Since 1972, owner Chef Marco Troiano brings together a unique set of offerings coming from the small, peasant town in southern Italy where he grew up as well as from the many different Italian restaurants he worked in the north of Italy and across Europe and the USA as a young man. The Pines of Rome has been an institution in Bethesda, Maryland.
The key to our food quality is simple: we use FRESH ingredients every single time and make each dish to order. Nothing is prepared beforehand. Whether it’s Pasta, Pizza, Chicken, Veal, Vegetables, Seafood, you are sure to get fresh, home-cooked tasty food at a reasonable price.
For 50 years, there has always been only one Pines of Rome!
Family-friendly local institution dispatching old-school Italian classics & legendary white pizzas. Based on 421 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
4918 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 657-8775
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
12–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Mannuel Cabrejo
The place is old looking inside and out. The pizza had raw large bits of vegetables with undercooked cheese underneath. Manny & Olga’s tastes better and its around the corner.
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Ryan Lazear
I came to the Pines of Rome quite often with my family as a kid but it has been about 10-12 years since my last meal here (old location). But let me tell you what, the quality has NOT changed. I was so excited to go with some cousins and a few days later I’m still thinking about it.
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Marc Neilson
This is a charming Italian restaurant with yummy food that is obviously prepared with love. The service is a little on the rushed side, but we still got a free dessert out of the blue, which was a nice touch.
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Craig Brownstein
I’ve been dining at the Pines since the early 80s, at their old location on Hampden Lane. I don’t get to Bethesda often but decided to grab an early dinner at their new location of 5 years on Cordell Avenue, my first visit there. Although they’re in a new and larger space, the menu, atmosphere and delicious, traditional cooking remains as good as ever. I started with their famous white pizza with fontina and my main was veal parmesan (don’t @ me!). Delizioso! Can’t wait to go back.
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ANDY GARCIA
Food seemed ok. The waiter could not understand English very well. It was hard to communicate our order.
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Mario Rivera
Mr Marco has been in business for the last 40 years, and he still runs the place under his strict supervision; as a result derive is fast, and food is delicious!
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A. Makela
good food, great wine and great friends. make this restaurant fun but our weight stuff, Luiz, made the evening smooth-flowing and much happiness around the table. The food here is great and I’m so glad I was taking care of at this delicious Italian restaurant. I will return because I can get authentic food that tastes great and a good location with excellent and professional waitstaff.
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Andy
Terrific restaurant I’ve been coming here for years, their staff are so friendly, food is very fresh. I wish they had better food containers for take out it doesn’t seal well the box was full of liquids. Overall food is great! Love their pastas and tried their whole fish branzino tonight i like that they spruce it up with chopped garlic and herbs. Everything I’ve tried is good!
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Nancy P.
It’s a restaurant l have been going to from a very young age. The food is always fresh and l have never had a bad meal. This is white pizza and chicken parm. But everything is great.
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Curt Williams
Delicious pizza, cold beer, and great service. Loved the atmosphere. Authentic neighborhood Italian ristorante. Sauce was excellent.
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