Greek & Italian cuisine; What a perfect match! At MANOLI CANOLI we love food, we love creating it and our delicious dishes prove it. Whether you are organising your wedding, a corporate event, or a special party, MANOLI CANOLI catering services will prepare meals to be remembered! Established in late 2007 as a family-owned and operated, full-service dining, and carry-out restaurant.
The owner, Stavros Manolakos and his wife have perfected the menu to offer the best homemade Italian and Greek dishes. Combining old-world charm with some modern-day culinary masterpieces MANOLI CANOLI offers a truly unique dining experience for the whole family! At MANOLI CANOLI Restaurant we pride ourselves in providing our customers with specialties our neighborhood has come to know and love.
The owner, Stavros Manolakos and his wife have perfected the menu to offer the best homemade Italian and Greek dishes. Combining old-world charm with some modern-day culinary masterpieces MANOLI CANOLI offers a truly unique dining experience for the whole family! At MANOLI CANOLI Restaurant we pride ourselves in providing our customers with specialties our neighborhood has come to know and love.
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Our friendly, experienced staff, with our quality Italian and Greek food, including wonderful gourmet hand tossed New York style pizza pies, scrumptious, hand- made daily mozzarella, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Kalamata Olives from the owner's orchard in Sparta, Greece, has made MANOLI CANOLI Restaurant a popular dining neighborhood destination in the Chevy Chase area.
Thin Sliced Prosciutto Di Parma, our fresh "daily" homemade mozzarella cheese with marinated mushrooms, tomato slices, basil, owner's olives, giardiniera and owner's extra virgin olive oil. Diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, our fresh "daily" homemade mozzarella cheese melted on three slices of toasted bread.
Reviews (27)
Alesha Walker
Jan 30, 2022
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Katy C.
Dec 15, 2021
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Have eaten here twice and was disappointed both times. The first time ordered a pizza. Although I like a thin crust, the toppings were scant. The second time I I ordered the spanakopita and it tasted like it was frozen. The dining area is just a plain room with overhead lighting. Service is indifferent. Nothing special here.
Fern Shepard
Jul 01, 2021
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Irfan Ozarslan
Apr 30, 2021
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Nothing better than a hot pizza on New Year’s Eve. Mira, thank you for suggesting I get a half cooked pizza since the restaurant was closing early that day and finish executing the pizza at home per your instructions. Perfection! The crust was golden, the cheese was melted perfectly and everything blended well. What a way to start the new year! Thank you!
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Manoli Canoli oh me oh my; I don’t know whether you are Greek or Italian. But mama mia! You are a wonder among wonders! Pizza restaurants need to spy on how they make their dough so wonderful that you can’t wait to eat the crust instead
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Manoli Canoli oh me oh my; I don’t know whether you are Greek or Italian. But mama mia! You are a wonder among wonders! Pizza restaurants need to spy on how they make their dough so wonderful that you can’t wait to eat the crust instead
Alece R.
Dec 11, 2020
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I've gone here twice since the Pandemic began. Both times I ordered the same thing...Moussaka...omg! It was delicious beyond words. The waiter was very nice and proceeded to tell me and my friend how complicated making moussaka is. (I mentioned wanting to make it at home)
I'll definitely be back and leave making this to the expert.
Next time I'll save room for dessert.
I'll definitely be back and leave making this to the expert.
Next time I'll save room for dessert.
Kitchen Boy
Sep 30, 2020
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Good little neighborhood joint with a Greco-Italian food profile. We've been coming here since the days of the original Italian deli Marcella La Bersagliera. The food remains solid, hearty fair. Since the pandemic we just do carry-out. Favorite in this vein are the eggplant parmesan and sausage subs but you can't go wrong really. Like so many these days, they need sit-down diners to survive. Hoping the best for this place.
Bo M.
May 04, 2020
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Connor D.
Apr 08, 2020
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Jeff H.
Jan 23, 2020
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Found this restaurant by accident about two years ago.
They are now batting 7 for 7.
The "Heavenly" Pizza is the BEST meat pizza in all of the D.C. area.
The mushroom ravioli is also a great dish.
What sets Manoli Canoli apart --- every time we have been there, the old fashioned "we are glad you are here" treatment - so rare these days.
Thank you!
They are now batting 7 for 7.
The "Heavenly" Pizza is the BEST meat pizza in all of the D.C. area.
The mushroom ravioli is also a great dish.
What sets Manoli Canoli apart --- every time we have been there, the old fashioned "we are glad you are here" treatment - so rare these days.
Thank you!
Greg S.
Nov 10, 2019
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Manoli Canoli has good Italian/Greek food with good portions at decent prices in Chevy Chase.
Fined in around 5:30pm on Saturday night. They have about 4 high chairs in the restaurant in case you want to bring the little ones. The interior itself is very basic. There is one flat screen tv playing football, and otherwise tables with the take out counter at the back of the room. The room itself is small so if the restaurant was packed it may get a little loud.
The owner is Greek and his sister was managing the restaurant when we were there. She was friendly and came over and talked to us
Fined in around 5:30pm on Saturday night. They have about 4 high chairs in the restaurant in case you want to bring the little ones. The interior itself is very basic. There is one flat screen tv playing football, and otherwise tables with the take out counter at the back of the room. The room itself is small so if the restaurant was packed it may get a little loud.
The owner is Greek and his sister was managing the restaurant when we were there. She was friendly and came over and talked to us
Alexander B.
Sep 12, 2019
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Stacy T.
Jul 07, 2019
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The meals are overpriced for the quantity given. I got spaghetti, which solely tasted like olives- too many olives, even if you like every bit of it. My friend got cheese ravioli, which was way overpriced for the amount he got. They covered their meals with marinara sauce as if it would make up for the lack of actual food.
Otherwise, service was good and they were very respectful and quick. It's a cute little place, but I probably wouldn't come back here again.
Otherwise, service was good and they were very respectful and quick. It's a cute little place, but I probably wouldn't come back here again.
Mary S.
Jul 01, 2019
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This was just the right place for a casual birthday dinner with old friends last night! My daughter and son-in-law love this place and highly recommended it. They especially enjoy the anti-pasta and pizza.
Our waiter was really nice, and even offered to split a lasagna between my husband and I - without me asking! (Sometimes I feel awkward asking if we can share a dish). The lasagna was good!
My son-in-law has very fond memories of going to this restaurant with his family. I'm so glad this restaurant is still here and the tradition lives on!
Our waiter was really nice, and even offered to split a lasagna between my husband and I - without me asking! (Sometimes I feel awkward asking if we can share a dish). The lasagna was good!
My son-in-law has very fond memories of going to this restaurant with his family. I'm so glad this restaurant is still here and the tradition lives on!
Mark E.
Jun 23, 2019
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Italian food does not get more than three stars from me, but I thought about it here. The location is easy to drive past, right by the Capital Beltway on Connecticut Avenue, with no obvious parking until you have driven past (its in the rear), but if you have the patience to circle back and park, Manoli Canoli is the Wysiwyg of Italian restaurants - what you see is what you get.
They have a large menu of Italian and Greek specialties served in a small and understated dining room for prices that are quite affordable for the DC burbs on the Montgomery County side. Service was solid and ownership
They have a large menu of Italian and Greek specialties served in a small and understated dining room for prices that are quite affordable for the DC burbs on the Montgomery County side. Service was solid and ownership
Farhat K.
Jun 02, 2019
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I came here for this restaurants namesake and it was delicious. Walking into the store, it seemed like a nice place to grab some great Greek food but I was on a mission. I ordered two mini and two normal cannolis to take home and devoured them with my family. The filling was plentiful and perfectly sweet (even though a little dense tbh). They had chocolate chips on both ends which I love. The shell was less impressive and could've been slightly crunchier. Overall, I was satisfied since my sweet tooth was placated.
Denae Saunders
Jan 10, 2019
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Very nice, quiet restaurant. I had a shrimp & scallops with spinach and linguine pasta. it was really delicious, but a bit overpriced.
I asked for the specials of the day and our waitress recommended one of the most expensive entrees on the menu without giving me the price. We had to seat ourselves.
Also There is free parking behind the restuarant.
I asked for the specials of the day and our waitress recommended one of the most expensive entrees on the menu without giving me the price. We had to seat ourselves.
Also There is free parking behind the restuarant.
Mark J.
Dec 27, 2018
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I drive by here regularly, and for years thought it was just a bakery. A while back I dropped in at dinner hour, and was surprised (pleasantly) to see what was definitely NOT just a bakery. Delightful family run Greek/Italian restaurant with comfortable atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Now I plan my trips to Kensington so I can stop in here to eat on the way back.
Two things I always see here are regular customers, and at least one "reserved:" sign, so it is probably a local favorite, and deservedly so. Service is friendly, down-to-earth, and prompt.
Menu is expansive, but not overwhelming
Two things I always see here are regular customers, and at least one "reserved:" sign, so it is probably a local favorite, and deservedly so. Service is friendly, down-to-earth, and prompt.
Menu is expansive, but not overwhelming
Chris C.
Dec 26, 2018
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Very authentic small family Italian/Greek restaurant. I got their capadoccia pizza between a small and medium pizza $15. It was very delicious italian style pizza. It has anchovies, sausage, bell pepper, olives with a tomato sauce. I also got the spanakopita spinach with cheese in a phyllo wrapper as a appetizer it was really crunch and tasty. As dessert I got the Canoli, ricotta cream filling with chocolate chip and raspberry sauce drizzle. Highly recommend this restaurant the service was prompt and friendly.
Rob Feltus
Dec 12, 2018
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Had a wonderful experience as a first time diner. Came in about 45 minutes before closing but was served patiently and graciously. I was able to sit out front which was a treat. I ordered the mousaka, which was the best I've had. The eggplant was tender, and the bechamel cheese on top had a perfectly browned crust. It was served with green beans in marinara, which I have only enjoyed a couple of times outside of my grandmother's house. This was one of those times. I ordered a canoli to go because I read online that they had one of the best in DC. I wasn't disappointed. I will definitely be back
Sahar
Oct 08, 2018
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Leonard A.
May 20, 2018
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S. H.
Apr 01, 2018
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Wonderful food and service. I ordered on GrubHub based on the good Yelp reviews and when the GrubHub driver didn't have part of my order, was happily surprised and impressed when the restaurant said they had caught the mistake and already sent my piza with another driver, who showed up 5 minutes later and was one of the restaurant's own staff members. Other restaurants have made me wait up to an hour for forgotten items.
On top of the great service, the food is outstanding. Fresh, homemade mushroom ravioli (some of the best pasta I've had outside of Italy), excellent quality
On top of the great service, the food is outstanding. Fresh, homemade mushroom ravioli (some of the best pasta I've had outside of Italy), excellent quality
Robert Lewis
Dec 07, 2017
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Paulette Paglia
Dec 14, 2016
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I was really looking forward to having a gyro at Manoli Canoli. Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed. The meat (beef they do not offer lamb gyro) was so badly charred in at least 2 areas that it was impossible to chew.
I had to request tzatziki sauce. Although my server (who was very nice) said it was under the meat, lettuce, onions and tomatoes I couldn't find it nor taste any. He graciously brought me a side. It was very creamy but didn't have any cucumber? I didn't detect any lemon juice either.
Maybe I ordered the wrong item? But a restaurant claiming to be Greek-Italian should offer
I had to request tzatziki sauce. Although my server (who was very nice) said it was under the meat, lettuce, onions and tomatoes I couldn't find it nor taste any. He graciously brought me a side. It was very creamy but didn't have any cucumber? I didn't detect any lemon juice either.
Maybe I ordered the wrong item? But a restaurant claiming to be Greek-Italian should offer
Jennifer W.
Oct 01, 2016
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Adorable Italian eatery with friendly service and delicious dishes.
- FOOD: The menu offers your standard spread of Italian dishes - antipasto, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and pizza. The mozzarella cheese and olive oil are among their homemade items. We started with their tzatziki (very thick and creamy, with olive flavoring) and pita appetizer. I had the eggplant parmesan sandwich, which comes with salad and french fries (please don't judge, I was carbo loading for a race ). The eggplant wasn't heavily fried, which I appreciated, and came topped with their homemade mozzarella and fresh
- FOOD: The menu offers your standard spread of Italian dishes - antipasto, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and pizza. The mozzarella cheese and olive oil are among their homemade items. We started with their tzatziki (very thick and creamy, with olive flavoring) and pita appetizer. I had the eggplant parmesan sandwich, which comes with salad and french fries (please don't judge, I was carbo loading for a race ). The eggplant wasn't heavily fried, which I appreciated, and came topped with their homemade mozzarella and fresh
Stuart M.
Sep 14, 2016
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My wife and I had dinner here tonight. We shared a caesar salad that had a dressing which didn't taste like the proper dressing for a caesar. Then we had shrimp over linguini. There were 4 smallish shrimp over limp pasta with a poorly developed red sauce. $20. Way too expensive. My wife's dish was slightly better. Chopped eggplant, olives, slightly better red sauce, over slightly overcooked penne.
A forgettable meal, hopefully.
A forgettable meal, hopefully.
Tieren S.
Jun 06, 2016
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I'm only taking off a star because the Caesar Salad was like lettuce. That's what it tasted like... lettuce. My beloved Caesar dressing was nowhere to be found.
Now my Lobster pasta. OH MY GOSH! THEE BEST! I asked for some bread to sop up the rest of the cream. If you get this dish, just go on ahead and ask for some bread because you'll need it.
At first glance looking at this dish, even my dude commented that I'm going to need to order something else as it won't be enough to satisfy my appetite. his dish was huge as well (too much meat and the flavor was aight) and
Now my Lobster pasta. OH MY GOSH! THEE BEST! I asked for some bread to sop up the rest of the cream. If you get this dish, just go on ahead and ask for some bread because you'll need it.
At first glance looking at this dish, even my dude commented that I'm going to need to order something else as it won't be enough to satisfy my appetite. his dish was huge as well (too much meat and the flavor was aight) and
