The summer of 2020 has been the summer of outdoor dining. Here are my favorite places to enjoy delicious Italian food while also appreciating decent weather, people watching, and most importantly–the reduced risk of getting COVID!
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
What to get: Cacio é Pepe (Homemade Linguini with parmesan, black pepper, asparagus tips, and crispy Prosciutto)
How to make a reservation: OpenTable
Chef Paolino’s Cafe
What to get: They have a wide variety of pizza by the slice and calzones.
They do not take reservations. You need to go inside to order your food.
Facci
What to get: They switch up their specials every week, and they’re always phenomenal!
How to make a reservation: Call 410-750-0001 to make a reservation at their Turf Valley location, and 301-604-5555 to make a reservation at their Maple Lawn location.
Hersh’s
What to get: Hersh’s famous meatballs!
How to make a reservation: OpenTable
Limoncello
What to get: For sure the Pappardelle Zafferano (includes extra-wide artisan pasta, head-on gulf shrimp, diver scallops, lump crab meat, saffron cream sauce.)
How to make a reservation: Opentable
Sotto Sopra
What to get: Either their pumpkin pasta (pumpkin ravioloni, amaretti cookies, cream sauce, and broken sausage) or their Pork Ossobusco (with truffled wild mushroom risotto). Yum!
How to make a reservation: Opentable
Tagliata
What to get: Their Squid Ink Campanelle is my fave!
How to make a reservation: Opentable
