50 Best Italian Restaurants near Potomac

“We enjoyed our dinner at Gregorio’s in Potomac! The food was delicious and the service was great! Will definitely be back!“

“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 .“

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

“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.“

“Our son recently moved to Arlington and he said this was the best Italian food that he ever had! Last night we went there for dinner and couldn't agree with him more. We had some initial issues with our service and seating , but the General Manager, Stefano and our waitress Shandra took care of us and the service that they gave us was outstanding; probably the best that I ever had at a restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious! We will be back every time that we visit our son. There are so many dishes that I cannot wait to try and the pasta is all homemade. Thanks for making our dinner so special. We love it here!“

“Our dinner was just amazing tonight! Everything was so fresh and delicious, and you were all so friendly, thank you so much.“

“Friendly staff, very creative menu, no too big just the way I like it. Highly recommended“

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

“We enjoyed our dinner at Gregorio’s in Potomac! The food was delicious and the service was great! Will definitely be back!“

“Great service @ DC the seafood appetizer was delicious!“

“Great new restaurant. Great food, friendly staff and awesome drinks. Highly recommend!“

“Friendly staff -great food !“

“Great place for a meal. The service is outstanding and the food is delicious. Some of the best pasta I've had in the US. Drinks are well balanced. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Wait staff is observant and prompt. Somehow this place works both for date night and family dinner (older children).“

“Fantastic food cooked by award winning chef Roberto Donna. Welcoming owner and friendly atmosphere. Our seafood calamarata and shrimp rice risotto were outstanding.“

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“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!“

“Beautiful restaurant with impeccable service and amazing menu! Andrew, the manager and Michael, our waiter pay attention to every detail. So happy to have in Olney!“

“I felt like I was in Italy... the best Italian restaurant in Virginia. The best food!“

“Vegan pizza and garlic knots“

“Good food, good service. Reasonable prices“

“Terrific pizza!. Staff were wonderful. Definitely recommend. We will be going back!“

“Consistently great food! Friendly, welcoming atmosphere.“

“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.“

“While enjoying lunch yesterday my friend and I were fortunate to be served by Richard. He was very accommodating and pleasant. I can’t say enough about what a nice person he was. Maggianos is lucky to have him as part of their staff.“

“Food was fabulous. Our table had the pizza, gnocchi and a seafood dish. All were spectacular. The service was awesome. Will definitely come back.“

“😊🌟 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 🙏“

“Had a great evening catching up at this amazing Italian spot. Reservations are recommended, but we sat at the bar and had a fantastic time. Will definitely be back to try more of the delicious food. Amazing staff, always smiles, never made us feel rushed and gave us lots of laughs.“

“great sausage and pepper pizza!“

“Wonderful experience. Great neighborhod restaurant.Good service, great food, handicap accessable, lots of parking, fair prices.“

“Great experience with a last minute catering request! Sandwiches were delicious.“

“My entire family loves Charlie's! We've been 10+ times over the past year.
This is the best pizza joint in the area, hands down. It's better than the chain pizzas, and the atmosphere is great, and the staff are always kind.

We love getting the 2 large pizzas special with meatball toppings!“

“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.“

“My friends and I always choose Capri for our birthday lunches and are never disappointed in the food and service. Today was no different. Five out of 6 of us had the Rockfish lunch special, and everyone loved it. One had chicken piccata and said it was excellent. Capri is my favorite McLean Italian Restaurant. I'm going again Saturday night!“

“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 a neighborhood gem. Great service. Excellent food. Everything is delicious.“

“We've been getting takeout from Listrani's for a number of years. It's our go-to place for wonderful subs and pizza.Our favorite sub is the eggplant parmesan. We get it without the parm to avoid saturated fat, as much as we know the cheese would be delicious. We also get the pizza without cheese for the same reason. The sauce on both these things is superb as is the bread for the sub and dough and crust for the pizza.“

“The atmosphere and the people who work there were wonderful! The food was amazing as well! I would thoroughly recommend for anyone to try it out you won't be disappointed“

“Outstanding cuisine and service! My family and I always enjoy dining here. If you are ever in the area please do yourself a favor and stop in for a wonderful meal. You’re welcome!“

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

“I rate it a 5-star review. The food came fast in 13 minutes. The price was $25 for one medium-sized pizza and a 20-ounce Sprite. The food was so hot and fresh, and the cheese was stretchy. The pepperoni was not that salty. I rate this Pizza really good“

“Delicious Food, Divine Wine, Lovely Evening! We shared appetizers, desserts & wine while we visited this wonderful restaurant!“

“Authentic Italian food, family owned and run, great service, great value. The gnocchi is to die for!! oh, the garlic bread...benissimo!!“

“Today Italian Gourmet was amazing getting a tray of sandwiches ready in very short time. They are the best!“

“GREAT OUTDOOR PATIO, FRIENDLY STAFF, AND EXCELLENT FOOD. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE LAMB BURGER 👍😉“

“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.“

“The shrimp scampi pasta was so good and the portion was a lot. I asked a waiter to bring 4 small plates for our appetizer, he said I’ll let your waiter know. He’s not our waiter , but I don’t see why he cannot bring the plates. Bad Service!!“

“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!“

“What a good afternoon pizza and they give me paper plates so we can go and eat at the park and great customer service flat bread pizza was good thanks again lady 5/10/2025 that was working today“

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

“And the spaghetti with meat sauce and wedding soup was great, the service was fantastic, reasonably priced.

As they should the server checked up on us a couple times after the food was delivered.

There is one improvement I'd recommend they make, on the check there's a QR code to pay your bill at the table but it only works with an iPhone it will not work with Android, which doesn't make any sense since Android has a much larger market share than iPhone does nowadays.“