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  Olney, Maryland, is approximately 16 miles from Washington, D.C., and is located in the uppermost north end of Montgomery County. Olney is a quiet and friendly small town with good public transportation, so you can easily get to larger surrounding cities. You can take advantage of the many parks and recreational facilities for walking, jogging or biking. The city has many eateries and several Italian restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal for lunch or dinner.
  
  

Mamma Lucia

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  Jimmy and Bruno are joint owners of several Italian restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area, including Mamma Lucia's in Olney. They formed a partnership in 1997 after each of them owned a restaurant. They proudly claim to use the freshest and best ingredients in all of their Italian dishes. Start your dinner with fried mozzarella with marina sauce or fresh mussels. Pasta dishes are made with red and white sauces, chicken, fish, beef and vegetables. Try Mama Lucia's freshly baked tiramasu for a finale to your dinner. Specials include Monday night pasta dishes for only $3.95 each when ordering a regular priced pasta selection. On Wednesday nights, a bottle of wine is offered at half price.
  
  Mamma Lucia
  18224 Village Center Dr.
  Olney, MD 20832
  301-570-9500
  mammaluciarestaurants.com
  
  

Rucciuti's

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  Rucciuti's is housed in the historic Olney House. An excellent wine list, fine old recipes and wood-fired pizzas make this establishment a popular place to dine. The restaurant features organic produce as well as free-range beef and chicken. It obtains most of its products from local farmers. Its extensive martini list will satisfy the most particular martini drinker. Starters include lemon-garlic humus and fried calamari. Beef, chicken, pasta and fish dishes are available in a variety of red and white sauces for the main course. Pizza is a staple on the menu with toppings including peppers, artichokes, bacon, proscuitto and more. Rucciuti's is open daily for lunch and dinner and dinner only on Sundays.
  
  Rucciuti's
  3308 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
  Olney, MD 20532
  301-570-3388
  ricciutis.com
  
  

Ledo Pizza

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  Ledo Pizza has been in business since 1955 with many locations in the northeast. The pizza is made today the same way as it was when the first restaurant was started in Adelphi, Maryland. All pizzas are made to order with homemade dough and fresh ingredients. The pizzas come in three sizes: individual, medium and large. Subs, specialty sandwiches and calzones are also on the menu. Main courses include lasagna, chicken Parmesan and pasta. Many soups and salads are available to accompany your main course or sandwich.
  
  Ledo Pizza
  3472 Olney Laytonville Rd.
  Olney, MD 20832
  301-774-9000
  ledopizza.com