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    Viva

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    GF Pistachio Pizza and white pizza
    Sierra S.

    Absolutely delightful experience at Viva. The restaurant is located in the Howard Square Center with plenty of parking. The restaurant is pretty spacious, which was fantastic. We ordered: a white pizza and a GF Pistachio pizza, and both were excellent. I also appreciated that there was no credit card "fee" and that the restaurant was strictly a no-tips place. Highly recommend.

    Penne Vodka
    Rukaiyah T.

    I was greeted right away when I walked into the bar. Anna Maria was very personable and knowledgeable of the menu. The Sauvignon Blanc was very good and I wish I had more room for food because the menu looked good on yelp. I got the penne vodka with shrimp, crab and scallops. The ingredients were fresh and the pasta was filling without leaving me feeling stuffed. I would definitely go back and try more. The food, service and ambiance was pleasant surprise since it was in small shopping center.

    Jo G.

    Off to a great start! Viva was a very fun restaurant and far from what you'd expect from a traditional Italian restaurant. There was so much tech involved from robots delivering food, QR menus, bill pay, etc. If I were blindfolded I would think I was in a Korean bar/restaurant. The focus area does appear to be around the bar though it does offer a more intimate seat selection down the corridor from the main entrance. Parking may be challenging considering it shares limited space with neighboring businesses. The food was quite tasty and had a lot of fresh ingredients used. The crab soup tasted like the base from the Alfredo used in pasta and offered a decent potion of the crab meat. I do suggest to season it to your preference with the table side salt and pepper grinders. The calamari was sensational and perfectly cooked. I was a bit confused when I seen the angel hair pasta served with the chicken Marsala and eggplant parmigiana but it worked. My friends had the bolognese and chicken parmigiana and could not stop mentioning how good it was especially the bolognese. I didn't not try any cocktails on this visit but looking forward to returning. Overall 4.1 out of 5

    Chicken Marsala
    Sylvia A.

    I am updating my review. I had the chance to dine in. I love the vibes here. Love the robots. They are so cute and polite. Also love the stuffed Eggplant. Definitely one of my favorites. Upon entering you seat yourself. You order from the bar code on the table. I also had the pleasure of enjoying a very good dessert. I came here for lunch with a friend. Next I will be returning for Happy hour. They have glass looking garage doors. That I'm sure they open when the weather gets warm. I'm not sure how I feel about that because then you have issues with bugs entering from outside. FYI there is plenty of free parking available across the street in the same parking lot with Bliss nails. Wait staff is friendly & if you need service just ring your service bell at your table. This really is a beautiful place.

    Caesar Salad
    Mydalya C.

    I love the convenience of Viva; living right next door makes it such an easy go-to for a quick bite or a nice cocktail. Overall, the food has been really enjoyable. I've tried the mussels with spicy tomato sauce, mushroom ravioli, Caesar salad, and fries. There are many other options to include pizza's and sandwiches too. The mussels were excellent and the sauce was full of flavor. We also loved the mushroom ravioli, and the fries were cooked perfectly; crispy and well-seasoned. The only dish that didn't quite hit for me was the Caesar salad. The dressing tasted very mayonnaise-forward and lacked the bold, classic Caesar flavor I was expecting. There are servers on site but it is a seat yourself situation and there are rolling bots that bring your food to the table. Each booth has a server call button when you want to speak to a person. Even with bots rolling about it is very nice inside Viva with soft lighting, cozy booths, and nice bar seating as well. I will definitely be back to enjoy other menu items!

    Margherita pizza, over salted and inedible
    Terri W.

    We tried Viva tonight for the first time and ordered a Margherita pizza and a Meatball pizza to go. Both are personal size pizzas. The service was excellent, with some one greeting us at the door and taking our order. A robot drove our order to us. The pizza looks beautiful but is inedible. I am very disappointed at having wasted so much money. The pizza tastes like someone dumped a Shaker of salt all over it. It burned the back roof of my mouth and after one bite, I was unable to eat anymore. My husband insisted I try a bite of his pizza and I spit it out. The taste was off and again, a mouthful of salt. The pesto on top looks like it came from a squirt bottle. Never again.

    Tandra C.

    My sister and I went here for Valentine's Day last night. And I must say it is definitely a vibe. Super cute clean and very laid back. The manager Anna Maria was definitely amazing and showed us a lot of love. She made us feel welcome! She also told us that the restaurant has only been open for a month. I was wondering why we were able to get a table on vday because the food and service is amazing. But I guess it's the best kept secret for now lol. We had the Mediterranean seafood pasta and it was delicious. I could tell that everything was made from scratch super fresh. We also had a mocktail which was the virgin peach margarita and that was delicious as well. For dessert I had the gelato and sorbet and it was absolutely everything! My sister had the cheesecake and I'm not even a big fan of cheesecake but that cheesecake was so freaking good! I highly recommend going to check out this restaurant!! Let me know how you guys like it, enjoy!

    Chicken Parmigiana
    Taylor L.

    My visit was absolutely amazing. The food was sooo good & came out really fast. I went for happy hour to get a drink and appetizer to start. The bartender was so informative and super nice! He was also very attentive which made the experience even better. I then moved over to a booth where there's minimal human interaction (which i also enjoy). I ordered the lemon drop, mozzarella sticks & chicken parmigiana! It came with complimentary bread which was also delicious!! Can't wait to visit again

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    You place order online then your service is just a robot. No one checks on you or asks how your food is. The pizza was terrible.

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    Chicken Marsala was tasty though not served with a usual brown sauce. Waitstaff was good, including but not exclusively robots!

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    Eataliano Market & Deli

    Eataliano Market & Deli

    4.1
    (228 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    "Tell me what you miss most," Ava Fremont, a witness to a murder, signs and expresses to Detective…read moreFrank Shaw, who recently lost his hearing, in Director Brad Anderson's 2024 film, The Silent Hour. "My daughter, S A M," Shaw signs back, "playing guitar," as he makes hand motions. "Being able to hear that." "You don't need to. Every spring, I go to the Boston Pops." "Why?" Frank asks disconsolately. "To watch...the feeling...the musicians...to see their joy. It's enough. To see that, to share it." Watching Ava recapture physically not just the performance in her retelling but the appreciation from both musicians and concert-goers alike, Frank starts to rediscover hope, even as he and Ava try to stay alive from the killers hunting them. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts from Eataliano Market & Deli, located at 5325 Phelps Luck Drive in Columbia, Maryland, prompt similarly unexpected overflows of culinary memories and joy. Upon our first visit of what we hope will be many, my wife and I placed the following takeout order: 1 order of Baked Meatballs 2 orders of Garlic Bread 1 ten-inch Empire Pie (I requested no ricotta or extra virgin olive oil) 1 order of Rigatoni Meatballs alla Vodka 1 order of Spaghetti with Homemade Meat Sauce 1 slice of Limoncello Mascarpone Cake 1 slice of Pistachio Cheesecake The garlic bread and pistachio cheesecake alone conjured spectacular reminisces. The pizza is the best we've had in Maryland, although my wife regretted my choice of no ricotta; and we would gladly reorder our pasta dishes if we didn't have many more entrees that we want to try.

    HIDDEN GEM!!!! I…read morestumbled across this place while visiting Columbia, MD. I was craving a good cheesesteak, so I did what any responsible foodie would do--I consulted Google. This place kept popping up, so I figured the internet couldn't be wrong... at least not this time. The restaurant is tucked away in what feels like a residential area, making it a true hidden gem. The parking situation, however, deserves its own reality show. Spaces are limited, and getting in and out of the parking lot felt like I was participating in an advanced driving course. The establishment offers nice seating, but don't expect a formal dining experience. You place your order at the counter and then find your own seat. When we arrived, the place was packed with people ordering and eating. That's usually a good sign, and at that point I knew we had either found the jackpot or everyone in Columbia had the exact same cheesesteak craving. Because of the crowd, ordering took a little while. The dining area was also in need of some attention--we ended up cleaning our own table before sitting down. The food took longer than expected to arrive, but as soon as I took the first bite, all was forgiven. We ordered two cheesesteaks and a personal pepperoni pizza. The cheesesteaks were absolutely loaded with perfectly grilled meat, topped with grilled onions and peppers, all served on a warm, soft hoagie roll. Every bite was packed with flavor and required at least a few extra napkins. The personal pepperoni pizza was also excellent. I'd describe it as a traditional thin-crust pizza with the perfect balance of sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. No ingredient was trying to steal the spotlight--it was a well-rehearsed pizza ensemble. As I said from the beginning, this place is a hidden gem. The food alone is worth the trip. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars instead of 5 is because of the challenging parking situation and the dining area's cleanliness and service. Fix those two issues, and this place might just become my new definition of a cheesesteak pilgrimage destination

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    Tino's Italian Bistro

    Tino's Italian Bistro

    3.7
    (357 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Good Italian food, nice service, nice live music…read more Friends had told us of the musician playing at Tino's Italian Bistro on a Wednesday in Dec 2025, and we've enjoyed Tino's food before, so we headed over. It's a pretty big place with a bar and booths on the left, and another area of booths on the right. We were greeted and seated quickly by the hosts, and as we asked, we landed near the performer in the area to the right. The place was busy around 6pm, and friendly server quickly got menus for us, and within a few minutes, we had our drinks: a lovely $13 Maple Walnut Old Fashioned, fiery intense Makers Mark sweetened a little by maple syrup and focussed with walnut bitters. And a bright $13 Pom Pom Fizz, earthy gin with pomegranate juice, prosecco, and i think some lime juice. Both were well crafted , balanced, and refreshing. They started us with a sliced long narrow loaf of hot filone bread, with one of our Italian favorites, warm pinzimonio dipping oil: fresh aromatic olive oil with a pinch of mixed rich parmesan crumbles, zingy red-pepper flakes, and savory green herbs. It is tempting to make our whole meal of this! We had the $19 salmon & spinach in oil & garlic, from Tino's "lighter fare" menu. This was a huge filet, tender inside with a lovely deep crosshatch char on the surface. Quite perfect! And we asked for a customized $14 sandwich: Tino's offers a steak & cheese on chewy crusty hoagie roll, and we asked for added sautéed green peppers, with the generous cheese, sliced red onion and tomato, and lettuce on the side. The generous thin-sliced beef was tender and sweet cooked just right. The tasty lightly-seasoned fries were piping hot, and soft inside. We were perfectly satisfied with our light meal, and we managed to take a good amount home for later. The skilled musician, Bruce Casteel, played 5 to 7pm, a warm selection of familiar acoustic jazz, easy and fun to listen to. We'll return both for this musician and for the wide menu of flavorful food. You drive into the strip mall on Centre Park Dr just north of Old Annapolis Rd (MD-108), then turn left like you are going to the convenience store and keep driving around to the ample parking lot for Tino's. You can also easily get here off MD-100 at Executive Park Dr, winding via the non-highwqy Columbia 100 Parkway to Centre Park Dr.

    Prices are way to high for the quality. Just as expensive as Maggianos but they don't charge for…read moreextra bread. Never a good sign when a restaurant charges for extra bread and oil.

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    Fresh bread with olive oil for our table.
    Fresh bread with olive oil for our table.
    They served generous portions, and we took a lot home!

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    They served generous portions, and we took a lot home!

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