Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Maryland - DC Suburbs

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Maryland - DC Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Manalu Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1238)

$30 and under

Italian

Frederick

About the restaurant

Manalu is a new authentic Italian restaurant by Chef/Owner Marco Pontecorvo. The name was to combine all three of his family members names. MA for Marco, NA for Naomi, his daughter, and LU for Lucia, his wife. Manalu's goal is to bring a taste of Italy and a touch of Naples in the town, by serving authentic Italian cuisine and the original pizza Napoletana cooked in a brick oven. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm, perfect for family and friends. Manalu` also has a full bar and happy hour Mon-Fri from 4pm to 7pm. Happy hour also includes a food menu with delicious appetizers.

Top review

Kyle

Dined 5 days ago

Waiter was phenomenal. Food was very rich and great quantity. Atmosphere was very quiet and calm. Service was very amazing. This restaurant takes great pride in their craft.

Il Piccolo Morso

4.8

4.8 (510)

$30 and under

Italian

Leonardtown

About the restaurant

Il Piccolo Morso - Serving delicious Italian food and cocktails in Leonardtown, Maryland. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Stephanie

Dined 5 days ago

We love going here! Never have we had a bad experience. The food is always amazing and the service is great. Our go to place for any occasion!

Cava Mezze- Rockville

4.8

4.8 (714)

$30 and under

Greek

Rockville

About the restaurant

Your neighborhood hangout dedicated to shared plates and culinary excellence.

Outside dining and contactless takeout and delivery are available.

10 percent off all curbside takeout.

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Diana

Dined 3 days ago

The meal was delicious. We had the scallop risotto and the sampler and the spanakopita. With cava brut sparkling wine. Price was reasonable. Had many serving us in different ways. Sat outside because the weather was beautiful. The food was delicious, absolutely delicious, We will return often.

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Popular dish

French Toast

La Vela Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (542)

$31 to $50

Italian

Solomons

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

jmethechef

Dined on Aug 14, 2024

All of the food was delicious. It was the best meal we had in Solomon’s. We had the meatball, fettuccine bolognese and gnocchi with meat sauce. The bread was very good, especially the garlic crostini that came with the meatball. It was extremely loud there, people beside us were yelling at each other (even before alcohol), but we had the most private table we could get. Considering we were celebrating a wedding anniversary, the noise level was distracting, but the food, view and non hurried service were all very nice.

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Popular dish

Calamari & Friends

Baia Coastal Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (450)

$31 to $50

Italian

Chesapeake Beach

About the restaurant

We are extremely proud & excited to announce the opening of our second location and future sister restaurant, Baia Coastal Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar! ‘Baia,’ meaning bay in Italian, will be located right on the water in Chesapeake Beach with beautiful unobstructed views of the bay. This new concept will be focusing on fresh seafood, house made pasta, and an extensive Italian wine program featuring a sophisticated, elegant atmosphere.

Jason & Jordan Nagers, Tim & Ronda Tracy - Owner
Executive Chef- Jason Nagers
General Manager- Mary Long
Assistant General Manager- Ryan Brunner
Beverage Manager- David Trejo
Kitchen Managers- Ryan Matthews & Nick Foley
Assistant Kitchen Manager- Gannon Tracy

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Anthony

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful evening with my family, great food and service was excellent!

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Squid Ink Tagliatelle

Cava Mezze - Olney

4.7

4.7 (1131)

$30 and under

Greek

Olney

About the restaurant

Your neighborhood Mediterranean hangout, dedicated to shared plates and culinary excellence! Currently offering outdoor dining, and contactless curbside takeout and delivery.

Top review

Harvey

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

The service was excellent. The food was delicious and the five of us shared a wide variety of dishes and taste. We all enjoyed everything

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4.7

4.7 (1307)

$31 to $50

Greek

North Bethesda

About the restaurant

The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for "honey". "Mel" can be derived from the name Melissa meaning "honey-bee". The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.

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Julievip

Dined 6 days ago

The food and staff were excellent. The service was well paced and very relaxed, which allowed us to be relaxed as well. The food was also excellent and prepared and presented beautifully. we had a great time and look forward to going back.

Persimmon

4.8

4.8 (2880)

$30 and under

American

Bethesda

About the restaurant

Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites!

Bring an appetite for great food & wine!

Let's Gather & Eat!

Top review

Nancy

Dined 6 days ago

Persimmon was the perfect place to meet with a group of friends to plan an event. No problems at all with the restaurant. However, I was less happy with the experience using OpenTable. I needed to make a reservation for 5 guests. The online reservation system would not let me make a reservation for more than 4. Fortunately I was able to call the restaurant and they were very accommodating and gave our group a perfect table.

Cuba de Ayer

4.7

4.7 (1361)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Silver Spring

About the restaurant

Come enjoy the tropical tastes of Cuba! Authentic home style Cuban cuisine where our customers feel as though they are eating home cooked meals that would be found in Grandma's kitchen. Cuba de Ayer is an ideal escape for a delicious cup of Cuban coffee, a Cuban grilled sandwich, followed up by something sweet like a slice of tres leches cake. mmm.... Bring your friends, family or come alone-strangers are simply friends we've yet to meet.

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Sharanda

Dined 2 days ago

Food was delicious but the portions have definitely changed and price increased.

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Gregorio's Trattoria - Potomac

4.7

4.7 (838)

$30 and under

Italian

Potomac

About the restaurant

Gregorio's Trattoria (trat•to•RI•a, an informal restaurant or tavern serving simple Italian dishes) is a local, family-owned restaurant where we want you to feel right at home, like you're eating at our house. Our goal is to create a comfortable, warm atmosphere with consistently fresh, delicious food and amazing service. Owner Greg Kahn and staff will do everything possible to make your visit a pleasure from the moment you walk in the door. We're not a franchise restaurant, and serve only the freshest food made with locally grown ingredients whenever possible.

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Jayvip

Dined 3 days ago

The food was excellent, service top notch. Could not ask anything for an evening out. Thank you

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Popular dish

Margherita

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