Mamma Lucia

4916 Elm Street

Bethesda, Maryland

 

301-907-3399

 

 

A small local chain of very nice provincial Italian food. We found this spot to be lively and upbeat, with large size servings, and basically a "down home" feel. As you walk past, you get drawn in with the rat pack style music they play on the outside.

 

We just loved sitting there, and selecting wines from an interesting wine list and very tradition dishes of the  well known Italian foods we all grew up.

 

Its a warm and cozy place, don't be surprised of the GM David Kottler stops by your table and sits down to chat with you,  and trade stories about places you have visited, or the town you are from.Our waiter Erick was from Bolivia and also a lot of fun and so informative...

 

Its not a gourmet restaurant, but you will for sure have a wonderful time there and dine, drink, laugh and feel at home..  I can't want to go back..