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Red Tomato Cafe
Bethesda's original brick oven restaurant. Our fun and casual atmosphere hightlights the Italian dining experience.
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45 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 45 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(22)
- fit for foodies(14)
- kid-friendly(10)
- romantic(10)
- good for groups(7)
- great for lunch(7)
Red Tomato Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cozy atmosphere with very good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff always seem to enjoy their work. They are friendly and easy and very attentive. Not a large menu, but there is something for everyone, and they have a terrific variety for pizza toppings. Small dinning room with lots of windows---it has a feel of a neighborhood place that is relaxing, informal, and cozy."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good, but too noisy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service were both excellent, but the noise level was way too high. My dining partner and I were sitting right across the table from one another, and we needed to shout in order to carry on a conversation. Not a pleasant atmosphere, to say the least."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The place for Pizza!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Red Tomato is one of my favorite restaurant's in Bethesda area. They have the best, most consistently pizza in town!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 4 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've been to the restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to the restaurant for lunch several times for lunch but this was my first visit for dinner. I had dinner reservations for 6:30 on a Friday night and I was on time but the rest of my party was an 1.5 hours late. The restaurant was accomodating and seated us once we were all present."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious and very reasonably
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious and very reasonably priced for the area."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They have the best wood-fired
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They have the best wood-fired pizzas!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The appetizer mussels (tomato
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The appetizer mussels (tomato & basil) were very good! Our entres were only okay. I can't place it but the experience was down a notch from our many past visits."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was great and food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was great and food was delicious! Excellent variety on the menu!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is our hot spot in Bethesda.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is our hot spot in Bethesda. Delicious, friendly and romantic!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 10 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is always delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is always delicious and the maitre d' and the wait staff is always friendly, polite and accommodating."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
fresh tasty itilian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a date here and the setting was great for it. The menu is simple but refined. The food is fresh and flavorful. I had the best gnochii that I had had in years. Deffinantly a great spot. My date and I could talk with out too much noise. The food came quickly.. and the service was friendly attentive but not intrusive."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Off night?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A bit disappointing in that the restaurant was completely full and they had no table for us; we ended up eating at the bar for dinner after waiting 10 minutes (no table vacated until 30 min after we arrived). Food was very slow to arrive and unfortunately not the quality I recall from my last visit about 5 years ago. I hope they were just having an off night."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2003
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Review 13 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A limited but lovely menu.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A limited but lovely menu. Cozy neighborhood feeling (or will be again when the construction project next store is over). Healthy, fresh Italian comfort food."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good risotto. Attentive staff.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good risotto. Attentive staff. our reservation was honored immediately. Very fresh salad. Kids loved the pizza. I thought it was boring. Probably will be ack because kids liked it."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 15 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I have been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I have been coming to Red Tomato Cafe for many years now, and not once have we been disappointed. The food always tastes so fresh and authentic. The service has always been friendly and welcoming, even the minute you walk through the door. The atmosphere of the restaurant is so colorful and beautiful, the brick oven alone is definitely worth ranting about! Be sure to ask about their specials, I always get the risotto, because its just too darn tasty, especially with a bottle of wine! My husband tends to get a pizza and we usually share the dishes. The Smokey is our FAVORITE. And to end the night we never leave without an order of the tiramisu! :) We highly recommend a visit to this Bethesda gem!!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My favorite Italian spot in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My favorite Italian spot in Bethesda. The place has been there for 15+ years and it always delivers. Gnocchi are to die for. Try the veggie pizza and vino bianco mussels."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have always have a wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have always have a wonderful experience here. Inexpensive and reliable. It's busy on weekends so we always make a reservation."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very good, but a little overpriced, in my opinion."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
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Review 19 for Red Tomato Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice twists to some standard
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice twists to some standard dishes. Service a little too slow considering noone else was in there. Surroundings a little old, peeling paint, etc."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Red Tomato Cafe
Based on the average of (26) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate