Biscotti Restaurant

Okay, okay, horrible confession. I pulled into the little Plaza in Derwood to get a McRib, but there was a really long queue at McD's, so I decided to check out one of the other restaurants in the plaza. I've definitely seen Biscotti, but the rather unassuming outside never lured me in. Man, have I been missing out. This place isn't my typical lunch vibe. It's casual, but very much so sit down and the waiter will be with you. I usually get a lunch I can eat while running. This actually made a nice change. Service was fast and friendly, too. I ordered off their lunch special menu, which is a great touch and a fantastic deal (straight talk: I probably would have paid more for that McRib meal). It's got a decent variety, too. I got a chicken in mushroom sauce. Oddly, it was served with a spot of spaghetti in marinara on the side -- it was nice to get up taste their sauce, which was very good. The chicken was cooked well, and the mushroom sauce was great. I couldn't help but get dessert, a canoli. The shell was fresh, not soft, and the cream was just sweet enough with all the cheesy goodness coming through. Definitely going back.

It was time to check this off the restaurants to try list! My husband and I have been daydreaming of another trip to Italy so though a visit to Biscotti might do the trick. We were seated immediately at a table for 2 and were brought a basket of bread and olive spread. We ordered a half a carafe of Chianti and an order of arancini. We wished it was served with a tad more sauce. I ordered the ravioli di funghi with the most delicious pistachio cream sauce. My husband had a veal entree with a side of pasta with marinara. Next time we will try the tiramisu. Located in a strip center with plenty of parking!

We hadn't been here for a couple years so we decided to see how well the place was faring. We liked it the last time and did so again this time too.Price with generous tip was $100.00. We overordered so most should expect to pay $50-$60 for lunch for two IMO.Food - Our meal consisted of four appetizers, bottled Pelligrino water and two desserts. Leftovers were sufficient for another meal at home for two.Creamy lobster bisque was hot and very "lobstery" with obvious lobster flakes (not chunks). Fried calamari with tomato sauce was hot, crunchy, and chewy. Canelli beans with mushrooms was very filling and so tasty that it was compelling to dip basket bread. Arancini (Sicilian rice balls) are a unique menu item so we ordered them (3 balls) even though we already had plenty to eat. Glad we did. These were a highlight and would definitely order again. Dessert was fancy cannoli (see photo) and a light limoncello tort. We shared the desserts to completion even though we were more than full. Excellent! Generally, menu items are recognizable Italian American fare, not experimental. Nice! BTW - we nearly forgot to take photos so most dishes were patyly eaten before we snapped a few images. Service - We were the only customers at lunch, so service was attentive and prompt. Ambiance - A custom painted wall mural, wine bottles, and classic Italian American restaurant music all contributed to the kind of ambiance expected of a cozy neighborhood Italian joint. This place is a step up from most other Italian places as it sports white tablecloths without the pretense and long waits common at high-end Italian places. So dining here it was delightful. Restrooms were accessible, well supplied and clean. There was ample and accessible parking right in front of the restaurant entrance.Enjoy!

Fantastic food. The Anglotti was perfect and 10/10 would get again as an amazing vegetarian dish. The pollo Panna Cotta tasted great and the portion size made up for the pasta side dish. Which brings me to the pasta that comes as side for the chicken breast. It's spaghetti with tomato sauce and it's unimpressive. I would've preferred a choice of pasta side side or a different sauce.The addition of the bread that they include in takeout orders and the olive tapanade is what changed this from a 4 star to a 5 star review. TL;DR: great for vegetarians and anybody wanting Italian food. Get the vegetable side with the entree. Pollo was perfect but I would probably get the salmon next time.

The staff were very nice and kind, but the food was not good. I ordered the RAVIOLI DI FUNGHI and it was not cooked, it was hard and raw, also very salty. It didn't taste fresh nor was it hot. My boyfriend got the FETTUCCINE MARE E TERRA it was decent but was still off and noodles were not cooked right. The portion size was very small for the amount of money we paid. Over all the food was just not good. Would not recommend coming to this restaurant.

We have always heard good things about "Biscotti"; however, we never went there until last weekend. Boy have we been missing out!!! My husband has hearing issues, and choosing a restaurant has always been a struggle because of the noise, and especially the loud music that seems to be so common these days. Well, we just happen to be near the restaurant the other day, and decided to drop in. It's quite unassuming because it's tucked into a small shopping center - it's all a disguise if you ask me! This place is a gem!!! Wonderful menu, beautifully decorated, very friendly staff, and the only noises are from other customers enjoying their time too! Wonderful!!! We will be back ~~ SOON!

Derwood is lucky, we've got a good string of options in one little bubble these days. If you're looking for Italian tonight, Biscotti is a solid go-to.Our family staples: calamari, agnolotti (delicate, cloud-like spinach filled pasta in a cream sauce that doesn't make you feel heavy afterwards), lasagna, penne a la vodka (comes with nice chunks of salmon, never tastes fishy, it's just right), and their salmon filet. Everything else we've tried is also delicious. While the menu is not huge, there is still good variety and this probably factors into the quality of the dishes across the board. They are accommodating if you do need some alterations, and service is always warm, friendly, and appreciative, really!Because we live nearby, we get carry-out mostly, but it is cute inside if you are looking for a cozy or intimate setting.

Friendly staffs, cute little restaurant, nice setting.Food is great! Prices are very reasonable. Portion is perfect. Overall, it's a good place to go to!

After reading all the great reviews, we decided to give Biscotti a try. We went for lunch on a Thursday. Upon arrival I spoke to the waiter in Italian, but seems he and the cook are probably Salvadorean as they answered repeatedly in Spanish. We were the only ones in the restaurant at first and it took a little too long to come and take our order. The place is surprisingly nice inside considering its strip mall location. The fried calamari was OK, although not quite crunchy enough for our liking, and the sauce was pretty bland. The house salad was good with amongst other greens, with arugula, although I wished we had asked for the dressing (balsamic vinaigrette) on the side as they had bathed the salad with a little too much dressing, albeit tasty. The soup of the day was lobster bisque which was good, but maybe a little too much sweet sherry for my liking. The spaghetti al ragu di carne (Bolognese) was again, OK - the spaghetti wasn't al dente, but not soggy either. All in all its worth a try but I don't think we'll be going back.

Thought we would give it one more try.... On a Saturday night during prime time, the restaurant had only 3 tables of people... Staff was nice enough, but food was average at best. Calamari appetizer was ok. Lasagna was small and bland. Chicken parmesian was just ok. Chicken Marsala was tough, dry, chewy and overly salty. (Almost inedible) There was no Marsala wine taste at all! It was brown gravy with mushrooms. Tiramisu was the best thing we ate there. Very sad. We won't be going back again.