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It had been a while since I last visited this spot. My friend and I did not have a reservation and…read morejust hoped to be seated soon. We were, after entering. I started off with a Mandarin Orange - it did not have either color but still tasted refreshing. For the main dish, I went with one of their "Red Pizzas". It is called Salsiccia. It has sausage, broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and garlic. I thought the pizza was delicious and enjoyed everything on it. I must have been hungry as I only left with just one slice, and I did have it the next day. My friend had a "Red Pizza" as well. Theirs was Genoa and it was with salami, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, and pecorino. They also enjoyed their pizza too. We were both too full to try dessert and I do love their desserts. Our server was Alyssa and she was excellent.

First rate in every way!…read more The restaurant has a pleasant, stylish decor. It's not great on the acoustics but was not overly loud despite being completely full. Our server was perfect. Friendly, attentive, got every part of our order correct. The food was delicious too. We ordered the burrata salad as an appetizer and loved it. We got a Margherita pizza and thought that it was tasty (a little chintzy with the toppings). We will definitely be back in the future!

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4.5(109 reviews)

3.3 mi

Really surprised by La Speranza,…read more When the waitress said the pizzas were "personal pizza" size; I assumed it's the usual, small Neapolitan style pizzas for a high price, but the pizza came out bigger than I expected. You can taste the quality of the dough and it was nice and firm, but chewy at the same time--very good! The cheese did not slide off upon picking up (had the most mid pie at Modo Mio in Arlington) and the toppings were also pretty solid. Service was not the most enthusiastic, but not the worse; I cared more for the pizza. Thought about whether this place is a 4 or 5 star and what decides that is if I'd come back and I definitely will. We'll give them a 5 star!!

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4.5(194 reviews)

0.5 mi

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.

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4.1(275 reviews)

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I love CSNY Pizza! I always order online. The online system is super easy to use. I have ordered…read morefrom here many times. I love that my pizza is still hot when I arrive. This my first time to order the Sicilian version which is the square or rectangular one. The slices are long not cut up into mini squares or large squares. You can ask for how you it want it cooked. You can customize your pizza by putting a topping on one side if you like. I always say well done for a crispy bottom. As Football season approaches, I'm looking forward to ordering carryout from here more often!

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Left at their business door for the rats to eat, Salad as well slimy.

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3.7(329 reviews)

3.8 mi

The worst pizza. No flavor whatsoever They need to work on…read morethe crust and sauce. A cashier was friendly

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4.6(534 reviews)

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My brother was hosting a football watch party and ordered the peri peri spicy chicken and a halal…read moremeat lovers pizza with turkey bacon, pepperoni and sausage for pick up. IT WAS PHENOMENAL OMG !!!! The food was so good I had to hurry and take a picture of it before it was all gone. I will be back because this pizza has created an obsession. I love that they have some many different pizza varieties and it's perfect for a group of friends or party.

As a native New Yorker, I've heard all the buzz about the specialty pizzas here, so I had to see…read morewhat the hype was about for myself. I was greeted by a super friendly, cheerful guy, and the place was small, clean, and welcoming. I ordered the samosas and the spicy chicken curry pizza, and both had great flavor. The crust was thin, which I really enjoyed. My only critique? I'm a serious sauce-and-cheese enthusiast, so I was hoping for a pizza with a little more "ooey-gooey" action. It leaned a bit on the dry side for my taste, but that's an easy fix--next time I'll just ask for extra sauce. Overall, it was a tasty experience, and I'm definitely coming back to work my way through more of the specialty pizzas. The pizza tour continues :)

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4.4(603 reviews)

1.8 mi

So, I've written two reviews previously on Yelp about Frankly Pizza and both times, my rating was…read morefour stars. They're getting five stars now, Frankly Pizza seriously upped their game. The food has always been excellent but the service was...meh. But, after the last several visits, wow. I'm seriously impressed with the wait staff, now. They're friendly, sharp and totally keep the ball rolling no matter how busy the place might be. Great job!

(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: Online ordering is efficient too…read more DRINKS: ** Water(tap) = (4.25) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Natural Homemade Ginger Soda(50% ice) = (4.25) Very Good! ** Sprecher Puma Kola = (4) very good FOOD: ** Hot Mess Pizza (added red sauce) = (4.25) Very good, especially the house smoked bacon & caramelized onions. Note: They used to offer "quail" eggs, but I don't see them listed on the take-out menu? And the bacon tastes better than the sausage;) ** Margherita Pizza w. House-made Sausage = (4.25) Very good ** Meatball Pie = (4) very good, although they should break up the meatballs into smaller crumbles to cover more of the pie. * Mushroom Pizza = (3.75) Good crust * Broccoli Cheddar Pizza (added bacon) = (3.75) Good, But too Salty... DESSERTS: ** Lime Cream Cake = (4.5) Very Good! Definitely the Best Dessert I've had here so far...Love the Light & Creamy Texture. It's similar to a Key Lime Pie, with more of a whipped texture. The Coconut Graham Crust compliments it well too. Hope they keep this one year round:)lol ** White Chocolate Caramel Apple Cheesecake = (4.25) Very good ** Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake (Seasonal) = (4.25) Very good & Decadent:) ** Cherry Cheesecake = (4.25) Very good, and Easily their Best dessert so far. Hope they keep this year round;) ** Olive Oil Rosemary Cake = (4) very good & moist, hope they keep this year round, b/c so far it's their best dessert we've tried here;) ** Blueberry Pie Bar = (4) very good filling, but the crust was too hard for me. ** White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cake = (4) very good & rich, but it's more like a pie than a cake;)lol ** Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake w. Praline Sauce & Whipped Cream = (4) very good. Tasted like a Pumpkin Pie & Pecan Pie had a baby:)lol This is filling enough to be shareable too;) ** Raspberry Bars = (4) very good * Anniversary Cake = (3.75) Good * White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake = (3.5) good, but too sweet... * The Big Chunk Cookie = (3.5) good * Triple Chocolate Flourless Brownie w. Salted Caramel Sauce & Homemade Whipped Cream = (3.25) pretty good, but the brownie was our least favorite part...the caramel sauce and whipped cream were very good though...

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Homemade Lemon-Lime Soda and Margherita Pizza with Pepperoni and Sausage.

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4.6(173 reviews)

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My favorite pizza place, hands down. The Indian-style pizzas are incredible but don't sleep on the…read moreclassics either. Super high quality, excellent flavor, and a massive variety. My only complaint is that I wish they had a larger restaurant space. But maybe if more people eat there, it will necessitate a larger restaurant. 10/10

I was on the hunt for a place that would do gluten free, Indian style pizza for a little bit. I…read morefinally found Apna pizza. I was apprehensive the first day, like ugh, a 30 minute drive. I asked my sibling and they said go for it. I made something for dinner, but not as good as a butter chicken pizza sounded. So the next day I woke up with it still on my mind, went for the ride and - it was worth it! Good flavor? Good thin crust. It tasted maybe like the udis crust w some butter chicken sauce soaked in. It was really good. It comes w peppers and onions but I asked for it without them. I would absolutely be back. No seating just a small takeout space.

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Wow!! I do not have enough good things to say about this place…read more To start when you walk in the staff warmly welcomes you. The owner was standing at the host stand and instantly made me feel like family the second I walked in the door. I told him I needed gluten free and he walked me through every single menu item that had gluten free and which didn't. Secondly he then told me his top picks on the menu. I was ordering take out so I put in my takeout order and he was so friendly "come sit at this table! Don't stand around." He then brought me some water. Such great customer service! This guy should teach other restaurants how to do customer service. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered a gluten free margarita pizza add chicken and the bolognese pasta. Both were incredible. Literally not one thing wrong. The sauce on both was yummy and full of flavor. The cheese on the pizza was fresh and you could tell it was high quality and the other ingredients were top quality. This is one of those meals that you start eating and can't stop eating once you start. That's rare for me. Will 100% be back when I'm back in the area. If you're thinking of coming to this restaurant... do it!!

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Love their Chicken Shawarma Manoushe. It was in season and back on their menu for the time I…read morevisited so I went straight there. The parking lot stayed busy as it is shared with other businesses. Once the flatbread was ordered, it took time to really get made in their kitchen. I could not wait to get home to eat it, so I made sure to scarf down a few slices in my vehicle - it was that good. Can't wait to go back and get another. It has marinated chicken, persian pickles, pickled turnips, and toum drizzle. I am not big on anything pickled, but with this, I had it the first time years ago, ended up loving it and never looked back. I also was able to wash it down with some Orange Blossom Lemonade. I like that it wasn't too sweet and it hit the spot just right. Writing about this makes me want to order these items again...soon.

Came Friday before Monday 2025 Labor Day weekend and they were packed. Z&Z has been on my list for…read morea long time but it's such a hassle crossing the bridge. I was immediately greeted when I walked up to the register. I asked a few questions and had a great conversation with the young lady taking my order. All the interior tables were taken, with a soft hum of conversations amongst each table. I opted to wait outside in the shade. My order was hand delivered outside which was nice. Once I got in my car I immediately opened the box, my Bizza was cooked to perfection and the crust has an amazing chew. SO and I enjoyed every bite. I also picked up a hummus. Way too salty for our taste.

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L. A.

12 years ago

Reason for my visit: Craving Stuffed Chicago Style Pizza Having visited Chicago numerous times I had become a fan of their style of pizza. A thin crust with a block of cheese in it and sauce on top. It is great. I had been to numerous places claiming to have "Chicago Style Stuffed Pizza"... which were just deep dish pizza with some extra cheese and toppings. I searched all over the area for a recommendation to my favorite style of pizza in the area and Siena's popped up. The one thing that everyone said was that they were vegetarian. While I do enjoy meat on my pizza, I respect this. My partner loves just cheese pizza so we are set anyway. I called and ordered the pizza that I was hoping was going to be the closest thing I got to back home. I set for pick up and they told me how long it would take. Now a good Stuffed Pizza takes time, which is what this would do. Picked up the pizza and my partner and I got it home and it was EXACTLY what I wanted... it was amazing. We had been there numerous times since. The owner is super nice, in fact the last time I was there the owner and I discussed classic black and white silent films while I waited for my pizza. Short story: If you love GREAT customer service, delicious food, and AUTHENTIC CHICAGO PIZZA - Siena's is the place in the Rockville area. read more

Shem-Tov M.

8 years ago

I called Siena's at 2:00 PM on a Thursday and asked if they might be able to make me a platter/s of tuna, egg salad and veggie wraps. I thought I might be calling a bit too close to the time I needed them (I needed them by Friday morning), but they didn't blink an eye and told me I could pick the platters up at 7:00 PM Thursday evening. I couldn't believe my eyes. For a very reasonable price, there stood 4 gorgeously arranged platters of wraps, packaged thoughtfully. But it only got better. I served them the following morning to my out-of-town guests and family who came in for my son's Bar Mitzvah and they LOVED them. (I loved them too!) They particularly liked the egg salad and veggie ones. We had enough to use Sunday morning again for people who wanted to take wraps on their way out of town. Seamless execution on the part of the Siena's owner and staff. Would order again from them in a heartbeat. read more

Barry K.

12 years ago

Superior pizza in a town and a state where most of the pizza ranges from pretty bad to terrible (compared to NY/NJ/Boston). Siena's is vegetarian (dairy) and Kosher, so a great place to get non-meat pepperoni and the like. The menu has a mixture of Mexican/American and Italian/American food, which sounds a little weird but works out really great for our family which may be ordering a burrito, pizza, and pasta on any given evening. This is a fast food restaurant where you order at the counter, but it is cleaner, more relaxed, and more pleasant than most fast food joints. Some nice touches like the staff brings the food to your table and there are some real plates and cups in addition to disposable paper/plastic. You don't feel like you are being processed on an assembly line. The owner and workers are all very nice and try to make sure that the customers are all happy. read more

Yaakov G.

3 years ago

My wife and I come here every week because we love the food, which is ovo/lacto vegetarian and fish. My wife's favorites are the eggplant parmigiana and the chili soup, and I have a few favorites: pizza, calzone, aush (a spinach noodle soup), khatchapuri (a bread boat for egg and cheese, from Georgia in Asia), and shakshuka. We've also enjoyed their fish tacos, quesadillas, falafel sandwiches, Ultimate Nachos, taco salad, and seasoned fries (which are extra delicious). They have Impossible Burgers and Impossible Kebabs. This restaurant can also accommodate various dietary requirements (e.g., vegan, non-dairy, etc.) The owners are gracious and friendly. There is both outside and inside dining in pleasant surroundings. My wife and I highly recommend this dining treasure. read more

Naz S.

12 years ago

Last night my whole family and I went to Sienna's for dinner. We loved the atmosphere and the cleanliness of the restaurant. We also appreciated the friendliness and hard work of all the employees who tried so hard to please us with great service. My kids are very picky eaters but they all could find many dinner courses on the menu they liked. The prices are VERY reasonable also. I strongly recommend this beautiful and friendly restaurant and ALL its delicious foods. read more

Tara K.

12 years ago

We drive 8 miles to come here for our favorite kosher pizza and tasty hot shakshuka. We have been pleased nearly without exception during our regular visits over the past 3 years. The owner is responsive, warm, and thoughtful. She makes a point to visit tables and people are obviously quite fond of her. The atmosphere and decor are very nice. There are two TVs but they are kept tasteful and non-intrusive. We indeed feel grateful to have Siena's. read more

Dave C.

11 years ago

This place is a gem! Luckily I happened across Sienna's whilst looking for a suitable restaurant near the Hilton Rockville. Just a couple of blocks away; vegetarian including gluten free options. I had a delicious mushroom gluten free pizza and the knowledgeable friendly staff not only made me feel at home but meant I could eat with peace of mind. I'll be eating here again before I head back home. read more

Gabriella S.

9 years ago

I really like sienna pizza because it does taste different then most kosher pizza, it has a taste all of its own which makes it really special an unique! i love the taste of the sauce that they put on it, my kids are constantly requesting to go there and say its their favorite pizza, even better the mommy's! they have a nice and friendly staff and we really enjoy going out to eat there as a family. read more

Dan S.

11 years ago

Siena's makes a really good, thin crust style, pizza. I had a pizza with eggplant, mushroom, green peppers, tomatoes, and pepperoni. They serve vegetarian options and the immitation pepperoni tastes just like the real thing. The crust was nice and crispy, the toppings fresh, and the pizaa was very light, but filling. Wicked good pizza, I highy recommend it! read more

Fariba N.

12 years ago

This is an amazing restaurant for vegetarians. Their pizza is delectable and addicting, and I can eat their food without qualms. Besides pizza, the restaurant offers an extensive array of Mexican and Italian dishes. Their staff is benevolent and welcoming. Overall, I feel extremely fortunate for encountering this outstanding vegetarian-friendly place. read more

Janet M.

12 years ago

This is a wonderful restaurant. The people are kind and polite. It is a nut free restaurant, pizza crust come in gluten free, you can order a cheese free pizza...they cater to everyone's special needs. But most of all, the food healthy and delicious. When ordering food for the office, it comes warm and on time. You can't get better than that. read more

Stuart M.

12 years ago

We are not a vegetarian family, but decided to try this place out on a whim. We were SO pleasantly surprised. We ordered a stuffed pizza, eggplant parm, Greek salad and a mac and cheese for my 2 year old. The food came quickly and it was hot. We had the delivery and can't wait to go to the restaurant next! read more

David M.

12 years ago

I love this place! The food is great the people are kind and sweet. Almost every Tuesday after work I come here with my father and we have a Greek Pizza (highly recommend it). In the fall I love to have the butternut squash soup, reminds me of the kind mom makes for Thanksgiving. read more

Mayer G.

101

11 years ago

This is the best VEGAN pizza with an amazing sauce, homemade dough, and perfectly done crust. Having worked in a bistro for years; it's refreshing to have pizza in a restaurant where they care about quality. They also have a vegan bean wrap that is just spicy enough, and enormous. read more

Sanam Z.

10 years ago

Siena's is by far one of my favorite local kosher restaurants! The pizza is delicious and they have such a great variety on their menu. The prices are very reasonable for kosher food and I am always happy when i leave. The staff is so sweet and kind, especially the owner! read more

David J.

151

10 years ago

Wonderful food, wonderful staff and a wonderful atmosphere! Great choice for vegans and non-vegans (everyone else). I've only had the pizza, but will come in again to try some of the other fare as well. What are you waiting for? Come on down to Sienas, TODAY! read more

Sydney T.

11 years ago

My first time eating here today and I fell in love. The pizza is fresh and tasty. The owners are so very nice and make the place feel like home. I will Def be coming here. Found my new favorite pizza place. read more

Kokolette A.

9 years ago

Not a bad place to go enjoy pizza with friends. They really know how to make customers feel welcomed. I'm definitely recommending you guys to try them out. It's a really amazing place. read more

Charon K.

8 years ago

The place is clean (which is most important to me in a restaurant) The food is good The people are nice Comfortable place, for families too. read more

Judy E.

12 years ago

they have really good pizza now. i think they really improved things. it was not oily at all. we are going to be getting some tomorrow again

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Or your Russian Jewishness, anyway .... I know that eating them makes my grandmother proud! The benefits of eating here are not and are also not like ones you can attain in just any regular restaurant, and it's here for people who want this kind of thing. It literally is a cornerstone, being on the corner and providing the things certain of us need -- Israeliness, Jewishness, kosherness, etc. It's too bad it suffers from bad reviews by people who don't understand or care. By the way, the work that goes into making all these salad items fresh every day is, let's just say, a LOT! I almost always get the falafel -- I used to get a platter, but it was too much for a meal so I switched back to the classic pita version and that's a perfect amount for me for a meal, plus I feel it's better for the environment because it comes packaged minimally in a little parchment paper rather than a recyclable aluminum plate with a non-recyclable aluminum-and-paper top. Truth be told, I could have trouble finishing writing this review because thinking of Oh Mama Grills' falafel is making me so hungry! I am really getting in the mood for some right now! Other things I eat from here regularly (and have for years): Israeli salad Moroccan (vegetarian) cigars Rice Other things I know are great by way of seeing the delight on my eating partner's face while consuming: Okay, I so I don't remember, but various meat things! Chicken, I think .... Things I don't love from Oh Mama Grill: Bean soup -- didn't have enough flavour for me .... Sabich. I dunno. Just didn't love it! It's hard to top falafel, in my opinion -- well, this falafel from this place, that is -- so I don't feel the need to explore the menu very much .... There aren't a whole lot of places (if any!) that offer such a variety of salads, pickles, and sauces! As an absolute pickle-lover who finds pickles and not just that but a variety of pickles a MUST for my diet, this place has it going on like no other! Update! Tried sitting on a bench at a booth! It's pretty hard, not super-comfortable, but doable -- however, a harder seat is better for your posture and health long-term! The falafel pita with toppings aplenty is so delicious, I am craving one right now ... and, in case you've ever tried some of the marinated types of vegetables here and found them too sour, I did too! Now, that is fixed. They are no longer so sour, and are therefore much more eminently edible! My eating partner agrees.

Since being sent into the office in Rockville I have driven past Oh Mama Grill every morning and…read moreafternoon and have thought about stopping for a visit. Well the day finally came when hubs was picking me up & we had time to kill before our evening plans. I had mentioned this place several times while driving past it & we decided to make a stop. It's basically a take out place with some fast food restaurant style booths. You place your order, you pay, and you wait for ur food to be prepped. Unfortunately this was a let down. His burger was sad, looked like someone had worked out their aggression on it. Seriously, I've never seen any burger & bun that flattened. It was my mistake, I was excited because of the description (it contained lamb) but wasn't anywhere close to the Greek burger we get in VA, I'm not sure it was even up the fast food level, although it was definitely in competition for flatness. My dish was composed a lot of very dry meat. I'm no longer considering a stop as I drive.

Potomac Grocer

4.5

(80 reviews)

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A nice little local market and deli. We stopped in for lunch and grabbed the Italian on a baguette…read moreand the Ham & Swiss panini -- both were great, fresh and flavorful, exactly what you want when you just need a quick, easy meal. Portions were good. We each ate half and saved the other half for later. The store itself has a lot going for it too -- good produce, prepared foods, and a deli counter with plenty to choose from. Nice to have a neighborhood spot where you can grab quality ingredients or something quick and ready to eat. Glad we got to stop by and check it out. It's the kind of local spot you want to support, and we'll definitely be back to try more off the menu.

This boutique grocer is definitely on the pricier side, but everything I bought was really…read moreenjoyable. The location can be a bit tricky and parking is limited; but the store itself is so cute and has a really nice aesthetic. The staff were incredibly friendly and SO helpful. Their popular chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce are definitely worth trying... but the real star for me was the apple crisp!I It's SO good, especially when you heat it up. I'll definitely be going back whenever I'm craving that apple crisp :-)

Sasuns

4.6

(164 reviews)

Parking is in the back which is convenient and the seating is great! The owner was the one who…read morehelped us pick our meals! The sandwich wraps were so good and we got some traditional items- authentic taste and food- highly recommend if you want to try a new cuisine or need a quick bite! We were the only ones there and sat inside, it was relatively clean- but the outdoor patio seemed to be where it's at! It is located in a busy intersection so I don't know how it would go for having conversations. And the music inside was a tad bit too loud, but it was bearable. I think I would either do pick up or sit outside next time we go! Also- get their baklava - it's made to perfection

On our way home Sasuns popped up on my timeline here on Yelp so I was curious as I thought I knew…read moreALL the middle eastern spots. So I was excited to swing by a new place. The gentleman (perhaps the owner) promptly took our orders. My son and husband got the chicken shawarma and fries and enjoyed that. I got hummus, rice and this most incredible cheese canoe with feta I believe? This thing is DELICIOUS. Reasonable prices with fresh food, is a win for Sasun's

Vace

3.9

(317 reviews)

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.

We were in Bethesda for a movie this past Sunday and we had a short amount of time to grab a bite…read moreto eat (30-ish minutes) before needing to be at the theater. We didn't have time for the places I sometimes like to eat at in the Row (sit down places that would have taken longer than 30 minutes), and we didn't want to eat at any of the chain places nearby either. Just when we were getting into one of those situations where every option gets shot down until you get desperate and end up somewhere you don't even like, we saw Vace's awning. It looked old school and like they might sell pizza by the slice inside, so we wandered in. Since visiting I've done a little research and now I know that Vace Italian Deli started in DC in 1976 and that it's still family-owned almost 50 years later. They offer 60+ items made in house (fresh deli sandwiches, homemade pasta, and freshly baked pizza) and have small store where you can get plenty of great Italian food items (their olive oils looked amazing and did their anchovies and other jarred items)! We got a couple of slices of pizza each (one cheese and one pepperoni for him, one spinach and one onion for me), which were really great. A great walking lunch, and exactly what we had time for. (I say a walking lunch, because Vace is to go only, there's no where to sit.) I really enjoyed our experience here, and I'm glad we wandered until we found it. A fun surprise in Bethesda.

Italiamo Kitchen

4.4

(49 reviews)

The place was fantastic and the owner extremely accommodative of out demanding group :-)…read more Thank you Mr owner! The food was delicious and in good portions. There was a live band which I enjoyed quite a bit since they played jazz, one of my fav music. I am sure we will be there again soon.

"We had a wonderful dinner at this place.The staff welcomed us right away and seated us fast. We…read moreordered the buffet and all the meals persian and Italian tasted fresh and full of flavor. Our server was very kind and checked on us often. The restaurant was clean and had a cozy feel. I strongly suggest this place for a nice dinner out, and I will come back soon." We had a great time at this place , because the food was good , the owner was friendly with everyone in our group . Service was excellent .

Pizza Stop

3.7

(143 reviews)

Yes , all I can say is yes. You won't be disappointed and the owner is very very fabulous!read more

Good New York style pizza, beer and wine, nice side salad. That should be enough but Yelp demands…read moremore wording. I would say having it there prevented the take-home pizza dilemma where it steams itself in the box. We got a couple of slices, had some toppings added, and they heated it up in the pizza oven. So nice crunch to the crust! Very nice!

Piccoli Piatti Pizzeria

4.1

(196 reviews)

Love this place!! This is just for takeout and pizza. I ordered on DoorDash for pickup bc I was…read morecraving pizza. Folks answered the phone bc I needed to make a modification not available on the app and they came through nicely- no prolonged AI answering the phone, or long holds. The fire burning oven was beautiful and visible. The pizzas came out super fresh and hit the spot. Would be interested in other menu items like apps and sandwiches around lunch time next time. Also love this little plaza- plenty of parking and patrons here are easy going.

Have seen multiple locations but for one reason or another, have never tried Piccoli Piatti out…read moreuntil now. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food is! First, I assumed this was more of a sit down restaurant with table service. It's not exactly. You order at the counter, are given a number, and the food is brought to you. There are tables where you then choose and sit at. Second, the pizza looks amazing (although I didn't order one) and you get to watch them make it fresh. Third, prices were not as astronomical as I assumed they would be - note, they're not "fast food" prices but they're also not crazy high. The woman taking my order seemed a bit confused (maybe it was a trainee?) and English was her second language, but she was sufficiently civil and eventually found the items I was ordering. So no complaints, just a bit of repeating and waiting. We ordered the Bolognese, the beet salad, and the broccoli rabe all to go. All was tasty. We'll be back!

Manoli Canoli

4.0

(244 reviews)