If you find yourself in the Bethesda MD area I recommend checking out Olazzo. The best calamari I've ever tasted. Dinner and bread hit the mark. Anthony had eggplant Parmesan, linguine and sausage. The sausage was amazing. There were a couple other choices I wish I had time in town to try. Very quaint neighborhood restaurant. Server was attentive and very friendly.
Johanna V.
Excellent pasta and service! Even better drinks. We came during lunch and had the chicken parm and chicken cardinale. Both arrived hot and full of flavor. I had the Brooklyn martini-gin, elder flower, Prosecco and burnt lemon. Yum! Will def be back!
Dyme Etheridge
I have been twice with my boyfriend and I love the service and food every time. Both times I’ve visited, my server was Danny. He’s super friendly and attentive. Both times I visited I had the rosé ravioli. Which is sooo good. The first time I had calamari it was seasoned beautifully and the second time I had the meatball sliders, which was so flavorful. I love the restaurant and will definitely be visiting again. Highly recommend. This restaurant doesn’t miss. Period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Rosa Ravioli, Calamari, Meatball
Over sauced pasta, cold meatballs and choppy service. Not the worst Italian food I've ever had, but at their current price point for most items, I would expect a little more quality in return from the kitchen. A dirty bathroom during dining hours is a big pet peave of mine and maybe I'm being too nit picky here, but I can only imagine what the kitchen might look like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Wendy L
Went on a Sunday near opening. Service was slow with no one else in the restaurant. Ordered caprese salad; it didn’t come until I asked for it after entrees served. It was too cold(not freshly prepared), did not have fresh mozzarella and tomatoes were in crescent shapes appropriate for a tossed salad. Not a real Italian caprese. Then at 1ish hordes of people that seemed like regulars came in. Owners need to re-connect with their country Italy. The whole experience was awful!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
William Oliveira
A must if you are in Bethesda, MD. What a great place for an Italian meal. The ciabatta is just perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Rosa Ravioli, Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
Ed F.
Highly disappointed. We Ordered a shrimp and crab rosé and the gnocchi bolognese. The crab still had shells in it and you would have to spit it out every couple bites. The gnocchi was super overcooked and was very mushy. Both entrees were overpriced, so mad we wasted our money on such horrible food. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
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Kalen T.
Good for a quick bite. Nice ambiance we got the egg plant Parmesan and then shrimp and crab rose. The rose was very tasty, the eggplant wasn't anything crazy. The service was very fast however the tables are very close together, and our waiter gave us weird vibes. He was kind of sweaty.
This place was the absolute find of my trip through D. Had some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. Amazing atmosphere with super friendly staff.Parking: There is a parking garage half a block away. It is generally pretty easy to find parking in this area.Kid-friendliness: This restaurant is more high-end and while you “could” bring children I would recommend against. This is a great after work and or date/important dinner location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Arancini, Rosa Ravioli, Chicken Cardinale
Laura Horsting
Dietary restrictions: Had a fantastic safe meal here and have celiac
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aimee Schlectman
Olaza should hire a chef that knows how to cook. Sauce horrible-presentation lacking.Do better!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Josh Caudill
Totally dope. Danny was chill. Mushroom risotto was the best. Was on a first date, and I'm convinced it's why I got laid that night.
I got the fettuccine chicken and shrimp Alfredo, the chicken tasted rotten I thought it was maybe something they seasoned it with but when I asked they said it was seasoned with salt and pepper so it definitely confirmed that it was rotten. The shrimp was tasteless you really only tasted the char from it being grilled so I ended up eating the fettuccine by itself. The lasagna my friend got was not edible so they took it off the bill which was really kind of them. The calamari was really good, the meatball sliders were basic nothing extra, I have definitely tasted better and I do not remember what my other friend got but hers was edible just not the best. Overall their customer service is amazing! But the food just was not it.
If you find yourself in the Bethesda MD area I recommend checking out Olazzo. The best calamari I've ever tasted. Dinner and bread hit the mark. Anthony had eggplant Parmesan, linguine and sausage. The sausage was amazing. There were a couple other choices I wish I had time in town to try. Very quaint neighborhood restaurant. Server was attentive and very friendly.
Excellent pasta and service! Even better drinks. We came during lunch and had the chicken parm and chicken cardinale. Both arrived hot and full of flavor. I had the Brooklyn martini-gin, elder flower, Prosecco and burnt lemon. Yum! Will def be back!
I have been twice with my boyfriend and I love the service and food every time. Both times I’ve visited, my server was Danny. He’s super friendly and attentive. Both times I visited I had the rosé ravioli. Which is sooo good. The first time I had calamari it was seasoned beautifully and the second time I had the meatball sliders, which was so flavorful. I love the restaurant and will definitely be visiting again. Highly recommend. This restaurant doesn’t miss. Period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari, Rosa Ravioli, Calamari, Meatball
The food is very delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Fried Calamari, Calamari
Over sauced pasta, cold meatballs and choppy service. Not the worst Italian food I've ever had, but at their current price point for most items, I would expect a little more quality in return from the kitchen. A dirty bathroom during dining hours is a big pet peave of mine and maybe I'm being too nit picky here, but I can only imagine what the kitchen might look like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Went on a Sunday near opening. Service was slow with no one else in the restaurant. Ordered caprese salad; it didn’t come until I asked for it after entrees served. It was too cold(not freshly prepared), did not have fresh mozzarella and tomatoes were in crescent shapes appropriate for a tossed salad. Not a real Italian caprese. Then at 1ish hordes of people that seemed like regulars came in. Owners need to re-connect with their country Italy. The whole experience was awful!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
A must if you are in Bethesda, MD. What a great place for an Italian meal. The ciabatta is just perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Rosa Ravioli, Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
Highly disappointed. We Ordered a shrimp and crab rosé and the gnocchi bolognese. The crab still had shells in it and you would have to spit it out every couple bites. The gnocchi was super overcooked and was very mushy. Both entrees were overpriced, so mad we wasted our money on such horrible food. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
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Good for a quick bite. Nice ambiance we got the egg plant Parmesan and then shrimp and crab rose. The rose was very tasty, the eggplant wasn't anything crazy. The service was very fast however the tables are very close together, and our waiter gave us weird vibes. He was kind of sweaty.
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This place was the absolute find of my trip through D. Had some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. Amazing atmosphere with super friendly staff.Parking: There is a parking garage half a block away. It is generally pretty easy to find parking in this area.Kid-friendliness: This restaurant is more high-end and while you “could” bring children I would recommend against. This is a great after work and or date/important dinner location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Arancini, Rosa Ravioli, Chicken Cardinale
Dietary restrictions: Had a fantastic safe meal here and have celiac
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olaza should hire a chef that knows how to cook. Sauce horrible-presentation lacking.Do better!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Totally dope. Danny was chill. Mushroom risotto was the best. Was on a first date, and I'm convinced it's why I got laid that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
I got the fettuccine chicken and shrimp Alfredo, the chicken tasted rotten I thought it was maybe something they seasoned it with but when I asked they said it was seasoned with salt and pepper so it definitely confirmed that it was rotten. The shrimp was tasteless you really only tasted the char from it being grilled so I ended up eating the fettuccine by itself. The lasagna my friend got was not edible so they took it off the bill which was really kind of them. The calamari was really good, the meatball sliders were basic nothing extra, I have definitely tasted better and I do not remember what my other friend got but hers was edible just not the best. Overall their customer service is amazing! But the food just was not it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Bolognese, Calamari