50 Best Italian Restaurants near Forestville

“I've purchased pizza from this Ledo's a few times. I placed an order for a turkey bacon ranch pizza and I mistakenly thought the bacon was turkey bacon. It was pork bacon. I explained that I didn't eat pork and the worker quickly took my order back and made me a new pizza. He was so nice and it was ready super quick. I recommend this location!“

“All of my experiences at L’Ardente have been phenomenal. The food, the atmosphere, and the service are all top notch!!!“

“Amazing dinner!! Every course was delicious!“

“Great meal recently at Cucina Morini !!! The food, service and drinks were all on point !! See the photos for our recommendations !!! You can order half orders of pasta !! Perfect if you want to try different things.“

“Thank you so much for having my friends Kristina, Alex and I for dinner today. I just want to say that everything we had was great, my favorite being the la calabrese! Meiling took such good care of us, she is a wonderful host and we had some great conversations with her. We’ll def be back in the future to try some of the other pizzas. Your decor and ambience is fantastic as well, I really felt like I was at restaurant in Italy! Keep up the good work and thanks again for a wonderful evening!“

“Fun night for two out of towners! Food was amazing and the staff were incredibly friendly, even though we’re two or three times their ages and not cool at all! ;)“

“Friendly, quaint and delicious food. Great service. What more do you need“

“PIZZA MOVERS, TAKOMA PARK Excellent cudmstoner service; great pizza! Faster, too!“

“Still a great place after all these years. Lovely atmosphere, great food, attentive service. A wonderful night out.“

“Cannot say enough about how good they do EVERYTHING. Always fresh and made with care, love, perfection, out of the best ingredients. Whenever we are in town, we go to breakfast, and sometimes lunch or dinner. Fantastic place to grab a delicious bite.“

“The food was phenomenal - we had the beet & burrata salad, a Margherita pizza, and the wild boar tagliatelle. They have a nice wine list as well. Can’t wait to come back and try other dishes!!!“

“Every bite, Always right! I appreciate your drivers and will tip them.“

“We were visiting from out of town and what a great choice to go to Primo Hogies!! The whole staff was incredible!! Food was great! If anyone is on the fence about what they want to eat, this is the place to go! Thank you guys!! Looking forward to coming back!!“

“I Love Italian - and when I say this place has THE BEST MEATBALLS I've ever tasted - it's saying a lot! The mushroom gnocchi was light and delish! Not to mention the roasted cauliflower, burrata and garlic bread!! It was a feast and worth every bite! The staff was friendly, polite and aimed to please! The decor and vibe super cool. It was recommended to me by a local and when I visit DC again - this gem will be a first stop!“

“The pizza and Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine 🤌🏾🤌🏾“

“My husband and I were visiting DC for the weekend and decided we wanted a nice meal on our last night. Google brought us to Trattoria Alberto which I chose because it was only about a 10 minute uber from our hotel. I was nervous bc we didn’t have a reservation on a Saturday night but we walked in and were seated immediately. Then I was nervous bc it was 6:30 on a Saturday and the place was mostly empty. Our waiter, Luis, was so kind and friendly. He went through the specials which all sounded amazing. My husband got the beef carpaccio special bc Luis raved over it. He ordered it as an appetizer bc… YOLO. He said it was even better than Luis described. He then had the veal saltimbocca which he devoured. I played it simple and got a caesar salad and fettuccine alfredo w/chicken. The salad was fine but the alfredo sauce was the best I’ve had. The drinks were flowing, world cup soccer was on and everyone was having a good time with each other including the staff, ourselves and the table next to us. We ordered dessert to take back to the hotel. The chocolate mousse cake and cheesecake were fabulous as we sat in bed. I have no idea why this place was so empty on a Saturday night. Maybe it was a fluke or maybe locals don’t realize what a special gem they have right there in Capitol Hill. Regardless, we will be talking about this place for a while and returning if we ever happen to be in DC again!“

“used to get the good fella all the time when working in Waldorf...one of the best things I ever ate.“

“I like this place I would like any of the men there. I'll be good..“

“he food was very good, and overall we had an enjoyable experience. The service was mostly excellent, although there was one issue during our visit—they accidentally missed one of our courses. I didn’t realize it until later, so I called the restaurant to let them know. To their credit, they handled it incredibly well. They apologized, prepared the missing course, and actually sent a driver to deliver it directly to our hotel.

I really appreciated how they took responsibility and went above and beyond to make it right. That level of customer service left a great impression. Of all the courses, the one that really stood out to me was the lemon cake dessert. It was an unexpected highlight and easily one of the most memorable dishes of the meal.“

“OH MY GOSH! Not only was the service the best but the food was AMAZING! Our whole group loved every bite and left satisfied! We WILL be back and recommending this place to everyone!“

“Best Italian subs in the DMV!!!“

“This was my first visit to The Strand DC for Brunch In Motion hosted by DesFit & Dance ( the last Sunday of each month and it was great. I grew up in this neighborhood and went to HD Woodson and didn't even know it was there. I love the energy and beauty it brings to Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue. Although I didn't have brunch my family did and they enjoyed it. It was clean, great design and the GM Tre made sure we were well taken care of.“

“Absolutely love this place! The pizza and food are some of the best we have had. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The pizza has great taste and quality ingredients, and you can tell they really care about the food they serve. Highly recommend this place!“

“First time trying this place, after seeing an ad online and I'm glad I did. Most orders appear to be To-Go, but the dining area is suitable for a quick bite, for a few people. I had the hot honey pepperoni pizza, steak & cheese, and cinna-bites. Everything was good, and the service was friendly. Don't know how I forgot to take a picture, but I'll be back!“

“We had an amazing experience! Food was great and we loved it! Our server Udiel C was very friendly, attentive and we experienced a very wonderful dinner served by him. Especially with our kids, he was very friendly and made our kids feel welcome!“

“Authentic N. Italian cuisine presided over by Roberto and Ivan.“

“We absolutely loved everything about this place. The food was amazing, the service was exceptional, and the unlimited soup refills were such a wonderful touch.

I’ve always wanted to experience an authentic Italian restaurant because I absolutely love pasta and Italian cuisine, and this place exceeded all my expectations. Our server, I believe his name was Oli (or Wili), was incredibly kind and attentive. He recommended a few dishes, and we trusted his suggestions, which turned out to be perfect.

The cozy, family dining atmosphere made the whole experience even more special. From the welcoming ambiance to the delicious food and genuinely warm service, everything felt just right. We will definitely be coming back!“

“Excelente servicio al cliente. Los ingredientes de muy buena calidad y el sabor es delicioso. 100% recomendado.“

“yummy pizza and good service very delicious just love it!“

“Anthony’s NY Pizza & Pasta House was truly a 10/10 dining experience. From the warm welcome at the door to the attentive service throughout the meal, everything was exceptional. We started with a Caesar salad and complimentary freshly baked bread with butter, which set the tone perfectly. We ordered the white pizza and the filet mignon, and both were outstanding. The pizza was cooked to perfection—the crust alone was incredible—and the flavor was on point. The wine selection was also excellent and paired well with the meal.

I would highly recommend Anthony’s to anyone looking for high-quality food and great service. I’ll definitely be returning!“

“The food was excellent with equally excellent service. They get 5 stars.“

“Overall experience....good. Took my son out for his birthday and the waitress made sure to take care of us. She was very attentive and friendly. Made the entire dining experice great. She made sure we had what we needed and was available as she handled other customers. The food was delicious and fresh.“

“So I've only had pizza bolis one other time, years ago, from a location in Virginia and it was nothing like this... and that's a great thing cause that other pizza was so disgusting It took me years to give pizza bolis another try, and I'm glad I did. It was reminiscent of a childhood NYC papa John's pizza with that garlic sauce on the side. I thoroughly enjoyed it. My usual fast pizza spot used to be domino's but this was way better so now when I want quick pizza this will definitely be my go to. We spent about $45 and got two pizzas with all the toppings we wanted and a gyro, and fed our family of 5 and had enough leftovers for 3 people the next day.“

“Met a new friend today. Thank you Caitlyn, a very sweet young lady who had only been at this location for 2 weeks.
Our service was excellent and on our servers recommendation we got the crab pretzel. I would have never thought it was almost as good as the pizza but it was outstanding.
Since Ledo franchised there have been some locations that do it right but College Park still has the rest beat.
Thank you Caitlyn, we hope you have a great year.“

“Absolute Perfection, excellent food, service, and shop.“

“If your looking for great wings and amazing subs, this is the place! I would give ten stars if I could“

“I haven't been inside since the H Ledo re-opened. My grandson usually does pickup for me. I can say that since the re-opening their previously good pizza is now excellent. The two I bought
a few days ago made me want to turn around and get another immediately.“

“This is my favorite lunch place in DC. The food is outstanding, the staff are friendly, and the restaurant itself provides the feeling that you're enjoying a local sandwich shop. This is the best sandwich bread you can get in DC, and it's not even close. You can taste the freshness in every bite and the addition of being able to buy the meats and fresh baked rolls separately gives Salumeria a local, small-European town quality that can't be matched at other places. For this price point and this level of sandwich creation, you won't find anything better in DC. Try the Crudo, it's a classic, simple sandwich that provides rich flavors in every bite with fresh mozzarella and prosciutto that melts in your mouth.“

“the pizza here is pretty good. been maybe 6 times; will likely go again. the style is hand toss / wood fire. crust above par. a tough greasy, lite sauce, standard cheese, but love in the craft. better assortment of toppings than most. also whole kitchen & bar from adjoined Trattoria available.

look at a lot of these other reviews in context: complaints about 3rd pay delivery being cold, complaints about pandemic rules. that's 2/3 the negative. liking it or not, that's fair. service going sideways would be fair. personally i have not had a bad experience. this isn't a bad pizza joint and the 3.6 rating is ???“

“Great friendly service! excellent food, any selection of food here is cooked with love and care. I highly recommend their meatball sub especially. They have the softest sub rolls, even when they are toasted. you definitely get your money's worth!“

“This place was recommended by a friend who lives in the area-and to him, I say THANK YOU! Everything was excellent, from the staff to the food; I couldn't have asked for better. The calamari and shrimp with peppers appetizer were possibly the best appetizer I've ever had. The lasagna was out of this world cheesy! It was delicious in every way. Highly recommend this place; you won't be disappointed!“

“Fahim was very polite and professional as he took my order. It was a hot day and eating in the restaurant gave me a very chill lunch/dinner break. The mozzarella sticks were delicious (as always) and I appreciated the clear passion of those who work here, leading me to leave this review. There was also street parking, which you can’t always find in DC. Highly recommend!!“

“Food is 🍕 delicious 😋 and the service is amazing“

“Best. Service. Ever. Love this place!“

“Pizza Boli’s Landover Hill Delivery Drivers are our Hero’s they keep Delivering Delicious food 🥘“

“I've been to a lot of Ledo Pizza locations over the years, and this one is easily my favorite. The food is always fresh, the service is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere is welcoming.

The woman who works there is incredibly kind and genuinely makes every visit a pleasant experience. She goes out of her way to make customers feel appreciated, and that level of hospitality is hard to find.

The gyro is, without a doubt, the best I've ever had. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the pita is fresh, and everything is made just right. I find myself coming back for it again and again.

Highly recommend this location if you're looking for great food and even better service!“

“Do it. Pick up the phone. Speak to a nice person. Order a DELICIOUS pizza in 30 seconds. With your voice. Let me explain. Your voice, it goes into the other person’s ear. They actually understand your speech, and then they prepare your pizza for you. They deliver it quickly. They do not charge you for delivery. The pizza is delicious.They do not require a login. You do not have to remember a password. You do not have to pay 50 separate delivery and service fees. You’ve gone back in time before the iPhone ruined everything. Order from here as an act of FREEDOM. God bless Pizza D’oro. VIVA PIZZA D’ORO“

“pesimas hamburguesas carne muy seca y mal sabor“

“I grew up on Detroit style pizza being from Detroit area. I can say over the past few years Detroit style pizza has become popular. I have never had a pizza as good as this Detroit style pizza. The best, give it a try.“