The hidden gem of Rockville. IL Pizzico is arguably the best Italian restaurant in upper Montgomery. Service is 5-star (our server, Francesco, was polite, congenial, attentive and suggestive). The ambiance and lighting creates the perfect mood for any couple, and the wine list is expansive. I highly recommend having dinner and wine at Rockville’s best restaurant.
A hidden gem in Gaithersburg, MD. You will never think from the outside this restaurant and location that is place so good! Great ambiance, good food, wine, espresso just like dining in your neighborhood restaurant.
My experience here was phenomenal! From how we were greeted, seated, serviced, to our farewell it was all exceptional. The food was amazing! Everything you would expect from a fine dining restaurant. Highly recommended and nothing in this area comes even close to the full experience you will have here. Five stars
“Name your favorite restaurant in the area?” Answer: easy, Il Pizzico!! I love this restaurant because the specials are always spectacular and unique and the menu items across the board are delicious and well cooked and there’s always a different dish to try that delivers.
The risotto constantly blows me away. It’s often a special and whether it’s mushroom or pancetta, it’s always rich in flavor and the risotto is perfectly cooked.
The scallops are also cooked perfectly.
The desserts are amazing - the crème brûlée consistently stands out, as does the chocolate mousse.
Most recently I tried the stuffed eggplant with ricotta appetizer and was so impressed.
The service is also great and the restaurant is nicer but the dress code is only smart casual.
Il Pizzico is hands down the best Italian restaurant in the area. We had an amazing experience tonight, the staff was incredibly considerate and professional. Our server, Marcus, was especially fantastic. And the food was outstanding, the Tri-tip steak special was possibly the best steak I've ever had, perfect medium, with an incredible wine reduction sauce. Can't recommend this place enough. Make sure to make a reservation, as they're always packed.
Il Pizzico is a wonderful Italian Restaurant located in Rockville MD. All dishes are authentic Italian with specials daily. Salads, entrees. Pastas and desserts are made fresh daily. The atmosphere is cozy
Dress code nice casual. Open Tuesday through Saturday. We'll worth a visit.
Incredibly simple online reservation system. Superb and friendly wait staff. The food is incredibly delicious. Also, the prices are very fair. You totally get your values worth. While some of the portions may look small, they are really filling. Seating is somewhat limited and they get pretty busy on the weekends. A reservation in advance is probably necessary unless you want to end up seated at the bar. Overall, I highly recommend eating at this restaurant.
I have been going to IL Pizzico since the 1990s and the food and service has been consistently great. It is now expanded to two dining rooms plus a bar area. Before they did not take reservations but now they do and I advise getting a reservation.
Parking can be a challenge as the lot is quite small and tight. There is parking behind the building. Be aware, however, not to park in front of the Chinese restaurant as they threaten to tow.
I would have given them a five-star start, but the constant stares from the hostess were uncomfortable. We felt like kids at a store were being followed by the manager.
The food was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere, while great in design and potential, was ruined by the very rude host/manager. Our waiter was amazing and attentive as were the serving staff. However, the host/manager barked at wait staff in the main dining room stating, “Don’t make me serve your table again!” and presented an overall unwelcoming demeanor as if it was an inconvenience to greet individuals he did not know personally.
Went for a birthday dinner. The restaurant atmosphere is spectacular, beautiful inside. Do not be fooled by the exterior. Once you walk inside it’s like you’re somewhere else! The staff and service was top notch, we were treated really well and they had extra servers checking on us and getting us water and other things while the main waiter focused on food. The food was delicious, perfect portion sizes. For two, I recommend ordering an appetizer, a pasta dish, and an entree - the true Italian way! We didn’t sample the desserts, but we saw what others ordered and it looked delicious. Definitely recommend this place, it’s a true gem of a restaurant. Also, definitely make reservations as it’s a very popular restaurant.
We came to Il Pizzico in 1994 for our prom night. 29 years later and the food is even better than we remembered. The calamari was tender and flavorful. Everything tasted homemade. It was all made with care and attention to detail. Don't let the exterior fool you~ you are in for a high quality and lovely dining experience inside!
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