50 Best Italian Restaurants near North Potomac

“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!“

“This was our first visit to a local Italian restaurant in/at Bethesda row. Nice atmosphere. Service was very attentive.

The food was above average in general - we tried two appetizers, two main dishes and a desert.

There was a special on the menu - corn and crab agnolotti that was excellent. Zucchini appetizer was savory. The crème puff was also excellent. However, lamb shank didn’t impress.

Solid 4 star“

“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.“

“Came in here for dinner tonight! The burrata salad with the beets and the pear pizza were both AMAZING! bartender was attentive and kind. very good service. impeccable actually. delish. will def be back.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Good food, good service. Reasonable prices“

“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.“

“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.“

“Still smiling after an unforgettable birthday dinner at Trattoria Sorrento in Bethesda! Celebrated with my family—and the 3 generations of family behind the scenes who crafted one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The veal ravioli bolognese was out of this world—homemade, heartfelt, and absolutely delicious. Huge thanks to the Trattoria Sorrento family for making it so special. If you’re looking for authentic Italian with real soul, this is the spot. Grateful for the food, the warmth, and the memories. 🇮🇹🍷🎉 #TrattoriaSorrento #BethesdaEats #ItalianFoodLove #BirthdayDinnerDoneRight #FamilyTradition #VealRavioliDreams“

“Delicious food. We just had our dinner delivered to the pool. Lasagna, Broccoli, Caesar Salad. The family raved about it and had 3+ servings, kids included.“

“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)“

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

“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 .“

“southern and northern Italian specialty foods. Chef Ettore the best!“

“Olazzo catered a recent birthday party for us. Everything about the experience was first rate. Scott Crivella was extremely helpful in finagling the menu. The food was delivered right on time and was ready to serve. Our guests were delighted with the chicken Marsala, mango salmon, penne marinara, antipasto platter and bruschetta. Everything was delicious and the servings were very generous. We were extremely pleased.“

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

“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!“

“Mamma Lucia is a revelation! It’s casual, and relaxed environment, but still a nice spot for a glass of wine on a date. The food was fantastic, I ate way too much, but every time I said it’s my last bite, my mouth would start watering for more. Pizza was great! The deep fried risotto was delicious. But the Penne Vodka pasta was show stopping!
Then came dessert! I don’t even like tiramisu normally. And I could have eaten an entire pan of it!
The service was even better than the food!
Must go to spot!

Recently went a second time to buy a friend I have not seen in years dinner. The service was personable and engaging. Had an incredible evening. My friend who is a foodie praised the quality of everything. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Pricing is great for the Bethesda area.
Wish I had taken photos of the 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!!!“

“Good food, good service. Reasonable prices“

“Lemon ricotta cookies are amazing!“

“Restaurant for the family. Nice environment!!!!“

“Stopped by with my wife and 2 of my daughters celebrating mother's day. First off , what a hidden gem, in a strip shopping center. We had calamari which was probably the best I've ever had, we had spaghetti with meatballs and with meat sauce also linguine with shrimp delicious all around. Our servers were on point all night, wine was perfect and the peronis were ice cold. Way to go guys, we will be back“

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

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

“The salad at $8.50 was overpriced. It had a quarter of a tomato, just a few onions, and hardly any other veggies. The bread was tasteless. It was served cold and the crust was too soft. The main course of linguine and clams was fine. The service was a little slow.“

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

“Great food and nice atmosphere“

“We had a family Father's Day and two birthday get together. It was a lot of fun bowling and the food was wonderful. From the small plates while bowling to a late lunch downstairs. Thanks to Jeremy for the Great food. And Jose is a great server, He was very helpful with the menu food came out fast and hot.It was our first time and we were very pleased. Please get elevator fixed as I had issues with all the steps. Thanks for a great time. David, Cara and Family Bowers.“

“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.)“

“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.“

“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.“

“fantastic food, great service.“

“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 :)“

“Shoutout to this favorite neighborhood restaurant, its good food, and always friendly team.👏👍👏👍“

“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.“

“10 out of 10 on food and services“

“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“

“Very well! Would come again, limit the amount of food you can take because I have to bring some home lmao! Other than that, service was really really good. Food was excellent, it was better than most pizza places. There's a variety of food, even soup! The atmosphere was really calm since there wasn't a bundle of people. Which there should be a lot?? Because this place was excellent. Jaun was really well, the service he gave out was insanely good! Props to him give him a raise. Only spent 40 DOLLARS in 3 people for 4 dishes! Really recommend, also the songs hits. RECOMMENDED PLEASE THIS PLACE NEEDS MORE ATTENTION.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“All of the products are authentic and amazing quality. My father in law said that the stuff from this store were the same products he had from his childhood when he lived in Italy. He was very happy with the gift basket I made from the products here. The Italian cold cut is AMAZING and I always get one every time I visit. The pizzas are very tasty too. My fave is the white pizza with onions and my husbands favorite is the cheese and also gets toppings too but if the cheese pizza is good then everything else is a bonus. ONE Bite, everyone knows the rules. 😉“

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