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Top 10 Overall Restaurants in Maryland-DC Suburbs, According to Open Table (July 2024)

Each month, Open Table, a dining reservation app, analyzes nearly two million global dining reviews from the past four months. These reviews are sorted by location and category to create a “Best Overall Restaurant” list. This list includes only restaurants that use Open Table for reservations and, as with any list based on others’ opinions, may have its share of disagreements. Here is the most recent list for the “Maryland-DC suburbs,” compiled on July 5th, 2024:

Top Restaurants in Maryland-DC Suburbs:

Brazil Gourmet Pizzeria & Grill
Location: 9870 Main St., Damascus, MD
Description: Exquisite pizza and grill in the best style of São Paulo, Brazil.

Dragon Distillery and Dragon’s Den
Location: 1341 Hughes Ford Rd Suite 108, Frederick, MD
Description: Frederick’s first distillery and premier craft cocktail experience. This medieval/fantasy-themed distillery offers over 20 spirits, including whiskeys, vodkas, gins, rums, and moonshines. The craft cocktail lounge features both indoor and outdoor seating, a menu of over 30 hand-crafted cocktails, delicious appetizers, sandwiches, lite fare, board games, and two axe-throwing lanes.

Manalu Italian Restaurant
Location: 5227 Presidents Ct., Frederick, MD
Description: Manalu is a new authentic Italian restaurant by Chef/Owner Marco Pontecorvo. The name combines the names of his family members: Marco, Naomi (daughter), and Lucia (wife). Manalu aims to bring a taste of Italy and a touch of Naples to town, serving authentic Italian cuisine and original pizza Napoletana cooked in a brick oven. The cozy and warm atmosphere is perfect for family and friends. Manalu also has a full bar and happy hour from Monday to Friday, 4pm to 7pm, including a menu of delicious appetizers.

The Island Hideaway
Location: 14556 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD
Description: A family-owned and operated restaurant offering fresh New American Cuisine on Solomons Island. The warm environment and variety of tasty food make it a great dining spot.

Il Piccolo Morso
Location: 22825 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD
Description: Serving delicious Italian food and cocktails in Leonardtown, Maryland.

The Tasting Room
Location: 101 N Market St., Frederick, MD
Description: Established in 2001, this restaurant and wine bar is known as a modern American force in the Frederick area. Located in Frederick’s historic district, The Tasting Room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with a 180° panoramic view. Fresh local ingredients, seasonal menu changes, excellent wine and cocktail lists, friendly and professional service, and numerous regional awards define its dining experience.

La Vela Italian Restaurant
Location: 251 C St., Solomons, MD
Description: No description provided.

Gregorio’s Trattoria
Location: 7745 Tuckerman Ln., Potomac, MD
Description: A local, family-owned trattoria (informal restaurant or tavern) serving simple Italian dishes. Gregorio’s Trattoria aims to create a comfortable, warm atmosphere with consistently fresh, delicious food and amazing service. Owner Greg Kahn and his staff strive to make every visit enjoyable, serving only the freshest food made with locally grown ingredients whenever possible.

Cava Mezze Rockville
Location: 9713 Traville Gateway Dr., Rockville, MD
Description: A neighborhood hangout dedicated to shared plates and culinary excellence.

La Malinche
Location: 8622 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD
Description: Opened in November of last year by Jaime Sorto, his brothers Hugo and Jose Bonilla, and brother-in-law Jose Zelaya, this restaurant symbolizes the blending of two cultures. Named after La Malinche, a historical figure viewed both as a traitor and the symbolic mother of Mexico’s mixed-race people, the restaurant serves Spanish tapas, called botanas in Mexico.

Featured image shows the chicken Parmesan at Gregorio’s in Potomac

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