of toppings and crisp on the crust. Mine was slightly burnt in the edges, but I didn't mind. Service was good and staff were friendly. I would definitely recommend the pizzas here and price was good too for Italian-styled pizza!

I was in the area visiting family and had a taste for pasta (that could be anytime everyday lol). I…read morepulled a couple places up on my trusty Yelp app and liked what I saw. There is a parking lot out front which is super convenient since I dislike street parking very much. There are about five steps down to the actual entrance of the restaurant but they also have a wheelchair elevator. The restaurant is pretty large with tons of seating. The seating at the bar wraps all the way around. They have a nice selection of bottles behind the bar, something for everyone's taste. The brick oven is behind the bar as well, right next to the kitchen. The goodness that was produced out of that oven was out of this world. I came for pasta but Angel talked the pizza up so well I had to try it and it did not disappoint!! The service was excellent and friendly. We went on a Tuesday after the memorial holiday so it was kind of slow but I feel like the attentive service is something that Angel would provide regardless of a crowd. The food was simply fresh and delicious. The menu is a mix of Italian, Honduran, El Salvadoran and Mexican.......all around melanin goodness. I opted for the spaghetti bolognese which was made with fresh in house pasta (nothing is frozen or premade at this place). My mother went with the Hen Soup which is a large bowl of broth with vegetables and comes with a half roasted or fried chicken. Everything was delicious! I let Angel know that every time I visit the area I'm stopping in. Come support this local gem. Bring the family, there is plenty for everyone:)

Expensive, I went in for a sandwich, I wish I could remember which one it was, I remember is…read more$21... and worth every penny. The meats and cheeses were all fantastic and the bread, I'll just say the whole thing was sublime. Of course I picked up a few other items, some pasta, amazing biscotti and a bag of Italian potato chips, paprika flavor. Thin, greaseless, rich potato flavor. Nothing I've had from all of the different American brands I have tried, and I am sure I have tried almost all of them, come close. Next visit, I will spend a lot more time perusing the exotic offerings of the properly monikered Cornucopia.

A charming little Italian grocery and deli that's definitely worth a stop. The sandwiches are some…read moreof the best I've had in a while, and the cannoli were absolutely delicious. The man behind the counter was incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. They also carry a great selection of unique items imported from Italy--things you won't typically find at a regular grocery store. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more sandwiches, grab a coffee drink, and of course, more cannoli!

I recently stopped in to pick up some Italian desserts for a colleague's farewell party…read more As soon as I walked in, I was greeted right away. Unfortunately, I didn't catch the woman's name at the counter, but she was incredibly helpful in guiding me through what would work best for the party. The Italian cookies were a huge hit! One of my colleagues especially loved the lemon cookie in the assortment. I'll definitely be back to check out more items in the future!

(4.15) ~ Very good overall take-out. NOTE: There are (3) Reserved FREE Parking Spots out front…read morepainted w. Italian Flag colors of Green; White & Red, or street/meter parking nearby. MENU: ** Vanilla Butter Cake (see photo) = (4.5) Very Tasty! This was the surprising star of the show b/c it was soft & had sugar crystals (i.e. Belgium Waffle style;) ** Large Italian Cold Cut (see photo) = (4.25) Very good & 12 inches:) ** Italian Bread Loaf (see photo) = (4.25) Very good * Other items tried = Mozzarella cheese; Ricotta Cheese; My Dad Chips; Milk chocolate Egg; & illy canned coffees = (3.95) All good

Trattoria Da Lina has become our family's "special occasion" restaurant in Takoma Park, though it's…read morejust as wonderful for an ordinary weeknight when you want outstanding Italian food. It's family-owned and operated, and you feel that warmth the moment you walk through the door. The staff are genuinely welcoming, happily accommodate substitutions and dietary restrictions, and often recite the nightly specials with a delightful mix of English and Italian--usually accompanied by a compliment about your outfit or your dinner companion that makes everyone smile. We had Christmas Eve dinner there this year, and it was every bit as memorable as we'd hoped. The portions are generous enough to share or take half home for lunch the next day. I especially recommend the Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata, and the classic mussels, all prepared beautifully. Don't overlook their neighboring pizzeria either--it's our go-to for both takeout and casual dining. Trattoria Da Lina is the kind of neighborhood restaurant every community wishes it had.

Overall value is 3.5 - it's a bit of a splurge for a regular dinner but we were craving Italian and…read morethis was the closest. We do really like the Tacoma Park area. It's on the same block as a really nice Thai place and a nice Mediterranean spot as well. There weren't many people on a weekday night so we just walked in. Street parking is free after 7 PM. The star was the margharita pizza. And we also got a calzone, which was also really good. The texture of the crust and the little slight crunch and the sauce was really great. I wish there was more basil on the margarita pizza. There were three pieces of basil on the entire pie the pasta we got was the seafood pasta and it was a bit salty and portions are a bit small, but maybe that's the norm now? And we also got this other mushroom ravioli thing that is also pretty good but just really small. I think it was like five or six pieces of ravioli for $24. Service was fine. It was standard. The restaurant was a little bit hot during the heat wave. I wish it was a little cooler so with the four dishes altogether it was over $80 before tip for two people and we just had a little bit left over which is why I thought the value was more 3.5 than a four. That said, I'd still come back and get the margarita pizza and calzone - they're really quite good.

On our way home from a Nats Game in DC , we stopped at WaWa and decided to look for a place to eat…read moreto wait out the traffic. What a great find !! The Bread that is served with dipping oil full of flavor and garlic , oh my, we had the Fried Mozzarella Appetizer , crispy and delicious, Ravioli with Marinara Sauce, like fresh tomato's, and the Chicken Francais, was delicious with wonderful flavor of lemon and chicken cooked perfect! We will definitely keep this on our list when travel to DC in the future.

On my way to the grocery, didn't want to do that hungry. Terrapin Station, where I had planned to…read morehave a burger, was still "closed for renovation" but I didn't see any permits in the window. Probably dead as a dinosaur. So I went next door. I stupidly didn't read my own previous review. Disclaimer first: I have been to Italy several times, and am a big fan of Lidia and Mary Ann on PBS. Garlic toast was dry and tough, Texas toast rather than pan francese. The dipping sauce was decent, evoo and cheese with some seasoning. Salad was nice and fresh, with a variety of veggies. Chicken parm was the worst I've ever had, dry, tough, no crunch to the outside, no slice of prosciutto. I have had better frozen. After dousing it with table cheese and the remaining bread dip, I was able to choke it down. It was served on top of spaghetti. In real Italian cucina, pasts is a separate course. Cooked through, not al dente, Very simple tomato sauce. Very cordial service, and I did leave full enough to avoid temptation at Lidl. But that food wasn't even good italian-american much less real italian. Meh. Chin flick.

Love to come to this restaurant - we've been multiple times. Upon arriving there are a few parking…read moregarages nearby and currently some of the Bethesda parking garages are free for certain times on Sunday. Signage for restaurant is visible. A host greeted us and guided us to a table. I want to caution this is a very dimly lit restaurant (we were there around 7PM on a Sunday night) and there is a slight incline in the floor leading into one of the other rooms but there is a rug placed down in that area that somewhat helped show it was there. Service was great and attentive. Menu clearly outlined the food and drink options. Pricing seemed fair for area and quality of food. Our server asked if we were interested in additional details such as adding cheese or asking for refills. We had fresh bread and dressing delivered to us upon sitting down. Silverware was neatly wrapped and looked clean. I ordered the sausage and peppers - it was delicious. I had leftovers and the server kindly placed them in a to-go container in a bag that was hooked to the table conveniently out of the way. My fiancé reheated the leftovers upon my return home and he enjoyed the leftovers! I thought it was also a cute touch that the server check presenter had the name of the restaurant as well!

What an amazing lunch!…read more I'll start by saying I have been to Olazzo before, but today's lunch was special. I was introducing my girlfriend and my mom to each other. The host was so friendly and helped get us seated in a booth, and very shortly after seating we were greeted by our server Josh. Josh was very polite, and I felt good vibes before the food ever hit the table. He recommended their special, a trout on pasta dish. The entree had a very generous portion of fish, and our server made sure to drop off everything we needed to accompany our food, extra cheese, water refills, he was attentive and took great care of us. Next time I dine at Olazzo, I'm going to be looking for Josh!

Wonderful food and portions and service! A trifecta…read more I would recommend this restaurant to everyone in search of good Ethiopian food

Overall, I thought we had a nice time at Meleket Restaurant. While I'm not an expert on Ethiopian…read morefood, I enjoyed everything we had. The restaurant seems pretty legit because we saw a few Eastern Africans (sorry for the assumption) dining there with their families. Although I cannot remember exactly what we had, everything was delicious. If memory serves me correctly, we pretty much asked the waitress for recommendations, and she suggested a couple of meat and veggie combos. Although we enjoyed the food, I have to admit that we thought service was a bit slow, or rather low-key, especially considering that there were only about 7-10 other folks in the restaurant. Like most places in area, parking can be a bit tight. The restaurant shares a small parking lot (maybe 10-15 spots) with 4-6 other businesses/restaurants. There is some additional parking at the supermarket next door, but I'm not 100% sure if customers can use that parking lot.

Vace is the only pizza I regularly crave in the DMV, and I think it's impressive they don't even do…read moreDoorDash or delivery as a place that does pizza. The sauce has just the right amount of tartness, and I like the of low-key and straightforward vibe. The market stocks high quality, authentic Italian products. Love this place.

I've been going to Vace for years -- I honestly can't even remember how long at this point. It used…read moreto be one of my go-to spots, especially about 10 years ago when it really stood out. Lately, though, it just doesn't feel quite the same. The pizza can still be good at times, but it's not as consistently impressive as it once was. With several other spots in the area now offering really strong pizza options, it's harder to say this would be my first choice. I still appreciate the history I have with the place, but I do think there's room to get back to what made it so great years ago.

Just a great place! It's a small business run by a husband and wife team. They have a thin and…read morethick crust pizza. There is a bar area as well. The only tip I have is that you can call for takeout, but it's a lively atmosphere. Great for families or a general hang.

After driving by this establishment a few times, my family and I finally decided to give it a try…read more There is street parking as well as garage parking, which is convenient. Their hours are 4 PM during the week and 12 PM on the weekends. They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Our waiter, Alex, was great! He was very helpful with the menu and answered all of our questions. The food was delicious! They make their own marinara sauce and pasta noodles...we all enjoyed what we ordered. Everything was so flavorful. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, focaccia bread was close to perfect, and the pizza was really good. I would have liked the undercarriage of the pizza be cooked just a little more, but overall, it was still very good. The gelato was yummy as well. The prices are moderate, and overall, we had a great experience.

"Have you tried Red Hound Pizza? They have Sicilian pizza and softserve ice cream." Say no more!…read more This place is amazing - their menu changes based on the season's best ingredients and everything is sourced locally. The day we visited, they had a margherita pizza and a veggie (mozzarella, Italian dandelions, sun-dried tomatoes, whipped goat chevre & hot honey). I'm still not sure what an Italian dandelion is, but it tasted great. But my favorite was the soft-serve, Honey Cardamon Lemon with Pistachios. Inventive and yummy! FYI, you can order the soft-serve when you order your pizza, but pick it up at the end of your meal so it doesn't melt. The food tastes great, but most of all, it's local and family-owned. Definitely in my standard rotation of pizza places. You should definitely get out to Takoma Park and try Red Hound!

Delicious pizza with a phenomenal crust. This is closest to what I'd call Sicilian-style with…read morewhat's almost a focaccia dough--but more toothsome with a wheatier flavor. We tried the veggie and meat pizzas and agreed the veggie was the tastiest. Also had the soft serve and a slice of cake. Not as exceptional as the pizza but still yummy. Very nice staff. Took about 30 minutes for our two pizzas to come out and we enjoyed being outside in the back where they have a few simple picnic tables set up. Expect lots of people on a Friday evening but well worth the wait!