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

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine 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!

Brazil Gourmet Pizzeria & Grill

4.8

4.8 (110)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Damascus

About the restaurant

Exquisite pizza and Grill in the best style of São Paulo, Brazil.

Top review

Daphne

Dined 2 days ago

I loved the experience and the food was delicious !!!

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Experience

All You Can Eat - Unlimited Pizza

Cuba de Ayer

4.9

4.9 (1389)

$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.

Top review

NellyVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

The forever best place and best food in town. The dishes never fail me as I can tell the chef is passionate with all the food !

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Cava Mezze- Rockville

4.7

4.7 (740)

$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.

Top review

cesar

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and very good service. Highly recommended.

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Popular dish

French Toast

Persimmon

4.8

4.8 (2928)

$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

PeggyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Persimmon is OUTSTANDING!!! The food is superb, the energy is robust and fun and the owners and staff are remarkable!!! My dinners there always exceeds my expectations and why I always want to return!

La Vela Italian Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (566)

$31 to $50

Italian

Solomons

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Greg

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

We’ve been to La Vela many times, and it’s always outstanding. Fettuccine Bolognese, is excellent, and the roasted duck, with a few minor adaptations for my wife’s food sensitivities, is the best she’s ever had. The service is great. This time we were there for our anniversary, and we loved it.

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Manalu Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1267)

$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

Mee

Dined 2 days ago

Food was 5 stars as usual. Outstanding service provided by ilir. The best Italian food in Frederick county.

Java Nation - Silver Spring

4.5

4.5 (38)

$31 to $50

American

Silver Spring

About the restaurant

Introducing Java Restobar, the ultimate destination in downtown Silver Spring for an extraordinary fusion of artisan cocktails, exceptional coffee, and delectable dining experiences from morning till night. With its innovative concept, Java Restobar seamlessly blends the worlds of mixology, coffee craftsmanship, and culinary delights, offering a truly immersive and unforgettable experience for all.
Java Restobar invites you to indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors, ambiance for breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music. Step into a realm where coffee, cocktails, and culinary creations converge, and let Java Restobar become your ultimate destination for all-day dining bliss.

Top review

Connie

Dined 6 days ago

I love this place. Food and service was excellent. Will come back again.

Monocacy Crossing

4.8

4.8 (3368)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Frederick

About the restaurant

Monocacy Crossing is located off the beaten path five miles south of Frederick. As soon as you walk through our door, you relax, you're comfortable, and at home. Our menu selections and extensive wine list will satisfy everyone in your party. So come, enjoy, be our guests!

Top review

Rachel

Dined 4 days ago

Patrick was an attentive server and everyone in my group loved all of the snacks and meals! Our favorite snack was the garlic pretzel knots. We even tried the maple bacon walnut ice cream which half of our group loved! We can't wait to go back again!

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Popular dish

Garlic and Herb topped Beef Medallions

Popular dish

Pork Tenderloin

Melina

4.8

4.8 (1396)

$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.

Top review

Mark

Dined 3 days ago

Great service and good for lunch. Will definitely return

Cava Mezze - Olney

4.8

4.8 (1159)

$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

KevinVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Another fantastic experience at one of our favorite restaurants. The food was delicious, service was spectacular and we will definitely be back soon.

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Popular dish

Brussel Sprouts

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