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Fontina Grille

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801 Pleasant Drive Rockville MD 20850
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(301) 947-5400
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(301) 947-5365

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Status: Open

Sunday
11:30am-9:30pm
Monday
11:30am-9:30pm
Tuesday
11:30am-9:30pm
Wednesday
11:30am-9:30pm
Thursday
11:30am-9:30pm
Friday
11:30am-10:30pm
Saturday
11:30am-10:30pm

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Fontina Grille is a casual dining restaurant that serves a selection of starters, munchies, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, chicken dishes, seafood, pasta, burgers, beverages and ice cream. Its catering division provides services for various events, such as company picnics, wedding receptions, golf outings, holiday parties, trade shows, business lunches and fundraisers. Fontina Grille...

Located in the heart of Rockville’s King Farm, The Fontina Grille offers a delightful Italian fare prepared fresh daily usin...g the highest quality ingredients. We specialize in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, featuring house specialties and many other customer favorites. Our entrees are served in a relaxed setting friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are in the mood to...

Fontina Grille, in the King Farm, offers the best of the best when it comes to oven-fired pizzas, fresh fish, gourmet pastas, bountiful salads and sandwiches. The granite bar divides two dining areas. To the left, a full service carry out counter offering everything from pizza and pasta, to ribeye steak and Lavazza coffee and cappuccino. To the right, the casual but elegant dining area can seat...

The Fontina Grille, in Rockville's King Farm, offers the", best of the best", when it comes to oven-fired pizzas, fresh fish, gourmet pastas, bountiful salads and hearty sandwiches. The granite bar divides two dining areas. To the left, a full service carry out counter offering everything from pizza and pasta, to ribeye steak and Lavazza coffee and cappuccino. To the right, the casual but...

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Fontina Grille, in the King Farm, offers the best of the best when it comes to oven-fired pizzas, fresh fish, gourmet pastas, bountiful salads and sandwiches. The granite bar divides two dining areas. To the left, a full service carry out counter offering everything from pizza and pasta, to ribeye steak and Lavazza coffee and cappuccino. To the right, the casual but elegant...

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"There's always a crowd" at this "reliable" Rockville ristorante where the "tasty" Italian entrees and brick-oven pizza earn fans; "reasonable" tabs, a "smiling" staff and "cozy", wood-trimmed digs make it a "decent neighborhood joint to take the family."

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A nice Italian restaurant

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100

I took my family there for dinner. Some members of the family like pastas, some like pizza. Everyone was happy with the food they ordered. Fontina is good for families.

Great local restaurant

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100

We have been regulars (about once a month) for years, The food is excellent. Service is usually very good, though sometimes slow for our party of 2 when they get busy. My favorite is Chicken (though you can get Veal) Marsala.. Comes with side salad...

Great neighborhood restaurant

Average Rating
80

The four of us enjoyed a wonderful meal last night. The grilled salmon was excellent and sauce perfect. The other couple had ordered two special salads with scallops. Unfortunately, Fontina only had enough scallops for one order, so the manager recommended the sea bass in...

Nice neighborhood spot

Average Rating
60

I often visit Fontina Grill for their lunch specials. It has good food, a pleasant low-key atmosphere, and reasonable prices.

Good food and good service

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80

Pleasantly surprised by the portion size and taste of the food. Decent atmosphere and kid friendly environment.

Not as good as before for all

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60

Have visited previously. Our server J was very good, the Gascon Malbec was also very good. The mussels with sausage were superb except no crostini for the broth. The crab cake appetizer was also very good, the mushroom appetizer could have been great but the...

Great value

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100

Great place with good atmosphere. Employees are very nice and efficient and management is always hands on. Good Happy Hour as well.

Fontina Grille is the Best

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100

Fontina Grille is hands down the best Italian Food in the DC area. Their menu and drink selections are amazing. More importantly, they are not only the best food, they are the best value. Ample portions and very reasonable prices. This restaurant can support a...

Good Food and Service

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80

Six friends had an early dinner on Sunday night. There were many choices on the Early Bird Menu at $15.00. It came with soup or salad and a dessert. In particular the Chicken Piccata and Eggplant Parm were very good. The mussel and the crab...

Excellent

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100

Excellent combination of great food and service. I was one of a group of about 25 dinners seated at three different tables. Everything exceeded expectations. Menu included a good variety of Italian specialties. I ordered Grilled Salmon with a House Salad. Considering the size of...

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very good ,fresh food,friendly hostes and servers,

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100

My favorite restaurant

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80

The chef apparently does not know how to treat veal very well and left a layer of hard fat on it making chewing very difficult. I was only able to eat the edges. But the pasta I had was very good and my wife enjoyed her broccoli pasta dish.

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100

Everything was great. We had reservations and we were seated immediately. Food was tasty and the service was great. Restaurant was full but still able to have a conversation.

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We eat at or take food out from Fontina Grille every month and have never been disappointed with any aspect of the place: food, service, wine, value. Our "go-to" place whenever we are undecided about where to eat out - consistently great.

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100

Always wonderful !!!

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80

If you are looking for a place with classic Italian food and somewhere you can add to your list of favorites places, Fontina is a great local choice

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80

Excellent Italian food at reasonable prices. Friendly, competent service. Noisy on a Saturday night at peak dinner time, perhaps because there were families with young children, but it got quieter and easier to hear conversations as it got later. Great menu options and everything we had was delicious.

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100

Fontina Grill did not disappoint us. Food was very good and it was clear that the kitchen realized that our two dishes which required separate timing should be served finished at the same time. They were. All was very tasty and they do not over salt their food. Too many kitchens feel that salt is a must.

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100

My wife and I recently dined at the Fontana Grille as part of our date night celebration for my birthday and an early Valentines. The moment we walked in we were greeted with a smile by the host and made to feel welcomed. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, but not TOO attentive (if you know what I mean). The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and casual - the perfect blend for an...

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80

Located in King Farm, Fontina Grill offers wide menu with good value. Tables were too close together on Saturday night, but food was consistent and everyone enjoyed their meals.

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100

Such a great place to get together with friends. The food is always delicious with generous portions.

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100

Really wonderful food! Quick, attentive service. Good was a great, creative take on traditional Italian cuisine

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80

I was there for a meeting. Everything in the restaurant was not outstanding but good. Strangely, they don't have green tea... There was an area where we could sit comfortably, talk and hear ourselves clearly. They have few tables big enough to work with papers. I liked the interior and location. Definitely good for meetings.

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80

We had a very pleasant dinner at Fontina Grille. The waiter was particularly nice, the food came quickly, and the excellent minestrone soup, which came with my entree, was a terrific change from yet another salad (one had a choice of two salads or the soup, and I get tired of salads). The entrees were good, although a little heavy on the oil. Portions were generous, and the cannoli was very...

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80

Food was very good, service was fast and attentive. Would recommend making a reservation if planning on going on a Friday or Saturday evening.

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60

I have had many very good meals at the Fontina Grille, but this time was not one of them. The mussels were small and lacked firm texture. Only the very good sauce, one that had just the right amount of garlic, compensated somewhat. The salmon entree was also unexpectedly devoid of texture and moistness. I am fearful that the kitchen may be lowering its standards when it comes to the quality of...

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100

All of our food was delicious! Everyone in our party was impressed.

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This restaurant has become our go-to neighborhood favorite. It's welcoming, reasonable and delicious. What more could we ask for?

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100

Always a pleasure. Attentive staff, generous portions, delicious food. One of our favorites.

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We went for dinner on New Year's Eve. The servers were fabulous. The food was delicious. On such a busy night there is no guarantee on either good service or great food. Everything was above and beyond our expectations. Ali is wonderful host.

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80

On New Years eve, looked forward to some comfort food, red sauce in comfort and that is exactly what we got. Wife had spaghetti and meatballs, and me the eggplant parmigiana. Both were very good, cooked perfectly and served with a nice complementary salad. A very good meal served in comfort with excellent service. We will be back!

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80

Good food as always. They made a pizza for us that is no longer on the menu which was very much appreciated. And they always tend to have some good coupons out that make dinner a very good value.

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80

We had a combination of ages and food choices to satisfy. All left happy.Our server Bobby was wonderful.

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100

The staff was great! It made our Christmas eve special!

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60

Have been to the restaurant numerous times and it just is average. Nothing bad but nothing stands out. Keep going back cause people say it is improving...have not seen a change.

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100

My friends and I met for our Christmas get-together. We were able to make our reservation and was seated right away. The lunch buffet was delicious. Our waiter couldn't have been nicer and more patient. I will return with my husband, he loves Italian food, and is anxious to join me next time.

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100

Excellent very good food

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My son graduated from Culinary School and we went for a celebration dinner. A little noisy with Christmas parties going on but the food and service was great! Thanks for also letting me modify my reservation as we arrived earlier than expected. The veal parm was fabulous!!!!

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100

Love the lunch buffet. They were very accommodating moving us to a big round table when we asked as we had a large group. Thank you!

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60

We had not been to Fontina Grill in quite some time after a previous so so brunch experience. This time for dinner unfortunately was not the most pleasant experience either. We did have a reservation but it was so busy it was hard to even walk in the door. When we did actually get seated they had no menus left to give us so they had to hunt around to find some. It was Extremely loud in the...

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100

Food was exceptionally fresh and service impeccable!

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100

Bobby my waiter was absolutely tremendous. He knows the meaning of customer service. Give him a raise now

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100

We were very satisfied with all aspects of our dining experience at La Fontina. Food, service, atmosphere, bar selections, menu, value, etc. all met or exceeded our expectation.

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100

Fontina Grille was a treat! The meals are prepared very well and very flavorful, and their service is excellent. The best thing of all is the price-point - you can get a full meal at Fontina Grille without going broke and get very tasty and fresh flavors too. In this day of over-priced menus because of a persons name attached to it, it is nice to know that Fontina Grille will give you all the...

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We treated friends to dinner to thank them for helping us pack up a truck. We were all starving by 5:30 so we went to eat. It was a Sunday and didn't know about their early bird special! What a great deal. Appetizer, main course and dessert and a drink for very little. We had chicken Parmesan, eggplant parm, and chicken with broccoli. Every dish was tasteful and delicious. The waitress was very...

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100

Great food and value. The portions are great and the food is always hot when it should be.

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100

We absolutely love this restaurant and has become one of our favorite "go to" places to eat. We love the fact we can reserve a table through Open Table and have found the service - from the time we walk into the restaurant until we leave - to be second to none. Everyone greets us in a most warm and welcoming manner and genuinely cares that we have an outstanding dining experience. The food is...

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80

Fontina is great. We love the mushroom appetizer. YUM! Dishes are always prepared well and delivered hot and well plated. This time we were in a busy aisle where plenty of clients and service people passed all the time, but you have to expect that sometimes.

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80

We have been there before and enjoy the food. They have a very nice lunch buffet also. We were there with friends and they had not been there before. They enjoyed their dinner.

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80

As always, the food and service was great. I love taking friends to this restaurant. The food and service never disappoints

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100

The manager was A-mazing! He noticed I didn't eat much of my manicotti... I hadn't read the description well enough to know there was spinach mixed with the ricotta and I don't eat spinach. (it was very fresh spinach- BTW). I was reluctant to say anything because it was my own doing and I was ok with that. He came by before our check was delivered and asked again... this was very nice because i...

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100

We were celebrating a birthday with dinner. This was our first time eating at the restaurant but the second time we had food there. It is not a big place, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation for Fridays and Saturday dinners. The food was excellent and the prices were reasonable. The wait staff was very attentive and the only reason I did not give the service rating a 5 star was...

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100

My family and I always enjoy eating at fontina Grill! Everyone is very accommodating!

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80

Lively neighborhood restaurant. Would recommend a reservation on a busy Saturday night, we were seated promptly. The service was excellent. Wood fired pizza was delicious and the ravioli was spot on. Will definitely be back!

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100

I am a regular at Fontina Grill. Mostly I go for lunch, but occasionally for dinner as I did Saturday night. It was full - I was glad I made a reservation in advance. Seated immediately. Server wasn't the most pleasant, but as a regular I got management attention. I would recommend Fontina Grill as one of my most favorite for Italian food. My husband had pizza, and he is hard to please but...

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80

The food is consistently good and the service is quick and friendly. Prices are reasonable too.

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80

Place was packed but our service did not suffer. Our table was ready upon arrival, food was good, waitress was very nice. Overall a great night.

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80

Got there at a very busy time. Our reservation was for 7:30, and we were seated by around 7:45. Three other couples with the same reservation time were seated after us. The waiter was very friendly. The bread and oil they served beforehand was very good. I ordered the veal parmesan and my wife ordered a specialty pizza. We both enjoyed our dinner very much. I would recommend this restaurant to...

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100

Dinner was great and service excellent. We look forward to returning again and trying some new selections!

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80

Yumm their pizza is amazing! And the caprese salad is soo good, it's $5 if u sit at the bar at happy hr! Service is great and fast!

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40

If I was only rating the food, this place would get 4 or 5 stars... but once service was factored in, I cannot give it more than 2 stars b/c to me, service makes or breaks a restaurant. I am NOT a...

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80

We came here for dinner with my husband's relatives. We started with pelligrino and calamari. The calamari was below average and tasted rubbery. We also...

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40

OMG the Rosemary Foccaccia with the dipping sauce!!!! I could just eat this ALLLLLLLLLLLL Day. I was struggling between ordering the Spaghetti with...

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20

Pizza was soggy. Cheesecake tasted sour. Chocolate cake was good. Overpriced.

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100

Arrived on time and tasted great!

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20

Years ago, we went to this on e fabulous restaurant. It's been years since we ate there and decided to give it a try.We went there last week for lunch.The lunch buffet looked lacking so we ordered a la carte.I had the chicken marsala and my husband ordered the Chesapeake pasta.Our food was so bland, I …

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100

Atmosphere is really nice. Food and service were excellent. We make it a point to come here every time we're in town.

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100

Fontina Grille has become our go to restaurant. Reservations are always honored. The managers and wait staff are terrific. We always feel well taken care of. The food is very consistent. Our granddaughter loves their fried calamari!We love the fish, steak and pasta!!

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100

The Fontina Grill Italian Restaurant's white pizza is the best in the area! The restaurant is always full on a Friday night and has nice ambiance. It is a great local restaurant.

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100

One word of caution, the house salad dressing is a bit tart so you may want to opt for the Caesar. After multiple trips here this is not only our favorite Italian but our favorite local hangout. Mussels Fontina are FABULOUS, pizza's are great, every meal we have had here has been excellent. Great service and value. Highly recommend.

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60

The restaurant has a good ambiance and a nice bar atmosphere. The restaurant area is pretty empty when I have been there so it is easy to sit a group of any size. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The food is pretty good but it is hard to find healthy options on the menu. The bread that they serve …

Fontina Grill is the best Kudzu

The food is terrific. The lunch buffet is out of sight for the price. Good food. Great Mussles, pizza and other Italian entrees. This is a must for those close in to downtown King Farm.

Best Italian next to Filominas YP.com

Outstanding food. My wife and I haven't tried anything on the menu that was not 5 stars. Great menu depth, great service.

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My family and me came here for dinner with a groupon last friday night. I didn't think it would be so popular, or that I would have to wait 20 minutes at 7:45 pm or that it would smell like grease…

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went to dinner here a few months ago and i must say it was far from good. i ordered some salmon dish and it had the fishiest smell as soon as it was placed in front of me. i took three bites and it…

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Never again. The service was not great and the food was subpar. My husband and I went to the Fontina Grille for Valentine's Day. When we arrived the restaurant was about half full and looked very…

First visit: on phone and person seating didn’t know if accept entertainment card. When arrive told special for $2 for 2ond pasta dish. Waited 10 minutes, waitress walk past 2x, picked out food. She arrived, asked if accepted entertainment card, said cannot combine offers (i.e.$2 past dish). if: a. listed on menu; b. non-waitress knew this or c. waitress acknowledged us prior to choosing food,...

There's a reason that this neighborhood joint is the busiest place in the neighborhood. While the service can be unpredictable at times, the food is consistently good. We go there regularly with visitors and everyone comes away pleasantly surprised.

Love the new decor since this restaurant just got a new owner. I am so glad the menu has been updated to include more options but still retains the good food it had before. I am just overall pleased that the quality of food from before the new owner has been maintained if not raised and the amazing options for food have been increased.

One of our go-to favorites, Fontina Grille is always dependable. The servers are accomodating, and the kitchen is able to modify entrees. The bread is the best!

New owners...old food

An outstanding surprise!

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80

Saturday night's surprisingly alright! Our party of four showed up at Fontina Grille about 7pm. We were...

An outstanding surprise!

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80

Saturday night’s surprisingly alright! Our party of four showed up at Fontina Grille about 7pm. We were promptly greeted and seated without a reservation. We had not been to this restaurant in over a year – last venturing in on Valentine’s Day of 2007. What a delightful surprise. The menu was appetizing, the prices showed great value. We ordered and the food came so rapidly that we were...

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The decor here is gorgeous. The food is amazing genuine italian food. The service is great and they get the food out to you faster than anyw...

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Fontina Grille can be found at Pleasant Dr 801. The following is offered: Restaurants: Italian. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 12, 2013. In Rockville there are 7 other Restaurants: Italian . An overview can be found here.

Fontina Grille is a casual dining restaurant that serves a selection of starters, munchies, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, chicken dishes, seafood, pasta, burgers, beverages and ice cream. Its catering division provides services for various events, such as company picnics, wedding receptions, golf outings, holiday parties, trade shows, business lunches and fundraisers. Fontina Grille...

Fontina Grille is a Italian, Mediterranean, and Vegan restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends, paid between $10 and $25, and tipped more than 18%.

Delicious Italian delights are offered in a welcome ambiance at Fontina Grille. The highlight of the menu is the great range of 'oven-fired pizzas', made of the finest ingredients available. The Lunch Buffet, which is extremely popular among their regulars, features salads, pizzas, sandwiches, sausages and seafood. Fontina Grille is a great option for private gatherings and corporate functions...

Fontina Grille, in the King Farm, offers the best of the best when it comes to oven-fired pizzas, fresh fish, gourmet pastas, bountiful salads and sandwiches. The granite bar divides two dining areas. To the left, a full service carry out counter offering everything from pizza and pasta, to ribeye steak and Lavazza coffee and cappuccino. To the right, the casual but elegant dining area can seat...

A King Farm happy-hour staple, Fontina Grille serves up Italian fare in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant offers a weekly lunch buffet, various weekly specials, a Sunday brunch and online reservations. Fontina Grille offers half price bottles of wine every Tuesday in its 125-person dining room, has private and semi-private party rooms, providers catering and has a full...

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