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Italian
Pizza
Scratch-made pizza kitchen just off Rockville Pike, turning out both Neapolitan-style pies and rectangular Roman-style pizza in a laid-back room that still cleans up nice. The menu runs past pizza into fresh pastas, Italian street sandwiches and cocktails – all built from scratch the same way, from the dough to the sauce.
People Love: Pepperoni Hot Honey Pizza, Pistachio Orecchiette, Vodka Sauce Pizza
Italian
Pizza
This neighborhood Italian restaurant at Wildwood offers shareable small plates and pizzas in a family-friendly, indoor/outdoor setting with affordable bottles of wine. The pastas are hand-made, and the Neapolitan-style pies are made with imported Italian flour and baked in a traditional brick oven.
People Love: Burrata Appetizer, Short Rib Ravioli, Truffle Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Family-owned Rockville restaurant serving traditional Neapolitan-style pizza with a soft, blistered crust — plus classic Italian favorites like bolognese, cioppino, calamari, gnocchi, melanzana and gelato.
People Love: Burrata Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Nutella Pizza Dessert
Date Night
Happy Hour
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
Turkish
Vibrant Mediterranean flavors, warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere come together at Ayse Meze Lounge. Enjoy beautifully crafted meze, fresh ingredients and unforgettable dishes that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Elegant dining room with a large bar, plus patio seating and rooms for private events.
People Love: Bianca Pizza, Pistachio Pizza, Turkish Breakfast Spread
Italian
Pizza
At this family-owned local favorite, the owners often stop by to check on tables themselves. The menu features Italian classics, fresh fish specials, pastas, pizzas, salads, meats and comfort dishes. This location is at Cabin John Village.
People Love: Chicken Parm, Lobster Ravioli, Penne Vodka
Pizza
Quick Bite
Roman-style rectangular pizzas are the star here — with thin, crisp crusts and totally customizable toppings. The Pike & Rose location of this D.C.-area chain also serves salads and sides in a fast-casual, energetic setting.
People Love: American Honey Pizzas, Build-Your-Own Pizzas
Pizza
Quick Bite
New York-style pizza slices and whole pies made with 72-hour fermented dough and a crisp, blistered crust. This location of the D.C.-area chain is inside the Dining Terrace at Westfield Montgomery mall.
People Love: Mushroom & Onion Pizza, Pepper Flakes Packet (ask at checkout), Pepperoni Special (not just Pepperoni)
Pizza
A solid choice for classic New York-style pizza on Rockville Pike. CSNY is designed for pickup or delivery, so seating is extremely limited and it’s best to order online.
People Love: Sicilian Pizza
Pizza
Salads
This national chain serves surprisingly tasty thin-crust California-style pizzas — plus salads, pastas, sandwiches and solid desserts. Good spot for a sit-down meal while you’re shopping.
People Love: Avocado Club Egg Rolls, Butter Cake, Wild Mushroom Pizza
Pizza
Quick Bite
Thin-crust New York-style pizza by the slice or the pie, plus calzones, salads, wings and sides. The dough here is hand-tossed, using Brooklyn-inspired recipes and specially filtered water.
People Love: Triboro Pizza, Whitestone Pizza
Date Night
Happy Hour
Italian
Pizza
Locally owned Italian restaurant with a cozy neighborhood feel, known for pastas, pizzas, seafood and classic Italian-American comfort done with polish. Fontina Grill will be relocating soon from King Farm to Gaithersburg. More on Fontina Grille…
People Love: Chicken Parm, Lobster Ravioli, Rigatoni Vodka
New Haven pizza chain known for its coal-fired pies with a crisp, charred crust and simple toppings. Frank Pepe is famous for its clam pizza, but there are lots more pies to try at this casual sit-down restaurant at Westfield Montgomery mall. More on Frank Pepe…
People Love: Pepperoni Pizza, White Clam Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Quick Bite
Sandwiches
This longtime local pizza shop in downtown Rockville serves old-school New York-style pies, slices, subs, calzones, wings and Italian-American basics. A great stop before or after a visit to the Regal movie theater.
People Love: Greek Pizza
Italian
Pizza
At this family-owned local favorite, the owners often stop by to check on tables themselves. The menu features Italian classics, fresh fish specials, pastas, pizzas, salads, meats and comfort dishes. This location is at Park Potomac.
People Love: Chicken Parm, Lobster Ravioli, Penne Vodka
Happy Hour
Italian
Pizza
Seafood
Family-run Italian restaurant with a classic, white-tablecloth vibe. Fresh seafood, homemade pastas, Neapolitan brick oven pizza and old-school hospitality.
People Love: Lobster Ravioli, Seafood Pasta, Veal Parmigiana
Italian
Pizza
Regional favorite known for its distinctive square-cut pies with a sweet-leaning sauce and thick, bready crust. Other specialties include wings, subs and calzones.
People Love: Jumbo Wings, Ledo Deluxe Pizza, Sweet Sauce Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Regional favorite known for its distinctive square-cut pies with a sweet-leaning sauce and thick, bready crust. Other specialties include wings, subs and calzones. This location is at Westlake Crossing, outside Westfield Montgomery mall.
People Love: Jumbo Wings, Ledo Deluxe Pizza, Sweet Sauce Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Old-school Italian comfort food is on the menu at this longtime local chain: pizza, pastas, salads, subs, calzones and stromboli. This location is at Fallsgrove.
People Love: Baked Ziti Pizza, Chicken Parm Sub, White Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Old-school Italian comfort food is on the menu at this longtime local chain: pizza, pastas, salads, subs, calzones and stromboli. This location is at Federal Plaza.
People Love: Baked Zita Pizza , Chicken Parm Sub, White Pizza
American
Burgers
Happy Hour
Pizza
Known for its wood-fired pizzas and broad American menu, this D.C.-area chain is a favorite for burgers, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, soups and salads. The Congressional Plaza location also has a private event space.
People Love: Fire & Smoke Pizza, Mini Burgers, Prosciutto Fig Pizza