49 Best Italian Restaurants near Ellicott City

“If you want to know what kind of people own this place, yesterday, I accidentally left my wallet there. Today, I visited to see if they'd found it, & the owner returned the wallet to me WITH EVERY PENNY ACCOUNTED FOR. He also made an attempt to physically return the wallet, but was thwarted (because I need update the address on my driver license). Go Romas! Note: The food is also terrific, so be sure to give Romas a try! Thank you Romas!“

“We come every Tuesday. We love ledos, but this locatjon- the crust is never consistent. Sometimes it's good, sometimes notVegetarian options: I think if you're a true vegetarian, take note that there is probably a lot of cross contamination going on between meat and veggies.Kid-friendliness: They just got new kid sheets to color which they haven't had in idk how many years. The wait staff is friendly and you get kid cups“

“We’ve been going here for about 5 years now. Their gyro platters are the best! The portion used to be much more, but now it is a bit less - I am sure inflation has a role in it, but still, it’s worth the price and the taste. People working there are also very nice to the customers and always are welcoming. I’ll be a customer until I move out of dmv for sure!Note: When you order mix platter, make sure to ask white sauce mixed and red sauce on the side since it’s very hot. Enjoy!“

“Jake was an amazing server and an awesome person all around brought a very helpful and fun entertaining environment to this Carrabbas. And the Manager Chuck was also making my birthday night even better and made the overall experience. What a very wonderful and inviting place to dine. Definitely coming again?“

“When you walk into this restaurant, you can smell it's going to be different.I've been cooking solid meals for 20+ years and I still can figure out what they're chefs are using to make their cuisine this aromatic.Everything is to die for, even dishes that are forgettable like a cheese only pizza pie. Please don't get me started on their meatballs, they deserve a whole separate post.Atmosphere isn't overly done up so it feels like I'm apart of a club when I sit in to watch soccer. The whole staff is lively and welcoming. Not a bad spot for a thoughtless date idea with the Mrs.Wine is well priced and acceptable for this type of restaurant.Overall: can't find anything bad to say about the dishes, staff, or chef. Atmosphere is impeccable especially for Howard County. Refreshing to find a sit down restaurant thats not a bar and that I don't have to get dressed for.EASY rating of 10/10“

“We order Vocelli's-Ellicott City regularly, and I wanted to give them a shout-out for a 10-pizza order that we placed for our son's 2nd birthday party. I called day-of, spoke with the most helpful person, and as usual, the pizzas arrived perfectly as ordered at the exact time we requested. They also threw in a free 2-liter of soda as part of that weekend's promotion. Thank you!“

“I've been here several times and always had a lovely experience. We went there this week to celebrate a big birthday and sitting on the patio was an extra special treat. The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff was very friendly. The gnocchi was homemade and incredible! Highly recommend. It also had some great Gluten Free options, including Gluten Free Pizza. Even though it is upscale it was not awkward to have kids with us. Good for families too!Vegetarian options: Gnocchi, mushroom risotto, veg pizza, and caprese salad were all great!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarians were able to be accommodated on this trip.Kid-friendliness: Even though it is nice, it was still kid-friendly. Be advised the kids menu is only valid for kids 9 and under“

“What a deliciously authentic restaurant with a comfortable dining room. The food is always tasty and the bartenders usually have a good heavy pour. The glass dining room is a treat in a heavy rainstorm. We had a recent birthday party there and it was very special.“

“TUESDAY is for Pasta specials! The pasta was delish! I got the chicken parm and it did not disappoint. Also tried the fettuccine Alfredo and it was also very good but could've been saucier as the pasta soaked it up. The sizes were generous and took half of it home for dinner.“

“Extremely kind and professional staff and service! Food was excellent but the dessert was beyond perfection! Been a while since I havent had this fresh tiramisu! Thanks a lot for making an ordinary night this special!The atmosphere was amazing as well. Will definitely be back!“

“me and my lovely lady just flew into town today and stopped at Gianni's and couldn't be more impressed with George and the staff! great pizza and Canoli! the customer service was amazing something you definitely rarely see these days! thanks again Wayne & Nicole“

“After a rough opening experience, I reached out and expressed my issues with the staff...After meeting with Management, they listened to my concerns and offered to ReDo my order....and Wow!!! Give them a try today from one Paisan to another....Great food...Be patient on the weekends as that is when they are most busy. I'm a fan again!!!“

“We actually went to Rita's next door. We got there at 8:45 and we're told they only had icee. But the guy next door at Ledo came out and served our whole family of 12. The strawberry custard was Sooo good. Everyone enjoyed ever flavor. Thank you, thank you. Now when we get back to Florida we will be looking for a Rita's.“

“I came here for the first today and was not disappointed. The service was great and friendly. The prices are so affordable. The food was was amazing the Chesapeake pasta was so creamy and cheese 10/10. Also purchased lasagna and Spaghetti they both were delicious. It is a great place to eat.“

“It was very nice. Staff was courteous. Food came out quickly. We had enough for takeout and a secret meal. Great tasting. We'll recommend it to our friends. My wife wishes that they would reopen downtown, where her firm would order for catering lunches.“

“Good varied menu with lots of choices for everyone. Fast service for dine in, looks like they do a lot take out too.Nice portion sizes - good value for your money.Food tastes and looks good. Food arrives hot.Vegetarian options: Excellent salads“

“Hello this is Jyothirmai, me and my friend visited your restaurant to have dinner. I recently came to Maryland. Literally I’m just missing that Indian food. So exactly the same flavors and spices I feel it. Thank you so much for awesome food.“

“I have lived in Catonsville my entire life and have always loved Scittino’s carryout menu. I am ashamed to say that only recently did I discover their amazing deli counter! I have now gone back numerous times. The staff is incredible! They let me bring my own serving tray, and as I picked out meats and cheeses, they handed them right to me to organize on my tray. Even better, they plastic wrapped it beautifully for me! I will continue to go to them for all of my cheese and charcuterie needs!“

“Tino's is a quaint cozy Italian spot. The prices were great, and their daily specials make everything very bang for your buck.I went on a Sunday for happy hour where wine bottles were 1/2 off whether you bought them for dine in or to go. The apps tasted fresh, and the wine and mixed drinks were good. Will come here again for a happy hour spot.“

“Recommend Franco’s based on prepandemic dine in was awesome. During the pandemic their online ordering and curbside pick up was great. Especially since before that you had to call in and half the time the order wasn’t right. Fast forward to tonight. My wife had to call in the order, because they have gone back to the prepandemic website. Unfortunately, our order was not correct. It was missing a whole pizza. While they made it right there, the other pizza had to be warmed up, because it sat waiting for the other. Franco’s eat in 4.8 Franco’s pick up 2.5 - because they get it right half the time. Back to our other pick up places that get it right 90 to 100% of the time.“

“Another great meal. I had the southern chicken salad and loved it. My wife’s Caesar was just ok, she’ll order the other salads next time. The wings were super good. This is the best j&p!What a fantastic place! Nicely decorated dining room with tables and booths all well maintained and clean. Loved the vindaloo wings and thought that the mango, mild, bay were also excellent. My wife thinks that their pizza is the best in all surrounding counties, she makes a 20 minute drive to have lunch here.Dinner options include chicken, veal, and steak as well as pasta dishes. They offer a few wines and sweeten the deal by offering happy hour Monday through FridayDietary restrictions: Offer gluten free pastas“

“My food was really goood, The pizza was fresh & hot. Cheese fries was just enough cheese on it. Fries wasn't over cooked. They wasn't to mushy or crunchy. You do have to season your own fries if you don't ask for S/P on it..Which I don't mind that at all.. Cheesesteak was made just how I asked with everything on it & it was meaty too.. ! Besides them only giving me 2 flats out of 10 wings ?they was favorable & fried crispy. Lastly, Delivery was super fast given I had a big order. It came less then 20 mins. I actually just place another order prior to writing this review ?(the ultimate seafood platter). I wanted to check out some more of their food. Overall, I give them 4.5stars & a ??. So as long as their food & service remains good. I'll continue ordering from them.“

“Carlton was outstanding ?. He was attentive and very helpful in explaining the food selection. He was polite, as he carefully monitored our table to see if we needed drink refills. I love Ledo's food as well as Carlton?.Thank YOUUUUUU ?, Carlton!“

“Randomly popped into this place when we needed a break on a long drive. It looked a little sketch on the outside and we were doubtful, but they delivered. The pizza was stellar (crust is toasty on the outside and fluffy chewy on the inside, generous toppings) and the fries were good too. It's kinda run down in there, but the staff was friendly, and nice to our wild baby. Oh, and the garlic dipping sauce is fire!“

“Delicious and very popular. Once you get hooked on Ledo pizza, you'll be back again & again. This location is not fancy, but it's adequate. Follow the directions to heat it up at home if you are taking it from the restaurant to a far location as we had to that day. It cooks up yummy!Parking: Tight parking lot so you may have to park in the spots in the other part of the parking lot“

“We moved to Elkridge and tried Sam's. We were happy with the results.Subs are stuffed with great stuff. I've had the hamburger sub (soo much meat) and the Italian cold cut so far. Both excellent.Also they make great onion rings and potato wedges.Give them a try, you will be happy you did.Almost forgot, the prices are very fair.“

“Best pizza in town. The buffalo wings need work, ordered two separate times and have been under cooker or rubbery. May need a new wing distributor because their wings use to be really really good. Wings may be frozen precooked wings or something “

“I had a taste for pizza on my way home. And this restaurant caught my eye from the intersection. After ordered my meat lovers pizza, i was able to watch it being made. They make thier own dough. I was impressed when I saw a fist size ball of dought be transformed into a flat crust twirling in the air. When i finally got it home. I was not disappointed. The crust was not too thin. And had just the right crunch to it. The topping were well spread and even with all the meat. It wasnt greasy. A really great pizza!“

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“First time here. Was a little surprised it was self serve, you order at counter and they bring it to you. Food was excellent, service was very prompt, portions were huge. We ordered veal marsala and eggplant parmigiana. Owner came by to check on us. He was very friendly and very helpful, as we had made an error on order and he immediately corrected it. Will definitely return when we are in the area. Near airport hotels.“

“Pizza and buffalo wings is always good. The staff is always nice & friendly, and the cashier Lewis...he sooo polite and friendly. Also the cashier Sonya (don't know if she's still there or not) She is a sweetheart. Food there is always nice and hot! ?“

“This is the third time I had delivery from Genova's To Go in Eldersburg, and I WILL order from them again. I have ordered numerous items from their menu and everything tastes outstanding. And the portions you get when you order pasta are large enough that you will want to take a nap when finished, or save some for later. You can't beat their delivery service. I have received my orders at least 20-30 minutes sooner than expected. The delivery person has always been very pleasant too. They didn't just hand me my order and turn and run like a lot of other delivery people from other restaurants do. My next step is to actually go to Genova's to eat. I beat it will be outstanding.“

“Still love this place. Been ordering since I moved to Randallstown. Haven’t ordered for over a year but their taking longer than usual to deliver food than they used to, pizza used to come super melty and hot now cheese is solid and not gooey just warm. Not enough meat in the gyros for the price of $8 and salad used to be big for $6 or more they charge, can get a bigger salad from Walmart prepared for less.“

“We ordered the meat magnifico and did a specialty half and have of the Quattro cheese and Hawaiian. I like that you can do half specialty pizzas. I think the pizzas were good. I like a little more sauce so maybe next time I’d get extra sauce on the side. The wings were good but I don’t like that they had a lot of breading on them. They weren’t spicy for the sauce being Vesuvius buffalo. They were like a mild Buffalo. I do wish they had fries here since that’s usually part of my pizza Friday but everything here was fine. I’m picky about pizza and nothing put me off this place except the breading on the wings and no fries. The pizza is good.“

“Love the vibe of this restaurant. Food is delicious, but the brocolini is constantly served cold and overcooked, even when specifically asking for it to be served hot. Todd was our waiter, and the service was excellent! It's a loud place, but if you go later in the evening, there are fewer people and less noise.“

“lm gonna give it an honest critique,when ordering a pizza,this place was the last on my list, however ever since the new change, they're pizza is the best on the east coast,the pepperoni, sausage is a must!the crust is crunchy in all the right place.l would drive for hours to get they're food.i really can't believe I see any criticism on here!“

“Very good food, and the service was excellent. They also offer Gelato that comes in different sizes for eating there, or for carry out. The bathrooms are very clean and well stocked. My first time eating there, and I will definitely go back when I am in the Columbia area.Kid-friendliness: Nice large booths for a family to sit in.Wheelchair accessibility: The Village Center offers free Wheelchair parking, and there are plenty of other spaces available.“

“I've quite literally grown up on Brookside. My grandparents lived right behind this place, and every family event we always ordered from here. My grandparents took me hwre after school, and Manny and his staff always had time to chat.The quality in all these years NEVER CHANGED! I'm 25 now, and it all tastes the exact same as I remember. My grandmother just passed away, and when I saw that Brookside was still kicking I had to order, and it's still just the same. Just a bite makes you feel happy, and the staff has always been top notch.Manny, if you ever read this, my family and I still think about you and your little ones all the time! Thank you for making such an amazing little spot, and for simply being you!SaraAnd on the behalf of Fran and Bob Katz, and the Katz family.“

“When they cook their pizza properly meaning it isn't soggy in the middle & crust is crisp....they are right up there in the top 5 for the Baltimore area! Its a "no-brainer." This is one slice out of the box on a very large plate. Enjoy it.“

“Me and my friend chose to come here as an early gift to myself, and the food was wonderful especially the soups and the salad it’s always delicious. Now it was a minor issue with Angela she definitely need to work on her customer service, however Chase came in their and cleaned it up for her he was such a sweetheart we will definitely be back ??❤️Vegetarian options: A lot of options from salad and soupsKid-friendliness: I love that this place is family orientedWheelchair accessibility: Yes very easy if you are in a wheelchair“

“Recently ordered catering for 25 people.It was super affordable and included drinks and plates/utensils. It was also delivered for free.There was plenty of extra.I like that you are able to order and pay online without having to talk and play this secretive game of what’s it going to cost with their catering.Highly recommend and will use again for catering.“

“Food was amazing as always. Service was decent. I was literally the only person sitting at the bar and it took 5 minutes for me to be approached. My glass sat empty for a while until I had to ask for a refill. Other than that, it was great.“

“They good the only thing for me is the outsourcing of their phone orders to foreign countries, they don’t even understand the order your trying to make. They should not be able to do that. They don’t hire our community but a few and then pay other people in foreign countries to take my order in west bmore. Them people don’t even know what a steak and cheese is ?“

“First time ordering and quite pleased. The catfish platter was a hit. The portions exceeded expectations- delightfully appetizing, filling (leftover sides:) and pretty tasty. Delivery order packaged perfectly. A great find and grateful for this local business. Looking forward to visiting soon- next up crab egg rolls... Hats off and thank you, thank you!“

“The only slight I have with this place is it feels a little like you're "an outsider" when you walk in as it's in a smaller town and most of the customers are regulars but the food is fantastic and there's events at this place all the time! Double check there might be one tonight!ONE THING! They're homemade chips are some of the most hit or miss things you'll come acrossed in the area, if they're fresh they're really great! If they arent... yikes.“

“I was introduced to Ledo's at the College Park, Maryland, near the college campus many many many years ago.I haven't, even to this day, found a better tasting pizza. There are some locations I've purchased from now cheats on the quality of the ingredients. "Cheese as chewy as day old chewing gum", and the tomatoes sauce to salty.I'm sorry to here the original location closed. I hope the location you try are as good as mine.“

“Today, my family and I decided to get pizza and thankfully chose Mama Mia. My family has gotten mama Mia for years. Our 3 pizza’s were cheese, veggie, and half sausage and half pepperoni. All were 5 ⭐️! So good, flavorful, and delicious. My favorite was surprisingly the vegetarian pizza.When we picked up, I asked for three garlic butter sauces and they threw that in and an additional couple small packets of marinara sauce. Thank you for your world class customer service. Can’t wait to try other things at another time at Mama Mia.“

“Food was delicious, thin slightly crispy - woulda liked crispier, sauce was flavorful, meat side cooked with some crips edges on the pepperoni Service was outstanding-- very attentive waiters, checked in on us constantly. Ambiance: plenty of seating, some rec games, TVs around. Also saw a pickup area... definitely way to come back n try other flavors for both drinks n pizza“

“I ordered X Large pizza X cheese half italian sausage, mushroom and pepperoni. They forgot the pepporoni and I wad concerned my son would be upset about it, but OMG DELICIOUS!! My son and I are truly enjoying this yummy pizzaKid-friendliness: The staff where making a huge deal about this cute little boy. They were so loving?Parking: Lots of parking“