In article , "Joseph P. Schepis" Someone wrote: > Would anyone share their experiences of meals at "That's Amore"? Critics > pan it, but the few people I know that have been there (the Shady Grove > Road location) say that it's enjoyable and different. > > What do you say? My wife and I went there once, not knowing it is basically a family-style place with HUGE portions (priced accordingly). The food was good, basic fare, a bit oily, but quite tasty. We only had a salad and one pasta dish, so I can't comment on anything more except that the wine list looked reasonable. We decided that we would come back some time with a group of about 6 to 8 persons to take full advantage of the portion sizes. YMMV...
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That's Amore
Joseph S. wrote: >Would anyone share their experiences of meals at "That's Amore"? Critics >pan it, but the few people I know that have been there (the Shady Grove >Road location) say that it's enjoyable and different. *Do* critics pan it? What do they say? I say "enjoyable and different" is an apt description. I suppose there are some badly-done dishes on the menu, but we haven't found any in four visits. One of the best is also one of the cheapest -- Eggplant Parmesan. Because of the size of the portions, it's best to go with a group of at least four people. The service is great there, too. The place isn't for the weight-watcher, though. Leo
It's a family oriented restaurant specializing in large servings that can be shared. I understand half orders are now available. I've been to the one in Vienna several times and the food was excellent, although the place was noisy.........Alan NEARES10 wrote in article ... > I am curious about this place and may suggest it to my in-laws when they visit > this weekend. BUT the negatives seem to be in place - multi-locations and > advertisements on the radio. Can anyone please provide me (us) with their > review? >
Avery R. wrote: >I don't think the food is high quality. If you are impressed with >quantity, fine. The food and service leaves at lot to be desired. >My opinion. I will not go back. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I think the food is very good to excellent, and good value for the price; I especially like the Eggplant Parmesan. The service depends on your waitperson. We've been there three times and got great service twice and so-so service the other time. I wonder if anyone ever orders dessert at That's Amore? If you can handle dessert there, you haven't done the place justice. Leo
Jon P. wrote: > > > I agree. I found the food to be average and on the greasy side. > The service is about what you would expect for a restaurant in that > price range. > > I'm afraid I don't have a recommendation for a great Italian restaurant > in the area (I'm one of those spoiled New Yorkers who grew up on great > homemade Italian cooking - straight from the old country.). I used to > frequent Bonarati's in Falls Church. I also like Nido's in Frederick. > Actually, there is a pretty good Italian place in Lovettsville. I'm > sorry, but I can't remember the name but there can't be that many of > them. > > Jon Am curious about the place in Lovettsville- I'm probably about 25-30 minutes away, and it'd be worth the trip for really good food. Was the place on the "main drag" through town? Does anyone else know the place, and if it's still there?
Harlan M. wrote: > Someone wrote: > > >I am curious about this place and may suggest it to my in-laws when they visit > > this weekend. BUT the negatives seem to be in place - multi-locations and > > advertisements on the radio. Can anyone please provide me (us) with their > > review? > > Having gone to both Maggiano's at Tyson's II and That's Amore, > restaurants with a similar theme (huge famly-style servings), I'd say > the food at Maggiano's is much better, and the ambience jazzier. I'd say just the opposite. I've only eaten at both places just once (I'm talking about the restaurant at Maggiano's, NOT the Corner Bakery), and I thought that That's Amore was *really* good. My friend got lasagna at Maggiano's and he couldn't eat it. At all. It wasn't lasagna as we normally know it. I don't remember what I had - it was pretty forgettable. But the risotto at That's Amore has stuck in my food memory banks, and it's been at least two years since I was there. Both are chain-style family restaurants, and in my extreme Italian food snobbery, I don't think that either could come close to *real* Italian food, but if that type of place is what you're looking for, then I'd pick That's Amore! risa **************************** Please e-mail me as well as post! homepage: http://www.monumental.com/rbernstn e-mail: [email removed] ****************************
Since I started this thread I should report that we ended up at Arucola on upper Conn. Ave instead of That's Amore. Arucola is a small neighborhood type place where it is alright to bring kids. It also seems quite popular so get there early on a Saturday night unless you want a long wait. We certainly recommend this place based on an excellent waiter (someone from Rome!), interesting menu, tasty food, and relatively reasonable prices. Save room for dessert.
Someone wrote: >For comfy Italian without a speck of pretension, we like Fio's, a place that > has been there ("there" being the ground floor of a big apartment building up > 16th street, NW) forever. Fio is in the kitchen; his wife is the sole service > person. There's great pasta and antipastos, inexpensive wine, and lots of > specials based on whatever was fresh in the market that day. The owners are > very simpatico. They will know you by your first names the second time there. > If you're there later in the evening, after all the cooking is done, Fio will > come out of the kitchen and tell you his philosophy of life.] > >Buon appetito! >----------------------------------------------------------- >----------------------------------------------------------- >"HA! That's it! Hold it right there.... Pronoun trouble."--Daffy Duck. I second the vote for Fio's. GREAT Italian food without pretension. Wonderful crispy crust pizza (especially the white pizza). If you go with a large group, you can order family style and they keep piling food on the table till you can't get out of your chair. FYI -- The building it is in is the Woodner. I believe it is on 16th near the intersection with Arkansas Ave. You have to look for the apt building (it is big), not the restaurant.
Tim J. wrote: >>...In a pinch, I've found >> that Luciano's at Tyson's Corner (yes, in a mall) is not bad. Owned and run >> by an Italian family. I've been eating at Luciano's for over twenty years and in all that time I have never been disappointed. I'm especially fond of the baked ziti, which they prepare with extra tomato sauce as I request. My wife loves their grilled chicken salad.
>I've been eating at Luciano's for over twenty years and in all that time I
have never been disappointed. I'm especially fond of the baked ziti, which
they prepare with extra tomato sauce as I request. My wife loves their
grilled chicken salad.
I was pleasantly surprised with their homemade Italian sausage, made on the
premises with no preservatives. Wish they had a hot variety; seems all they
make is mild. The pizza has been very good too, and I enjoyed the pasta with
meat sauce the last time I was there.