Piccola Roma Restaurant is the perfect location in Historic Downtown Annapolis MD for great Italian dining. Located on Main Street, Piccola Roma is open for lunch and dinner with a great selection of menu items and a fantastic wine menu. Menu items include a wide assortment of appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches, risotto, entrees and desserts.

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44 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

(44 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 44 reviews

5 stars

(17)

4 stars

(20)

3 stars

(2)

2 stars

(4)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(24)
romantic(23)
notable wine list(16)

neighborhood gem(15)
fit for foodies(13)
great for lunch(6)

Piccola Roma Reviews List

Review 1 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/20/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I had been here for lunch about a year ago and it was good. The other day, we went for a special occassion and the food was not the same. The portions were small and the order was not correct. It was quiet because no one was at the restaurant. Disappointed."

Dined on 5/20/2013

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Review 2 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Birthday dinner

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Know people who love Piccola Roma. Checked it out on TripAdvisor before making a reservation. The waiter was great, as was the food. We were seated very near a door where apparently extra produce and other non-food items are stored, as we got to see several waiters go in and out with food, a bucket, etc. I could have lived without this, especially since the restaurant was not filled during the time we were there. I would definitely return, but ask not to be seated in the same spot."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 3 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Italian food.

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/15/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Authentic. I've lived there and I know!"

Dined on 5/15/2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 4 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

convenience

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Surprised no Italians work at PR. All Hispanic and many did not or could not speak English."

Dined on 5/11/2013

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Review 5 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Where to go on a rainy afternoon

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/07/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Having visited this restaurant as part of a food tour, we were anxious to come again. The appetizer we selected was a heavenly crab and artichoke creation in a light puff pastry. This is the best appetizer we've ever had! The lobster ravioli came with a lovely, smooth sauce of tomato and vodka, and was delicious! We also sampled the house sangria, which, made with brandy, was perfect. The only item we found that lacked all we hoped for was the shrimp bisque. We anticipated a smooth bisque, but the shrimp were in whole lumps, and in a rather bland creamy base. Otherwise, we can't wait to come again to try out other of their outstanding menu items."

Dined on 5/07/2013

Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 6 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Shocked

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/08/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Facility was clean and quaint, staff was polite and knowledgeable, food was great and prepared in unusual ways and the night was almost ruined when I was offered what looked like Kraft grated cheese."

Dined on 5/08/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 7 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This Annapolis staple has

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/24/2013

2009

Dined on 04/24/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This Annapolis staple has been up and down over the years, and is definitely now up! Their menu has a good variety of foods and choices and they will adapt for you if there's something else you want. For a pleasant change, the wine service was perfect! There was no trying to overfill glasses to empty out the bottle. The setting can't be beat."

Dined on 04/24/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 8 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The seafood spagetti was one

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The seafood spagetti was one of the best meals I've ever had! And the wait staff reacted to our needs the moment we needed them. Wonderful meal and experience. Can't wait to go back!"

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 9 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was yummy, well prepared,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/26/2013

2011

Dined on 04/26/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was yummy, well prepared, good portions. Staff was correctly attentitive. Would recommend."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Review 10 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Quiet and delicious

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/18/2013

2011

Dined on 04/18/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Well prepared classic Italian dishes. Fresh local seafood and a good chef. We had a table of four and were one of two dining groups in the restaurant on a late Thursday night (9PM reservations). Easy to find and located right on Main Street in historical Annapolis."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Review 11 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Was poorly handled by wait

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2013

2006

Dined on 04/10/2013

2006

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Was poorly handled by wait staff. Refused to be seated at restaurant. Showed up half hour early for window table. Restaurant was mostly empty. Gave away the table I had been promised and asked for in reservation. Staff was not apologetic"

Dined on 04/10/2013

2006

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Review 12 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Thank you Piccola Roma for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Thank you Piccola Roma for excellent service! We will be back!"

Dined on 03/09/2013

2008

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 13 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Piccola Roma always delivers.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2009

Dined on 02/15/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Piccola Roma always delivers. Their food is excellent, ambiance nice and staff friendly and professional. I have never had a bad experience dining there."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 14 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A wonderful meal in a great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A wonderful meal in a great spot."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2010

Special Features: romantic

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Review 15 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointment

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/12/2013

2011

Dined on 02/12/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Both entrees were just average....appetizer (mushrooms) were very good...desert (bread pudding) was stale, tasteless. Good wine recommendation. Meal was not worth the $137 plus."

Dined on 02/12/2013

2011

Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot

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Review 16 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pros: great corner table,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/08/2013

2007

Dined on 02/08/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Pros: great corner table, excellent mushroom ravioli, good prosciutto/crab/puff pastry appetizer, very good veal piccata, and pasta carbonara. Cons: ravioli and puff pastry appetizer were over sauced and basically tasted like cream. Rich sauces like this should be used with restraint. Also seemed like they needed further reduction in order to concentrate flavors. Extremely limited and poor white wine by the glass choices. Caesar salad - greens perfectly fresh and crisp but dressing was bland, no hint of lemon, anchovy, garlic, or parm. We love this place even with the shortcomings. Luckily the hits outweighed the misses."

Dined on 02/08/2013

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 17 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We haven't been to Piccolo

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/05/2013

2009

Dined on 02/05/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We haven't been to Piccolo Roma in quite some time, but we're glad we went. The food was fresh and delicious. We had the bruschetta, flash fried spinach (a rare treat!), the roasted pepper/cheese chicken and the eggplant parmesan . . . all excellent. Our only regret is that we forgot our leftovers at the restaurant."

Dined on 02/05/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 18 for Piccola Roma

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5