Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood

Located in a lowkey area on the backside of central Rockville Pike. Few parking in the front including the streets, but more around the side and back along other shops. Looks like they repainted/renovated the outside, but stepping in, I was transported to an outdated Italian restaurant complete with creaking chairs. Intimate seating with low-lighting. Ambiance 2/5*I wasn't expecting much, but the food was great! Didn't care for the free bread, but the fried oysters and filet mignon satay were delicious. I got the lobster pasta with a few good sized chunks of lobster and the pasta was cooked well, but sauce got a little salty at the bottom. The grilled halibut with crab and cauliflower hash was also cooked well and we ate up every bite. Had mixed feelings about the vanilla cheesecake with strawberry Malbec sauce... the filling was creamy and delicious, but the sauce was over the top - only a thin drizzle but very overpowering and not enough strawberry taste. Italian ice/ice cream/sorbet was ok. Overall, food was a solid 4/5*.Service was also great. Waitress gave recommendations, but we did have to flag her down a couple of times. After getting our appetizers, she didn't take our entree order and we finished before we flagged her down. But overall 4/5* for service.Would definitely recommend and I'd go back to try some of the other menu offerings!

Chef Tony's / Hemi Pizza - The Best Detroit-Style Pizza in the DMV!It was a chill Saturday night, and I wanted to show Jasmine one of my favorite spots in the area: Chef Tony's / Hemi Pizza. I've been raving about their Detroit-style pizza, so it was time for her to see what the hype was all about. Call me simple, but I'm a huge fan of their White Pizza.Imagine a focaccia-style crust -- fluffy yet crispy in all the right places -- topped with a blend of four cheeses that melt together in a gooey, golden layer. What really takes it to the next level is the sauce served on the side. Whether you dip it or pour it over, it's a game-changer. The flavors are bold, and the crust-to-cheese ratio is just perfect. Honestly, I think this is the best Detroit-style pizza in the DMV.I ordered carry-out, but when I arrived, the atmosphere immediately caught my attention. The restaurant was dimly lit, cozy, and inviting -- the kind of place that feels perfect for a date night. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, and the warmth of the space made me want to schedule a reservation right then and there.If you're into Detroit-style pizza or just love discovering amazing local spots, Chef Tony's / Hemi Pizza is a must-try. Whether you're dining in or grabbing carry-out, you're in for a treat. Jasmine agrees -- this spot is definitely a win!

Visited with a large group and we sat in the private dining room in the back which was a little cozy but nice. Everyone was able to find something to enjoy on the menu. I choose the Scallops which were cooked perfectly! Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals and the appetizers and desserts we ordered to share.

OK, after seeing, reading and hearing SO many comments about Chef Tony's at Amalfi and this HEMI pizza which we had NO clue what it was, never heard of such a thing, so we decided to go tonight and check out the restaurant in Rockville. THAT pizza was THE BEST we have had anywhere, so far. No lie!!! AND to make sure we stayed to sample it at it's freshest, we ate inside the restaurant. I do like the non-traditional pizzas and toppings, and always in search of more gourmet or unique pies. I had the BBQ Chicken Hemi. Right amount of everything from the cheese to chicken, caramelized onions mixed well with the sweet BBQ drizzled on top, Bellisimo! Oh and the crust, just right, wasn't overly chewy, right amount of crisp yet surprisingly light for a deep dish style. My hubby ordered the Chicken Pesto Hemi which he thoroughly enjoyed. Again, from the awesome blend of cheese (definitely love the cheese!!!) to chicken, cherry tomatoes to Pesto drizzled, and well proportioned, tasty. We felt it was at a great price point for the quality and wonderful flavors. Did I mention the cheese? Yum! Oh and the bread served for dinner with oil was very good as well.I'd say the only disappointment was missing out on receiving our Caesar salad we ordered which was on my Must Try list. Our waiter was good and when we questioned the food runner where our salad was once the pizza was delivered, our waiter came by to apologize. We told him to cancel it, we'd come back to try another time. There were many delicious dinners, appetizers and desserts on the menu that was so tempting to order, but we were there specifically to try the pizza and SO glad we stuck to our plan. Atmosphere at the Rockville location was nice, couple small dining rooms, lending a cozier feel. It was a quiet evening for a Sunday which was fine by us, didn't feel rushed and could take time savoring the delicious pizza. Seemed like they were family friendly as there were 2 families with younger children dining.I'm hoping they stay consistent, as they are now our #1 go to for this type of pizza. We definitely will be back and hoping for repeat on deliciousness and to be blown away again.

This is our first time here at Amalfi. We have been to the other locations many times. We did an early dinner on a Thursday night, so it was pretty quiet. At the time of this review, the appetizers were half off from 4-5:30. The service was terrific.We started with the Pan Roasted Brussel sprouts. Very unexpected flavor but in a good way. We both ordered the Thursday Lobster Special 1.5 lbs with 2 sides - veggies and roasted potatoes.Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

A little paint, awning and some new menus and I am back at Amalfi's! The service is good and we decided that desert was the way to go!Our deserts came and yummy!Banana cream pie and teramasu!

This is quite possibly the worst restaurant I have ever been to. Both my wife and I couldn't even finish more than a quarter of our entrees. The Pasta that I ordered had so much garlic that I'm still tasting it the next day. We ended up just calling for the check and leaving and went to another restaurant afterwards. The icing on the cake is that both of our stomachs are wrecked the next day.

First time ordering here for dinner tonight.The crab soup was delicious. The zucchini, calamari, and sauces were tasty also. We ordered the chopped salad but we were too full to eat. We will try again.

First time here. I never tried Amalfis under prior ownership. So this review is based solely on the Chef Tony's Amalfi. I did however, try Chef Tony's Seafood at his other location. That's the reason I wanted to give this place a try. I enjoyed his Seafood restaurant. The wine and cocktail selection was pretty diverse. There is something for everyone. Only one recommendation. Many Italian restaurants tend to have sangria as an offering. Amalfis does not Just a suggestion but not a deal breaker. Ordered the peppers and crispy oysters for appetizer. Both super delicious and very flavorful. I would definitely order them again. However, the menu has so many options that I want to try it all! Entree choices were the chicken piccata that I thought was a wonderful twist. It had tomatoes, mushrooms and artichoke. Definitely not customary in your piccata. But all the additions made the sauce taste even better. Chicken was cooked to perfection and juicy on its own had it now also had the delicious piccata sauce. It comes with linguini, veggies mentioned in the piccata sauce. I really liked that because I always ask them to add the piccata sauce into my pasta instead of marinara. Amalfi you know me well! The lobster pasta was creamy but not heavy that it sinks in your stomach. It was very flavorful and it contained at least a whole lobsters worth of meat in the dish. That's impressive as some places skim on the meat. Service was prompt and they asked if I needed anything else often. A specials menu was also offered but I didn't order from there. No dessert since I am on a diet but the menu options look so good! Definitely next time and it will be soon!! Really loved this place. Thanks Chef Tony!!

Love this place. Food is delicious and service is top.The gluten free options, make this a perfect choice for my wife.