Olazzo - Silver Spring

Good Italian is easy to find, but Olazzo consistently makes it better. The service and atmosphere here are welcoming, but not as stiff and monotonous as your av... read more Good Italian is easy to find, but Olazzo consistently makes it better. The service and atmosphere here are welcoming, but not as stiff and monotonous as your average large chain - its a beautiful place, but its a fun place. That said the food here is ridiculously good. I can't get enough of her pastas, but that's not to say that you won't be full. Chicken Cardinale is excellent if you need a proposal, but you really can't miss it. If you can save space for dessert, the Tiramisu is happy. Absolutely worth a trip.

Just Right. Found it by a simple search on the internet. Cozy, busy but prompt and friendly. The fare was fantastic. Full bar specializing in martinis. Excellen... read more Just Right. Found it by a simple search on the internet. Cozy, busy but prompt and friendly. The fare was fantastic. Full bar specializing in martinis. Excellent red sauce over pasta. No overwhelming herbs or spices. Very reasonable. We highly recommend.

Olazzo is a cozy Italian restaurant that serves decent neighborhood fare. The food is reliably good, though it doesn’t quite achieve anything remarkable. The pa... read more Olazzo is a cozy Italian restaurant that serves decent neighborhood fare. The food is reliably good, though it doesn’t quite achieve anything remarkable. The pasta is well-prepared, but it could use a bit more flavor. The marinara sauce is acceptable, but it lacks the herbal notes that would really elevate it. The waitstaff is friendly and capable, although they often recommend the pricier entrees and wines instead of the best selections. Overall, it's a charming spot with classic red-checkered tablecloths, deserving of a return visit.

Great Bread. I know, cheering the bread might seem like a back-handed complement, except so few restaurants in the DC area seem to care about the bread. It's wh... read more Great Bread. I know, cheering the bread might seem like a back-handed complement, except so few restaurants in the DC area seem to care about the bread. It's what I noticed first. Ciabbatta. Delivered warm. Very nice. The food here is serviceable, reasonably-priced, and properly proportioned. The Caprese, generous. The Sausage and Peppers over Linguini sweet, even if it could benefit from a tomato or two. The Linguini with white clam sauce, just fine. You'll know immediately that you're not in Italy, but this is a nice restaurant, small enough to feel cozy. I'm not raving about this place, but I will probably return on another rainy Friday night, hoping to avoid the live music and hysterical giggling so common to way too many other restaurants in this town.

Great addition to downtown SS. I definitely recommend Olazzo. I have now been several times and have not been disappointed yet (although I didn't love the lingu... read more Great addition to downtown SS. I definitely recommend Olazzo. I have now been several times and have not been disappointed yet (although I didn't love the linguine alla vongole). Their food is good quality, the service is attentive, the prices are great and the portions are actually too big. They serve a big plate of food! And all the entrees come with a salad. Go check them out but come with an appetite.