12 Best Italian Restaurants in Bethesda

“Nice after work place to hang by the bar. Pasta is fresh. I wish they kept some of the popular pasta dishes (they change the menu regularly). Good local place though nothing in our selection was a must to come back - though willing to come back again. Servers were very attentive and host was very friendly and accommodating. Desserts seem promising, but falls slightly short.“

“I got the spinach and cheese pizza and I can tell you this is the best pizza I have ever eaten! If you are a fan of thin crust, go enjoy! I am from out of state and plan to order a whole pizza to take back home. I also ordered the meatball sub which paled in comparison, but was also good.“

“I wanted to post an update since my last review. I’m so impressed at the professionalism and follow up I received from the manager after my feedback. Ms. Robertson was thoughtful. Kind and helpful in discussing what happened and she also rectified the situation by providing gift certificates so we can have another opportunity to go back to the restaurant. Thank you for taking care of your customers. We are very pleased with this outcome.“

“Gregorio's Trattoria has become a regular in our take-out dinner rotation. Food is consistently excellent, orders are always ready when expected, and folks that work there are very nice and engaging. Great pizza, chicken parm, shrimp fra diavolo, bruschetta, carbonara, salads...everything is really good. Portions are large enough for two meals, so it turns out their prices are very reasonable...and they have been sending me $10 coupons every time i order guaranteeing I come back. Highly recommend.“

“Great fast casual dining spot with a very cozy Italian vibe. Exceptional Neopolitan Pizza and the pastas are also good. It is very obvious that they use very fresh and high quality ingredients. A tad pricey for a fast casual restaurant but the quality of food makes up for it. Keep up the great food PiccoliPiatti!“

“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.“

“A great little restaurant hidden away in Bethesda. Delicious Italian and Argentinian style dishes cooked to perfection. Perfect for a cosy date night!“

“Love this location!! The staff are great, friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable and flexible about the menu. The owner Jim is almost always in the restaurant, visiting tables, chatting with patrons, clearing tables. Great atmosphere, family friendly. The pizza is delicious, always piping hot, lots of options, extensive menu and so far everything we’ve tried has been tasty and top notch! Love their very robust salads and the house dressing is addictive. Philly cheesesteak is savory and delicious. You really can’t go wrong! Great job Jim, Fanny, Benta, Frenchy…and everyone in the kitchen!! Thank you.Dietary restrictions: They currently have a Passover pizza special. There are vegetarian options. The team is always willing to help patrons find the meals that work best for them.Parking: Parking is tricky because there are other popular places in the shopping center…including Whole Foods. But having patience and finding a spot will be worth it.Kid-friendliness: I’ve been taking my kids here for years? It’s a very friendly kid/family place. The staff make great connections and have long lasting relationships with kids and parents.“

“Amazing service, staff and the owner were super friendly and welcoming, really made the visit special. Food came quickly and portions were VERY generous. My one suggestion would be to play some light music in the background just to lighten up the space if possible, but otherwise a great family dinner spot“

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

“Been going here since I was one year old and has always been my favorite restaurant!“

“I'm not a huge fan of pizza but I wanted to take my kid brother out for a pizza party in of celebration of his good grades. Our waiter was Marcelo and just by his initial inviting demeanor, I could tell we were in for a pleasant service experience which is hard to come by nowadays. He welcomed us and asked if we had been there before and when we let him know it was our first time, he offered us a sample of the tasty Marias Meatballs. It was so good so we ordered some and then he asked what kind of pizza we liked. He made banter with my brother and predicted he would like pepperoni! As for me i like veggies and he recommended the Caprese pizza with mushrooms. I already liked Caprese and Mushroom pizza but the combination was a really good suggestion. He also praised the hot honey wings so we ordered them, I wasn't the BIGGEST fan. But it was a delightful experience nonetheless. If Marcelo was not our server idk how meal would've gone but thankfully it was him waiting on us. We weren't just served, we were sold and catered to! He's also Bartender and made me a KILLER Basil Limone cocktail to pair with the food. Ask for Marcelo!“