Food was B+. Service was A. Ambiance was neighborhood vibe,…read morelots of carry-out. Easy to find. Lots of close free parking. Close to the casino and hotels.

Overcharged and required too much effort to resolve I am…read moredisappointed to have to leave a negative review, but the hassle I experienced regarding my bill was unacceptable. While our server was attentive and provided good service during the meal, the food itself was unfortunately just okay. The ambiance was good, though, thanks to the pleasant Italian background music. However, the real issue happened after we left.I discovered a duplicate charge on my credit card after my visit, and resolving it took an entire week and required far too much effort on my part. I had to contact the owner multiple times, send over proof of the double charge, and ultimately call them myself to give my card details because they didn't follow up with me. They claimed their system only showed one charge without the tip, while my statement clearly showed two full charges.Even when they finally agreed to the refund, they left off the duplicate tip, meaning I had to reach out yet again to get the full amount back. While the front-of-house service and atmosphere were fine, the management and administrative handling of financial errors need a major overhaul.

Manalu is out of this world. The food genuinely reminded me of my grandma's cooking -- comforting,…read moreflavorful, and made with real care. The special I ordered (pictured) was easily one of the best dishes I've had in a long time, and honestly every single thing we ordered was delicious. This meal went above and beyond perfection. We got there a little before noon and already had 3 cars ahead of us waiting for them to open -- the second those doors opened, people were lining up fast. They had plenty of tables and service was so quick. Once we were seated, things moved quickly: menus right away, water and drinks out fast, and service that stayed genuinely attentive the whole time. I didn't even get close to finishing my drink before they were already checking if I wanted a refill. All of our meals came with soup and salad, and the pasta fagioli was amazing -- I'm not usually a fan of celery in it, but it was still so flavorful. They also have an impressive dessert menu, but we were way too stuffed to even think about it. Next time we're definitely leaving room for dessert! Highly recommend -- go early, it's worth the wait!

This is my second time coming here. We were celebrating a birthday and the service was amazing. Our…read moreserver helped us with all we needed for the cake and he was very attentive with our plates. The music at the restaurant is nice and the food was just amazing. The best plates we had was the calzone, which was HUGE, and the lasagna. Even just the normal American pizza had an amazing taste. Additionally, we tried a wine cup and let me tell you, it was so delicious.

Yes, Fratelli's is very good…read more I was wonderfully surprised at a recent dinner for 2 at Fratelli's. We started with a lemon drop martini - delightful. The cream of crab soup was top notch - a bowl would have been a meal in itself. Then came a salad big enough for 4 (delicious) and fresh out of the oven bread (enough for 4 also). The chicken breast with crabcake was massive and very tasty. The veal parm was sooooooo tasty and also massive. We have at least 2 more meals each. We each had a wonderful chocolate martini as dessert. The service was attentive and helpful. The food came out quickly but we were not rushed. The price? To me, unbelievable (in a very good way).

I've been wanting to try Fratelli's in Middletown for a while, and I'm glad I finally did. Overall,…read morewe had a really good meal, and WOW--the portions are BIG! We started with the cream of crab soup and crab dip. I honestly didn't get much of a chance to try the crab dip because I was too busy eating everything else, but my friend said it was really good. They also brought bread and a house salad to the table. The salad was fresh and really good, and I especially appreciated the olives. I love olives in a salad! For drinks, I ordered the white peach sangria, which I really enjoyed. I didn't realize sangria came in so many different flavors, but I'm glad I tried this one. My friend ordered the New Old-Fashioned, but he wasn't particularly impressed with it and said he probably wouldn't order that one again. For my entrée, I ordered the seafood fettuccine Alfredo. The portion was HUGE, and they definitely weren't stingy with the seafood. It came with scallops, shrimp, and what I believe was jumbo lump crab meat. There was plenty of everything. I thought the dish was good when I first had it, although I felt like it was missing just a little something--maybe a touch more seasoning. The pasta was also more al dente than I personally prefer. But here's the funny part: I thought it was even BETTER the next day when I reheated it! It was delicious. My daughter ordered spaghetti and meatballs, and she got one HUGE meatball. I cut it up for her, and she tore that thing up! She ate the entire meatball and quite a bit of the pasta, so that was definitely a win. Her portion was also generous. My friend ordered the steak and crab cake with asparagus, and even though I don't eat steak, that plate looked SO good. He said it was really good, too. The service was okay. Not bad, just okay. We arrived a little early for our reservation and had to wait briefly, which wasn't a big deal. There were just a few little things that could have been better. I asked for paper napkins and never received them, and I had to ask for more water instead of anyone noticing that my glass was getting low. I was also surprised to find out they don't have Wi-Fi. That wasn't a dealbreaker for us, but it meant my daughter had to use my phone's hotspot for her iPad. Despite those little things, the FOOD is what stood out to me, and that's what matters most to me when I'm going out to eat. The portions are generous, the seafood was plentiful, and everything we ordered was good overall. Would I go back? Absolutely.

The food at "ALL" of these eateries are "HORRIBLE". Pizza, about the worst I've ever had, period…read more Service is so slow it is beyond ridiculous. Got a prepackaged salad-shocker it was half frozen. How do you mess up a salad. I enjoy going to Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, but not for the food. I have eaten at their steak house and that was close to a 5 star meal. Too bad the eatery can't follow in their footsteps. The upstairs bar restaurant is okay. It has great service, is clean and friendly. The food is average at best. Hollywood needs to do better, I guess food is not as important as it doesn't generate profit like all the slots and tables. Oh well, their is always MGM Grand to consider.

The food selection was minimal. We tried the pizza place and it was the worst pizza I have ever had…read morein my entire life. I say this with no hesitation. The Classic had burgers and they were edible. I would not recommend the salad as it comes prepackaged and has a bunch of lettuce with a sprinkle of toppings on top. Didn't try the Noodle place or the bakery. I do not recommend the Classic or the Pizza spot. Charles Town can do better.

I want to like this place but it is so expensive. I ordered a focaccia sandwich and a single…read morearancini. The total was $31. Fine, everything is imported. Then I opened the sandwich and it had 2 pieces of meat and 2 pieces of cheese, with a handful of arugula. This is not enough substance for the price. The meat and cheese needs to be at least double the portion to justify the price. The workers were very friendly and kind but I can't justify frequenting at that price point. $31 for a lunch that's mostly bread is just too much.

Caffè Bottega Italiana!…read more A true GEM in the heart of Leesburg! The hope for Northern Virginia to have a true authentic Italian market! The store owner David who is a second generation Italian, run the store with his staff but most importantly with his wonderful first generation Italian parents! I love them! They are a wonderful kind people! The store has everything imported from Italy! Including the Focaccia bread, according to David!! Lots of Italian goods! Frozen items! Desserts! Everything! Lots of Italian cheeses! Lots of authentic and rare Italian cold cuts Focaccia sandwiches Amazing varieties of Arancini Best Lavazza espresso drinks Wonderful outdoor benches for a nice lunch date! Everything was delicious and authentic! I drive 30 to 40 minutes to get there and it's worth it! What are you waiting for? Why are you still reading? Go feed your Italian addiction and get all what your heart has been longing for! Go to take your girlfriend or your wife for a wonderful lunch experience! Single? Go get Espresso and drink it by yourself proudly at the outdoor area .. be happy! Say hi to David and say Grazie to his wonderful and lovely parents! I really wish to see this place getting bigger and bigger to become like an Eataly store one day! Actually they have been growing and occupied more space! I almost forgot to tell you that they have amazing wine selection and I think they have opened a wine bar upstairs by now! I'm not sure ... go check it out and let me know ;) Try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;) All my 2026 reviews are gifted to my beloved & wonderful father Sami Wahib Tawadros 01/07/1955 - 12/08/2025

Looked for a good restaurant in Front Royal on the way to Davis and this spot came up. It was so…read moresmall that you could drive right past it before you realized it. But:::Wow. What a great meal. Caprese, minestrone, mussels, homemade pasta, and finished with an affogato. Fantastic little restaurant. Now a must-do en route to Davis/Timberline/Dolly Sods.

We were visiting from outside of town. Immediately when we entered the restaurant we received…read morecondescending looks from the guests and wait staff because we were not dressed up, but there was no dress code posted at the restaurant. There was no warm welcome and we wait several minutes to even be serviced. Overall the food for the price we paid was abysmal. The lasagna looked grotesque with pasta slices slapped with ground beef and crushed tomatoes from a can with no salt, no garlic and no taste. The pizza I had ordered the crust wasnt even cooked all the way through. I ordered the beet salad and it was pathetic looking for $12. Our waitress seemed preoccupied with other tables and it seemed we were given poor service because we weren't locals or werent dressed in our Sunday best.. I would not recommend this place due to poor service and low quality food.

The thing is I'm originally from NJ and PA and have also traveled to New York and the New England…read morearea a lot. Having said that, this is not the best I've had, or even the best I've had in WV, but it's a lot better than most. Likely 90%, because I've tried about 20 different spots now, so I think I have the general idea of what's good and what's not. I follow Bar Stool and his reviews and agree with the style pie he likes. This is not that. Wildly he actually reviewed it the place, unfortunately he picked the wrong size to review in my opinion - "The Jumbo". Thus his review was avarage because amongst other things "Huge" usually = floppy. Instead I highly recommend getting a couple of smalls and ask for them "Well Done". If you do I think you won't be disappointed! If I get that and review it in the general way he does I would say it's a solid 7.5. Because of this, and its proximity it's become my regular go to. RECOMMEND Note - the staff are extremely pleasant, very nice and welcoming.

They have roaches. Our family dinned here to eat a few nights ago and there was an actual Roach on…read morethe wall and the waitress even saw it and acted like it was completely normal .. ew

I came here for dinner while in town on business, and had to return the next night!…read more The Caesar salad is so... perfect. The rigatoni bolognese was unforgettable. It was Restaurant Week while I was there, so the 2nd night I tried the flatiron steak and it was fantastic also. Our servers both nights were top notch, and they have sparkling water (or still) by the bottle for the table, which makes my heart soar.

Stopped in here after hiking at Seneca Regional Park with our dog, Onyx, and honestly we were only…read moresupposed to grab a quick drink. Ended up staying for almost three hours. Started with an espresso martini, a smoked Old Fashioned, and the fritto misto to share. Everything was really good. Then we split the lamb burger and the shrimp risotto for lunch. Both were excellent, although I think the risotto edged out the burger. Our server Mike made the whole experience. Before he even brought us water, he showed up with a bowl for Onyx. Come on, that's an instant five stars in my book. We ended up talking wine with him for a good part of the afternoon. He had us sample a few different pours before we landed on a Nebbiolo we loved. Later, after another conversation about wine, he brought over a taste of a white we'd never even heard of because he thought we'd enjoy trying it. It never felt like an upsell. It just felt like talking with someone who genuinely enjoys wine and likes sharing it with people. Relaxing patio, great food, excellent cocktails, and genuinely memorable service. We'll definitely be back, and Onyx probably will too.

Came here last night for my friend's birthday and the vibes were immaculate…read more This place has been on my radar since I moved to NoVA last August and I'm glad I finally tried it and I'm excited to go back again! Since I went on a Saturday I felt compelled to do the cheese wheel experience. Where they cook fettuccine pasta inside a giant wheel of cheese. Added a protein option as well for a lil more substance as well. The dish as incredible! The cheese sauce was so rich and creamy and I def need to come back and try it with the chicken. My server told me I should ask for the chicken blackened (the chicken is $9 but if you get it blackened it's $2 extra). The price for the pasta on its own before adding a protein was competitive when you compare the portion size. Be warned that the cheese wheel experience is only available Thurs-Saturday but it's so fun! It's akin to going to a Mexican restaurant that offers tableside guac or going to a hibachi restaurant! Can't beat the show! This place is great to go for a date, special occasion, whatever! Easily one of the best Italian spots in Northern Virginia!

Very yummy Italian spot! They have one of those viral Parmesan wheels that they bring tableside to…read moreprepare your pasta. Note that when you order the cheese wheel experience, there is only one choice of pasta which you can add a protein on if you want. The flavor is, exactly what you would think, extremely cheesy! This could probably be too cheesy for some people. The eggplant parmigiana is a huge portion. The tomato sauce has a wonderful roasted garlic flavor. The sauce is on the edge of being too acidic for my taste, so something to sweeten it a little I would've appreciated. The octopus appetizer was cooked perfectly and I love the char grill taste, but it could've been more flavorful. The crème brûlée has a strong vanilla flavor and is very creamy! The service was very nice. It was a bit slow at times, but I think that was because our server was also tending to a big private party in the back. But I loved how he kept the complimentary bread and pesto coming without us even having to ask for more!