Maryland, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kensington

November 13, 2019 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Kensington, Maryland, United States. Kensington is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland. The population was 2,213 at the 2010 United States Census. Greater Kensington encompasses the entire 20895 ZIP code, with a population of 19,054.
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10. La Panetteria Ristorante Italiano

4921 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2509 Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Takeout [email protected] +1 301-951-6433 http://www.lapanetteria.com/
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4 based on 123 reviews

La Panetteria Ristorante Italiano

La Panetteria is an established Italian restaurant serving Italian specialty foods and a touch of authentic Argentinian recipes, making La Panetteria, the only Italian-Argentinian Cuisine in Downtown Bethesda. La Panetteria has a prime location, great foo

Reviewed By Tom S

When we visit our daughter in Bethesda, we like to try a variety of restaurants. Italian is our favorite so we made a reservation at La Panaterria. Our meals were excellent, waitstaff very efficient, manager and chef friendly. It reminded us of a favorite restaurant in Modena, Italy. We definitely will return.

9. Positano Ristorante Italiano

4940 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-6023 Italian Dinner, Lunch Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accept [email protected] +1 301-654-1717 http://www.epositano.com/
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4 based on 282 reviews

Positano Ristorante Italiano

Full service Italian restaurant with also four private party rooms and garden terrace for outside dining.

Reviewed By Robert D

Between either going to Positano Ristorante Italiano, or nearby La Panetteria Italian Restaurant, downtown Bethesda is BLESSED to have so many delicious options...and if you live/work near there...you know...cursed with all too often difficult parking.Nice food, nice setting, and nice host. Speaking of nice setting...now that they weather is warming up (end of April 2019), on a nice day, if the front patio is open...dine under the grape trellis'...beautiful!...you can just imagine yourself being in Positano (which I have been...breathtakingly beautiful).I prefer larger portion for the amount I pay, but hey, that's probably why I'm a bit more chunky-husky than most healthy-eating/healthy-portions Europeans! :-DParking is always tough in the heart of Bethesda-proper, especially during weekend lunch & diner...but, its not so big that you can't stroll around a bit. Watch your time on the parking meters so you don't get a ticket. Restroom is handicap accessible, but way in the back. As an aside, the Owner/Operator, she makes a GREAT home made jam that she shares with some regular customers. Grazie!

8. Pizzeria Da Marco

8008 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-3027 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations +1 301-654-6083 http://www.pizzeriadamarco.net/home.aspx
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4 based on 140 reviews

Pizzeria Da Marco

Reviewed By j0edell2

We ordered a Margherita pizza with sausage and it was amazing. We also ordered the caponata and an Antipasto consisting of prosciutto,cheese and various vegetables which was excellent. Great service and an extensive wine list. Half price wine every Wednesday night!

7. Olazzo

7921 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2501 Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available +1 301-654-9496 http://www.olazzo.com
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4 based on 237 reviews

Olazzo

Reviewed By breakevenclub

A cute, little Italian restaurant with outdoor seating. Very reasonable prices. Had grilled eggplant...excellent. Great wine...try the chianti.

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6. Manoli Canoli Restaurant

8540 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6827 Italian, Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +1 301-951-1818 http://manolicanoli.com/default.aspx
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4 based on 106 reviews

Manoli Canoli Restaurant

Reviewed By MBlair1

Stumbled across it by accident and ended up being delicious Greek and Italian food! MI got a Greek salad with shrimp. Salad/veggies were fresh and the shrimp were jumbo and cooked/seasoned perfectly. Pizza also looked amazing. They have $5.99 daily cash and carry out specials including gyros, tacos, subs, burgers and veggie lasagna. Lots of free parking in the back.

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5. Cristina's

2666 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902-1913 Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible +1 301-942-4137 http://www.dineatcristinas.com
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4 based on 74 reviews

Cristina's

Reviewed By 848oliviad

I was really looking forward to going to this restaurant. The food was okay, but a bit oily. The bread seemed store-bought and not homemade. The desserts were amazing, but much more expensive than I was expecting. Overall, it was okay, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

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4. Pacci's Trattoria & Pasticceria

6 Post Office Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-1104 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Seating, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Full Bar, Table Service +1 301-588-0867 http://www.paccistrattoria.com
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4 based on 89 reviews

Pacci's Trattoria & Pasticceria

Reviewed By letsgetaway7782

The service was really slow here during a not so busy Saturday afternoon. We felt like the kids aren’t welcome and they were catering more to the people without young families. The pizza was not crisp, rather gooey. Not what I had images for traditional thin crust brick oven. The Greek salad was delicious. The bathrooms were unclean, sink only flowing a drop - clearly needing some attention. Overall, an ok lunch but it wouldn’t be my recommendation for kids.

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3. Sergio Ristorante Italiano

8727 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3903 Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 301-585-1040 http://www.sergioristorante-hub.com
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4 based on 309 reviews

Sergio Ristorante Italiano

Looking for a taste of Italy in Maryland? Sergio Ristorante Italiano provides Silver Spring with authentic Italian cuisine in an intimate setting tucked in the basement of the Doubletree Hotel. A family operated restaurant with a 33 year history, our exte

Reviewed By Jeff M

Had dinner at this restaurant while on business in Silver Spring. Rather average pasta meals with rather below-average (slow) service. I am not very familiar with other restaurants in this area, but suspect there are better choices.We want to deliver service and dishes that are more than just average, so we're disappointed you left with this impression of us. We pride ourselves on serving freshly made dishes using tried and true recipes. Our servers are dedicated to making your visit memorable in all the right ways, but we're sorry if you felt the service wasn't quick enough. We'd love to welcome you back in for another try if you're ever in the area. We know our menu is full of dishes that are sure to impress.Best,Sergio & Luigi, Management

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2. Chef Tony's

4926 Saint Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-6008 Italian, Mediterranean, American, Seafood Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Drinks Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Cred [email protected] +1 301-654-3737 http://www.cheftonysbethesda.com
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4 based on 630 reviews

Chef Tony's

We are a Chef owned seafood focused restaurant in beautiful downtown Bethesda. We feature a daily changing menu and use as many locally sourced products as we can. We maintain a friendly and comfortable dining space that allows our guests to relax and rec

Reviewed By kro4224

A frequent stop for my husband and me. Always excellent food and service. These crab cakes that they have are the best ever-no fillers!!!! Don’t let the outside of the restaurant stop you-go in for delicious food and great service!!!

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1. Frankly Pizza

10417C Armory Ave, Kensington, MD 20895-3905 Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 301-832-1065 http://www.facebook.com/Frankly-Pizza-360603931579
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4 based on 143 reviews

Frankly Pizza

Reviewed By Deborah P

High quality pizza freshly baked in a wood oven in the heart of the cafe. Friendly staff and cozy and quiet interior environment. Also has outdoor seating.Might be a little pricey for a large family

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