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Baronessa Italian Restaurant offers traditional Italian family recipes and friendly home-style ambiance. Brick-oven pizzas, homemade pastas, a rich variety of our menu, a pinch of love in every meal created by our Chef and the freshest ingredients brought from farmers to your table…. All of this will make it an enjoyable visit for any occasion – whether with family and friends, or with colleagues and business partners. (Please ask for our new Gluten-Free Friendly items) Baronessa is conveniently located in Rockville, MD close to Olney, Leisure World, King Farm, Gaithersburg, North Bethesda, Wheaton and Kensington.
Homestyle Italian comfort food served in a bright, comfortable setting with colorful wall murals.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1302 E Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (301) 838-9050
Website: http://baronessarestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Boris
This was our first time dining at Baronessa and we loved the experience! We’ll definitely be back. The service was amazing, the food was very delicious, and the prices were reasonable. The restaurant has a elegant and homey feeling to it with the beautiful murals of Italy. Kudos to Owner/Chef Angel and his team on the wonderful culinary experience they’ve created.
… moreTim Pruss
Although we usually order takeout from this restaurant once every month or so, today was the first time my family and I dined inside. The food was excellent, and we had quick service by the waiter who was very attentive and polite. I had the manicotti and my wife and daughter both had the pasta with vodka sauce. We will definitely be returning in the near future.
… moredontmissmyplate
I love a good story, it adds substance to everything and that includes places I go to eat. You need to take a little visit to this Italian restaurant(previously owned by a 70-year-old woman) now owned by two business partners with backgrounds from Honduras and the Czech Republic! Not only is the food fresh and flavorful; but the setting quaint, and service is fast and friendly. I admire the heart that has gone into this place – from insisting on having a brick oven for the pizza (plus meatballs and other menu items to add flavor from the burning oak); to having a former 2 Amy’s and Red Rocks chef trained in making top shelf Neapolitan pizza (fyi takes just 90 seconds at 900F!) I haven’t been to Italy yet, but I have a pretty good idea of what the food tastes like now. You won’t be disappointed. Try the brussels sprouts, one of the fresh house made pastas dishes, the bruschetta, and or course, some pizza! I had the Gude Goody which is great for meat lovers. The bruschetta certainly deserves an honorable mention. If you are gluten free or looking for a lighter option with the pizza, they have cauliflower crust available. Wine is half off on bottles on Thursdays, and yes, they have brunch!
… morePatrick Hall
Fantastic food and service! This was the first time here and it did not disappoint. We ordered the classic pepperoni pizza and, while it was cooking, the owner came out and asked me and my kids if we wanted to go see it cooked. It was a very cool behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen and that awesome wood-fired pizza oven. The chicken parmesan and penne con salcicia were also delicious. I cannot recommend this place enough!
… moreKevin Ryan
I hadn’t had pizza in a while. I drive for a living, and crave good quality Italian food every once in a while. I read Baronessa’s positive reviews and thought I would give it a shot. I ordered their brick oven Angelo’s special pizza. When the food was handed to me I first thought it was a mistake. The box was way too small for an $18 dinner sized pizza. I looked inside and this / cute little guy peeked out at me. The pizza was hot and fresh, ingredients were quality as advertised. In terms of flavor and texture easily one of the better slices of pizza I’ve ever had. I understand that times have changed and costs are going up. It just seems like they could make a slightly larger pizza at that price point. I’ll be back, maybe try some other lunch offerings.
… moreJ D
Great wait staff and host, good environment, good food.
My wife and I had a pleasant experience here. The inside is bright and alive and reminds me of any other Italian restaurant. The wait staff was alternative, quick to take our order and give us refills. The host (I believe he is the owner but I never asked) actually came by and greeted us and chatted with us for a second. After tell him that we order a calzone, he actually invited us to the back to show us the wood burning oven (pictured here) and how our calzone was made. It was a nice touch.
The pesto calzone we ordered was good, but I can’t say it was the best I’ve ever had. The flavors were good and it was well seasoned, and the cheese combination was a good choice. However, when we cut into it a bit of oil leaked out quite a bit onto the plate; not too bad. The one thing that I did knock the calzone on was the center was definitely undercooked. It was warm, but not hot. It didn’t take away from the flavors any since the middle was mostly mozzarella and ricotta, but it was an unpleasant surprise. The tomato sauce that it came with was excellent. I’d be happy to come back and try something in that tomato sauce.
I want to give them the benefit of the doubt and think that since they were really busy when we came it’s probably why they pulled our calzone early. It wasn’t bad by any means, but the like warm center did make it hard to finish. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and will definitely come back.
… moreMy wife and I had a pleasant experience here. The inside is bright and alive and reminds me of any other Italian restaurant. The wait staff was alternative, quick to take our order and give us refills. The host (I believe he is the owner but I never asked) actually came by and greeted us and chatted with us for a second. After tell him that we order a calzone, he actually invited us to the back to show us the wood burning oven (pictured here) and how our calzone was made. It was a nice touch.
The pesto calzone we ordered was good, but I can’t say it was the best I’ve ever had. The flavors were good and it was well seasoned, and the cheese combination was a good choice. However, when we cut into it a bit of oil leaked out quite a bit onto the plate; not too bad. The one thing that I did knock the calzone on was the center was definitely undercooked. It was warm, but not hot. It didn’t take away from the flavors any since the middle was mostly mozzarella and ricotta, but it was an unpleasant surprise. The tomato sauce that it came with was excellent. I’d be happy to come back and try something in that tomato sauce.
I want to give them the benefit of the doubt and think that since they were really busy when we came it’s probably why they pulled our calzone early. It wasn’t bad by any means, but the like warm center did make it hard to finish. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and will definitely come back.
Dan C
Good food at reasonable prices. Tried the wings, gnocchi and a pizza. Everything came out prepared as ordered. Interior is quiet yet the colorful walls make you feel like you’re not in a strip mall. Staff is attentive and ready to offer suggestions. Parking is plentiful.
… moreKoby Yen
First time here. Ordered the Bruschetta as a starter and was pleasantly surprised at how fluffy and crunchy the bread was, nor was it soggy. The bread basket was delicious as well.
For the main course I ordered the Seafood Risotto, which comes with Jumbo shrimp. They were huge, 5 pieces for the whole dish though. I prefer more variety like clams and scallops as well, but it did the job. It was a little too cluttered- onions, tomatoes were too big, and mushrooms. It disrupted the soft texture I love in risotto but none the less was still delicious.
My partner had the Lunch Eggplant Parmesan and let me try a bite and I much preferred that over my own dish! The marinara was light and delicious, and the eggplant was soft and not too oily with that satisfying breaded crunch. Can’t wait to eat the leftovers at home.
… moreFor the main course I ordered the Seafood Risotto, which comes with Jumbo shrimp. They were huge, 5 pieces for the whole dish though. I prefer more variety like clams and scallops as well, but it did the job. It was a little too cluttered- onions, tomatoes were too big, and mushrooms. It disrupted the soft texture I love in risotto but none the less was still delicious.
My partner had the Lunch Eggplant Parmesan and let me try a bite and I much preferred that over my own dish! The marinara was light and delicious, and the eggplant was soft and not too oily with that satisfying breaded crunch. Can’t wait to eat the leftovers at home.
M B
Came here with 10 from my family on Mother’s Day and had a great time. We had reservations as it was quite busy. We’re Italian and my family can be very picky when it comes to Italian food. Everyone was happy with their food, which ranged from Salmon to pizza and calzones to pasta.
I had the Monte y Mare pasta, which had shrimp and sausage with a light cream sauce. Very good. My brother had the house specialty squid ink pasta, which he enjoyed.
We had several apps to start, including calamari, grilled cauliflower, stuffed eggplant, and white pizza. All very good.
The place was packed but it never felt loud or noisy. We had a large round table, and were able to hear each other over the full restaurant of other Mother’s Day diners.
Service was great and food was on the lower side of reasonably priced.
They had several large tables, so definitely a great spot for family dinners.
… moreI had the Monte y Mare pasta, which had shrimp and sausage with a light cream sauce. Very good. My brother had the house specialty squid ink pasta, which he enjoyed.
We had several apps to start, including calamari, grilled cauliflower, stuffed eggplant, and white pizza. All very good.
The place was packed but it never felt loud or noisy. We had a large round table, and were able to hear each other over the full restaurant of other Mother’s Day diners.
Service was great and food was on the lower side of reasonably priced.
They had several large tables, so definitely a great spot for family dinners.
Natalie Neviasky
We loved our dinner.
We have been to this restaurant in Rockville for dinner and absolutely loved it. It’s cozy and quiet. I am not a big eater and had a variety of appetizers with wine (house Merlot was excellent and Brussels sprouts from hot appetizers menu was great), my friend had grilled salmon salad and another friend had capesante risotto. Everything was served at once, the servers were knowledgeable and polite. Overall – a great experience.
… moreWe have been to this restaurant in Rockville for dinner and absolutely loved it. It’s cozy and quiet. I am not a big eater and had a variety of appetizers with wine (house Merlot was excellent and Brussels sprouts from hot appetizers menu was great), my friend had grilled salmon salad and another friend had capesante risotto. Everything was served at once, the servers were knowledgeable and polite. Overall – a great experience.