Italian Restaurants in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, Md., is a perfect blend of city, suburbs and parks. It boasts an impressive 23 parks and more than 500 acres of parkland. Malcolm King Park has 72 acres of parkland with two miles of hiking trails. Ketlands Lake Park has 1.5 miles of trails and Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm has 1.3 miles of hiking. You have plenty of acreage to choose from as well as several Italian restaurants for either fueling up before your hike or relaxing and recuperating afterward, perhaps with a nice glass of Italian wine.

Buca di Beppo

Buca di Beppo is an old-school Italian restaurant offering home-style ambiance and portions. Appetizers range from a small garlic bread to $19.99 for a platter featurng three favorites: fried calamari, fried mozzarella and prosciutto-stuffed mushrooms. It also has a wide selection of baked pastas, pizzas and entrees like chicken marsala, and prosciutto-stuffed chicken. It offers a kids menu and a large selection of Italian desserts. All items are available to go with online ordering available. It also has a comprehensive selection of wines and liquors to go with your dinner or lunch selections. Kentland Lakes is only a five-minute drive away.

Buca di Beppo
122 Kentlands Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 947-7346
bucadibeppo.com

Italian Pines Italian Restaurant

Italian Pines Italian Restaurant is known for fresh ingredients and homemade breads and desserts. Its menu offers tradition Italian fare, including appetizers (antipasti). Entrees are made with homemade sauces and include a variety of pasta specialties such as gnocchi, spaghetti Bolognese, cheese manicotti and--for vegetarians--hearty vegetable lasagna. Italian Pines also offers plenty of pizzas. Meat and seafood entrees are available as well. Don't forget to reward yourself after a hard day of hiking at nearby Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm with one of its delicious Italian desserts.

Italian Pines Ristorante Italiano
12166 Darnestown Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 977-4600
http://www.italianpines.com/index.html

Romano's Macaroni Grill

Romano's Macaroni Grill is a nationwide chain restaurant known for its variety of Italian dishes, many coming in around 400 calories or less, and perfect for those working hard to watch their weight. Its menu prices are very reasonable. It also offers a hearty salad and soup selection for lighter appetites. Pizza is also offered as is a variety of pasta selections. The choices don't stop there. Its menu includes a vast array of entrees. A kids menu is also available, as is a tempting dessert menu and drink menu. The best part? It's only a five-minute drive from beautiful Malcolm King Park.

Romano's Macaroni Grill
211 Rio Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 963-5003
macaronigrill.com

Resources

The City of Gaithersburg Website

Article Written By Rebecca S. McClinton

Rebecca McClinton has been freelance writing since 2003. She currently works in a hospital pharmacy and maintains a hospital-wide web page for over 75 hospital administrative assistants. She received a degree in English from the University of New Hampshire. Due to her work at the hospital, she has experience in joint commission hospital accreditation practices.

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