Location: Columbia
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Best Italian food near Columbia, Maryland, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Columbia, Maryland, United States. Columbia is a census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States, and is one of the principal cities of the Baltimore metropolitan area. It is a planned community consisting of 10 self-contained villages. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, rather than merely economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was intended to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and class segregation.
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9. Anthony's New York Pizza & Pasta House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By VW49
Our group stopped at Anthony's for lunch. We tried a variety of pizza, salad and pasta dishes. Everything was at least average (Anthonyâs Pescatore) and some very good (Linguini Posillipo, Bistro Steak salad, garlic bread). Prices are reasonable for average size portions. It is not full sit-down service...you place your order and pay at the counter and then the food is brought to your table. Not fancy but food was good
8. Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By MarkLaurel
This place is similar to other "family" Italian shops you find in strip malls. The food is good, but I wouldn't say anything out of the ordinary. The menu is what you normally see for these restaurants (pastas, subs/sandwiches, pizza and meat/fish entrees). However, everything is very reasonably priced especially when compared to similar venues. I got the chicken parmigiana sub which was average; the bread was very good.I did find the staff exceptionally friendly and food came out quickly, The seating area is relatively small and was full on the Tuesday night I was there (that could have been because it was Tuesdays are Family Pasta Night, with a special). I was getting take out so no big deal and it was an unusually warm day so I sat in the Village Center seating that was available for the entire complex of shops.
7. Ledo Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By TechIntellect84
Came here for a quick bite to eat after a long day of traveling. A place that claims its an authentic italian restaurant, should have italians running and working the restaurant. Middle Eastern staff that barely speaks english doesn't work right. Had a cheese steak. There was more toppings than steak. Quite depressing. Ended up eating at the hotel afterwards. Go some where else.Sorry that we missed an opportunity to impress you. Can you please let us know more about your experience on our website? https://ledopizza.com/contact/
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6. Facci Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By kira_z
My pasta (Pollo Limone) was great, pungent and perfectly cooked. My husbandâs spaghetti and meatballs were iffyâthe meatballs had too much of a particular spice, and made the meatballs inedible. Red sauce was good. Great service with a knowledgeable server. So overall 3.5 stars.
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5. Grotto's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By nuttalhd
Friends got together on spur of the moment. First time at Grotto's Pizza. Wait staff pulled tables together for 12 of us. Everybody was happy with regular pizzas, various toppings. Some of us ordered chicken wings, french fries, chicken tenders and chili. I ordered a garden salad, which was deliciously fresh.This place is really spacious with many large TV screens all over the place. We could watch all of the basketball teams that were competing Friday night January 25th.Will certainly return when I want pizza.
4. Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Bertucci's restaurants are firing-up brick ovens from New England to Virginia, each reflecting the distinct character and local charm of its community. Like the original Bertucci's, every kitchen is open, making our brick oven part of the restaurant exper
Reviewed By Bob O
We stopped in for lunch on Sunday & had a very enjoyable meal. The menu offers a wide variety of choices. The dining room was clean & very inviting. Our server was friendly & took very good care of us (even though he was quite busy). The fresh-baked rolls were warm & pillowy. The salad was fresh & crisp. The pizza was the star. The dough was fresh & cooked-to perfection. The lasagna was just awesome. The Tuscan wings were a pleasant surprise. We'll be back soon!Thank you, Bob O, for the rave review! At Bertucciâs, we strive to provide great food and world class service, so we're happy to see that reflected on your visit! We appreciate you sharing such wonderful feedback about your entire dining experience! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review and for giving your visit to Bertucciâs a 5-star rating. We look forward to seeing and serving you again soon!
3. Aida Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 220 reviews
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar specializes in classic Italian favorites as well as an eclectic mix of non-traditional entrees & small plates from a variety of culinary & cultural backgrounds. Our FARM 2 TABLE initiative continues to feature locally produced items
Reviewed By Joni443
A weekday night birthday dinner ended up being a nice surprise. A knowledgable winter, a nice glass of Barbera, the pasta dish was nice and NOT drowning in sauce. Coffee was full bodied, the grilled Caesar was tasty and not too large, and the desert was toasted coconut ice cream was flavorful. No crowded and not noisy. Itâs in the middle of an office park and Iâve driven by it a million times before without any thought - but now Iâll suggest to people who want a good meal
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2. Tino's Italian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By garygDC
Great Italian food and excellent service.After one good experience, we did Mothers Day there, and they handled it very well.A definite 5 stars -- we'll be going back.
1. Maggiano's Little Italy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By Ralph P
Typical chain and on a busy night, typical chain problems. Italian food--LOTS of it. Slow, slow meal preparation (people called in sick). The service was good and the people were friendly. A/C could not keep up with high temps outside. So, this was a 2.5 hour visit. Too long for us.
