50 Best Italian Restaurants near Potomac

“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 .“

“Gregorio’s is somewhere I can always feel at home with friends and family. The food is excellent and the feeling is always welcoming.“

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

“Fantastic food all around. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to have a meal with your family or just hang out with friends and watch a game at the bar. There’s indoor seating and outdoor seating. The staff are great as well. Can’t go wrong when you come here.“

“Great visit for a first timer! Beautiful restaurant, fantastic food and amazing service!“

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

“Friendly staff -great food !“

“There were eight of us dining, and every single one of us had the most incredible food we have ever eaten. From the appetizers to the main dishes to their specialty drinks. We are a family who enjoys dinners out and by far this has been one of the best so far highly recommend ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

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

“Doesn't disappoint from walking in to finished meal. Classic Italian, top notch service, worth every dollar spent.“

“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.“

“Gregorio’s is somewhere I can always feel at home with friends and family. The food is excellent and the feeling is always welcoming.“

“Came here recently Saturday night to celebrate my birthday with my girlfriends. The restaurant is nice, and has an energetic vibe! The bar was packed too. Service was great—our server Mili was friendly and attentive.

We started off with the Nancy’s Caesar and Shaved Brussel Sprouts—the Caesar was disappointing, just a few pieces of lettuce and oddly presented. Pastas were delicious and flavorful but were relatively small portions—we enjoyed the Mafaldine, Rigatoni, and Linguine & Clams. The 24oz. Grilled Porcini-Rubbed Ribeye was huge—well flavored, tender and cooked perfect! Whole Branzino Alla Piastra was just okay—fish was soft but it lacked flavored, would have been better more seasoned or accompanied by a sauce. For sides, highly recommend the Sweet Potatoes! Roasted Cauliflower was good but it looked like broccoli since it was green, but tasted like a cauliflower.

For dessert, Mili brought out a birthday dessert (ice cream with cookie) and a lit candle for the celebration! We also tried the Tiramisu and Apple Crisp. Cocktails were on point and prices started off at $16-17 a drink. We had an awesome experience, would definitely come back!“

“A true new gem has surfaced in the rough of the DC's restaurant scene: Acqua Bistecca!

I have eaten there multiple times, from solo dining to friendly gatherings and birthdays. Everyone from the managers and hosts to the servers, food runners and bar staff always make us feel so at home while treating us with the best service and outmost respect.

The aesthetic of the atmosphere is modern and glamorous with the warm touches of Tuscany and Mediterranean vibes. The food and the service reflect that too.

You can taste the quality in the food, best ingredients with great care in the preparation. Everything tastes fresh, and the traditional pastas, steaks and seafood are offered with a new touch that excites the culinary curiosity while reminding of your grandma's. The appetizers were also very delicious and unique. Everything is homemade from the focaccia to the desserts.

The bar is the crown of the place, high and centered, and it has some of the best bartenders. The care that these guys put into making every cocktail perfect is phenomenal. And, the cocktails are unique and delicious. I have learned a lot from the cocktail menu and I'm always interested in trying their mixes. The sommelier is probably the best in the world, I'm not sure how long he's going to be working there, but with just a few words he will pair the best elixir from their amazing wine list with your yums.

The service is truly exceptional and I think is what sets this place apart! We were always treated with the biggest smiles and the warmest welcomes. The servers were very knowledgeable about the menu and would always have great recommendations, whether it be regarding allergies or things that were seasonal. They were very kind and generous and accommodating for all of our occasions. Luxury of Michelin star and comfort of home, a true unique blend to create a blessing of an experience at a night dining out.

Low key, this place is too good for some of its customers ;)

Also being placed in the far out fortress of the City Ridge makes it hard to access for the regular crowds.“

“If in Washington, D.C. or Arlington County, Virginia, the Italian Store is a cannot miss choice for great subs, sandwiches and pizza“

“My first time at this restaurant for a fabulous shared birthday party. It was amazing. Not only the party and the staff, but the cuisine! ❤️ The appetizers (some of the freshest, delecate, perfectly prepared calamari), desserts (all amazing), main dishes (I had the salmon...yum!), but that salad dressing!!! It is the most delicious, freshest of flavors! Many of us purchased a bottle to bring home (I live in another state) and enjoy it immensely. i wished I lived nearby. I highly recommend this amazing place!“

“Amazing food and service!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“One of our favorite neighborhood spots. Even if we didn’t live in the neighborhood, we would make our way over here.“

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

“Love this place. Great food and staff“

“Vegan pizza and garlic knots“

“We visited for a celebratory lunch today, and Ryan took wonderful care of us! We ordered the focaccia appetizer, one Caesar salad (which we shared), and we each ordered the half-size Fusilli Bolognese. All items were outstanding and Ryan gave us some extra touches to make our event special. We’ll be back for our next celebration!“

“excellent food & service & wonderful pasta & wine.“

“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“

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

“Buenísimo!! Excelente hospitalidad por el Dueño Chef Neptaly, sus Socios y por el Chef y Publicista Lara. La comida deliciosa 😋 la atención al cliente fantástica. Y el vino riquísimo! Me encantó el ambiente! Recomiendo este restaurante por su exquisita comida y por todo lo mencionado 😋 Wonderful! Excellent Hospitality by the Owner and Chef Neptaly, the associates, and Chef and Publicist Lara. Client service was fantastic! The wine was delightful! I loved the environment. I will definitely recommend this restaurant for the exquisite food and all mentioned above 😋“

“This place is a long-time hidden gem with excellent food, service and very reasonable prices. My hope is that it continues to remain as excellent as it has always been, despite the fact that the building in which it is located is nearly vacant of other businesses,“

“light crust with good crunch“

“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.“

“great sausage and pepper pizza!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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“Listrani’s customer service is impeccable. If you ever have any catering needs, this is the place to use. Not only will their food be incredible but their pricing and service will go far beyond your expectations as well. They are affordable and easily accommodating. What more could you ask for, especially over the holidays. Our Christmas holiday party of 150 people plus could not have gone better. Thank you, Listrani’s, for making that possible!“

“Great food! Fast and attentive service! Clean and pleasant environment!“

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

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

“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!“

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

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

“The service is warm and pleasantly engaging and the food and beverages are outstanding. What’s not to love about Lupo?“

“Great food and service! Will keep on going back.“

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