45 Best Italian Restaurants near Darnestown

“I’m not going to lie… I was invited here by some friends. When they said this place gets packed as soon as it opens… they were not joking. I was a little skeptical at first because a lot of times places can get incredibly over hyped and that’s cause for over inflated prices but I was pleasantly surprised by this spot. Their specialty was pizza and for high quality artisanal pizza, their prices were ranging from $15-22 per personal pizza which I found pretty comfortable. They had unique menu options and it really felt like they put energy into their food. Good pizza options (meatball one was delicious) good side options, good appetizers so I would definitely recommend.“

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

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

“We enjoyed our meal at Gregorio’s immensely. The meals were tasty and good portions. The cocktails were strong and right at the limit of reasonably priced. The tiramisu was also on point.“

“Pisano’s Pizza never disappoints. The food was fresh, hot, and packed with flavor — you can really tell they care about quality. The crust was perfectly cooked and the toppings were generous. What made the experience even better was Nelson, who took my order. He was super friendly, welcoming, and made the whole process smooth and easy. Great customer service like that makes a big difference. Definitely coming back again!“

“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!“

“Love this place. Great food and staff“

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

“VERY nice neighborhood restaurant--with good food and friendly staff and customers. Everyone nearby should come by and check them out!“

“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!“

“The pasta dishes are excellent! Gluten-free alternative penne pasta was quite yummy. I love their tangy red sauce. The eggplant parmesan was divine! And drinks are poured generously. My personal favorite was the Manhattan. Regretfully I forgot to take photos.“

“Saul and his team were very great we came in on a Saturday night, while it was very busy and they had our order warm and ready! The pizza was delicious & the wings were BOMB! Still haven’t been able to find a place that serves wings this good. Thank you so much!“

“Really good food and great service. They let my wife and I bring our own cake to celebrate our anniversary. They even asked if we needed it refrigerated

Update Jan 2026. I ordered for takeout. By the time I put my parking spot number in the app, there's was already somebody out there waiting for me. It was sooooo fast!“

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

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

“Just moved to the area and This place sold pizza by the slice so I stopped in after some Christmas shopping just for a quick bite and was thoroughly impressed. Got a buffalo chicken slice of thin crust pizza and a slice of the deep dish pepperoni. Hands down best thin crust pizza I’ve found around here. Amazing tasting crust, chicken was perfect and not dried out. Amazing! The deep dish was good too, good sauce and nice crunch on the outside of the crust with soft chewy center. Both were great but I think prefer the thin crust over the deep dish but that’s just me. Both were delicious and really hit the spot. Nice to have not another chain pizza place around here. Support local - it’s delicious! I’d already eaten half my slices when I took the pic that’s why the slices look small but the portions are nicely sized. Will definitely be back to try more!“

“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 .“

“Lemon ricotta cookies are amazing!“

“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.)“

“A fantastic experience! Gabby was our server - - and did such a fantastic job ensuring our first-time experience was excellent. The appetizer and main course selections we made were well-prepared. Love the space too. The hostess greeted us and selected a great table for us. Top on our list during our next visit to this area.“

“Great food and nice atmosphere“

“Love this place Great food!“

“We enjoyed our meal at Gregorio’s immensely. The meals were tasty and good portions. The cocktails were strong and right at the limit of reasonably priced. The tiramisu was also on point.“

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

“One of the best Italian meals I have had outside of Italy! All dishes-appetizers, entrees and desserts were excellent. Will be back often!“

“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“

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

“We used a Groupon to give this place a try and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious! We ordered takeout — we chose both Italian and Persian items. The rigatoni, the dinner salad and the salmon kabobs were all well-prepared, great portion, very enjoyable. But the star of the meal was the Italian meatball appetizer, which could be a meal to itself. Let me say that my mother’s side is Southern Italian from outside of Naples, and was part of the immigrant generation 100 years ago that invented spaghetti and meatballs. I have never had a restaurant meatball that compares to our family recipe. Until now. This comes very close. Big meatballs, full of flavors, made with care, excellent sauce. I was so pleased. The decor is bright, the owners are friendly, the vibe is a warm neighborhood spot. It is a short walk from the Shady Grove Metro Station, on the other side of 355 from King Farm. This neighborhood has needed a place like this for a long time. Great meal, nice experience.“

“Fantastic employees, management and owner! This Marcos location is the best.“

“Because I have 4 kids 5 and under, when we have a 'restaurant night'it tends to be Olive Garden... we love the pastas for everyone, The traditional Italian choices that you can never go wrong with and if course the endless soups, salads and BREAD :)
and I love the Italian donuts!!!“

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

“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 :)“

“The service and food at this Ledo's has always been great. We have been ordering from there since the location opened. The staff has always been friendly and the food has always been hot and delicious. The few times we have dined in there we have enjoyed good friendly service. Plenty of free parking. Highly recommend it.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“I want to give a special shoutout to Isabel. She was absolutely great! From the moment we walked in, she was friendly, welcoming, and very professional. Her positive attitude and kindness truly made our experience better. It’s always wonderful to be helped by someone who genuinely cares about customer service. Thank you, Isabel, for the excellent service!“

“Server was attentive, professional, great conversation. Fun atmosphere. Pizza was okay. Wings were rubbery. Wanted it to be a great first-timer. Food was not up to par for the only pizzeria in Potomac and nearby. Have to drive further...too bad.“

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

“Last week, I got their chicken fettuccine Alfredo & it was absolutely amazing! I assumed it would be good because so many people were coming in & out ordering pasta & pizza. It was delicious!!! I wanted it again but I was on Shady grove rd & decided to get it again, thinking it was the same recipe; it wasn’t. This was last night & I am so disappointed! It wasn’t as seasoned & the sauce was foamy which I didn’t like so that was a wasted money. I will return to the Germantown loc. next week to get another order. So, be prepared to see me. 🥰

Thank you for a great experience & a delicious meal.“

“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“

“Love this Ledo’s. I go there a couple times a month. Great pizza and more than fair prices in this economy. All the staff are pleasant and accommodating and there’s a comfortable vibe throughout the restaurant. I notice they don’t get as much dine-in business as they used to but it’s a great spot to have a couple pies with friends and family!“

“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!“

“I assume this is a pizza spot for most folks. I appreciate the cheesesteak and pastas here, probs because of nostalgia, used to frequent this chain with family around 2010. Swear these dishes still taste the same. They’re not remarkable but remain homestyle faves for me, always with the quality of ingredients and consistency in cooking. Highly recommend the ground beef meat sauce since a hint of sweetness hits just right“