Italian Restaurants in Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, Maryland, directly northwest of Washington D.C. (and accessible on the D.C. Metro) boasts one of the most used hard-surface tails in the United States, the Capital Crescent Trail, which is open to biking, running, jogging, walking and rollerblading. You don't have to go far to refuel after a long day of activity. If you're craving a hearty, Italian homestyle meal, choose from a variety of restaurants.

Assaggi Restaurant

Assaggi Restaurant offers a unique experience for mozzarella lovers with a mozzarella bar, featuring Italian and American cheeses, presented with a choice of homemade green tomato marmalade, red onion marmalade, grilled zucchini, grilled eggplant, heirloom tomatoes and roasted red and yellow peppers. In addition to this selection is a selection of homemade pasta and entrees featuring seafood, veal and beef inspirations. Assaggi proudly obtains its produce from Amish farms. They also have an tasty selection of homemade desserts. Prices are moderate.

Assaggi Restaurant
838 Bethesda Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 951-1988
assaggirestaurant.com

Geppetto Italian Restaurant

Geppetto Italian restaurant is both comfortable and casual, with a home-style attitude and atmosphere. In addition to traditional Italian pastas and entrees, Geppetto's offers a large salad selection, burger and sandwich menu, pizzas, a full wine list and dessert menu. Prices are moderate.

Geppetto Italian Restaurant
10257 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 493-9230
geppettorestaurant.com

Trattoria Sorrento

The Tratorria Sorrento Italian restaurant welcomes diners into a traditional Italian dining room to feast on authentic Italian dishes that include eggplant monachina, chicken and veal marsala, fettucine Monte Carlo, capellini cardinale with crab and shrimp, cappellini puttanesca and penne with vodka. One of the oldest Italian restaurants in Bethesda, Trattoria Sorrento uses only fresh, never-frozen ingredients to enhance flavors. Prices are moderate.

Trattoria Sorrento
4930 Cordell Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 718-0344
trattoriasorrento.com

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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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