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Ricciuti's Brick Oven Pizza
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
3308 Olney Sandy Spg RdOlney, MD 20832
(301) 570-3388
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 10 pm
Sun 4 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Intimate
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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37 reviews for Ricciuti's Brick Oven Pizza
Review Highlights
"As for the food, the butternut squash soup was as good as..."
(in 3 reviews)
"...menu which allows Ricciuti's to use FRESH ingredients."
(in 2 reviews)
"Nice crispy crust, and it had that wood-fired taste."
(in 3 reviews)
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37 reviews in English
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Review from Tracy O.
Silver Spring, MD
11/29/2011
I first went to Ricciutis years ago, and remember good pizza and decent Italian...I don't know if they changed hands or attitudes or I just didn't notice before, but...nicely done, friends.
Three Magic Foodie Words: fresh. Local. Seasonal. Yup.
Highlights from this go round: sweet potato and rosemary biscuits with local honey, lots of vegetarian options (I am an omni who just really likes vegetables), penne with butternut squash and pancetta, pheasant...did I mention local and seasonal?
A touch pricey, but seems reasonable for the quality of ingredients. Service a bit on the slow side, and points off for pasta having clearly sat for a bit after plating/before service. But I'll totally go back. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Olney, MD
2/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ricciuti's is a decent restaurant with a cool vibe - especially considering it's taken up residence in the historic Olney House which, reputedly, is haunted as hell. Sit in the front dining room by the hearth & (if you're a level one empath like me) you'll definitely feel an eerie chill. But, enough of ghosts -- on to the food:
I like that they are seasonally inspired & that they feature lots of local farm produce, meat & cheeses & beers & wines, too. That is Awesome. But, what comes out of the kitchen is often inconsistent. There are some stars for sure -- the mac & cheese is dressed up with roasted vegetables & it's a hearty, comforting meal on a cold night. I also love their field greens salad dressed with a lovely vinaigrette, pears, walnuts & the zing of gorgonzola -- this has been on the menu for years & I hope it stays. The pizzas are generally the winner here - a lovely, thin crust & cooked in the wood fire oven. You can tell, too, that the toppings are first rate - especially the sausage they use. But the sweet potato & rosemary biscuits (which sound heavenly) are super small sometimes dry -- they perk up with a healthy slathering of butter. I wonder, too, if the calamari (a heaping dish of tiny little rings) is fresh or frozen. The pies leave a lot to be desired, too -- with crusts that must have come out of a package.
The bar, too, is a great place to come & relax. Friendly bartenders, nice selection of wines & beers. Classier than the Greene Turtle across the way. So, some hits, some misses - if they nix all the suspicious frozen products from their menu, this would be a four star experience without question - even with the ghosts.Listed in: Olney - not just po-dunk,…
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Review from Geoff G.
Olney, MD
11/10/2011
This is a great restaurant in Olney, MD. The owner cares about his customers, and the take-out service has always been spot on. I love the seasonal menu which allows Ricciuti's to use FRESH ingredients. The pizza is the best in the area hands down. The mac and cheese is probably my favorite dish on the menu, and I am not even a huge mac and cheese fan. They really know how to dress it up and make unique flavors with such a boring dish.
I have had the lamb pizza with carmelized onions, as well as numerous make your own pizzas. My wife and I also dined in one time and I had a delicious fish entree. Halibut with a basil drizzle and my wife had the ribeye entree. Both were very good.
I will continue to dine at Ricciuti's and will always order pizza from here when I am in the mood for some fresh, authentic brick oven pizza. They get 4 stars all the way in my book. -
Review from Amanda V.
Baltimore, MD
11/7/2011
Great restaurant. Pizza is always great for an appetizer to split with a large group. They have some great "go tos" that are always on the menu Chicken Saltimboca is great if you want a rich and tasty meal, however I always go with the seasonal entrees that change every so often. Always a treat and always delicious, I recommend getting a couple different entrees and sharing because you'll always be conflicted when trying to decide on what to eat.
The staff is young but what they lack in age, they make up for in enthusiasm. Its a beautiful restaurant with a cozy charming atmosphere.
They have an excellent wine list as well as a list of delicious cocktails to choose from.
Every time I'm in Olney I have to eat here.
Save room for dessert because the chocolate pizza is one of the best desserts I've ever had. -
Review from Melissa D.
Catonsville, MD
7/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great ambiance, food, and service is very hospitable :)
A great reason to come to Olney, MD :) -
Review from Tom T.
Silver Spring, MD
10/11/2011
Service was great and the outdoor seating made for a relaxing meal. The pizza was pretty good, but not Earth shattering. The garlic bread was a bust as were the spring rolls. Maybe because it was one of the last nights we could sit and eat outside comfortably that I'm kindly giving it three stars. Honestly, I doubt I'm going back.
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Review from Thomas B.
Rockville, MD
12/2/2010
I eat here with friends before going out to the Olney theatre. It is a great spot, but the service can be very spotty. They are young kids and some times, they make mistakes and you just want to laugh it off...food is always great. I have had the burger, the pizza, the pasta, and more. I have never been disappointed with the food. There is a full bar and the price of the food is affordable for the value.
A rare gem in Olney, MD...avoid the Ale House and come to Ricciuti's! As others have said, it is a tight spot in some of the dining areas, but the food is well worth that inconvenience, too! -
Review from Martha R.
Olney, MD
11/29/2011
The best Italian food in Olney. Reasonably priced. Fresh ingredients. Nice cocktails. Excellent service. So delicious!
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Review from Joey M.
Vienna, VA
12/12/2010
Stopped in for a nice dinner for 2 with my girlfriend. The service was great, as was the atmosphere. I just can't co-sign on the pizza! The quality of ingredients was very good, and I can appreciate that it's as local as possible; but the execution just wasn't working for me.
I'd like to give the pasta a shot next time.
Kudo's for the impressive beer and wine selection. Fair warning: The beer and wine are a bit expensive for what they are... but if you wanted to save money, you'd eat at home, right? -
Review from Arthur K.
7/21/2008
Ricciuti's sits in an unassuming white-painted house amongst the sprawl of shopping centers in Olney. The restaurant provides a variety of menu options that belie a run-of-the-mill pizza-based restaurant. As a plus for organic-/green-conscious diners, the restaurant is wind-powered and its ingredients are organic.
The interior is a strong contrast from the almost run-down exterior. It's a bit fancy, yet casual enough to be comfortable in after-work wear. Lighting is just a bit muted to create an intimate atmosphere. Upon entering the house, we were greeted by hostesses who were friendly and eager to help. The restaurant was about half-full for a week night dinner
We ordered two dishes. One of them was a grilled Hawaiian Tuna. The menu says this dish is only served rare, but ours was more of a medium to medium-rare. Even with the tuna slightly overcooked this item was a gem and came with cucumber salad, cucumber sorbet (unsweetened), and sparse lines of sriricha. The presentation and quality of the dish was gourmet (including portioning). The contrasting flavors and textures: hot and cold, mild and spicy, tender and crunchy; dance on the tongue. I was left wanting more after we finished the plate.
Our other dish was the Apple & Gorgonzola pizza. Though not quite as enticing as the tuna we were happy with the brick-oven taste of the dish. The pizza overall was surprisingly hearty for a vegetarian item and tasty. Our waiter was average, but our food arrived more quickly than expected.
I'm looking forward to dining at this restaurant again. It's a well-run establishment with an engaging selection of dishes. Flavors are relatively subtle; I would suggest another restaurant if you're in the mood for something more straightforward. Recommended for anyone in Olney looking for a classy place to eat.Listed in: one of a kind, hello mr. sietsema
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Review from Emily R.
Rockville, MD
8/12/2008
If you're looking for a nicer dining experience in Olney, Ricciuti's doesn't disappoint. The inside is incredibly cozy, modernly decorated, and inviting. I think I've been seated in different rooms each time I've been here. As nice as it is inside, I'd like to give the tables outside a try.
Ricciuti's has a menu full of interesting Italian dishes. They are also known for their wood-fired brick oven pizzas, which, anytime I've had them, have been baked to perfection. Had the basta pizza last time - besides the basics, it had mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and gorgonzola. Excellent combination of ingredients.
Pair your dish with a glass of wine and you are set! -
Review from Katie T.
Mountain View, CA
7/12/2007
Funny story: I made a reservation for Valentine's Day this year at Ricciuti's. Seemed like a nice place to pick, reviews online indicated it was good. On the day itself, we drove over after work, only to find it was closed! Their power had gone out (the weather was admittedly not good). Boo. Home for spaghetti on Valentine's Day.
BUT! The next day, a manager at the restaurant actually called me to apologize for being closed. They offered me a gift certificate, I decided to give it another try, and I moved the reservation to that Friday.
Parking is plenty, although it's easy to drive right by the restaurant if you're unfamiliar with the area. You can see the brick pizza oven when you step inside--it's warm and welcoming. They seemed fairly busy, but were quick to seat us upstairs in front of a (unfortunately) non-working fireplace. There were a few candles in it, at least. The ambiance was very nice, not too noisy, and I was glad I had dressed up (although some other people weren't very dressy).
We had salad first, which was good, fairly standard. then I had the apple and gorgonzola pizza. Nice crispy crust, and it had that wood-fired taste. Excellent. My date had the ostrich with mushrooms--fairly unusual, and he said it was very good. After dinner, we had to get the tiramisu, which was pretty much perfect.
Our server was good, checked in once, but mostly stayed out of the way, and when we got our bill at the end, our drinks weren't on it! He said he felt sorry that we missed Valentine's Day. We also were able to use the promised gift certificate, which brought the cost of the meal down to half of what it would have been.
In conclusion: even though I had a bit of a bias against them, they won me over, and were extremely gracious about trying to make it up to me. A great date place, and a good place to bring anyone else you want to impress. -
Review from Tony P.
11/28/2008
A small quaint establishment in the middle of Olney, MD. The inside is a rustic italian decor with cozy seating. The left side of the restaurant as you enter is the pizza oven and for take-outs. The right side has a half-dozen tables for dining.
I started off with fried calamari that was prepared very well. The calamari was al dente and nicely crunchy. My entree was a chicken saltimboca that was excellent. Dinner for my date and I was just under $100 total with an excellent wine. -
Review from dave h.
Olney, MD
11/3/2006 1 Check-in Here
Being from Olney, i do really like this place. The pizza is really good, their calzones are excellent, they actually have good steaks and i got a jerk chicken the other day that was quite tasty, and their atmosphere is very nice also. The house they are located in is super old and was once the town hall I believe. It is a good romantic little place, they have outside seating in the summer, good place for wine and pizza on summer nights.
The owner is really nice and friendly with all his customers.
I recommend this place, check it out for a nice over all dinning experience.Listed in: Best of MoCo, Food in O-town
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Review from Cici L.
Baltimore, MD
7/15/2010
Came here on Valentine's Day and thought it was perfect. The room to your immediate right is much smaller and intimate. I got to substitute the gorgonzola for ricotta on my Basta Pizza and it was soooo good. The brick oven really does wonders. Also tried the Kitchen Burger and it was really really good! I hate onions but their caramelized onions tricks me into eating them!
I just recently went for lunch and got sort of a different experience. The server was nice but not around as much. My friend and I sat around for awhile so at least we didn't feel rushed. The Kitchen Burger this time around seemed different. The patty was too tall and not wide enough. There was a good inch of bread surrounding the patty. Still, very tasty! I wish it came with something other than potato chips though. Eggplant parmigiana lunch portion was sort of small but priced right.
I wish they had better parking though. -
Review from Kasey V.
Olney, MD
11/12/2010
Had a lovely "girls night out" there recently. The noise level was perfect for conversation. I'm afraid if the bar section was full, we would have been sitting too close to another group of guests, but on a Wednesday night the place was not too crowded.
The highlights of the evening was most certainly the affordable wine selections (plenty of bottles around $25) and dessert pizza! The chocolate pizza with assorted fruit is to die for! It comes with 8 pieces, so there was plenty left over for breakfast.
A little pricey, but a nice escape from the fast casual options of Olney. -
Review from Marianne H.
Silver Spring, MD
6/23/2009
I was very pleasantly surprised by my recent dinner at Ricciuti's. I've driven by this place numerous times and equated it to Bertucci's because of the "brick oven pizza" moniker. My mistake.
The wine list had great choices--I had a nice glass of organic gerwurztraminer and my husband had a peroni. The beer list wasn't too shabby, either; I liked seeing hoegaarden on tap.
We split the calamari for appetizer, which was the only real misstep of the night. It consisted of only rings and not tentacles, and was really uniform and reminded me of something I could buy in the freezer aisle at the grocery store. The breading was very bread crumby and not batter-y and I was underwhelmed. The accompanying marinara was tasty, but not enough to save the dish.
My husband had an alaskan king salmon special ($25) that he really liked. It was well cooked and tasty.
I had two small plates as my entree, roasted beets with a local goat cheese and a salad with dates, walnuts and blue cheese. Both were phenomenal. The vinaigrette dressing on the salad was perfectly balanced and tasted wonderful.
We finished our meal with a slice of blueberry pie with mascarpone cinnamon ice cream. The pie filling was tasty but the crust was tough. The ice cream was icy but tasted good.
I am looking forward to coming back and exploring the menu. -
Review from Stacie T.
Washington, DC
6/27/2009
I'm one who's all about finding great local fare. Having recently moved to the DC/Metro Area, I spend all my free time finding quaint gems like Ricciuti's.
My friend and I were on our way to grab some gelato and just so happen to drive pass this place. We were both hungry and decided to give it a try. We were happily surprised with the indoor decor but opted to eat outside since it was so beautiful out.
As an early dinner, we had calamari, greek salad, shrimp fritata, and a bottle of wine. The food was excellent but what really sets Ricciuti's apart is the fact that EVERYTHING on their menu comes from local farms. From their eggs to their asparagus, everything is home grown and I love that!
Their services was wonderful, the ambiance was lovely, and the food was delicious. They have the trifecta of everything you need in a great dining experience so give Ricciuti's a try!! -
Review from Lisa I.
Montgomery Village, MD
1/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm giving Ricciuti's in Olney 2 stars because it wasn't disgusting, but it wasn't good either. I'm completely disappointed with my experience here tonight.
When I read on the menu that so much of the ingredients are locally-sourced, and that the menu is seasonal (according to the front sign), I got really excited. However, this was a firm reminder that even great local ingredients can be ruined by an incompetent kitchen staff. There is nothing inherent in an eggplant that is grown 15 miles down the road that will stop the cook (I would not call them a chef) from completely ruining an eggplant parmesan.
And ruin they did. My mother got the eggplant parmesan, and it was completely overbreaded. I'm actually not convinced there was any eggplant in there, because I couldn't get past the soggy breading to actually find any eggplant. And they completely buried the breaded monstrosity in so-so sauce. Pasta overcooked.
I ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca. The chicken was OK, although a bit tough to cut with the normal knife they provide. My bigger problem was the "pan sauce" that is listed on the menu. I was envisioning the pan that the chicken was cooked in being de-glazed with some wine and lemon, and reduced to a SAUCE. Hence the term PAN SAUCE. This was straight liquid. There was nothing saucy about it. If it said "pan juice" that would have been more accurate. What also would be accurate would be to describe the chicken and pasta as soggy from the juice, which was relatively flavorless. A third accurate statement would be that the pasta was overcooked.
Service was terrible. There were 8 of us, which is not really an unmanageable size. What was weird was that there was a party of 10 directly next to us and they arrived after we did, and left before we did! Not just because we were shootin'-the-...stuff. Can I curse on here? Except for me, our entire table was drinking wine, but we kept having to chase the waitress down for another bottle. I really don't get that--more alcohol sold=bigger tip! She also probably could have sold me FOUR $10-$12 drinks (I wasn't driving), but didn't, because she didn't stop by our table once to do anything but drop off the food. She didn't refill the water glasses until asked specifically. I guess she did me a favor because the drinks tasted good, but didn't contain a drop of liquor. I had the Snowball Martini (not sure where the tablespoon of grenadine comes into play in a snowball...) and some spiked cider drink that was unremarkable with next to no vodka or rum. Mmmm expensive apple juice was what it was.
Unfortunately I was not paying for my own meal, because I would have made it clear in my tip that the service was unsatisfactory. Everyone else was tipsy enough to not care and tip 20%+ anyway.
Personal appeal to waitress: I didn't like it when you hit me in the head with the tray of plates cleared off the table next to ours, and other people probably won't either. Avoid this at all costs. -
Review from Amanda M.
McLean, VA
4/20/2010
I've been going to Ricciuti's for about five years and I've never had a bad meal there. The only drawback is the service because the staff is very young (high school/college students) so customer service isn't as attentive as I would like.
I always order the same items, Chicken Saltimbocca and Chocolate Pizza which are the most amazing items on the menu. And you can't go wrong with any of the pizzas. -
Review from Mei-ye J.
Rockville, MD
1/20/2010
Really loved Ricciuti's.
The restaurant is lovely, quiet, and located in a colonial house, but trust me the space inside is romantic, intimate, and beautifully arranged with tasteful décor and furnishings.
The service? Wonderful. You will not only be greeted by a charming hostess the waitress is extremely attentive. She checked on us frequently and was very polite and friendly. Two busboys were seated by the window seats on the way out the door and they thanked us for visiting with smiles. I missed Ricciuti's before I got out the door. I don't think I've ever gone to a restaurant and gotten such a warm and friendly feeling as Ricciuti's. And honestly, if Ricciuti's was bigger I'd consider having a wedding banquet there.
As for the food, the butternut squash soup was as good as they get. It was the right temperature, right consistency, and taste. It was sweet, creamy, and filling. While it was a bit on the pricey side for me, for $7 I'd say the amount was just right too. My friend and I each had the butternut squash soup and a 12 inch Verde Pizza. The pizza and toppings were yummy and tasty, but the crust was a little too brick oven for me. I like soft, chewy, and buttery crust. The crust on Ricciuti's pizza was dryer than I liked and did not have a real flavor of its own, but as a whole the flavor of the toppings made it one of the best pizzas I've had. The 12 inch Verde was $16, but we only ended up eating half of it.
If you are planning to visit Ricciuti's and enjoy great food without breaking the bank, I suggest getting an appetizer, soup, or salad for each of two and then order a 10 inch or 12 inch pizza depending on how hungry you are.
Pros:
Service
Taste
Romantic and sophisticated atmosphere
Outdoor seating when it's warm
Cons:
Can get pricey
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Review from Karen S.
Olney, MD
3/15/2010
I've driven past this restaurant countless times in the past two years and after my first experience, I might keep driving next time.
To be fair, I loved that their ingredients are local and the beet salad was good, if skimpy on the beets. My husband's porterhouse pork with espresso bbq sauce was flavorful and well-cooked, but for $23, it would have been nice to have a starch or vegetable along with it. I had high hopes for the rockfish, but the best part about it was the crispy fish skin and the side of wild mushrooms. It all lay on a bed of overcooked, wan orzo. I know that fresh, local food costs more, but this meal wasn't worth it.
Based on other reviews, perhaps we should have stuck with the wood fired pizza. Since we live close by, we'll probably go back to try it before totally writing this place off.
Oh, and the interior is slightly bizarre with faux castle stone-looking stuff on the walls. If they had stuck with the homey, cute look that's on the outside, it would have been more charming. -
Review from Donna C.
Garrett Park, MD
10/31/2009
THANK YOU YELPERS - found out about this place throgh you and tried it out today for a Saturday lunch with a friend. I liked everything about it.
First the food: The bloody mary to start was just the right amount of spicy, vodka and juice with generous olives and lime to support it. The bread is very good and the butter is super good - just a little faint taste of honey...not like the honey butter in some places that is cloying and ruins the bread. My chicken and prosciutto (sans the prosc) sandwich was delicious - nice warm breast pieces (not one big hunk) surrounded in provolone, pesto, roasted red peppers and romaine on a yummy soft piece of foccaccia. The portion was so big I had to bring half of it home for dinner!
Second, the people/service was perfect. Friendly, casual, warm, and attentive but not too much so.
Third, the ambiance is nice.
Last and maybe most importantly, the owners have built this restaurant to showcase local producers of everything from the beef to veggies to the Maryland wines. It's a rare treat in upper Montgomery County if you are interested in the slow/organic/etc food movement.
I will most definitely go back. Just wish it were a bit closer to our house. -
Review from Carolyn T.
Atlanta, GA
7/21/2009
I almost drove right past this place while trying to find it, it looks pretty much like an old white house, in the best way possible.
I loved my waitress, she was exactly what a waitress should be. And our food was delicious - we had the Briana pizza, which is a white pizza that was surprisingly tasty, and also the Macaroni and Cheese which was the best pasta I've had in forever, nothing like the Kraft Mac 'n Cheese I'm used to!
I loved this place, perhaps I'm too generous with my stars, but my friend and I had an awesome experience. -
Review from Joan K.
Rockville, MD
7/18/2008
Used to live in Olney and this is probably one of the very few decent places to eat. Really like the food here. Tried to go last week a few minutes after 9 and we were turned away because the were closed. I've never heard of a restaurant in this area that closed at 9....pretty ridiculous.
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Review from Stephen H.
Lawrence, KS
5/23/2008
A truly great place to have a nice meal and choose from a wide variety of options. One of the first things I noticed was their banner outside proclaiming that they receive 100% wind energy. Since they also have fresh ingredients straight from the Farmer's Market, this is a really appealing restaurant for those hardcore "greens" out there.
They also have an extensive wine list, though I was slightly disappointed that there is no beer on tap. The pizzas are wonderful and imaginative, which is indeed refreshing if you're used to the chain restaurants.
Overall I would recommend this place highly and will frequent this establishment in the future, -
Review from Eric L.
Gaithersburg, MD
7/18/2008
I've been to Ricciuti's several times and it was always an outstanding experience. The dining room has a warm and intimate atmosphere. The pizza is really good (coming from a New Yorker, that means a lot) as well as the other entrees (such as the hanger steak with peanut sauce).
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Review from Maria P.
Annapolis, MD
7/11/2008
I too live in Olney, and it's so convenient to order a filet that tastes just as good as Morton's or Ruths Chris. The staff is awesome and friendly. Great place for a nice dinner.
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Review from Joe B.
Olney, MD
6/14/2010
Housed in the Olney House c.1800s (the actual home that Olney got its name from, not the other way around), this place has tons of charm. Pizza Forte is my favorite. Kitchen can be slow at times because of its size (1800s house=small kitchen). The fresh bread makes up for it. Great martini list.
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Review from Allyson S.
Silver Spring, MD
5/29/2008
chocolate pizza.
that's all. -
Review from Paul L.
Silver Spring, MD
2/8/2008
Rude and Obnoxious from start to finish
Went in for Lunch, empty tables all over, the hostess ignored me for 10-15 mins until I asked if I seated myself she told me only seats are in the bar area or wait 15 more mins for the empty tables. We sat at the bar; very loud my grilled sandwich (took 45 mins to get) was all raw and cold. Didn't see my waiter again until the bill came. If you have several hours for lunch might be ok, if not don't eat there. -
Review from Sean t.
Baltimore City, MD
6/18/2010
I work in Olney so Ive eaten pretty much everywhere around here. I have eaten lunch and dinner here. The food is not bad here but I have had a few bad experiences and I think its a little over priced. The servers here do not do a good job and are pretty rude to top it off. They have a really good burger here but dont do a good job paring it with a side dish like maybe french fries!!! Ive had great meals here and bad. Its pretty hit or miss.
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Review from Johnny B.
Olney, MD
9/20/2009
This restaurant redesigned itself a few years ago and has obviously taken some advice from an expert. All of the food and ingredients they use are produced within 20 miles of the restaurant. They understand what makes food taste good. Freshness. Well done Ricciuti's, I didn't think it was going to make it initially but this place has really stepped up their game.
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Review from Bettie P.
Silver Spring, MD
3/7/2011
The food is good, but really overpriced. And the service leaves a lot to be desired.
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Review from Rashida M.
Rockville, MD
1/21/2011 Seated via OpenTable
We were able to make a reservation an hour before. The service was good and our server gave us some good recommendations for our first visit. We ordered calamari for an appetizer which I thought was delicious. We also ordered the 10' Pizza Sole which was split between three people and my sis ordered the butternut squash bisque. I enjoyed everything, but I would've enjoyed the pizza more if it was made with chicken breast instead of dark meat. The couple sitting next to us ordered a salad which looked amazing. I can't wait to go back and try other things. I really like the fact they use local, seasonal food. I would like to up my rating to 4 or 5 stars, so we will see after my next visit.
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Review from kevin k.
Ellicott City, MD
7/26/2006
good pizza. it was exotic to me compared to the typical chain pizza from other places. although the chef would resent me for saying this but picture bertucci then u can picture how the pizza looks like here. good quality pizza. no tomato sauce on the one i ordered which was pizza bianco. so i liked it since i am not fan of that red sauce. the chick salad with vinegret was good too. the grilled chicken had smoke flavor for me to savor and the sear on the outside with the grill mark. yes, that is the way of grilling. parking is very convinient. inside resemble a resential house. very attentive serving staff. sorry i guys that is all we had so i can not comment on other food. but on the way out, i saw tiramisu and it looked good. juicy and layers of finger cookie. dark enough layer to indicate maybe a trace of espresso. maybe i should have tried it or maybe not. oh well..
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Review from B C.
Silver Spring, MD
10/15/2010
Out trying very hard to celebrate our anniversary my wife and I just had the misfortune of trying this restaurant and suffered the worst dining experience ever. The very sad part is that the food was reasonably good but the service was awful and got worse as we made our way through each course. Our waiter seemed untrained and thought plates were unnecessary and when he disappeared I was forced to go beg for them from who turned out to be the manager. Our entrees next showed up before the salad we had ordered and when I finally got the salmon I had ordered it was luke warm because obviously it was my fault that the waiter forgot my salad and it was unreasonable to keep it warm or to cook me a fresh one. it was incredibly disappointing buy the most expensive item on the menu to have it show up soggy and half cold. in making our reservation we had we requested a quiet table but somehow we were stuck at a table next to a couple who gave their loud toddler the run of the room but that only mattered because everything else was so abominably bad that this was just the last straw. obviously they did not read the request we had made on our on line reservation. With all of this going on I thought at some point the manager would have come up to apologize but I only found out the he was the manager when I asked the equally rude and uncaring young blond at the entrance. When I had gone looking plates earlier I had in fact been talking to the manager but he obviously wasn't interested in talking to me and made no attempt to make things right. It would seem that the waiter was not to blame, with no expectation of excellence from management you get something far short of acceptable customer service. for the record I had been a loyal patron of this restaurant, enjoying their incredible pizza but it you are looking for fine dining for a special occasion, my advice is to head on out a little further on Georgia Avenue where there is a genuine understanding of what fine dining is all about. These guys ruined what should have been a great and special evening and those pizzas are not good enough for me to want to show up there again. I can go anywhere to be treated poorly, I will find a place that cares about service.
