50 Best Italian Restaurants near Darnestown

“Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana exceeded my expectations. The pizza was flavorful and beautifully presented, with attention to detail in every bite. The staff was courteous and provided excellent service, always making sure we were taken care of. The atmosphere was relaxed yet elegant, creating the perfect setting for an enjoyable evening. I’ll definitely be returning and would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Pizza, hot subs, wines etc. All delicious!“

“We had such a great experience here. Our kids enjoyed playing with the pizza dough before their dinner came. Everything was delicious and the service was exceptional.“

“I am from Baltimore and while working in Germantown I wanted something to eat other than fast food. I went into Paisano's around 530pm and was greeted so nicely by a young woman. I did not want a sub because Montgomery Co normally you get a steak um and that is what I am used too. I ordered the chicken Parmigian with pasta. Wow the sauce was amazing, pasta was perfect, the breaded chicken was covered in cheese. The garlic bread was so good. Great price, large portion that I could not finish. I told the girl behind counter that the food was awesome and it made this fatboy happy. I am 6'4 & 280lbs and I wanted to hug everyone but I did not want to scare anyone. Thank you!“

““Scaloppine di Vitello Porcini” — top notch. Friendly staff, good food, even the pre-dinner bread was warm, soft and delicious!“

“Love the food and outdoor seating. Great for get together and family meals.“

“We celebrated our anniversary at Dante’s and it was absolutely magical. The atmosphere was sophisticated—perfect for a special occasion. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and celebrated. The food was nothing short of incredible—every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The attention to detail and impeccable service made the evening feel extra special. Thank you, Dante, for making our anniversary so memorable. We’ll definitely be coming back for more.“

“Carlos (server) was amazing! Very knowledgeable of the food and alternatives. Friendly and professional. Thank you Carlos for the exceptional service. And Ada(manager), Great attitude and open to questions. Thank you Ada for ensuring a great evening.“

“😊🌟 Fontina Grill: Where Dining Becomes an Art Form! 🌟 If excellence could be served on a platter, Fontina Grill would be the Michelin-starred sculptor behind it. From the moment I walked in, I felt like royalty who somehow stumbled upon the holy grail of Italian restaurants in the DMV. I’m never going anywhere else, because clearly, this place was crafted by the pasta gods themselves. Now, let’s talk about Declan. This man is not just a waiter—he’s a hospitality virtuoso, a maestro of service. Declan served with the kind of confidence, precision, and charm that one would expect only in dreams or in five-star Italian dining halls on the Amalfi Coast. His attentiveness was nonplussable (and yes, I dare you to try and outdo it). I wouldn’t be surprised if he moonlights as a diplomat or a secret agent because his service was that smooth. Jennifer, his right-hand helper, deserves a standing ovation. She made everything seamless, adding warmth, grace, and an extra sparkle to an already stellar experience. I’m convinced they have some secret handshake, a dance of synchronized efficiency and care. It's like watching a beautiful duet—where plates and glasses are the choreography and customer delight is the standing ovation. The food? Oh, bella vita! I had a salad so fresh, it may have whispered compliments back at me. My friend’s pasta dish was a carb-laden poem—tender, flavorful, and divine. Each bite was a crescendo of Italian bliss. Clearly, the kitchen staff channels their inner Da Vinci every time they plate a dish. If this restaurant were a movie, it would sweep the Oscars. If it were a song, it would top the charts. If it were a unicorn, it would be the kind that sprinkles magic over your life. To Declan, Jennifer, and the entire Fontina Grill team: Grazie mille ❤️! And "Un milione di grazie." 🌹🌹🌹 You made me feel special, seen, and incredibly grateful. Never changing. Ever. IN SUMMARY: **Fontina Grill is, without question, the pinnacle of Italian dining—an experience of unparalleled excellence. 🍷✨ Every detail, from the service to the cuisine, resonates with authentic passion and flawless execution. Simply put, it is the *apex* of EPIC Italian culinary artistry and the finest I have ever encountered. 🍝🌟** You become alive when you have gone to Fontina Grill - or maybe you will even become a unicorn 🍀🌟🦄 ITALIAN MAGIC PIXIE DUST WILL FOLLOW YOU FOREVER 🙏“

“In general, the food is good, always made right, and everyone is polite. Couldn't ask for anything else from a pizza joint.

Things do seem a bit overpriced though, and I wouldn't order from there if it weren't for their coupons.“

“Delicious New York style thin crust pizza. It's not a seen-a-thousand-times chain. The place has it's own personality - like an actual person designed it from their own ideas, rather than from a marketing and branding strategy. I eat there every time I'm in the area.“

“Pizza Rosa is a gem. I ordered cheese pizza with extra cheese and their chicken alfredo. First, their dough/crust IS different. But that's what makes it unique and special. The tomato sauce (made with san marzano, as it should be) is simple yet flavorful. The cheese is perfect too, and next time I won't get the extra cheese because I don't think I needed it after all. So many chain pizza places in my experience are so stingy on the cheese in general, so I order extra by default, out of fear that the sauce to cheese ratio will be 85:15. But Pizza Rosa has you covered, my dear fellow cheese lovers.

But now, let me cover their angelic chicken alfredo. It's hands down the best I have ever had (and I've had plenty from various top notch Italian restaurants in the area, all the way to Stouffer's). The kind of noodle is a new experience on its own and has the perfect texture, capturing the sauce in every nook and cranny so that every bite is perfectly balanced. The chicken itself wasn't overcooked or under seasoned. It was literally perfect. Tender as can be. And don't even get me started on the alfredo sauce. I'm a cheese and alfredo aficionado, and I have the highest standards when it comes to this kind of sauce, and Pizza Rosa's alfredo is superior to any in the universe.

My only regret? Not ordering the dulce de leche cheesecake. That stuff looked heavenly and I'm hoping to order it soon (like tomorrow).

Job well done, Pizza Rosa crew. Job. Well. Done.“

“This place has the most delicious pizza in MoCo. The toppings are generous and the sauce is fresh and delicious. My favorite part of a good pizza is the crust and Paisanos has perfected it! Crunchy but soft on the inside, and nice and garlicky. If you’re like me and you think Ledo’s crust is too undercooked, Pizza Hut’s crust is too greasy, Dominos’ is usually burnt and Papa John’s crust is flavorless and rock hard, YOU WILL LOVE PAISANOS. Crust done right! (The customer service is amazing too, the guys are so polite and patient, it’s really wonderful)“

“My favorite restaurant is Gregorio"s. The food is delicious served warm, service is delightful and the place is always welcoming. If you are looking for a great meal visit Gegorio's Trattoria .“

“Great food! The service was great, and the people very friendly! We will definitely be returning customers!“

“We were in Gaithersburg for a soccer tournament with our son. We googled nearby Italian restaurants and stumbled upon Il pizzico. Being of Sicilian descent, I noticed they had some familiar foods you can’t just get anywhere and made a reservation. What a pleasant surprise! From the carpaccio and arancini appetizers, pasta and risotto to the gelato and cannoli desserts, everything was 5 stars. We will be back in the spring!“

“Lucia's is my favorite Italian restaurant. Lasagna,Ravioli,Pizza, fresh baked bread and the best Steak and cheese subs !“

“Love this place Great food!“

“Nice neighborhood spot — good food with large portions! Folksy — people will talk to you! Slightly noisy, but not in a bad way. Wait staff is excellent — ask for “Junior”, he will take care of you!!! Check out his mustard and ketchup shoes!!!“

“Favorite restaurant hands down. Unique food, seasonal menu changes, surprise specials, amazing staff, and great atmosphere. Amazing restaurant.“

“The best Italian food in the DMV!!!!“

“Lemon ricotta cookies are amazing!“

“Great food and nice atmosphere“

“We had such a great experience here. Our kids enjoyed playing with the pizza dough before their dinner came. Everything was delicious and the service was exceptional.“

“My group (30+ people) had our fundraising event at this restaurant on January 13th. The restaurant was fully prepared for our arrival, and their food & service were all done well. Our group had a great time! (I personally had fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, and it was beautifully cooked.)“

“Used Uber Eats. The food was excellent. Ordered the chicken piccata, and Caesar salad. I loved how they gave me plenty of Caesar dressing. The chicken piccata was authentic. I just wish they had their desserts were listed on the UEs website. I would have like to have tried them.“

“The food and service is amazing!! If you want to have a taste of homemade authentic Italian food. This is the place. From the appetizers, main dishes in the amazing desserts. Everything was absolutely incredible. We had impeccable service. Everything was so good. We’re going back a second time before we leave Maryland.“

“Their pizzas are incredible, and the Greek and Italian dishes never disappoint. Even the salads, starters, and hotdogs are solid. The restaurant manager Fadi and Henry are super friendly. I have been coming here at least once a week, and I love it. Definitely one of the best spots in the area :)“

“This was the worst service ever here and I have not been back since the last bad service..I took a friend here from Philly and took forever to get waited on. appetizer was not fully cooked.Pizza came out.... my pasta never made it out. never heard a word from the manager ..how sad. male employees were constantly occupying the men's room...the waitress is the only one what was apologetic..my friend from Philly was not impressed and I left mad and disappointed. my third time with this location. Gregorio kishketon“

“this Olive Garden has the most beautiful interior and the food was great especially the stuffed ziti fritta appetizer (the alfredo sauce that came with it was seriously amazing makes me wish I got an entree with alfredo sauce), my one and only complaint is that it felt that our server was rushing us the whole time despite it not seeming busy in the restaurant I'm not sure if he was supposed to be cut soon or something but it was a bit off-putting

oh also not that it matters much but the bread sticks were super bland“

“I love popping in here for some good food. The Maryland-style pizza is the best kind of pizza out there. Wings here are very fine. I'm usually served by the same two waitresses who are always so kind and sweet to me and my family. I've been coming here for the past seven years and don't plan on stopping.

Parking: Always open

Kid-friendliness: Cool kids menu“

“Went there and ordered pizza today and my husband and I was very pleased, the customer service was impeccable and I definitely would suggest this spot, to anyone that is in the area and definitely worth the drive. You’ll definitely see us again.“

“They have the best food, quick delivery. Even ice cream delivered for desert! Yum.“

“Marco's Pizza never disappoints! The pizzas are always hot, fresh, and loaded with flavor. The large cheese Pizza is out go-to choice—it's always cooked perfectly with with a crunchy/chewy crust.

The staff is friendly, and Mike, the manager, is awesome! He ensures every order is spot on and makes you feel like a valued customer.

If you're looking for delicious takeout pizza with great service, Marco's Pizza is the place to go. Highly recommend!“

“Authentic Napoletana pizz with fresh quality ingredients. Loved the burrata salad which is definitely for at least 2-3 people. The music is great to add to the mood and the owners are so friendly. My new favorite place!“

“Went and tried the Italian sub and the meatball today.Absolutely delicious and fresh!“

“We’ve been coming to milanos for the last few years and always had a good experience with them. Monday we asked them to make us 50 pizzas for an event and they really got everything done within the time frame we had talked about. Thank you and all your staff for the great work and great pizza“

“Clarksburg has Manhattan Pizza which has great pizza and much more. Both the Reuben and the Islander were super delicious. Onion Rings were great. Lays Chips were flat in taste. A bust. The Tiramisu made us very happy, easily one of the best. We will see you again soon.“

“I've been coming to this place for 4 years now, their service and food quality is what made me one of their loyal customers. I have been recommending them to friends and family since.
Thanks for the great service Pizza Boli's of Germantown.“

“I visit this location, once a week. Very friendly staff/employees, in fact, they recognize me right away when I walk in! Food is delicious. Not very busy when I am dining in (which I normally do). I do recommend this location for the food and friendly service!“

“This is the first time I've had the opportunity to try Sbarro even though I've been to multiple different malls with Sbarros in themThe staff at the Dulles Mall location were very friendly and polite and seemed to maintain a positive attitude even though they were very busy. We ordered 2 of the XL NY style slices and they were very very good. I love the fresh crispness of the dough throughout the slice and the ingredients were fresh as well.I dont know if you can order Sbarros "by the pizza" instead of "by the slice" but I'll definitely be a regular if you can“

“I was looking for a pizza place that was different than the “usual chain” places and found Ledo’s and man was I blown away! The pizza here is absolutely phenomenal! The crust is unlike anything I’ve had before (I love the squared style), the toppings are super fresh, and put on the pizza in abundance (I’ve never felt shorted on toppings), the sauce is good, not to salty or anything, and the cheese they use on the pizza’s is real cheese!! The service here is always good as well! If you’re looking for great quality pizza definitely check out Ledo Pizza!“

“Absolutely love their food and the samosas are to die for!!“

“Yesterday while in the area I decided to stop by for a slice of pizza. As someone that used to work at this particular location many years ago, it was great to see they still have a wonderful team lead by Andy. The pizza is just as good if not better. It was good catching up with Andy and listening to how great the company is doing overall. Adam if you’re seeing this review you’ve got a great leader at the Potomac location.“

“Most pizza hit branches quality differs day to day. This one I have been here a few times and same menu item quality remains the same and good. Example cheese sticks and pan pizza , flavor, crust golden, cheese amount, taste always the same so this my new favorite branch at Algonkian parkway Sterling!

Parking: Next to gas station so maybe park at a open gas space or seven eleven parking have to be used“

“Solid pizza spot! I was nervous by some of the reviews and the mention of food being cold or not well made but I was pleasantly surprised! I got a Margherita pizza and it was done well. I’d like to try other items on their menu but for my first time it was really good!“

“Good and Fresh!!! When you have goals! I am pleased with the fresh salad veggies shrimp and chicken. Great to be able to eat out and stay to my eating plan. 😋 I will be back!!“

“Get the new limited time Choppin Broccoli pizza only available 2/10-2/12 it’s the bomb!!“

“This is my first time ordering from Ledo Pizza in Germantown and I can definitely say that it will not be my last. I ordered for a group lunch today and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Everyone enjoyed the pizza and wings! I will be back to try a gluten-free pizza.“